All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 763
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NewsFox local releases generate $200m
EXCLUSIVE: Twenty-five local-language films released through Fox International in 2013 gained approximately 10% on the same number distributed in 2012.
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NewsSony’s China BO swells 22pc
EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI) top brass reported significant year-on-year gains in China in 2013 as the company registered its third biggest year overall at the international box office.
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NewsFox Int’l soars past $2.3bn
Top executives at the distributor said combined grosses for 2013 were projected to reach $2.33bn by the end of the year.
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NewsLionsgate projects $1.25bn int'l year
UPDATE: Projected box office for all films released through Lionsgate International licensees in 2013 will reach $1.248bn, senior executives said on December 30.
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NewsPalm Springs to honour U2
The 25th Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present U2 with the Sonny Bono Visionary Award at the awards gala on January 4.
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News2013 sets box office record
North American box office for the calendar year was set to reach new heights as the running total equalled the $10.8bn haul from 2012 on December 29, according to estimates that remained unconfirmed at time of writing.
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NewsSmaug stays top in US on $30m
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug held firm at number one in its third session to see out the holiday period as The Wolf Of Wall Street arrived in fifth place on a mediocre $18.5m over three days.
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NewsSmaug scores $99.7m int'l session
UPDATE: The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug delivered a second mighty session in a week as a confirmed $99.7m through Warner Bros Pictures International propelled the tally to $424.8m and the worldwide haul to $616.1m.
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NewsThe 33 begins production
EXCLUSIVE: Shooting is underway in Colombia on the true-life story of the group of mostly Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days following a mine collapse in 2010.
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NewsHobbit 2 excels in Australian debut
The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug arrived in fine style in Australia on December 26, setting a record in the process.
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NewsTwitter co-founder joins Disney board
Jack Dorsey, the Twitter chairman who also serves as CEO of Square Inc, has been elected to serve as independent director on board of The Walt Disney Company, effective immediately.
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NewsFast 7 to open in 2015
Following a delay in the wake of star Paul Walker’s death last month, Universal Pictures has announced the new release date for Fast & Furious 7.
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NewsSPC, Stage 6 set Raid 2
Sony Pictures Classics and Stage 6 Films announced on December 23 the release date for the anticipated martial arts sequel, set to premiere in Sundance next month.
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NewsLionsgate sets record year in China
Announcing on December 23 that the company’s films had crossed $2bn worldwide for the second consecutive year, top brass added that six films took a record $116.3m in China.
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FeaturesJoel and Ethan Coen, Inside Llewyn Davis
Joel and Ethan Coen tell Jeremy Kay about the musical collaborations behind Inside Llewyn Davis, and give an insight into life on the Coen brothers’ set.
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NewsCitizen Kramer scores Chile BO hit
EXCLUSIVE: Chilean comedy Citizen Kramer from Sanford Panitch’s Fox International Productions has become the third biggest local film in history.
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NewsSmaug slays US rivals on $32m hold
After two weekends Warner Bros, New Line and MGM’s The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug trails the 2012 Hobbit release by approximately 16% at the same stage when adjusted for inflation. Dhoom 3 has become the biggest Bollywood release in North America.
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NewsHobbit 2 rules on $97.4m int’l take
UPDATE: Warner Bros, New Line and MGM’s The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug brought in a confirmed $97.4m from 16,840 screens in 56 markets to reach $278.4m after two weekends.
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NewsAcademy selects foreign shortlist
Nine features advance to the next round of voting in the foreign language film category for the 86th Academy Awards from the original pool of 76 submissions - but Iran’s The Past, Saudi Arabia’s Wadjda and Israel’s Bethlehem are among the shock omissions.
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NewsBelle to open Palm Springs
Top brass at the upcoming 25th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) have announced the complete line-up.