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All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 783
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NewsSpotlight takes Parker Posey office comedy
Spotlight Pictures has picked up international sales to Sundance 2012 entry Price Check.
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NewsLegendary to decide on move within 60 days
Legendary Pictures head Thomas Tull told a gathering of reporters in Los Angeles on Tuesday [18] that he will decide within 60 days whether to renew his production deal at Warner Bros or move on.
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NewsEpstein rises at Arclight Films
Arclight Films has promoted Clay Epstein to svp of sales and acquisitions.
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NewsPaladin, FilmBuff find Spark
Paladin and FilmBuff are to team up on the release of Spark: A Burning Man Story from filmmakers Steve Brown and Jessie Deeter.
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NewsLegendary hires Bruce Rosenblum
Weeks after his departure as president of the Warner Bros Television Group, the executive has been named president of Legendary Television and Digital Media.
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NewsWeinsteins, Cary Woods renew ties
The Weinstein Company (TWC) and Cary Woods Pictures have sealed an exclusive first-look production deal.
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NewsFilmDistrict picks up Dating
FilmDistrict has picked up US rights to Treehouse Pictures’ Zac Efron comedy Are We Officially Dating? and plans a wide release on Jan 31, 2014. Separately, the distributor has pushed back the release of Walk Of Shame to Mar 14, 2014.
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NewsSony dates Spider-Man 3 and 4
Sony is putting its weight behind the Amazing Spider-Man franchise and has dated the third and fourth entries for Jun 10 2016 and May 4 2018.
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NewsAFCI show to focus on tech, incentives
The impact of technology on global production will take centre stage at the upcoming AFCI Locations Show, set to run at the LA Convention Center from Jun 27-29.
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NewsSteel tops June debuts on $113.1m
Superman shot to the top of the North American charts on a record June launch thanks to an estimated $113.1m three-day haul that swelled to $125.1m since Thursday midnight screenings. Meanwhile another superhero tale, Marvel Studios’ Iron Man 3, will cross $400m any day now through Buena Vista.
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NewsSuperman rules int'l on $72m
UPDATED JUN 17: Man Of Steel blew away the competition on a confirmed $73.3m through Warner Bros Pictures International from 10,170 screens in 25 markets, while Star Trek Into Darkness earned the distinction of crossing $200m.
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NewsDolby, Regal unveil Atmos deal
Dolby and Regal Entertainment Group will announce on Friday morning [14] that the exhibitor has installed Dolby Atmos in 20 of its large-screen RPX: Regal Premium Experience theatres in time for the launch of Man Of Steel.
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NewsSuperman flies into first weekend
Spurred on by Wednesday’s record opening day in the Philippines, Warner Bros Pictures International’s Man Of Steel bursts into 24 markets day-and-date with North America.
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NewsProduction starts on Cut Bank
Shooting has begun in Edmonton, Canada, on the Kilburn Media thriller, which now stars Liam Hemsworth in place of Armie Hammer due to scheduling conflicts. eOne will distribute in Canada and eOne Films International handles sales outside North America.
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NewsSpotlight boards Lords Of London
Spotlight Pictures has acquired worldwide rights to the UK gangster thriller Lords Of London starring Ray Winstone.
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NewsIndiegogo moves Chuck forward
Following a successful crowdfund raise, production will kick off this summer on Chuck Hank And The San Diego Twins, the follow-up from the filmmakers behind Sundance 2011 hit Bellflower.
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NewsJason Weiss named Myriad svp production
The executive will oversee a slate that includes the recently announced Jessica Alba drama Weightless, action thriller Caught Stealing with Patrick Wilson and Alec Baldwin and comedy Guidance starring Seann William Scott and Leslie Bibb.
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NewsMovieChainer reports growth since Cannes
Backup Media’s new original content and rights management software has reported steady growth since launching in Cannes.
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NewsDisney sets Mr Banks for Dec 13
Buena Vista will open the awards season hopeful Saving Mr Banks in limited release on Dec 13, one week earlier than initially announced.
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NewsThe Cronenberg Project takes shape
The Toronto International Film Festival original exhibition is being touted as an “ambitious, multi-platform celebration of the work of the iconic Canadian filmmaker” and runs from Nov 1 to Jan 19, 2014.