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Netflix closing on HBO subscriber level
Netflix said in a first quarter earnings call on Monday [22] that its US subscriber base grew by more than 2m in the first quarter of 2013, putting the service within range of HBO in the territory.
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Scorsese to talk Silence in Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: IM Global will commence pre-sales at Cannes on Martin Scorsese’s Silence as the Oscar-winning director gears up for a trip to the Croisette and mulls over a second deal with the same parties for The Irishman.
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Oblivion leads US on $38.2m
Tom Cruise returned to the top of the North American charts for the first time since December 2011 as Oblivion debuted on an estimated $38.2m from 3,783 sites.
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G.I. Joe 2 storms China
The Asian market’s powerhouse status is nothing new, however its ability to shape the box office landscape continued to inspire awe as a $33m opening week single-handedly returned the international box office crown to Paramount’s G.I. Joe: Retaliation.
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Cinedigm, BitTorrent unite for Newman
The companies have struck a deal over the release of Arthur Newman, whereby fans will be able to see an exclusive first seven minutes of the film prior to the Apr 26 release.
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TFI unveils Heineken winner
Tribeca Film Institute and Heineken USA on Saturday [20] announced that the public had elected Ava DuVernay to receive the inaugural Heineken Affinity Award.
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Bron, Indigo line up Tumbledown
Bron Studios and Indigo Films are partnering on the rom-com starring Jason Sudeikis and Rose Byrne.
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David O Russell named LAFF guest director
Los Angeles Film Festival top brass made the announcement on Friday [19]. Russell will also receive the Spirit Of Independence award during the festival, set to run from Jun 13-23.
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After Earth to open May 31
Sony Pictures executives introduced the film to attendees at CinemaCon this week.
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RGH adds Santa to Cannes slate
RGH Entertainment has begun production on the 3D animation Life And Adventures Of Santa Claus and will represent worldwide rights in Cannes.
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Anchor Bay buys small time
Anchor Bay Films has picked up North American rights to small time starring Christopher Meloni, Bridget Moynahan and Dean Norris
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Iconic gets Deadly Focus
Los Angeles-based Iconic Productions has optioned the horror thriller Deadly Focus.
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Oblivion to cross $100m
Universal Pictures International executives anticipate a consolidation session as Oblivion seeks to retain its international box office crown.
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Gravitas takes J-horror remake
Gravitas Ventures has acquired theatrical and digital rights to Apartment 1303 3D from MonteCristo International.
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2014 Globes set for Jan 12
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and producer dick clark productions made the announcement on Thursday [18].
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UCLA honour for Black
UCLA alumnus Dustin Lance Black will receive the 14th annual Lew and Pamela Hunter/Jonathan and Janice Zakin Chair Holder in Screenwriting Award.
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SFFS, Rainin hand out $340,000
San Francisco Film Society and the Kenneth Rainin Foundation announced on Thursday [18] the projects that will receive $340,000 in funding.
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Mitty pleases, Liongate unveils logo
CinemaCon: The 20th Century Fox showreel impressed exhibitors on Thursday [18] with footage from Ben Stiller’s potential awards contender The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, while in a separate session Lionsgate unveiled its new corporate logo [pictured].
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Anchor Bay finds Mr. Jones
Anchor Bay Films has picked up North American rights to Mr. Jones ahead of its world premiere on Friday at Tribeca.
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Star Wars VII set for 2015
CinemaCon: Walt Disney Studios president Alan Horn led a three-hour presentation in Las Vegas in which he revealed release dates for the next three Star Wars movies.