All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 811
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NewsDowney Jr signs for Avengers 2, Avengers 3
Robert Downey Jr will reprise his role as Tony Stark / Iron Man in the next two Avengers films, Marvel has revealed.
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NewsColumbia readies Bad Teacher 2
The studio is developing Bad Teacher 2 and has set Jake Kasdan to direct the comedy from a screenplay by Justin Malen.
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NewsMachete Kills to open on Oct 4
Open Road Films has moved back the release of Robert Rodriguez’s action sequel starring Danny Trejo from Sept 13.
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FeaturesMillard Ochs, Warner Bros
Millard Ochs steps down on June 30 after 19 years as president of Warner Bros International Cinemas (WBIC) and 50 years in the industry.
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NewsHuston joins TWC’s Big Eyes
UPDATED JUN 20: Tim Burton has cast Danny Huston in his upcoming drama about painter Margaret Keane and her husband Walter, who took credit for his wife’s work while she toiled in obscurity.
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Phase 4 takes Sin Bin
The company has acquired North American rights to Billy Federighi’s debut feature n starring Michael Seater, Jeff Garlin, Gillian Jacobs, Bo Burnham, and Tim Blake Nelson.
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NewsTaylor-Johnson to direct Fifty Shades
Universal Pictures and Focus Features announced on Wednesday [19] that the British filmmaker will take the reins of their adaptation of EL James’ S&M thriller smash Fifty Shades Of Grey.
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NewsOddLot signs deal with McDonough
Linda McDonough is transitioning from her role as OddLot evp of production and development into that of full-time producer and has signed a producing deal with the company.
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NewsIM3 crosses $400m domestic
Iron Man 3 has become Disney’s fifth release to reach $400m in North America after crossing the threshold on Tuesday [18].
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NewsBenaroya hires production chief
Prashant Shah has joined Benaroya Pictures as vp and head of physical production.
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NewsLast 5 Years begins production
Shooting is set to begin this week in New York on The Last 5 Years starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan.
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NewsRelativity eyes awards for Furnace
The studio said on Tuesday evening [8] it was moving the release of Scott Cooper’s Out Of The Furnace starring Christian Bale and Casey Affleck deeper into awards season.
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NewsStranger begins Toronto shoot
Production has begun in Toronto on Wernham Entertainment’s rom-com No Stranger Than Love starring Alison Brie, Justin Chatwin and Colin Hanks.
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NewsSelects to distribute Jaffa
Sundance Selects has acquired North American rights to Hilla Medalia’s documentary Dancing In Jaffa following its world premiere at Tribeca. Separately Doppelganger Releasing has acquired Black Out and Image Entertainment announced it will release the found footage thriller Evidence this summer.
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NewsFIP to remake Buena Vida Delivery
Fox International Productions has announced the latest project in its burgeoning remakes roster, taking rights to the Argentine social satire from FilmSharks Int’l.
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NewsIschia honour for Baz Luhrmann
The Australian director of global hit The Great Gatsby will collect the Luchino Visconti Legend Award in Italy on Jul 19.
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NewsRed Granite, Uni board Dumber sequel
Red Granite has come on board to finance the Dumb & Dumber sequel after Warner Bros let the film go. Universal will distribute in the US.
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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.