All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 835
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NewsG.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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NewsCinedigm, 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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NewsTFI 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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NewsBron, 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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NewsDavid 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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NewsRGH 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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NewsOblivion 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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News2014 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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NewsUCLA 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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NewsMitty 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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NewsAnchor 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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NewsStar 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.
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NewsSteel Magnolias joins AFI line-up
The AFI has added Steel Magnolias to its line-up for the one-off Target Presents AFI Night At The Movies on Apr 24.
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NewsAlamo to open Lubbock theatre
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas announced plans on Wednesday [17] to open its first Lubbock area location with franchise partner Triple Tap Ventures.
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Hugh Grant romcom begins shoot
Production is underway on two unrelated projects – Marc Lawrence’s untitled romantic comedy in New York and A Fighting Man in Ontario, Canada.