All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 960
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NewsBuck, Paradise Lost 3 among 15 on Oscar doc shortlist
The Academy on Friday (18) unveiled the features that advance in the voting process for the 84th Academy Awards, but Werner Herzog’s Into The Abyss, Steve James’ The Interrupters and Asif Kapadia’s Senna are notable absentees.
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NewsAction comedy Outrun finds US, international buyers
Open Road will distribute Dax Shepard’s caper in the US in 2012 while a slew of deals have closed outside North America following a strong market launch at AFM by Exclusive Films International.
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NewsGeorge Clooney to receive PSIFF’s Chairman’s Award
The star of awards season contenders The Descendants and The Ides Of March will collect the annual honour at the Palm Springs International Film Festival awards gala on Jan 7.
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NewsDwayne Johnson learns Monster’s Hunt Survival Guide
The former wrestling star is attached to star in the comic book adaptation that Simon Kinberg will produce through his Genre Films label.
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NewsBreaking Dawn tees up dominant international weekend
Early estimates suggest Summit International’s latest Twilight episode is in for a big session as the film grossed at least $8.9m from opening days reported, led by number one debuts in France on $3.8m and Italy on $2.3m.
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J Martin Willhite joins Legendary Entertainment as general counsel
The partner is appointed to the new post and most recently served as partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP.
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NewsRum Diary, Breakaway bookend Bahamas Fest
A red carpet screening of The Rum Diary starring Johnny Depp will kick off the Caribbean event on Dec 1 as organisers line up 68 films including 42 features.
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NewsSanta Monica Loews keen to keep AFM in 2013 and beyond
As uncertainty reigns over the future location of North America’s biggest film market, the managing director of Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel said he wants the establishment to host the event after the contract expires late next year.
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NewsRicky Gervais returns to host 2012 Golden Globes
The irreverent British comedian will return to the podium for the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards following his much publicised, controversial turn as show host earlier this year.
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NewsAnchor Bay picks up North American rights to Touchback
The distributor initially planned to make the announcement during AFM regarding Don Handfield’s inspirational drama starring Kurt Russell.
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NewsGary Frenkel appointed to senior role at Take Part
As svp of digital products and communities at Participant Media’s digital arm, Frenkel will oversee product development as well as “user experience and community formation and activation activities.”
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NewsVirtual theatrical exhibitor Constellation launches
CEO James Lawler and co-founder Reid Carolin’s new business offers an enhanced VoD service that will allow viewers to book viewing times and take part in online chats with filmmakers.
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NewsDavid Gordon Green to direct romance Q for Columbia
The studio is in final discussions to acquire rights to Evan Mandery’s novel. Former Columbia Pictures co-president Matt Tolmach will produce.
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Adopt Films to release Mighty Fine on Memorial Day 2012
Jeff Lipsky has added a third title to the pipeline, taking US rights to Debbie Goodstein’s semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story.
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NewsSKE boards Caine melodrama Mr Morgan’s Last Love
Sandra Nettlebeck has begun shooting in Paris based on her adaptation of Françoise Dorner’s novel La Douceur Assassine. Sidney Kimmel Entertainment (SKE) will co-finance and co-produce and Michael Caine stars.
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CommentIn the mix for Best Picture
A loose consensus is forming around a core of titles in the Best Picture race.
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NewsSolid $32m launch secures US box office for Immortals
Relativity’s fantasy epic directed by Tarsem and starring Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke and Freida Pinto slew the competition, opening on a decent $32m.
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NewsImmortals storms to $38m international debut
Relativity’s fantasy generated a notable first wave of launches outside North America, combining with the number one domestic debut for a $71.3m worldwide opening weekend.
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NewseOne, Village Roadshow flock to Myriad's Goon
The ice hockey comedy starring Seann William Scott, Liev Schreiber and Jay Baruchel drew the buyers at AFM.