All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 964
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NewsParanormal Activity 3 rules international on $26m launch
Paramount and Blumhouse Pictures’ horror sequel is the biggest film in the world this weekend and topped the international box office on a confirmed $25.9m from 3,88 sites in 42 markets.
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NewsRecord $54m domestic launch for Paranormal Activity 3
No September or October release has grossed more in its opening weekend as Blumhouse Productions and Paramount’s well-reviewed horror sequel crushed all comers.
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NewsFaust, Turin Horse, Kill List, Headhunters to screen at AFI FEST
AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi has unveiled the World Cinema, Breakthrough, Midnight and Short selections.
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NewsParanormal, Steel vie for international supremacy
Paramount Pictures International (PPI) prepares to unleash Paranormal Activity 3 in around 45 markets this weekend and top brass expect big hits in the UK, Australia, Brazil and France.
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Paulo Morelli launches screenwriting software Story Touch
The Brazilian director of City Of Men and founder of O2 Filmes was in Los Angeles earlier this month to demonstrate the programme after years of development.
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Kino Lorber launches Redemption label for cult European horror
The company will serve as exclusive distributor across all media in the US and Canada for the iconic UK-based catalogue, which includes the work of ‘vampire erotica’ guru Jean Rollin.
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NewsThe Descendants, Martha earn three Gotham nods apiece
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) has unveiled its nominations for the Gotham Independent Film Awards, and will announce its winners on Nov 28 in New York.
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NewsHollywood rallies in support of detained Iranian filmmakers
The Academy and cinema guilds have called for the release of six filmmakers arrested in Iran.
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NewsSPRI chief Mark Zucker steps down after 36-year career
The approachable, hard-working senior executive was the architect of such international hits as the Spider-Man series and The Da Vinci Code. Steven O’Dell is promoted to president of Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI).
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Strategy PR/Consulting hires two more executives
Cynthia Swartz founder and president announced on Wednesday (19) that LA-based Emily Lu and New York’-based Lindsay Stevens have come on board.
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New York Film Critics Circle moves up voting date
In a move that will set the cat among the pigeons, the group is attempting to steal a march on rival bodies and announced on Wednesday (19) it will hold the annual vote on Nov 28.
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NewsGuy Stodel to head production at Vendome Pictures
Following the recent releases of Vendome’s Source Code (pictured) and Larry Crowne, the company has announced a weighty hire in the shape of the veteran producer and former New Line executive who briefly led Paramount Vantage after serving as its head buyer.
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NewsBingham Ray named San Francisco Film Society executive director
The indie veteran succeeds the late Graham Leggat and his appointment is effective from Nov 7.
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Rainmaker, Jane Startz to make two animated features
Canadian CG animation studio Rainmaker Entertainment and family entertainment company Jane Startz will partner on Tiger’s Apprentice and Far Flung Adventures: Fergus Crane.
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NewsMatraga scoops four Redentors and audience award at Rio
Vinicius Coimbra’s feature directorial debut A Hora E A Vez de Augusto Matraga took the best film Redentor award and a handful of other senior honours as the 13-day festival came to an end in Brazil.
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Tristen Tuckfield joins Millennium Entertainment as director of acquisitions
The executive arrives from Samuel Goldwyn Films, where she served as the manager of acquisitions and development. Tuckfield and fellow director of acquisitions Vincent Scordino will report to CEO Bill Lee.
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NewsAFI FEST unveils centrepiece galas, special screenings
Hot awards contenders The Artist, Carnage, The Lady, My Week With Marilyn and Shame (pictured) are the centerpiece galas at the imminent AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi along with Law Of Desire: An Evening With Pedro Almodovar, who is the guest director this year.
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NewsMagnolia picks up US rights to Michael Cuesta drama Roadie
Michael Cuesta’s new drama stars Ron Eldard as a Blue Oyster Cult roadie who visit his mother after he gets fired and experiences a wild encounter with two old high school friends.
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Academy announces seven Nicholl screenwriting fellows
Each writer or writing team receives a $30,000 prize and will collect the first instalment at a gala dinner in Beverly Hills on Nov 3.
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NewsMagnolia acquires US rights to Take This Waltz
Sarah Polley’s drama premiered recently in Toronto and stars Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Luke Kirby and Sarah Silverman.