All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 970
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NewsDigital platform Prescreen launches with eye on social media
The model is designed to offer filmmakers and distributors an alternative to traditional channels through the mass marketing of curated content that is then shared by users through social media.
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NewsLittle Film Company signs first-look with 8th Street Films
Robbie Little announced the pact with producer Scott Rosenfelt’s company on Wednesday (14).
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NewsSony's Pascal, Lynton mourn death of John Calley
Former Sony Pictures chairman and CEO John Calley has died. He was 81.
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NewsLiddell moves on Killer Joe, Magnet buys God Bless America
Liddell Entertainment has stumped up a $4m MG for US rights to the thriller Killer Joe starring Matthew Maconaughey and Emile Hirsch following its weekend North American premiere in Toronto.
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NewsJohnny Lin's Filmula broadens reach, strikes FilmNation pact
Taiwanese Filmula founder Johnny Lin is expanding his reach into co-financing and production and has announced a first-look development deal with FilmNation.
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NewsTerraferma shifts for Elle Driver
Elle Driver has closed key territories here on Emanuele Crialese’s Venice special jury prize-winner Terraferma ahead of its North American premiere tonight (13).
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FeaturesToronto 2011: Fernando Meirelles
Fernando Meirelles’ 360 explores the mystery of coincidence and personal connection set against an international backdrop and boasts a diverse ensemble which includes Anthony Hopkins, Rachel Weisz, Vladimir Vdovichenkov, Jamel Debbouze, Moritz Bleibtreu, Ben Foster and Johannes Krisch.
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NewsFilmNation teams up with Hirschbiegel on Eye In The Sky
FilmNation is fast-tracking the international thriller Eye In The Sky and has set Oliver Hirschbiegel to direct after acquiring rights from BBC Films in cooperation with BBC TV.
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NewsCBS Films cooks up Salmon as Goon draws Magnet
CBS Films has finalised its acquisition of Lasse Hallstrom’s popular Toronto entry Salmon Fishing In The Yemen after paying $5.5m-$6m for US rights and pledging what is understood to be a substantial p&a commitment. A dramatic day ended with two people fainting at the world premiere of Alexandre Courtes’ Midnight ...
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D Street Media Group to release Afrikaans hit Roepman
US production and distribution company D Street Media Group has signed on to release the Afrikaans film Roepman, in all media across North America.
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First Perugia International Film Festival to run March 2012
The first edition of the non-competitive Perugia International Film Festival will take place in Italy from Mar 22-25, 2012.
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Alcon fast-tracks Point Break remake
The latest project to spawn from the age of iconic action remakes revisits Kathryn Bigelow’s visceral 1991 film starring Keanu Reeves and the late Patrick Swayze.
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Raven Banner picks up sales rights on Brawler
Raven Banner has come on board to represents worldwide rights to Chris Sivertson’s MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) thriller Brawler.
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Summit sets Fresnadillo to direct Highlander reboot
Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, whose Intruders gets its world premiere in Toronto on Monday, has come aboard the action property.
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Tucci, Cooper keep Company for Voltage Pictures
Stanley Tucci and Chris Cooper have joined the cast of The Company You Keep, which Voltage Pictures is selling in Toronto.
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NewsHistorias secures domestic deal through Film Movement
Film Movement has acquired North American rights to Historias by Brazilian filmmaker Julia Murat.
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eOne bulks up slate with Shirley MacLaine ensemble The Locals
eOne Films International is handling sales on Bronx-set ensemble The Locals to star Shirley MacLaine, styled as Romeo And Juliet with a Jewish-Italian twist.
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Well Go, CJ Entertainmment strike domestic distribution deals
Well Go USA has picked up the South Korean pair of My Way and Tarbosaurus from CJ Entertainment.
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NewsIM Global hires Daniel Stamm for 13: Game Of Death remake
IM Global has hired The Last Exorcism director Daniel Stamm for 13, its remake of the Thai horror thriller 13: Game Of Death.
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NewsUndefeated producers Exclusive, Zipper sign first-look deal
Exclusive Media Group (EMG) has signed a first-look deal with Undefeated producers Zipper Bros Films ahead of the film’s screening in Toronto on Tuesday (13).