All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 994
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NewsTribeca Film to double distribution slate
The fledgling distributor has committed to release 26 films over the next year, more than two times the number of titles released in 2010.
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NewsUniversal to release StudioCanal's Tinker Tailor in US
StudioCanal confirmed [Feb 27] it had struck a deal with Universal to release the Working Title production Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy in the US.
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Omnilab prepares Australia shoot on Tomorrow 2
The producer-financier has tentatively lined up a September start in the Australian state of New South Wales on the follow-up to its box office hit Tomorrow When The War Began.
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Oscar nominated shorts win at Shorts International event
Shorts International presented its first ever Shorts Awards in Los Angeles last week.
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NewsInDigEnt founder Gary Winick dies aged 49
The champion of independent cinema who made several forays into mainstream Hollywood died from brain cancer on Feb 27. He was 49.
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NewsBlack Swan leads overseas pack on $17m weekend haul
Fox International’s Black Swan once again held on to the overseas crown – but only just – thanks to a confirmed $17.5m weekend haul from 3,950 screens in 45 markets.
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NewsHall Pass rises to the top in North America on $13.5m
New Line’s comedy Hall Pass starring Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis opened top in the US through Warner Bros according to official studio figures released on Monday [28]. The Farrelly Brothers comedy grossed $13.5m.
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NewsOscars: The King's Speech edges out The Social Network
By the time Steven Spielberg took to the stage to announce the best picture winner as the crowning moment of a largely predictable 83rd Academy Awards, The King’s Speech and The Social Network were neck-and-neck on three wins apiece.
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NewsBlack Swan dominates Spirits on eve of Academy Awards
Black Swan and Fox Searchlight triumphed at Saturday afternoon’s [26] Indie Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, while 127 Hours, Winter’s Bone and The Kids Are All Right left a notable impression.
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NewsBlack Swan looks to rule the waves yet again
Fox International’s Black Swan will be vying to maintain its overseas dominance and build on that $100m-plus running total heading into Oscar weekend.
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NewsWeinsteins win PG-13 rating for alternate version of Speech
The Classification And Rating Administration (CARA) has assigned a PG-13 rating to an alternate version of The King’s Speech.
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SPHE takes all media worldwide to God Loves Caviar
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) has acquired all worldwide media rights from Alexandros Film for the upcoming Greek feature God Loves Caviar.
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NewsIMAX announces record revenue, profits for 2010
IMAX Corporation reported today [24] that its 2010 revenues, earnings and adjusted EBITDA were the highest of any year in the company’s 43-year history.
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NewsAcademy, ABC extend Oscars contract through 2020
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences and ABC Television Network have extended their contract to broadcast the Oscars through 2020.
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NewsIFTA releases first independent box office top 50 list
Summit’s Twilight Saga: Eclipse was easily the highest grossing independent film worldwide in 2010 on $698.5m, according to a new index released by the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA).
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NewsNiki Caro's The Vintner's Luck goes to Panorama for US
Panorama Entertainment has acquired all US rights to Niki Caro’s The Vintner’s Luck from the New Zealand Film Commission.
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FeaturesDawn Hudson
In her 20th year as Film Independent executive director, Dawn Hudson tells Jeremy Kay about the organisation’s core beliefs, moving the Los Angeles Film Festival to its new home and the long-running Independent Spirit Awards.
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NewsBerlin buyers rally to sound of Myriad’s Call
Santa Monica-based Myriad Pictures enjoyed a strong response to J C Chandor’s Berlinale competition entry Margin Call, closing deals with ARP in France and Wanda in Spain.
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NewsChris Columbus to remake Korean hit Hello Ghost
Columbus’ 1492 Pictures acquired remake rights from Next Entertainment World (NEW) to the project, about a failed suicide who must banish four ghosts by granting each its wish.
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RCR Media Group extends co-fi pact with SPWA
Rui Costa Reis and Eliad Josephson’s Beverly Hills-based private equity group has extended its deal with Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) through 2012.