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All articles by John Hazelton
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NewsSony Pictures Classics takes Tourette syndrome biopic ‘I Swear’ for US and other markets
The film is based on the life of a British Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner John Davidson.
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NewsTIFF prize-winner ‘Forastera’ goes lands US deal
Source: Alpha Violet ‘Forastera’ Grasshopper Film has acquired US distribution rights to Forastera, winner of the Fipresci Prize after its world premiere at last month’s Toronto International Film Festival. Grasshopper is planning a theatrical release next year. The film, the feature debut of Los Angeles-based ...
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NewsNoah Baumbach set for Director Tribute at Gotham Film Awards
Baumbach joins previously announced winners including Tessa Thompson and the cast of Sinners.
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NewsSpinal Tap Stonehenge concert film goes to Bleecker Street for US
Original cast feature, with guests including Eric Clapton and Josh Groban.
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NewsTribeca Enterprises names Rebecca Glashow CEO, Jane Rosenthal co-chair
Company co-founder Rosenthal will continue to oversee the Tribca Festival.
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NewsCinema United names Theo George to new director of marketing post
George will develop social media strategy for the exhibition trade group.
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NewsThird Paramount bid for Warner Bros Discovery rebuffed, say reports
Interest in WBD is ramping up after the company announced a “review of strategic alternatives.”
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NewsBond sale to Amazon MGM priced at $20m in Eon financial report
The report said Eon will now focus on smaller independent films.
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NewsSarah Schweitzman named co-head of CAA Media Finance with Roeg Sutherland
The eight-year agency veteran has helped finance and sell films including Conclave and The Holdovers.
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News‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and strong ad sales boost Netflix despite Brazilian tax expense
The streamer is guarded on Hollywood M&A activity.
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NewsSundance sets Robert Redford tributes, Legacy programme screenings
The festival will honour its founder during its last run in Park City.
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NewsCalifornia production credits go to 52 features including 'Jumanji 4' and 'Heat 2' as demand booms
Ten studio films and 42 independent projects are set to spend $1bn in the state.
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NewsCzech Republic Oscar submission ‘I’m Not Everything I Want To Be’ lands US deal
The project will be submitted for the international film and documentary feature Oscars.
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NewsMichael Fassbender, Thomas Vinterberg set for Netflix ‘Kennedy’ series
The series will trace the rise of the political family.
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NewsOpenAI strengthens guardrails for Sora 2 after Bryan Cranston pushback
The AI comapny regrets “unintentional generations” of Cranston’s likeness.
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NewsAFM and Marche du Film teaming on innovation forum and AI sessions
More than 260 exhibitors are set for next month’s market in Los Angeles.
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News‘No Other Land’ filmmakers bypassing US streamers after ending Mubi talks
Major streamers refused to release the Oscar-winning documentary, say its makers.
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NewsDwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie set ‘Lizard Music’ at United Artists
The package reunites the star and writer-director of awards contender The Smashing Machine.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery rejects Israel film boycott call
The studio says a boycott “violates our policies.”
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NewsVertical takes Sundance prize-winner ‘Atropia’ for North America
The satire is Hailey Gates’ debut feature as a writer-director.