All articles by John Hazelton – Page 109
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CAA sells 35% stake to TPG
The deal, which also creates a $500m investment fund, is expected to help the Hollywood agency expand. Agency’s four managing partners commit to stay on.
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NewsWall Street and Legend expand internationally
Fox’s Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and Warner’s The Legend Of The Guardians: the Owls of Ga’Hoole are among studio releases looking to gain ground in the international marketplace this weekend.
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Paramount restructures licensing and video movie divisions
Paramount Pictures is restructuring four of its divisions and laying off 53 employees worldwide. The move will reportedly save the studio $10m a year.
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NewsBall leaves Exclusive to launch new venture
Chris Ball is leaving his post as co-chairman of Nigel Sinclair and Guy East’s Exclusive Media Group to establish Wrekin Hill Entertainment, a new independently financed production and US distribution company.
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American World adds two for Mipcom
American World Pictures has taken on worldwide sales rights to Savages Crossing and Kill Katie Malone.
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NewsIndomina takes Fire of Conscience for US
Indomina Releasing has acquired US rights to Hong Kong action thriller Fire Of Conscience after the film’s screenings at this week’s Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas.
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Screen Media buys White Lion for North America
Screen Media has acquired North American rights to South African live-action family adventure White Lion from Showcase Entertainment.
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NewsAronofsky, Swank, Duvall and Schamus get IFP tributes
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) has named director Darren Aronofsky, actors Hilary Swank and Robert Duvall, and Focus Features CEO James Schamus as recipients of career tributes at the 20th Anniversary Gotham Independent Film Awards.
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FeaturesLost in interpretation
Auditing is a growing business in the United States, especially in the studio system. John Hazelton reports
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NewsBoyle's 127 Hours set for Toronto
Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours is to get its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
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NewsFilm Dept negotiating $200m finance deal
The Film Department has withdrawn its plan for an initial public offering and says it is in negotiation with investors “who prefer to keep the company in private hands” for $200m in equity and debt.
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Nolan, Sheen get BAFTA/LA honours
Christopher Nolan and Michael Sheen are to be honoured at the 2010 BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards in November.