All articles by John Hazelton – Page 12
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NewsHBO sets movie-making comedy series from Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci
Himesh Patel and Aya Cash will star, with UK writer Jon Brown as showrunner.
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NewsAMC reports big second quarter at the box office
The exhibition giant sees a strong end to 2023, “barring complications” from strikes.
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NewsAri Emanuel says “real issues” of strikes will take “months” to resolve
Emanuel’s Endeavor expects to lose $25m a month because clients are not working.
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NewsNYFF completes main slate with films from 18 countries
The Zone Of Interest, Poor Things and Last Summer among the new additions.
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NewsSylvester Stallone documentary ‘Sly’ set for TIFF closing night
The Netflix documentary covers the multi-hyphenate’s early life and screen career.
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NewsParamount looks to completed projects to ride out US strikes
The studio is assessing ”marketing challenges” for its theatrical slate.
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NewsWilliam Friedkin, director of ‘The French Connection’, dies at 87
The director’s latest film is set to premiere at Venice Film Festival.
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News‘Meg 2: The Trench’ bites off $142m at global box office; ‘Barbie’ hits $1bn
Warner Bros giant shark sequel makes strong start in international waters.
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NewsUS strike action heats up, but return to negotiation not yet confirmed
The mayor of Los Angeles offers help to stop strikes’ “ripple effect” through the city.
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NewsWGA and AMPTP exchange words before anticipated strike meeting
The Friday meeting offers the first hope of progress on labour strife since strikes began.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery’s David Zaslav urges quick strike resolution
The Barbie media conglomerate is planning for a September return to work.
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NewsPedro Almodovar and Spike Lee to receive TIFF Tribute Awards
Previous winners have included Mira Nair and Martin Scorsese.
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NewsTIFF Discovery and Midnight Madness line-ups revealed
Patricia Arquette’s Gonzo Girl and Larry Charles’ Dicks: The Musical open the sections.
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NewsToronto unveils 2023 Platform line-up; ‘Dream Scenario’ with Nicolas Cage to open
Barry Jenkins will head the jury for the competitive section.
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NewsJanet Yang re-elected as US Academy president
The producer also begins her fifth year as an Ampas governor-at-large.
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NewsUS writers to meet with studios on Friday over resumption of talks
The studio-instigated meeting will be the first formal discussion between the factions since strikes began.
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NewsSundance prioritises in-person screenings as first 2024 plans unveiled
Premiere screenings of all festival films will continue until January 23 in Park City and Salt Lake City.
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NewsCineworld names new board as it exits Chapter 11
Board members include former Warner Bros CEO Ann Sarnoff
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News‘Red Rooms’ wins jury prizes at Fantasia festival
British thriller Femme was also on the prize list.
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NewsRaven Banner takes ‘Hundreds Of Beavers’ for international (exclusive)
The Canadian comedy screened last week at the Fantasia festival.