All articles by John Hazelton – Page 13
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NewsDisney to buy Comcast’s Hulu stake for $8.6bn
Hulu will become wholly-owned by Disney, which already has operational control.
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NewsIFC, Shudder take ‘Late Night With The Devil’ for North America, UK
The supernatural horror outing will get an exclusive theatrical release after its festival run.
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NewsWGA awards move to month after the Oscars
Strike-induced change takes important bellwether out of Oscar run-up.
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NewsKino Lorber launches new US streaming service
Kino Film Collection will offer recent theatrical releases and library titles.
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NewsSundance gala to honour Christopher Nolan, Celine Song and Maite Alberdi
Nolan will get the new Trailblazer award and Song and Alberdi the festival’s Vanguard awards.
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NewsStrike talks continue but sides “remain far apart” on some issues, says SAG-AFTRA
Extended talks over the weekend had raised hopes of an imminent deal.
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NewsLionsgate’s ‘The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes’ gets SAG-AFTRA interim pact
The agreement will alow cast members to promote the Hunger Games prequel ahead on US and international openings.
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News‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ claims records with $80m domestic debut
The Blumhouse/Universal horror entry also opened day-and-date on streaming service Peacock.
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NewsRed Nation festival reveals line-up for November run, sets seminar with AFM
The Indigenous-focused programme includes recent prize-winners from the Annecy and Tribeca festivals.
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NewsSony Classics takes Polish Oscar submission ‘The Peasants’ for the Americas
The film uses the same painted animation technique as the directors’ Loving Vincent.
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NewsSAG-AFTRA talks with game companies end without agreement or strike
Actors union pledges “final effort” to reach deal and avoid a second strike.
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NewsMexico submits ‘Totem’ for international film Oscar
The Berlin prize-winner from Lila Aviles has secured a number of international sales.
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NewsAFI Fest line-up includes world premiere of ‘Freud’s Last Session’
The 141 titles set to screen include 18 of this year’s international feature Oscar submissions.
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NewsSAG-AFTRA and AMPTP to resume talks next week
After the writers reach tentative agreement, actors return to the negotiating table.
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NewsShark thriller ‘Deep Fear’ goes to Gravitas for the US and Canada (exclusive)
Caribbean-set tale from Brilliant Pictures will get November on-demand launch.
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NewsWriters strike ends as new deal goes to ratification vote
Guild reveals details of three-year agreement and sets ratification vote for next week.
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NewsStreaming services, including studios, form US lobbying group
The body will push for federal and state laws benefiting the streaming industry.
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NewsInternational Emmy nominations for UK projects and talent
Projects from 20 countries are up for awards, to be presented on Novermber 20.
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NewsGolden Globes adds “cinematic and box office achievement” category
The new award comes five years after the US Academy’s plan for a popular film Oscar.
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NewsSAG-AFTRA members vote for strike authorisation against game companies
Members of the actors union give overwhelming approval for possible second strike.