All articles by John Hazelton – Page 3
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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.
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NewsNeon takes world rights to Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’
Project is the fourth collaboration between Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon.
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NewsJason Blum named for Producers Guild of America Milestone Award
Blum is best known for horror hits including Paranormal Activity, Insidious and The Purge.
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NewsNew ‘The Simpsons’ feature set for summer 2027
New film will arrive 20 years after $353m-grossing The Simpsons Movie.
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NewsAcademy Gold Fellowship for Women goes to Alina Simone and Marlen Vinayo
The fellowship provides support, mentorship and networking opportunities.
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NewsCalifornia governor slams Trump’s new film tariff call: “100% stupid”
Other California Democrats criticise call and push for national film incentive.