All articles by John Hazelton – Page 33
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NewsDark Star takes ‘PVT CHAT’ for North America (exclusive)
Punk musician Ben Hozie made his directing debut on the ‘camgirl’ thriller.
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NewsNew Directors/New Films rescheduled for December
Line-up for the virtual event includes awards contenders Boys State, Collective and The Mole Agent.
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NewsDisney+ reaches 73.7m subscribers worldwide
Streaming service growth a bright spot as Disney reports pandemic-impacted financial results.
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NewsLisa Schwartz to step down from IFC Films post
The longtime IFC executive spearheaded the division’s day-and-date theatrical/VoD releasing model.
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NewsUS Producers Guild revises key awards dates
Several dates brought forward in run up to March 24, 2021 awards ceremony.
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NewsLionsgate drops out of ‘The Plane’ over pandemic insurance
Gerard Butler thriller had been bought by Lionsgate last year for US, UK other markets.
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NewsVertical takes worldwide rights to FrightFest thriller ‘Stalker’ (exclusive)
International rights on offer at AFM and release planned for early 2021.
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NewsMads Mikkelsen in talks to replace Johnny Depp in ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ (reports)
After losing his UK libel case, Depp left the franchise last week at Warner Bros’ request.
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NewsWarnerMedia starts job cuts under new structure
Changes will begin in North America while international divisions are under review.
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NewsSam Pollard among IDA honourary award winners
Other winners with the documentary group include Time director Garrett Bradley.
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NewsNetflix takes worldwide on social justice drama ‘Monster’
Sundance premiere ensemble includes Jennifer Hudson and Jeffrey Wright.
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NewsBlumhouse Television names Chris McCumber new president
ITV Studios-backed division shifts former co-head Jeremy Gold to president of production.
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NewsJeff Nichols signs on to direct third ‘Quiet Place’ outing
Paramount adds new installment to hit John Krasinksi horror franchise.
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News‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ reset for July 15, 2022
Reschedule comes after Johnny Depp’s removal from the Harry Potter franchise.
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NewsNATO calls for urgent pandemic aid for US cinemas
Quick action needed to save local cinemas, says the exhibition trade group.
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NewsFirst two ‘Avatar’ sequels close to New Zealand wrap
Director James Cameron reports that Avatar 2 is done and Avatar 3 near completion.
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NewsCanada offers $37m fund for Covid-hit productions
The temporary fund is designed to compensate for a lack of insurance covering production delays.
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NewsUS Writers Guild Awards set for late March
Writers award ceremonies will pre-date Oscars by five weeks in rejigged calendar
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News2020 Primetime Emmys: HBO, ‘Watchmen’, ‘Schitt’s Creek’, ‘Succession’ rule
Bad Education wins best television movie.
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FeaturesToronto 2020 preview: Screen’s guide to TIFF Docs, Discovery and World Cinema strands
Toronto International Film Festival (September 10-19) has this year selected 50 titles.