All articles by John Hazelton – Page 98
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Disney, Warner sign international TV deals
At what is turning out to be a busy Mipcom for the US studios, Walt Disney and Warner Bros have announced new international TV volume deals for Italy, the Middle East and Scandinavia.
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Myriad handles Textuality
Myriad Pictures has acquired all international rights to romantic comedy Textuality and is selling the film at this week’s Mipcom TV market in Cannes.
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NewsAFI Fest names Young Americans, New Auteurs
AFI Fest, the Los Angeles film festival run by the American Film Institute, has revealed the line-ups for its Young Americans and New Auteurs sections.
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NewsSnyder set for Superman re-boot
Zack Snyder (300) is in negotiations to direct Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures’ upcoming Superman re-boot, Warner has confirmed.
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NewsIFC takes Winterbottom's Trip for US
IFC Films is acquiring US rights to Michael Winterbottom’s The Trip.
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McTiernan gets one-year sentence
John McTiernan, director of Die Hard, Predator and The Hunt for Red October, has been sentenced by a US District Judge to a year in prison for his part in the Anthony Pellicano wire tap case.
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Disney Interactive gets new co-presidents
John Pleasants, currently head of Disney’s social games unit Playdom, and Yahoo media head James Pitaro have been named co-presidents of Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG).
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Summit developing teen time traveler project
Summit Entertainment is to develop a feature version of Tempest, the first part of a projected trilogy of teen time traveler novels by debut author Julie Cross.
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Sundance Institute joins screening program
Sundance Institute has been selected to represent the private sector in Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue, a program that will screen American and international independent films in the US and abroad.
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NewsIrwin gets Myriad sales post
Katie Irwin has been promoted to manager of distribution for Myriad Pictures.
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NewsAfterlife goes on at international box office
Resident Evil: Afterlife continued its powerful international run this weekend, grossing another $15m from holdover territories alone for an international total to date of $181.2m.
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NewsSocial Network makes $23m start in US
Buzzed-about Facebook drama The Social Network opened solidly at the North American box office this weekend, topping the domestic chart with an estimated three-day tally of $23m.
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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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