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NewsInglourious Basterds, Hunger share Toronto critics feature prize
The Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA) has split its 2009 best feature prize between Hunger (pictured) and Inglourious Basterds.
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ReviewsSt Trinian's 2: The Legend Of Fritton's Gold
Dirs/prods: Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson. UK. 2009. 106 mins
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NewsPinewood Shepperton expands into Asia
Pinewood Shepperton is making its first move into Asia with the development of a film and TV studio in Malaysia.
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NewsMetrodome strikes UK distribution deal with iTunes
UK distribution company Metrodome Distribution has struck a deal with iTunes to make its new and back catalogue titles available to download in the UK.
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NewsHMRC clampdown on EIS to hit mid-budget UK films
The clampdown on Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) is expected to have an immediate impact on UK film financiers, with mid-budget films set to be the worst hit.
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NewsScreen Australia supports first 3D title
Bait 3D, Burning Man and Blame have all received an early Christmas present of production cash from Screen Australia and a fourth feature has scored post-production investment.
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NewsAvatar beats Dark Knight in advances for BFI's IMAX
James Cameron’s 3D epic Avatar (pictured) has grossed a $1m in advance ticket sales through London’s British Film Institute IMAX cinema alone. It comes ahead of the film’s release tomorrow (December 17).
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CommentDesert roses
Business as usual in Dubai, with the region’s film-makers showing off their finest wares
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NewsVeteran film historian and critic Ron Holloway dies at 76
The international film festival circuit will not be the same following the sad news that the veteran film historian, critic and filmmaker Ron Holloway died in Berlin on Wednesday morning at the age of 76.
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NewsSixty-three songs make it on to Academy shortlist
Sixty-three songs from eligible features will compete for the title of best original song at the 82nd Academy Awards.The original songs, along with the film in which they are featured, are listed below in alphabetical order by song title:All Is Love from Where The Wild Things Are (pictured)Almost Over You ...
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Symphony 3D acquires Korea’s MasterImage
US-based Symphony 3D Holdings has acquired Korean 3D solution provider MasterImage Co. Infused with a $15m investment, the company has been renamed MasterImage 3D, LLC and moved to headquarters in Burbank, California.
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NewsLast Station, Lightkeepers bookend 21st Palm Springs
Sony Pictures Classics’ The Last Station (pictured) will open the 21st Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) on January 7 and New Films International’s The Lightkeepers will close the event ten days later.
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NewsSanta Barbara to honour awards contender Kathryn Bigelow
Kathryn Bigelow, currently drawing awards heat for directing The Hurt Locker, has been named the 2010 Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Outstanding Director of the Year.
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NewsUS-based financier Film Production Capital taps into Australia
Will French’s tax credit-based financier Film Production Capital (FPC) is opening offices in Australia to capitalise on growing government tax incentives behind the boom in Australian film and television production.
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NewsSundance Institute unveils 23-strong Documentary Film Programme roster
Sundance Institute has announced 23 feature projects awarded grants across four funding categories that will receive financial and creative support from the Sundance Documentary Film Program.
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NewsTribeca Cinemas to screen shortlist Oscar docs
Tribeca Cinemas in New York is returning its two-day series Tribeca Cinemas Presents: Docs On The Shortlist on January 8-9.