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Iranian sales agent Katayoun Shahabi released on bail
Accused of collaborating with banned BBC Persian Service, Sheherazad Media International chiefShahabi still faces trial.
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NewsAlcon joins Lionsgate to co-finance rom-com Expecting
Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson have made their first investment outside of Warner Bros and will share production and marketing costs on What To Expect When You’re Expecting starring Anna Kendrick (pictured), among others.
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Emmett/Furla team up with Epstein, Witherspoon on Rule # 1
Newly capitalised Randall Emmett and George Furla are partnering on the comedy with Brad Epstein of Panther Films and Reese Witherspoon through her Type A Films.Courtney Hunt, who won wide acclaim for Frozen River, will direct the story from a screenplay by Terrel Seltzer about an OCD woman who takes ...
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NewsSundance, President’s Committee select 10 for Film Forward
Sundance Institute and the President’s Committee On The Arts And The Humanities have renewed their initiative to promote cinema to diverse global audiences.
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First Run acquires documentary Wish Me Away
The distributor plans a spring 2012 theatrical release for Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf’s award-winning film with VoD, video and television to follow.
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NewsBilly Crystal returns to host 84th Academy Awards
The entertainer will host the show for the ninth time in his career after recently telecast producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer made the announcement on Thursday (10).
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NewsHabemus Papam, Quando La Notte among Cinema Italian Style 2011
As previously announced, Emanuele Crialese’s Italian foreign language Oscar submission Terraferma (pictured) will open the event, which runs in Los Angeles from Nov 10-15 and is dedicated to the work of Dino De Laurentiis.
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SPC confirms Hysteria deal
The distributor has confirmed reports that first emerged during Toronto that it had acquired US rights to Tanya Wexler’s rom-com.
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NewsBullhead, Jiro, Heartbeat among AFI FEST winners
“It has been an exciting year for world cinema and emerging international filmmakers,” festival director Jacqueline Lyanga said. “We’ve had incredibly enthusiastic audiences for all of the screenings at AFI FEST. It’s wonderful to discover the films that especially resonate with audiences and put a spotlight on filmmakers as part ...
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NewsUTV, Imtiaz Ali team for My Girlfriend Is An Agent remake
Mumbai-based UTV Motion Pictures and Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali [pictured] will co-produce an official Hindi remake of Korean romantic action comedy My Girlfriend Is An Agent.
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NewsSpivak earns digital distribution stripes at SPHE
Jason Spivak has been promoted to the newly created role of svp and general manager of worldwide digital distribution at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE)
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Shorts International acquires LA Love Story
UK-based Shorts International has acquired director Sergio John Myers’ LA Love Story for one year for distribution on iTunes.
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NewsTintin to soar past $150m mark internationally
The Adventures Of Tintin has grossed more than $125m in two weeks in release and the family spectacle opens in India through Sony Pictures Releasing International this weekend, as well as in a host of markets through PPI.
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FeaturesHot projects on Screenbase
Kristin Scott Thomas, Matt Dillon and Julia Stiles are among the cast for Mike Figgis upcoming feature Seconds Of Pleasure, whilst Samantha Morton has taken on the lead in thriller The Mulo.
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NewsFinnish Film Foundation to speed up process for film funding
New scheme has four features in the works.
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NewsBlack Rabbit Film, Impatient Pictures to co-produce Made In China
Isabelle Obadia and Adeline Monzier’s new production company Black Rabbit Film is teaming up with Canadian outfit Impatient Films for the drama, to be directed by Frédéric Colier.
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CommentSailing to Success
Beautifully shot and with a star performance from John Hurt, Elfar Adalsteins’ short film Sailcloth could be sailing its way to the Oscars.
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CommentShort but sweet
The Virgin Media Shorts Awards ceremony at the BFI was a star studded affair.