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FeaturesDrawing power: animation special
While Hollywood continues to dominate animation globally, European distributors and producers are increasingly looking to grab a slice of the pie. Geoffrey Macnab looks at the state of play.
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FeaturesILM London: A force to be reckoned with
With Avengers: Age Of Ultron tearing up the box office and Star Wars: The Force Awakens on its hard drives, ILM London is looming large on the UK VFX scene. Michael Rosser speaks to head Ben Morris
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FeaturesCineEurope’s mass appeal
As CineEurope (June 22-25) enters its fourth year in Barcelona, Nikki Baughan looks at the evolution of Europe’s largest exhibition and distribution showcase.
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FeaturesThe premium cinema blend
With cutting-edge premium cinema systems being pushed into the global marketplace, are mainstream exhibitors ready to make the technological and financial leap to adopt them? John Hazelton reports.
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FeaturesIMAX: Size matters
With its global expansion strategy in full flow and a raft of blockbusters to fill its screens, the picture continues to look rosy for IMAX. CEO Richard Gelfond and EMEA president Andrew Cripps sit down with Matt Mueller.
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FeaturesVirtual reality bytes
Studios and VFX facilities are experimenting with animated and live-action virtual reality in anticipation of a new consumer mass market. Adrian Pennington reports.
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CommentTalulah Riley talks 'Scottish Mussel'
Directing Scottish Mussel was a lesson in figuring out what to fight for and when to concede that it’s time to chop off a leg, says Talulah Riley ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Edinbugh International Film Festival.
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FeaturesThe data revolution
Data analytics helped Netflix brew up its hit show House Of Cards, but as a useful industry tool it’s still in its infancy. Nikki Baughan explores the potential of data for other broadcasters, exhibitors and studios.
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FeaturesDigital’s phase two
An array of new presentation options are emerging as digital cinema reaches market saturation. But cost, complexity and legacy projection equipment remain significant issues, reports Adrian Penningon.
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NewsYukiyoshi Ozawa joins ‘The Forest’
The Japanese film and television star makes his English-language debut in Lava Bear Films’ supernatural thriller, currently in production in Japan.
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NewsCinedigm, Shout! Factory strengthen ties
Cinedigm Corp has acquired a minority stake as the partners prepare to relaunch Shout! Factory’s AVOD OTT channel Shout! Factory TV.
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NewsFox Searchlight starts ‘Wilson’ shoot
President of production Claudia Lewis announced on Thursday that principal photography has begun in Minnesota on Craig Johnson’s follow-up to The Skeleton Twins starring Woody Harrelson and Laura Dern.
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NewsFactory 25, Fandor to release seven
The independent distributor and streaming service announced at BAMcinemaFest they will partner on the slate.
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News'Jurassic World' soars past $650m
Universal Pictures International executives anticipate another mighty session as the behemoth heads into its third weekend, already well past $1bn worldwide.
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CommentTom Hardy packs a punch in 'Legend' full trailer
The actor plays both Ronald and Reginald Kray in Brian Helgeland’s upcoming biopic.
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NewsOne Eyed bets on ‘Prayer’
EXCLUSIVE: Sales deal for UK comedy crime-drama with Dexter Fletcher among cast.
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NewsBurn, Burn, Burn producer joins Bill Kenwright Films
EXCLUSIVE: Staff addition forms part of production push for London outfit.
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NewsEdinburgh 2015 winners revealed
The Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature Film goes to Andrew Haigh’s 45 Years.
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NewsVillage Roadshow circles ‘The Hateful Eight’
EXCLUSIVE: The distributor is believed to be close to an Australian deal for Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming Western as the director and cast prepare to hit Comic-Con next month.
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News'Losers' triumphs in Moscow
Veteran Bulgarian actor Ivaylo Hristov’s third feature film as director, the coming-of-age tale Losers, won the Golden St. George Prize for best film on Friday at the 37th edition of the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF), which ran from June 19-26.