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News2009 to kick-start 3D revolution in Japan
The Japanese film industry has dubbed 2009 “year zero” for 3D with high-profile releases and new screens expected to finally kick-start local interest in the format.
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FeaturesRising stars take centre stage
This week’s Edinburgh International Film Festival (June 17-28) is turning the spotlight on first-time UK film-makers.
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NewsPinewood reveals plans for residential sets
The Pinewood Studio Group is hoping to attract film-makers and house hunters with its $327m (£200m) expansion plans, which will see residents living inside sets.
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FeaturesThe market paradox
What does the growing conservatism among even specialist distributors mean for smaller sales agents with no obvious commercial fare and untested film-makers trying to break through?
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CommentMade in the UK, owned by the US
During the BBC Films drinks reception in Cannes last month, I fell into a conversation with a UK film executive who told me her private hobbyhorse was to persuade Screen International to describe films such as the Harry Potter series or Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight as “British”.
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CommentMillennium: a new era for Europe
Sweden’s Millennium Trilogy could mark a watershed moment in the way producers think about scoring a pan-continental hit - and it doesn’t involve thinking about the US market
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CommentHow to negotiate the net's legal minefield
The future for film may be on the internet, but marketers and distributors who want to exploit it face a multitude of legal issues, says new-media lawyer Andrew Sparrow
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FeaturesChinese Stories
Fresh off a prize win at Cannes for Spring Fever, controversial film-maker Lou Ye tells Liz Shackleton why any portrait of Chinese people in cinema also involves politics.
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NewsUK's E1, Germany's Tiberius lead sales on Cinemavault's Fight Night
Toronto-based Cinemavault has closed key territory sales on Fight Night, Jonathan Dillion’s action film starring Rebecca Neuenswander and Chad Ortis.
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NewsSony looks to extend overseas reign with Terminator, Angels & Demons
Sony Pictures Releasing International top brass are preparing for another successful weekend with the company’s two major active releases poised to cross significant milestones.
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NewsBesson's Cite du Cinema to open in 2012
Luc Besson’s long-gestating studio project is kicking into high gear. The Cite du Cinema (Cinema City) project - first discussed by Besson seven years ago - will break ground this year for a planned opening in the first trimester of 2012.
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FeaturesCall of the Roman empire
Neil Marshall’s historical action thriller Centurion is the first in a wave of Romans-on-the-rampage projects to go into production. Sarah Cooper visits the set.
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NewsLUX Prize contenders announced
The ten contenders for The European Parliament’s film award, The LUX Prize, have been unveiled. Of the ten in the Official Selection, only three will go on to compete for the LUX Prize 2009.
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NewsDanny Boyle signs three-year deal with Pathe and Fox
British filmmaker Danny Boyle has signed a three-year deal with Fox Searchlight and Pathe Pictures. Under the terms of the agreement, Fox Searchlight and Pathe will co-finance and co-produce Boyle’s projects.
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NewsSony picks up Spanish drama Agallas amid wave of activity in Spain
US studio Sony has taken Spanish distribution rights to Agallas from Spanish sales outfit Latido Films.
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FeaturesNation building
Boosted by significant pots of regional financing, thriving production hubs in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are increasingly tempting international film-makers away from London. Matt Mueller looks at what’s on offer.
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NewsSpain gets 7 Minutos, Looking For Eric reaches the UK
ScreenDaily takes a look at the local and independent openings in key markets this week.
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FeaturesDelivering the goods
With traditional film distribution in trouble, 10 industry players discuss new ways to reach audiences and make money.
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FeaturesFirst-class post
The nations’ facilities are a draw for international productions, says Matt Mueller.
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NewsPeter Morgan, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade to write Bond 23 for EON, MGM
EON Productions and MGM have hired Peter Morgan, Neal Purvis and Robert Wade to write the screenplay for the 23rd James Bond instalment.