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NewsBFI calls on UK organisations to lead regional film 'hubs'
The BFI is reaching out to organisations across the UK to participate in its UK Audience Network as “cultural leaders” and “support” bodies.
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NewsSpanish thriller The Body racks up sales to seven territories at AFM
New thriller by Rodar y Rodar (The Orphanage, Julia’s Eyes) The Body was sold to seven territories during the recent American Film Market.
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NewsTwilight's Chaske Spencer signs on for Indian Summer
EXCLUSIVE: Film also stars Ashley Jensen and Kevin McKidd.
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NewsBob Last to chair EIFF parent company Centre for Moving Image
Last to chair parent company of Edinburgh International Film Festival and Filmhouse Cinema.
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NewsSilver Linings, Moonrise lead Spirit Award nominations
The leaders garnered five nods apiece on Tuesday [27] followed by Beasts Of The Southern Wild on four. David O Russell, Wes Anderson and Benh Zeitlin are nominated for best director, while Jennifer Lawrence and Quvenzhane Wallis are in contention for female lead and Bradley Cooper competes in the male ...
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NewsAwards round-up: Jennifer Lawrence, Ang Lee find favour
Lawrence, riding high on her Spirit Award best actress nomination on Tuesday for Silver Linings Playbook, will receive the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Outstanding Performer Of The Year Award.
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NewsFilmNation, Lava Bear to finance Story Of Your Life
The companies are partnering to finance, produce and handle world sales on the sci-fi thriller.
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1492 Pictures, Rise Entertainment sign five-year pact
Under the deal Michael Witherill’s Rise will invest in development and financing of the slate at Christopher Columbus’ company, kicking off with the Anne Rice adaptation Christ The Lord.
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Toronto Critics benefit from Rogers Communications largesse
The corporation will turn the Toronto Film Critics Association’s (TFCA) top award into the richest prize in Canada when it presents the director of the winning film with $100,000 on Jan 8.
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Provincetown Film Society to receive NEA grant
The Society is one of 832 non-profit organisations nationwide to benefit from a National Endowment For The Arts grant for the 15th Annual Provincetown International Film Festival, set to run form Jun 19-23.
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NewsASEAN's inaugural FLY project wraps in Davao
The inaugural edition of the ASEAN-ROK Film Leaders Incubator (FLY) project wrapped in Davao City, the Philippines this weekend with a mandate for expansion in 2013.
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NewsOrganic acquires Romley Davies
Marketing and publicity outfit Organic Marketing has acquired publicity specialist Romley Davies.
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FeaturesPanorama of European Cinema Festival
25th edition of the festival ran Nov 15-25 with Miroslav Momsilovic’s black comedy Death of a Man in the Balkans winning best film.
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NewsLionsgate, West Company unveil Russian output deal
The companies announced the formal partnership on Wednesday [28] hot on the heels of the franchise record $22m debut of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.
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NewsCherien Dabis, Sebastián Silva return to Sundance
The filmmakers behind Park City hits Amreeka and The Maid are back with new work as festival organisers unveiled the US and World Cinema Dramatic and Documentary competition slate and the NEXT selections on Wednesday [28].
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CommentWhy Sightseers is the British film of the year
Ben Wheatley’s dark comedy isn’t just a brilliant viewing experience, it’s also an example of the British indie film world working well together.
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NewsLes Misérables to get IMAX release in the UK
IMAX and Universal Pictures will digitally re-master Les Misérables into the IMAX format for a Jan 11 release in the UK.
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NewsToby Jones joins Leave to Remain
Shooting is underway for director Bruce Goodison’s feature Leave to Remain, which will star Toby Jones.
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Stefansson’s Heaven and Hell trilogy to be adapted for screen
Icelandic book series to be adapted for release from late 2014.
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CommentRoman Coppola debuts Four Stories
Roman Coppola and The Directors Bureau premiered the short film series Four Stories at the Prince Charles Theatre in London’s Leicester Square alongside a host of young international film talent.