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Warner Bros trumpets Sherlock Holmes 2 gross
The studio announced on Tuesday (20) that Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has reached $529m worldwide to overtake the predecessor’s final tally of $524.4m.
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Hell Baby calls Darko Entertainment, Principato-Young
The partners will produce the horror comedy starring Rob Corddry and Leslie Bibb as an expectant couple who move into a haunted house in New Orleans and hire a Vatican exorcist.
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Table Ten Films announces cast on Clutter
Joshua Leonard, Carol Kane, Natasha Lyonne and Halley Feiffer will star in Diane Crespo’s dark comedy.
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Constantin Film, Hulu strike distribution partnership
The German company will bring eight titles to free Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service for streaming in the US.
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Disney admits John Carter will generate $200m loss
In an astonishing admission, Disney issued a statement on Monday (19) reporting that the ill-fated sci-fi adventure will most likely lead to a $200m operating loss during the second quarter.
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Content Media secures Target agreement
Content Media has been appointed by the administrators of Target Entertainment as the “preferred distribution partner”.
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Bedlam to start shooting Eran Riklis' Zaytoun on April 1
Project starring Stephen Dorff will shoot for nine weeks in Israel.
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European Training 2012
Screen looks at the state of training in Europe, from new 3D courses to intensive producer workshops and videogame-specific initiatives.
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Film glamour in Covent Garden
The London Film Museum is kicking off a new exhibition space on Wellington Street in Covent Garden with the Magnum On Set exhibition.
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Sky names SVOD service Now TV
Sky has revealed that its new internet TV service will be titled Now TV.
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Film Agency for Wales backs new films from Coixet, Hopkins, Murphy
The Film Agency for Wales is backing three new features with £460,000 in funding: Isabel Coixet’s Panda Eyes, Duane Hopkins’ Bypass, and Dominic Murphy’s Cassy and Jude.
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Hong Kong 2012
Read Screen’s special edition about hot Hong Kong productions, Peter Ho-sun Chan talking about how China is impacting the local landscape, and what the Chinese quota relaxations will mean for the global industry.
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BAFTA and Royal Albert Hall announce film composer talks series
First event kicks off with Rachel Portman [pictured].
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UK Budget 2012: EIS cap raised to £5m instead of predicted £10m; high-end TV, animation, games to get tax relief
EIS changes are still subject to EU State Aid approval; TV, games and animation tax relief could come into effect from April 2013.
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Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke in talks to direct British gangster movie Diamond
EXCLUSIVE: Former City investment manager Nicola Horlick to produce via Derby Street Films.
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UK Budget 2012: More on drama and animation tax breaks
George Osborne has confirmed that the government plans to introduce tax breaks for the TV, animation and gaming industries.
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Filmmaker John Akomfrah receives European Cultural Foundation honour
The European Cultural Foundation (ECF) has awarded its Princess Margriet Award to Ghana-born, UK-based filmmaker John Akomfrah.
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A trip back in time to celebrate A Royal Affair
Danish director Nikolaj Arcel’s A Royal Affair, which won two Silver Bears at the recent Berlinale, was launched by an 18th-century-style gala at the Bio City Theatre in Aarhus.
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CMG snares sales rights to heist thriller Get Lucky
Gateway Films and Atlas Independent are producing the film, currently in post. Atlas retains North American rights.
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UK Budget 2012: UK film industry welcomes TV tax relief, but wants update on EIS approvals
Leading UK film industry figures have given a broadly enthusiastic response to the UK Budget. There have been widespread expressions of delight at the promised tax relief for high-end TV drama, animation and video games.