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Partners to start $10m animation Hugo in 2014
Anima Point (Malaysia) is partnering with Trixter (Munich, Berlin, LA), Einstein Film (Denmark) and Anima Vitae (Finland) to produce the 3D animated feature film Hugo, the partners confirmed at MIPCOM.
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Cuba’s Blue Heart courts Indiegogo
The sci-fi thriller has become the first Cuban project to use the crowd-funding platform as the director and producer launch their fundraising campaign.
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Despicable Me 2 posts $86m int'l
UPDARED JUL 8: Universal’s family smash ranks as the number one film worldwide after a confirmed $85.1m international haul combined with the $142.9m North American July Fourth weekend for $290.2m.
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Minions rule US as Ranger flops
In-form Universal maintained winning ways as the family sequel Despicable Me 2 amassed $82.5m over three days and $142.1m over the four-day July Fourth weekend, while Disney’s The Lone Ranger flopped in second place.
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Trevor Wright head to Cannes as Unified sales consultant
Sales veteran Trevor Wright has joined Unified Pictures in a consultancy role and will attend Cannes with Unified founder Keith Kjarval and president of distribution and acquisitions Ann Dubinet.
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Thor retains UK box office crown
The UK box office displays decent depth as five films gross over $1.6m (£1m) for the first time in eight weeks.
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Parlay Films to sell Something For Your Birthday in Cannes
Lisa Wilson’s Parlay Films has picked up all international rights on the rom-com to star Malin Akerman and James Marsden.
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3D dominates as EU gross box office posts a record high in 2010
Despite an admissions drop, the EU box office recorded its biggest ever year predominantly due to increased 3D ticket prices
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Transilvania to honor Michael York, announces lineup
The festival that grew up with the Romanian New Wave will celebrate its 10th birthday with more films, more cash and more stars
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Locarno’s Open Doors launches new initiative
Locarno Film Festival’s co-production lab Open Doors is to launch a new initiative entitled Carte Blanche from this August.
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Brisbane Film Festival announces new $27,000 doc prize
The winner of the Brisbane International Film Festival’s (BIFF) new global documentary competition will walk away with US$27,000.
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Al Pacino joins Fiore Films' mob project Gotti: Three Generations
The veteran actor is the latest high-profile name to join the project, which Barry Levinson is set to direct in late autumn for a late 2012 release.
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Senator Film sets up Munich base after 17-year absence
Germany’s Senator Entertainment has established two new production arms in Munich after 17 years’ absence from the Bavarian capital.
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Wide takes on Panahi’s This Is Not A Film
Wide Management takes on Cannes selection from Jafar Panahi and Mojtaba Mirtahmasb
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Generator Entertainment back former soldier's spy-thriller
Sven Hughes’ directorial debut The Federation backed by UK producers
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Sony takes UK home entertainment rights to AV’s Plans
EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) has acquired UK home entertainment rights to Best Laid Plans from AV Pictures.
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Beta takes on four new films including Huntgeburth’s Tom Sawyer
On the eve of this year’s Cannes Festival, German sales outfit Beta Cinema has snapped up international sales rights to four new projects.
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Cineart, Lumiere kickstart Belgian deals
Continuing its longstanding relationship with Ken Loach, Belgian distributor Cineart has confirmed that it will release Loach’s latest The Angels’ Share (currently shooting in Glasgow).