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Fever Productions craft multi-channel launch for Smiley
The filmmakers have set a day-and-date theatrical and streaming release for Oct 11 that utilises Tugg and the horror-thriller’s online fanbase.
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Industry photographer Harry Myers dies aged 84
Industry photographer Harry Myers has passed away aged 84.
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Edouard Waintrop reappointed artistic director of Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Waintrop’s initial one-year contract as head of Cannes’ parallel section extended to 2013 edition.
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Double Steps, Francine, Francophrenia among New Horizons competition
Urszula Antoniak, Naomi Kawase, Amat Escalante, Lav Diaz and Przemysław Wojcieszek comprise international jury; festival toopen with Haneke’s Amour.
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Academy invites 176 new initiates to become members
Those being courted include Oscar winners Asghar Farhadi, Jean Dujardin, Michel Hazanavicius and Octavia Spencer as well as a strong British contingent led by John Battsek, Nigel Sinclair, Sean Bean and Andy Serkis.
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Before The Door Pictures’ Periods. to open Hollyshorts
The film from Zachary Quinto’s production company will kick off the event on Aug 9 at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
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Adam Tysoe to direct Dirty Money
The London set gritty thriller is being produced by Insight Films.
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Cockneys Vs. Zombies, Tulpa, May I Kill U? among 15 FrightFest world premieres
13th edition to screen a record 48 films, including 23 UK or European premieres.
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French Fête du Cinéma sees 43% rise in attendees in rainy June
Dark clouds over northern half of France have silver lining for French exhibitors’ annual La Fête du Cinéma running June 24-27.
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Film Movement takes domestic rights to Lucky
Avie Luthra’s South African drama follows an orphaned 10-year-old struggling to make something of his life in the big city.
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EuropaCorp posts profit for first time in two years
Cost cutting measures, such as ditching animation, alongside strong international sales led by Colombiana put company back in the black.
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UK to host talks from Fellner, Bevan, Heyman during Olympic business series
As part of UK Trade & Investment’s international business legacy programme during the Olympic Games, film experts will be talking about the UK industry to global business leaders.
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Jiaflix signs streaming deal with China Movie Channel
The US-Chinese venture has partnered exclusively with M1905, the official internet subsidiary of China Movie Channel/CCTV6, to stream US, Chinese and international films on a subscription and transactional basis throughout China.
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Penny Wolf joins Mediabiz Capital investment committee
Former Goldcrest and Peace Arch exec assumes role on film fund committee.
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Academy rings changes in foreign language rules
Entries must now be submitted to the Academy in 35mm or DCP but are no longer required to be exhibited in these formats in the countries of origin. A Separation (pictured) won this year’s Oscar.
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Sean Lohan to oversee Americas for MasterImage 3D
The new vp of digital cinema at the technology company will drive all aspects of the business in North American and the fast-growing South American region including sales, operations management and international product development.
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GoDigital acquires supernatural comedy The Selling
Emily Lou directed from an original screenplay by Gabriel Diani about an estate agent who tries to sell a haunted house.
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Robert Lantos shuffles executive suite at Serendipity
Business affairs overlord Mark Musselman has been promoted to evp of Serendipity Point Films effective immediately (28) and will continue to manage the company’s business relations with financial partners, distributors and government agencies while seeking out new opportunities.
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Strand Releasing takes US rights to My Worst Nightmare
Anne Fontaine’s comedy stars Isabelle Huppert, Benoit Poelvoorde and Andre Dussollier and will open this autumn.
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Leaner Madrid de Cine screenings event sparks sales
The Spanish Film Screenings 2012 was busy despite lower attendance due to the economic crisis. I Want You, Unit 7, Operation E and The Artist And The Model were among the biggest draws.