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UK returns to The Descent, Spain gets In The Loop
ScreenDaily’s weekly round up of the local and independent release in key markets.
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Arts Alliance Media to release Blur doc in January
Arts Alliance Media will release No Distance Left To Run, a documentary about British band Blur, in cinemas on January 19.
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Ascot Elite, Splendid Films close raft of post-AFM deals
Independent Swiss distributor Ascot Elite and Cologne-based Splendid Films have unveiled deals on films acquired at last month’s AFM.
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The Most Dangerous Man In America lands at First Run Features
First Run Features has acquired all US rights to Judith Ehrlich and Rick Goldsmith’s documentary The Most Dangerous Man In America: Daniel Ellsberg And The Pentagon Paper (pictured).
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IFC takes Spanish prison drama Cell 211
IFC Films has acquired US rights to Daniel Monzon’s Spanish prison drama Cell 211 (Celda 211) ahead of its New York premiere on December 4 as the opening night film of the Film Society Of Lincoln Center’s Spanish Cinema Now series.
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SPRI nears $2bn milestone, New Moon expected to rule overseas
Summit International’s New Moon enters the weekend on around $270m as the favourite to dominate the international arena, however Sony deserves to take the plaudits as it prepares to cross $2bn overseas
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Optimum boosts 2010 slate with nine acquisitions
Optimum Releasing has boosted its slate with nine acquisitions including romantic comedy Leap Year, Bong Joon-ho’s Cannes title Mother and Source Code, the second film from British director Duncan Jones.
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Sony set to cross $2bn internationally this weekend
Sony Pictures Releasing International will cross $2bn at the overseas box office this weekend, powering Sony towards its best worldwide haul.
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Chris Menges to receive ASC International Achievement Award
British cinematographer Chris Menges will receive the 2010 American Society Of Cinematographers (ASC) International Achievement Award.
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Coraline, Up, Fantastic Mr Fox make 15-strong Golden Globe animated shortlist
Fifteen animated features have qualified for consideration for the 67th Golden Globes best animated feature category.The 15 features are:9Alvin And The Chipmunks: The SqueakquelBattle For TerraCloudy With A Chance Of MeatballsCoraline (pictured)Disney’s A Christmas CarolFantastic Mr FoxIce Age: Dawn Of The DinosaursMary And MaxThe Missing LynxMonsters Vs. AliensPlanet 51PonyoThe Princess ...
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Music Box takes US rights to Mafia tale The Sicilian Girl
Music Box Films has acquired all US rights to Marco Amenta’s The Sicilian Girl (pictured), based on the story of Rita Atria, who testified against the Mafia after her father and brother were murdered.
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Rotterdam Film Festival turns to audiences for film funding
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) is stepping up it move into the digital future with a new scheme that will encourage audiences to help finance new films
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EFP reveals line-up for 2010 Shooting Stars talent showcase
European Film Promotion (EFP) revealed the line-up for the 13th Shooting Stars, its annual new acting talent showcase. The young actors and actresses will be introduced at its annual presentation at the Berlin Film Festival.
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Comcast, GE unveil joint entertainment venture
Comcast has made its long awaited play for NBC Universal, agreeing to form a joint entertainment venture with General Electric granting Comcast 51% ownership and 49% to General Electric managed by Comcast.
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The Last Station, Precious lead Indie Spirit nominations
The Last Station and Precious lead FIND’s 25th Indie Spirit Award nominations with five apiece following the announcement in Los Angeles earlier today [December 1].
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IFC, SBS team up on release of Falling Awake
IFC Entertainment and Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) have formed a broad marketing partnership between IFC Films and SBS division Mega Films to release Falling Awake in January 2010.
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DeaPlaneta picks up four high profile US titles for Spain
Leading Spanish distributor DeaPlaneta has closed Spanish rights to Robert Luketic’s Killers, starring Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher, and How To Make Love To An Englishman, starring Pierce Brosnan.DeaPlaneta’s head of acquisitions Yolanda Del Val had a busy AFM picking up three titles from Inferno: Gary McKendry’s $40m action thriller ...
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Universal keeps tight-lipped about Liebling production role
Universal Pictures is refusing to comment on speculation that former Fox executive vice-president of production Debbie Liebling may be about to join the studio as president of production.
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Withoutabox launches online festival submission model Secure Online Screeners
Independent film-maker and festival resource Withoutabox has launched Secure Online Screeners in a move that allows festival to manage submissions entirely over the internet.
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Circus Road takes worldwide rights to Right To Bear Arms
Producers reps Circus Road Films has acquired worldwide rights to Blue Wood Films’ Right To Bear Arms and is in talks with North American distributors.