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FilmFunds launches web-based filmmaker tools
The LA-based company which nurtures an online community to help filmmakers realise their projects has unveiled a slate of tools to build on its pre-existing products like the real-time Emotional ID (EID) and image recognition.
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NewsContent picks up Eduardo Sanchez’s Lovely Molly
Content Film has boarded Blair Witch director’s new feature after Toronto premiere; comprehensive transmedia campaign in place.
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NewsNetflix to launch in UK in early 2012
US streaming service with 25 million customers confirms UK and Ireland expansion.
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NewsParanormal Activity 3 rules international on $26m launch
Paramount and Blumhouse Pictures’ horror sequel is the biggest film in the world this weekend and topped the international box office on a confirmed $25.9m from 3,88 sites in 42 markets.
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NewsRecord $54m domestic launch for Paranormal Activity 3
No September or October release has grossed more in its opening weekend as Blumhouse Productions and Paramount’s well-reviewed horror sequel crushed all comers.
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NewsEuropaCorp builds a 'Monster' animated hit
Year-long marketing campaign and 617-screen opening catapults Bibo Bergeron’s A Monster in Paris into second place in the French box office chart for first five days on release. Events included live concert featuring Sean Lennon and Vanessa Paradis.
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NewsMomentum eyes 100-screen release for Steve McQueen's Shame
UK distributor Momentum Pictures is planning an ambitious 100-screen release for Steve McQueen’s Shame and will be pushing the film hard for BAFTA and other awards consideration.
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NewsParanormal, Steel vie for international supremacy
Paramount Pictures International (PPI) prepares to unleash Paranormal Activity 3 in around 45 markets this weekend and top brass expect big hits in the UK, Australia, Brazil and France.
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Kino Lorber launches Redemption label for cult European horror
The company will serve as exclusive distributor across all media in the US and Canada for the iconic UK-based catalogue, which includes the work of ‘vampire erotica’ guru Jean Rollin.
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D&E Entertainment to distribute UFC biopic The Hammer
The distributor has raised p&a funds to release the film on Oct 27 in more than 90 theatres.
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NewsCarlsson to leave UK distributor Park Circus to work at Swedish Film Institute
Paul Dale is the new head of press and publicity for Park Circus.
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NewsFuture Shorts offers licences for 'pop-up film festival'
Company aims to build global network of licensees screening its quarterly short film programmes; features could be added in future.
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NewsG2 to release Aussie hit Red Dog in UK
G2 early 2012 slate includes Australian smash and comedy A Good Old Fashioned Orgy.
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NewsBFI pledges support for film export and international promotion
In a move cheered by the UK industry, the British Film Institute (BFI) has now pledged funds to support the export of British films. Film Export UK gets £70,000 in transitional funding.
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NewsSPRI chief Mark Zucker steps down after 36-year career
The approachable, hard-working senior executive was the architect of such international hits as the Spider-Man series and The Da Vinci Code. Steven O’Dell is promoted to president of Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI).
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NewsHSI Films brings Carnaval starring John Cusack, Johnny Knoxville to AFM
HSI Films president Eric Christenson will commence pre-sales at AFM on the comedy directed by Josh Stern.
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NewsThe Works gives UK home to Take Shelter
Jeff Nichols’ Cannes and Sundance hit gets UK distribution ahead of UK premiere.
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NewsUniversal Social Cinema Facebook app goes international with Johnny English offer
Universal’s Social Cinema Facebook application to offer Johnny English in UK and Australia
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NewsPretty Pictures takes Madonna's W.E. for France
The deal was negotiated by Pretty Pictures’ James Velaise and IM Global’s Stuart Ford.
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NewsEntertainment One picks up French rights to Comedown
Kidulthood director Menhaj Huda is currently shooting the urban horror in London.