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NewsAktis acquires KVIFF competitor Lollipop Monster
Aktis Film International has acquired the international distribution rights for Ziska Riemann’s feature debut Lollipop Monster which has its international premiere in Karlovy Vary’s main competition today (July 6).
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NewsLiddell, Roadside eye awards run for Albert Nobbs
Mickey Liddell has jumped on board his latest US acquisition, teaming up with Roadside Attractions on rights to the Glenn Close-starrer.
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NewsWell Go USA takes all rights to Let The Bullets Fly
The Asian cinema specialist picked up North American rights to four films from Hong Kong’s Emperor Motion Pictures.
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NewsUK distributor Entertainment reveals packed autumn slate
Apollo 18, I Don’t Know How She Does It, Piranha 3DD among acquisitions from TWC.
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NewsA Company launches new distribution company in Czech Republic, Slovakia
Berlin-based content licensing company A Company on July 2 launched EEAP Film Distribution CZ-SK to cover distribution in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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NewsPPI scores record weekend as Transformers 3 earns $220m
Paramount Pictures International reported its biggest opening weekend in history as the third Transformers escapade grossed a confirmed $219.8m overseas.
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NewsTransformers 3 rules North America on $116.4m
A noisy six-day launch saw Paramount’s summer tentpole dominate the North American landscape with an Independence Day weekend record of $97.5m from Friday to Sunday, according to estimates, rising to $116.4m for the four-day weekend and $181.1m counting back to the Jun 29 launch.
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NewsCineart takes on titles including Winding Refn's Drive and Only God Forgives
Leading independent Benelux distributor Cineart has revealed details of its latest round of acquisitions.
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NewseOne to handle home entertainment release of TT3D
Deal done with producer/distributor CinemaNX.
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NewsAtrix Films sells US rights to Remembrance
Anna Justice’s romantic drama has been picked up for theatrical release by Corinth Film.
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Eye On Films signs dramas from Iran, Iraq
Eye on Films signs Mourning and Red Heart to its label
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NewsTransformers 3 aims to rule as Pirates 4 heads into history
DreamWorks’ Transformers: Dark Of The Moon will dominate the weekend box office but Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides will make history when it crosses $1bn worldwide on Saturday [Jul 2].
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NewsTransformers 3 storms to $32.5m overseas opening day
Paramount Pictures International (PPI) said launch day figures for the DreamWorks action sequel were 38% ahead of Transformers 2 for the same markets. The overseas tally rises to $36.6m including previews, while North America stands at $42.8m and worldwide is $79.4m
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NewsMGM, Forum Film seal Eastern Europe distribution deal
MGM has signed a long-term distribution deal with Forum Film, the distribution arm of Cinema City International NV (CCI).
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NewsCEM closes deal for Czech distributor Bontonfilm
Media kingpin secures the addition from Bancroft Private Equity, LLP and minority shareholders
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NewseOne inks output deal with Lakeshore for Australia, NZ
Multiyear deal which extends existing relationship kicks off with Amanda Seyfried thriller Gone
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NewsOptimum, Kinowelt to be rebranded as StudioCanal
New name, logo comes into effect Sept 1; Danny Perkins says UK will be business as usual except the name change; Kinowelt to move to Berlin.
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NewsWeinsteins throw W.E. into awards race with December date
Madonna’s directorial effort will open on Dec 9 in Los Angeles and New York.
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NewsTrinity picks up horror The Bunny Game for UK
Controversial horror to get UK home ent distribution through new x-rated label Trinity X.