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NewsCowboys, Smurfs tie for US box office crown on $36.2m apiece
The pair of new arrivals dominated the domestic scene and the ultimate winner will be determined on Monday when the studios issue final results. Meanwhile Deathly Hallows: Part 2 crossed $1bn globally and became the biggest in the franchise at the North American box office, not to mention international and ...
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NewsEstevez's The Way inspires PDA, ARC and AMC
John Sloss and Bart Walker’s Producers Distribution Agency and Trevor Drinkwater’s ARC Entertainment form strategic partnership with AMC to release Emilio Estevez’s The Way.
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NewsProduction starts on Ira Sachs’ Keep The Lights On
The drama follows two men in a long relationship in New York City and stars Thure Lindhardt and Zachary Booth, who can be seen in Todd Solondz’s Venice-bound Dark Horse.
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NewsScott Shooman joins CBS Films as EVP of Acquisitions
Shooman worked at Sony Pictures for a decade; he will attend Toronto for CBS.
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NewsUK shoot commences on Hyde Park On Hudson
Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in the historical tale which is being co-produced and co-financed by Focus Features and Film4.
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NewsProducer/production designer Polly Platt dies at age 72
Oscar nominated for Terms of Endearment.
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NewsSPC swoops on domestic rights to Darling Companion
The distributor has made a preemptive buy on all North American rights to Werc Werk Works’ dramedy directed by Lawrence Kasdan.
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NewsSundance Institute announces digital distribution plan
In an extension of its Artist Services programme, the Institute has partnered with digital content aggregator New Video and direct marketing specialist Topspin Media to offer a suite of online platforms for eligible feature filmmakers. Separately, festival director John Cooper shed a little more light for Screendaily on next year’s ...
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NewsLondon prop maker wins in legal battle with George Lucas
UK Supreme Court rules in favour of Londoner who manufactures Stormtrooper helmets.
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Walter Morgan joins Canadian entertainment company TGNA
It is part of the company’s campaign to foster co-production opportunities between Canada and China.
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NewsStewart Till among three appointed to RHI office of the CEO
The non-executive chair at Icon UK and Skillset chair joins former MGM CFO Mike Corrigan and Lorimar Telepictures co-founder David Salzman.
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Ira Deutchman named chair of Columbia film programme
Deutchman has taught at the university’s school of the arts for 24 years and succeeds Jamal Joseph, who has stepped down after five years.
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NewsCannes hits Le Havre, Habemus Papam find US homes
Janus Films has acquired North American rights to Aki Kaurismaki’s Le Havre while Sundance Selects has taken the US on Nanni Moretti’s Habemus Papam.
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NewsWalmart takes on Netflix with streaming service launch
The US retail giant on Tuesday [26] entered the streaming arena after integrating its VUDU VoD service on to its homepage.
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NewsLocarno launches post-production focus
Colombia first territory in the spotlight for new Locarno Industry Office scheme
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NewsNetflix shares tumble 10% after 2Q earnings report
Netflix shares dropped 10% after trading on Monday [25] in light of the results and comments by top brass that the controversial subscription price rise would lead to weaker than expected third quarter results.
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NewsCaptain America knocks out Potter on $66m US debut
The last superhero release of the season acquitted itself well following generally positive reviews, teeing up next summer’s highly anticipated tag-team project The Avengers.
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NewsDrake Doremus, Felicity Jones reunite on Like Crazy follow-up
The filmmaker (pictured) is lining up an untitled drama with his Sundance special jury prize-winning actor alongside Guy Pearce and Amy Ryan. Indian Paintbrush is financing the project.
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NewsGallardo, Eastman sign on to executive produce Chee's Zombie Apocalypse
Carlos Gallardo, producer of El Mariachi and Once Upon A Time In Mexico, and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and owner of Heavy Metal Publishing, have signed on as executive producers of Zombie Apocalypse (working title).
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NewsPicture Production Company opens LA office, appoints Ben Coplon
Creative production and marketing outfit PPC appoints Coplon Head of Client Services, US