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NewsNetflix boards Richard Linklater’s animated ‘Apollo 10 1/2’
Live-action shoot for innovative project to be followed by animation work in Texas, Netherlands.
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NewsUS indie community calls on government for Covid support
Task force of 25 companies seeks to engage on emergency measures.
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NewsToronto, New York film festivals press ahead with plans despite Telluride cancellation
The two big North American festivals say physical iterations in some form remain on course.
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NewsAnimated Indian prize-winner ‘Bombay Rose’ picked up by Netflix
Romantic drama to debut on streaming service across most of world this autumn.
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News‘Watchmen’ director Nicole Kassell, Participant team on fishing industry exposé (exclusive)
Project marks acclaimed director’s third feature.
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NewsDrew Barrymore Tribeca comedy ‘The Stand-In’ finds US home
Jamie Babbit directed from screenplay by Sam Bain (Four Lions).
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NewsJon Hamm to star in, produce ‘Fletch’ revival for Miramax
Greg Mottola (Superbad) to direct mystery thriller.
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UTA, Writers Guild of America break deadlock
Agency agrees to end packaging in two years if at least one other major agency agrees to do same.
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NewsTelluride cancels 47th edition in ‘heartbreaking’ decision
Organisers of the festival blame “out of control” pandemic environment in the US.
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NewsSlated appoints new CEO and adds three to board
Former RedBox executive and AMC consultant Tim Wesley to head the online financing platform.
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NewsUS judge rejects Harvey Weinstein settlement agreement
Rejection comes after accusers’ lawyers oppose the $18.9m settlement deal.
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NewsVertigo acquires ‘Miss Juneteenth’ for UK and Ireland (exclusive)
Drama premiered at Sundance and marks feature directorial debut of Channing Godfrey Peoples.
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NewsCalifornia orders indoor cinemas closed across the state
New order creates more uncertainty about prospects for the US exhibition sector.
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NewsFocus Features takes Paul Schrader’s ‘The Card Counter’ for most of world
Focus will release the revenge thriller in the US and Universal in international markets.
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NewsApple signs first-look deal with Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures
Green Door will produce features and series for Apple TV+.
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NewsAmerican Film Market goes online for November 9-13 run
The important sales event cancels its 2020 live edition as California pandemic surges.
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NewsVinnie Jones launches 4G Vision production outfit with $100m backing (exclusive)
Debut feature from the production company is crime drama ‘The Big Ugly’.
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Buyers flock to Sierra/Affinity’s virtual Cannes titles ‘Billie Holiday’, ‘Arthur The King’, ‘Greatest Days’ (exclusive)
Jonathan Kier hails indie buyer response during ”incredibly productive” market.
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NewsKelly Preston, ‘Jerry Maguire’ and ‘Twins’ actress, dies aged 57
The US star was married to John Travolta for almost 29 years.
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NewsNew novel from ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ author goes to Sony, SK Global
Kevin Kwan’s Sex And Vanity gets big screen deal a week after publication.