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ScreenSingapore to host world premiere of Last Tycoon
Distribution Workshop’s The Last Tycoon, starring Chow Yun-fat, will receive its world premiere on the opening night of ScreenSingapore on December 4.
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NewsLars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac taken by Australia’s Transmission
Transmission Films has secured all rights in Australia and New Zealand to Lars von Trier’s forthcoming erotic drama Nymphomaniac.
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NewsByrne, Weaving, Otto line up for Australian omnibus
Rose Byrne, Hugo Weaving and Mirando Otto have joined the cast of Australian omnibus film The Turning, based on Tim Winton’s story collection.
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Mega-Vision reloads Young And Dangerous franchise
Hong Kong’s Mega-Vision Pictures (MVP) is producing a remake of the popular Young And Dangerous franchise, directed by hot up-and-coming director Daniel Chan.
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Yen to star in Emperor's Enter The Master
Hong Kong’s Emperor Motion Pictures (EMP) is currently scouting overseas locations for $22m martial arts blockbuster Enter The Master, which is scheduled to start shooting in January 2013.
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Universal salutes Saving General Yang
Hong Kong’s Pegasus Motion Pictures has signed a string of sales on Ronny Yu’s Saving General Yang, including a deal with Universal Pictures International Entertainment for the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
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NewsFord's Resolution brings Duband on board; Cold Patrol planned for 2013
Pete Ford’s Melbourne-based Resolution Independent has brought on board Wayne Duband, former president of Warner Bros International, as executive producer for Resolution’s planned slate of big-budget genre films.
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NewsUS-China Summit talks co-production
US producers need more time to figure out China’s co-production rules, but opportunities remain, was the major message at the US-China Film Summit held at UCLA on Tuesday (Oct 30).
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NewsDoha Tribeca Film Festival announce Arab Film Competition jury and lineup
Fourth edition of the festival, which runs Nov 17-24, will also hold a special showcase of Algerian cinema.
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Huayi takes Control with Kenneth Bi project
Beijing-based Huayi Brothers is producing $12m action thriller Control, directed by Hong Kong’s Kenneth Bi and starring Daniel Wu and Yao Chen.
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NewsDubai film festival unveils Muhr AsiaAfrica titles
The Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) has unveiled the first batch of titles that will compete for its Muhr AsiaAfrica Awards, including Brillante Mendoza’s Thy Womb and Wang Bing’s award-winning documentary San Zimei - Three Sisters.
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NewsAMC/Sundance Channel Global sets up Asia headquarters
Content secured includes Crossfire Hurricane, Downton Abbey and The Imposter.
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NewsEmperor launching Ip Man biopic at AFM
Hong Kong-based Emperor Motion Pictures is introducing a biopic of Wing Chun master Ip Man, to be directed by Herman Yau, at AFM.
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NewsPablo Trapero to direct Working Title's crime drama Six Suspects
EXCLUSIVE: Pablo Trapero is on board Paul Raphael and Working Title’s India-set crime drama adapted from Vikas Swarup’s novel by John Hodge.
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NewsBalinale aims to attract production as well as patrons
Indonesian feature Lovely Man [pictured], directed by Teddy Soeriaatmadja, has been voted the most popular film overall by audiences at the 6th Balinale International Film Festival.
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NewsThe Other Son wins top prizes at Tokyo film festival
The 25th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) wrapped on Sunday with top Tokyo Sakura Grand Prix and best director award going to Lorraine Levy’s French film The Other Son [pictured].
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News7 Boxes wins best feature at inaugural Cockatoo fest
A fast-moving action film from Paraguay, 7 Boxes, directed by Juan Carlos Maneglia and Tania Chembori, has won the Golden Feather Award for best dramatic feature at Sydney’s inaugural Cockatoo Island Film Festival.
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NewsFox International Productions, Bona unveil production deal
The announcement follows a deal signed this May in which FIP parent company News Corp acquired a 19.9% equity stake in Bona.
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NewsBalinese industry talks about government support
Two seminars on the subject held as part of Balinale Film Festival.