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NewsZhang Yimou starts shooting Hawthorn Tree Forever
The screenplay is adapted from Chinese author Aimi’s novel of the same name.
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NewsJapanese distributor Tornado Film shuts its doors
Japanese film distributor Tornado Film has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced today.
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NewsRevamped Screen Queensland wants more projects developed in the region
Maureen Barron has executed a makeover encompassing the organisational structure and staff, funding programs, and stakeholder relationships.
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NewsJeonju to open with Park Jinoh's Should've Kissed
South Korea’s 11th annual JIFF will close with Pedro Gonzalez-Rubio’s To The Sea.
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NewsHoyts launches new loyalty scheme to encourage more visits, gather customer data
Major Australian exhibitor Hoyts has launched a points-based rewards system notable for its flexibility and its capacity to gather information about customer habits.
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NewsMemoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac draws more deals
LA-based Arsenal Pictures will handle US and European sales; Toei closes more territories at end of FilMart.
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NewsLegendary to revive Japanese cult favourite Godzilla
Legendary Pictures is bringing an English-language theatrical version of Godzilla back to the screen after acquiring rights from Toho to produce a feature.
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NewsWaititi's Boy grows into New Zealand's second biggest local hit
The New Zealand film-maker scores a local hit with his second feature after Eagle Vs Shark.
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NewsAlice rules overseas on $46m but feels Dragon's heat
Alice In Wonderland is well on course to cross $400m overseas as the fantasy adventure grossed a further $46m for $363m, while How To Train Your Dragon grossed $31m through PPI from 62% of the international marketplace.
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China's Lumiere gets investment from Mousse Partners
With the new backing, Lumière plans to open 40 to 60 cinemas in China, and seek IPO status in coming years.
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NewsAlice In Wonderland faces Dragon attack overseas
Disney’s Alice In Wonderland faces its sternest test yet as PPI unleashes How To Train Your Dragon in more than 30 territories this weekend.
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NewsSony plans innovative Twitter campaign for Moon in Japan
Sony Pictures Entertainment plans an innovative internet campaign employing Twitter to promote the April 10 release of Duncan Jones’ film.
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NewsReliance, UFO pact for digital film operations in India
Strategic business alliance will be largest gateway for digital film releases in India.
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NewsCoproduction Office strikes six deals for Tetsuo: The Bullet Man
The Shinya Tsukamoto film will have the world premiere of its final cut at the Tribeca Film Festival next month.
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NewsMama Eve takes inaugural Wouter Barendrecht Award
Kit Hung’s Mama Eve became the first recipient of the Wouter Barendrecht Award at the close of the 8th Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF).
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NewsNing Hao Lands at Fortissimo
Fortissimo Films has picked up Chinese director Ning Hao’s highly-anticipated road movie No Man’s Land, starring Yu Nan (Tuya’s Marriage) and rising mainland actor Huang Bo (pictured).
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NewsMedia Asia unveils Johnnie To, Gao Qunshu projects
Hong Kong’s Media Asia Films announced a packed slate of productions at Filmart, including a romantic comedy from Johnnie To (pictured) and Wai Ka-fai, and a new project from The Message director Gao Qunshu.
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NewsJust Cause brings 3D expertise to China
Los Angeles-based Just Cause Productions, the 3D company set up by Avatar stuntman Rueben Langdon (pictured), is set to expand its business in Greater China. The first projects it has boarded are Yuen Tak’s action drama Mr And Mrs China and an action film produced by action star Sammo Hung.Mr ...
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NewsDouble Edge, China Film Group team on Black & White
Taiwan-based Double Edge Entertainment has taken international rights to $10m action comedy Black & White which is the movie version of a popular TV series of the same title.The film will be directed by Yueh-hsun Tsai, the director of the TV series and will star Taiwanese heartthrob Mark Zhao (Monga), ...
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NewsAnn Hui’s All About Love tops Mega-Vision slate
Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Jing’s Mega-Vision Pictures has announced a slate of new projects including All About Love the latest film from director Ann Hui which is a love triangle between a lesbian couple and a heterosexual man. Sandra Ng, Vivian Chow and William Chan star in the comedy which ...