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FeaturesPaying the way
The revenues from the pay-TV sector have helped buoy the film business in recent years. But does the increasing popularity of original programming mean costly film product is losing its appeal for broadcasters? On the eve of Mipcom (Oct 4-8) John Hazelton reports on the US picture
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FeaturesWeekly International box office 22-24 Oct
Paranormal Activity 2 scared up the international market last weekend, narrowly pipping Universal’s durable Despicable Me to top spot.
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FeaturesThe hit crowd
The UK theatrical market was worth $1.5bn in 2009 — but with more than 90 companies releasing films, and some of Europe’s lowest rental rates, competition is cut-throat. Geoffrey Macnab reports
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FeaturesProgress on a bumpy road
Cinema-going is becoming increasingly popular across the Gulf. But regional sensitivities, censorship and piracy mean it can be tricky to release into the region. Matt Ross reports
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UAE Top 10 Films of 2010 (Jan 2, 2010 - Sept 7 2010)
UAE Top 10 Films of 2010 (Jan 2, 2010 - Sept 7, 2010) RankTitleDistributorTerritory of originRelease dateDate-range grossCume gross1AvatarFox Int’lUSDec 17, 2009$4.1m$7.5m2Shrek Forever AfterUniversal Int’lUSMay 27, 2010$2.8m$2.8m3Prince of Persia…Walt Disney Int’lUSMay 20, 2010£2.4m$2.4m4Alice In WonderlandWalt Disney Int’lUSMar 4, 2010£2.4m$2.4m5Iron Man 2Universal Int’lUSApr 29, 2010$2.3m$2.3m6My Name Is KhanFox Int’lInd-USFeb 11, ...
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FeaturesBridging the Gulf
The Middle East may be rich in stories, but local films have struggled for profile overseas. Matt Ross looks at how ambitious funding initiatives are improving the situation for film-makers in the region
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FeaturesHome is where the heart is
The Gulf territories have attracted international attention with their investment clout and bold plans to create a world-class film infrastructure. But the message is now clear that the region is not a funder for the West but intent on building its local industry and talent base. Matt Ross reports
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FeaturesRoom in Rome
The International Rome Film Festival (Oct 28 - Nov 5) is an effective launchpad into the Italian market and is an increasing industry draw. Sheri Jennings reports
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UK independent distributors step up
With screen space so tight for foreign-language, arthouse and specialised fare, the UK independents are stepping up their game when promoting their product. Geoffrey Macnab reports
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FeaturesScreen and Edinburgh party
Screen, EIFF, Features Scotland and Creative Scotland party at Mayfair’s Red Room
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FeaturesBernard Rose
UK director Bernard Rose talks to Screen about the making of his recent Howard Marks biopic Mr Nice, and his latest Tolstoy adaptation.
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FeaturesCo-production conundrum
A flurry of co-production treaties have been signed between Asian nations over the past few years, but are they really necessary? Liz Shackleton reports from last week’s Asian Film Policy Forum in South Korea.
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FeaturesWeekly International box office Oct 15 – 17
After a cleverly protracted rollout Despicable Me finally makes it to number one on the international chart in its 15th week.
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FeaturesThe starting post
A host of titles are jostling for position in the awards race as Venice and Toronto kick off. Jeremy Kay assesses the credentials of the leading contenders.
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FeaturesMarketplace: Blood money
Horror is cinema’s most enduring genre, with films able to travel more widely than other genre fare - and provide solid box office on lower budgets.
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FeaturesRobert Redford awarded Legion d'Honneur at the Palais de l'Elysees
French president Nicolas Sarkozy awards Robert Redford the Légion d’Honneur at the Palais de l’Elysées in Paris on Thursday, October 14.