All articles by Liz Shackleton – Page 128
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Thailand’s GTH pre-sells Knowing Me Knowing You
Thai producer-distributor GMM Tai Hub (GTH) has scored an early pre-sale on romantic comedy Knowing Me Knowing You, which has been acquired by Queen Film for Indonesia.
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FeaturesBrave new world for Chinese cinema
Chinese movies have not been as widely distributed to diaspora communities as Indian cinema but New Zealand distributor SkyCity Cinemas is succeeding in enticing overseas Chinese back to the cinema by investing in new films and day-and-date releases.
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NewsSplendid, Stars take The Showdown
The Korean company has completed deals on action thriller The Showdown and drama Wedding Dress.
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NewsDubai Film Connection expands awards for 2010
The Dubai International Film Festival’s projects market has added an award for a first-time film-maker.
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Image Forum, Bewiz launch new Japanese promo organisation
The new body will promote local films abroad, coordinate showcases and collaborate with foreign organisations on cultural events.
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NewsOdin’s Eye strikes UK deal for Damned By Dawn
The horror flick has also been sold in the Middle East and Indonesia.
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NewsKites flies with sales for IM Global
Both the English and original Hindi version of the film have done brisk
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NewsNTV strikes Gantz deals
The Japanese outfit has closed a raft of territories on Shinsuke Sato’s Gantz.
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Reliance MediaWorks expands London offerings
Reliance MediaWorks, the film services arm of India’s Reliance ADA group, has expanded its lab capacity in London so it can handle feature film work.The company, which acquired London-based iLabs UK earlier this year, has also installed a second high-end neg bath and additional facilities, enabling the company to handle ...
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NewsThe Housemaid cleans up for Mirovision
Seoul-based producer and sales agent Mirovision has closed a slew of deals on Im Sang-soo’s The Housemaid.
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NewsFortissimo strikes slate deal with MDA
The development initiative will support up to five projects in its first year.
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NewsVenice to honour Mani Ratnam
The 67th Venice Film Festival, which runs September 1-11, will pay tribute to Indian film-maker Mani Ratman (pictured).
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NewsToei plans 3D version of cult thriller Battle Royale
The 3D version of the original will be ready for market screenings in October and released in Japan on November 20.
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NewsBuyers strike for M-Line’s Blades
Lee Joon-ik’s (pictured) epic action title Blades Of Blood sells to a raft of territories including the UK and Thailand.
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NewsFinecut books trio of deals on Competition title Poetry
The film has gone to Golem Distribucion for Spain and Andorra, MCF MegaCom Film for ex-Yugoslavia and Khan Entertainment for Taiwan.
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NewsFortune Star sells package deals
The company closes sales on two packages of library titles, including Johnnie To’s Running Out Of Time (pictured) and John Woo’s Hitman.
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NewsDubai pacts with Lebanese doc group
The festival will provide support in bid to strengthen Lebanese documentary film-making.
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NewsVietnam plans first film festival for October
The Northern city of Hanoi will host the country’s first film festival this October.
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NewsGlobal One takes Hindi remake rights to Alone
Parkpoom Wongpoom’s 2007 film was a hit across Asia.
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NewsIndonesia in Cannes to entice more foreign productions
The country recently hosted Plan B Entertainment’s Eat Pray Love (pictured) starring Julia Roberts.