All Screen articles in May 9 2014 – Page 7
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NewsLionsgate, Nordisk extend pact
Lionsgate has expanded its output deal with the Scandinavian partner on the back of Divergent’s $250m global success.
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NewsMongrel Media takes Boyhood
Richard Linklater’s groundbreaking film shot over a 12-year period will open in Canada via platform release on July 18.
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NewsRonald Reagan biopic set for Cannes
Manifest Films to handle international sales on biopic, which has previously secured a US release.
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NewsFilms Distribution takes Magical Girl
Second film from one of Spain’s hottest up and coming filmmakers.
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NewsWild Bunch unveils Cannes slate
EXCLUSIVE: Wild Bunch to launch new films from Verhoeven, Noé, Kechiche as well as Spring Breakers 2, Maniac Cop remake and market premiere Welcome to New York.
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FeaturesDavid Cross: Hits maker
The US comedian and writer discusses Hits, his directorial debut about celebrity and the YouTube generation.
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NewsSpider-Man 2 records UK hat-trick
Sony’s sequel retains top spot for third straight week with $3.4m (£1.98m); Universal’s Bad Neighbours previews strongly; eOne’s Pompeii is the week’s highest new entry.
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NewsPicturehouse to stream D-Day event
UK cinemas to broadcast live BBC Radio 2 event for the first time to commemorate the 70th anniversary of D-Day, during which Patrick Stewart will play Sir Winston Churchill.
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NewsRegret! wins Young EFA award
Young juries in 17 European cities select Dutch film by Dave Schram.
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NewsJeonju Project unveils market winners
The 6th Jeonju Project Market (JPM) has announced award winners with Park Jong-keun’s Baby Rose taking the Grand Prize for Feature Film Pitching in the Jeonju Project Promotion (JPP).
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NewsFortissimo entranced by Great Hypnotist
Fortissimo Films has struck a deal with China’s Wanda Media to handle worldwide sales (excluding HK, Taiwan, SE-Asia) on current box office hit The Great Hypnotist.
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NewsDoc & Film taps Silvered Water
EXCLUSIVE: Documentary captures life in besieged Syrian city of Homs through work of rebel female video reporter.
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NewsGong Li to head Shanghai jury
Chinese actress Gong Li will serve as jury president for this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), which will take place June 14-22.
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NewsJohn Krasinski to direct The Hollars
John Krasinski will direct and star in The Hollars for Sycamore Pictures alongside Anna Kendrick, Richard Jenkins and Margo Martindale. Panorama will commence international sales on the Croisette.
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NewsVoltage jives to Breaking Through
EXCLUSIVE: Voltage Pictures has added another title to its Cannes war chest, taking international rights to the coming-of-age dance film Breaking Through. Paradigm represents North America.
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NewsMonica Bellucci joins Ville-Marie
EXCLUSIVE: The Italian siren’s involvement gives Guy Édoin’s story of four intertwined lives a timely boost as the filmmaker prepares to take part in the Cannes networking programme L’Atelier.
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NewsChristopher Walken joins Family Fang
QED International handles sales in Cannes on Jason Bateman’s feature directorial follow-up to Bad Words as the producer roster swells to accommodate Red Crown.
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NewsTelefilm Canada unveils Perspective Canada
The ninth annual promotional showcase runs during the Cannes market and features competition entries from David Cronenberg, Atom Egoyan and Xavier Dolan.