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IMAX signs new installation, digital upgrade deal with Cinema City
IMAX has signed a deal with Cinema City International to install two new IMAX systems in Israel.
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NewsImagenation, Parkes / MacDonald prepare international thriller
Imagenation Abu Dhabi and Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald of Parkes/MacDonald Productions are developing an international action thriller with the writing team of Neal Purvis and Robert Wade from Casino Royale and Quantum Of Solace.
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Dubai partners with Cairo for co-production events
In a move to strengthen ties in the Arab film industry, the Dubai International Film Festival has partnered with the Cairo Film Festival to collaborate on co-production markets at the two festivals.
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NewsSon of Babylon selected as Iraq's entry for Oscar race
Festival hit Son of Babylon has been selected as Iraq’s official entry for the foreign language Oscar at the 2011 Academy Awards.
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European Producers Club pacts with Abu Dhabi
The European Producers Club and Abu Dhabi Film Commission have renewed and furthered their partnership that started in 2009.
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NewsKusturica gears up for Cool Water shoot in Israel and Palestine
Also, Hiam Abbass’ debut feature, drama The Inheritance will shoot in early 2011.
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Imagenation launches online talent portal
The Abu Dhabi based production company will use the talent website to cast its first Emirati project, Sea Shadow.
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Abu-Assad to head up Doha Tribeca jury
The Palestinian film-maker will preside over the festival’s inaugural Arab film competition.
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CommentSex and the Souk
Sex And The City 2’s trip to the Middle East can either be seen as silly fun or deeply offensive. Mike Goodridge goes further and asks why Hollywood and the Gulf States aren’t making as many strides together as expected.
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Imagenation Abu Dhabi unveils five more Emirati films
The diverse slate of films includes a drama, thriller, adventure comedy, romantic comedy and romance.
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NewsReport: Jafar Panahi released on bail
Imprisoned Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi is said to be out on bail of about $200,000.
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NewsAbu-Assad, Begic line up for Istanbul portmanteau
Directors from across the Balkans and Middle East will contribute to the project, which will highlight the city’s cultural influence.
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NewsGood News Group to shoot Assassins
Marwan Hamad (pictured) is set to direct an ambitious project that will examine the origins of Islamic terrorism.
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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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Qatar unveils umbrella organisation Doha Film Institute
The state of Qatar launched the Doha Film Institute (DFI), an umbrella organisation to oversee its various film-related activities, in Cannes yesterday.
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Dubai Film Market counts $2m in deals from 2009 market
The market reveals distribution deals worth $2m (AED7.3m) following its 2009 edition, including Shoreline’s acquisition of City Of Life.
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Abu Dhabi Film Festival to integrate Emirates Film Competition
Emirates Film Competition into the festival’s programme under the new banner Emirates Competition, in a move to heighten support for local filmmakers.
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Marie-Pierre Macia to head Abu Dhabi's new $500,000 fund
Macia is a well-known figure on the international film scene as both a producer and programmer; she previously served as head of Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.
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NewsAbu Dhabi Festival launches $500,000 production fund
The newly rebranded Abu Dhabi Film Festival is launching a fund totalling $500,000 per year to support productions from the Arab region.