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NewsInception marks highest UK opening for DiCaprio
After a depressed June the UK box office continued to build momentum with the anticipated release of Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi blockbuster Inception.
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FeaturesDavid Weisman
On the 25th anniversary of Kiss Of The Spiderwoman, its producer David Weisman talks about its ongoing legacy, and his current collaboration with Paul Schrader on the Bollywood/Hollywood fusion Xtreme City.
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Korea's CJ CGV adds 58 MasterImage 3D systems
Korea’s CJ CGV theatre chain has converted an additional 58 screens to 3D with MasterImage 3D systems.
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Alcon set to swim with family saga Dolphin's Tale
Warner Bros-based Alcon Entertainment has greenlit the family project Dolphin’s Tale.
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NewsLionsgate, Icahn renew hostilities as truce expires
In two dramatic twists in the ongoing tale of Lionsgate, Carl Icahn returned from the truce period between the parties with a $6.50 tender offer for common stock shortly before the studio announced last night [20] it had swapped $100m in debt for stock.
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NewsBenelux distributor Lumiere ramps up with new investment
Brussels-based distribution outfit Lumiere has secured extra financing from one of Belgium’s biggest banks, KBC, and is now looking to acquire bigger movies.
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Don Boyd's Hibrow launches with plans for theatre, music and poetry events
UK-based filmmaker and producer Don Boyd has revealed details of his new venture Hibrow, billed as “the world’s first comprehensive online platform for the performing and visual arts.”
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NewsNorthern Film & Media unveils new recoupment model
Northern Film & Media CEO Tom Harvey put forward a new recoupment model for low-budget British films to a gathering of producers, investors and government reps in Newcastle upon Tyne on Monday night.
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NewsFuelled by Twilight success, E1 passes £100m in UK box office in 19 months
UK distributor E1 Films has now crossed the £100m ($153m) mark at the UK box office, since being founded in December 2008.
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NewsFIP hires Shebnem Askin-Schreger as sales activity grows
Fox International Productions (FIP) is expanding its sales activity and has hired Shebnem Askin-Schreger formerly of Cinetic International and 2929 International as senior vice-president of sales and production finance.
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Andy Tennant to direct Heigl romance Adaline for Lakeshore, Kimmel
Lakeshore Entertainment and Sidney Kimmel Entertainment have hired Andy Tennant to direct the epic romance Adaline starring Katherine Heigl.
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Fox names Keith Feldman president of international home entertainment
Twentieth Century Fox has promoted Keith Feldman to president of its international home entertainment division.
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Film Bridge International to handle sales on Winnie biopic
Ellen Wander’s Film Bridge International has picked up international sales rights to Ironwood Films’ Winnie Mandela biopic Winnie starring Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard.
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Production begins on Mark Craig's High Hopes
Mark Craig’s feature documentary High Hopes has gone into production after receiving funding from EM Media.
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NewsThe Salt Company closes further sales on The Infidel
The London-based sales company has now closed sales on the provocative comedy in 14 territories.
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NewsThe Game Of Death sparks uproar in France
Rezo Films’ The Game Of Death causes storm in French media after airing on France 2 on March 17.
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NewsShooting underway on Street Kids United
Production has begun in South Africa on F&ME feature documentary Street Kids United, set around the first footballing world cup for street children.
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NewsWaltz to direct rom-com for Fox International Productions
Christoph Waltz, riding high on his recent Oscar win for Inglourious Basterds, will make his feature directorial debut on a Fox International Productions romantic comedy.
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Judi Dench, Jamie Bell join Jane Eyre on eve of UK shoot
Judi Dench, Jamie Bell and Holliday Grainger have joined the cast of Focus Features and BBC Films’ Jane Eyre, which is scheduled to begin shooting in the UK next week.