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NewsGrand Budapest Hotel to open Berlinale
The 64th Berlin International Film Festival will open with the world premiere of Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel.
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NewsStalingrad has record-breaking China opening
Russian war epic Stalingrad had the biggest ever opening for a non-US, non-local film over the weekend in China, grossing $8.3m over four days (Oct 31-Nov 3).
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NewsYamaguchi to direct live-action Ghost Hunt
EXCLUSIVE: Twins Japan and Kadokawa Shoten have announced the live action version of Ghost Hunt, based on the popular novel and manga series is set to go into production next month.
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NewsEschbach’s Indie Sales expands team
Former Le Pacte sales executive joins sales veteran’s fledgling Paris-based sales company.
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NewsHarvey joins Inception Film Partners
The popular executive has joined as head of sales and distribution and will head to AFM this week with a slate that includes Eisner and Almost Heroes 3D.
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NewsSamuel Goldwyn Writing Award winners announced
The Samuel Goldwyn Foundation president Samuel Goldwyn Jr unveiled the recipients of the 58th annual Samuel Goldwyn Writing Awards recognising excellence in dramatic writing on November 4.
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NewsMarisa Tomei joins La Vida Robot
The star has signed on opposite George Lopez in the story, based on Joshua Davis’ WIRED magazine story.
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Circus Road Films launches Diggit
Circus Road Films has traditionally provided strategic counsel to filmmakers and producer’s sales rep services but now the company has moved into distribution.
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NewsPrince William to launch BAFTA initiative
BAFTA announced that Prince William, President of BAFTA, will visit BAFTA headquarters in London on Nov 18 for the launch of a new campaign to support young people from all backgrounds to enter the film, television and games industries.
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NewsTiberius catches Monster, Angelique
German distributor Tiberius Film has acquired German distribution rights to Ryan Gosling’s feature directorial debut How To Catch A Monster, sold by Nick Meyer’s Sierra/Affinity.
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NewsTai Chi to kick off China-US screenings
The Motion Picture Association will host film-makers and representatives from the American and Chinese film industries in Los Angeles for the third China International Co-Production Film Screenings.
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NewsRemstar, Universal sign home ent deal
Remstar Films has signed a long-term home distribution deal with Universal Studios Home Entertainment Canada.
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NewsProject Involve participants announced
Film Independent has selected 30 filmmakers for its Project Involve dedicated to fostering the careers of talented filmmakers from communities traditionally underrepresented in the film industry.
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NewsRAM boards Hide And Seek
Film Movement’s nascent genre label RAM Releasing has acquired South Korean smash Hide And Seek.
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NewsElysium tops AFM piracy list
A report out this week highlights the 100 films to attract the most piracy since they were presented at AFM 2012.
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NewsSamuel L. Jackson joins Cusack in Cell
The star takes his place alongside John Cusack in Benaroya Pictures’ apocalyptic Stephen King adaptation. International Film Trust represents international sales at the AFM.
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NewsNetflix to premiere The Square
The streaming giant’s original documentary from director-producer Jehane Noujaim and producer Karim Amer chronicles the Egyptian protest movement through the eyes of young activists.
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NewsRome reveals Business Street details; co-pro line-up
A total of 24 co-production projects and sections devoted to China, digital and remakes help make up Rome’s industry events.
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NewsGlobal Screen acquires Trenk feature
Global Screen has picked up worldwide distribution rights to animated family film.
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NewsHulu preps 20 original series
US online video service Hulu plans to launch 20 original titles next year with the UK firmly in its sights as a primary source for content.