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NewsCBS Films hires Scott Derrickson for Deus Ex; snaps up Last Exorcism sequel
In a big day for the distributor, top brass announced on Thursday (15) that Derrickson will direct the adaptation Deus Ex: Human Revolution based on the smash video game franchise. Earlier in the day CBS Films said it has acquired US rights from StudioCanal to The Last Exorcism Part II. ...
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News2013 Indie Spirits set for Feb 23 in Santa Monica
Film Independent co-presidents Sean McManus and Josh Welsh announced on Thursday (15) that the 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards will be back on the beach in Santa Monica the day before the Oscars in what has become the event’s traditional venue.
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NewsMiami Fest to honour Lasse Hallstrom, Fernando Trueba
The Swedish and Spanish masters will each receive career achievement tributes at the 30th Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), scheduled to take place from Mar 1-10.
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NewsDogwoof acquires Ken Loach’s Spirit of ‘45
Deal secured with producers Sixteen Films and Fly Film.
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NewsTLA Releasing launches Italian distribution arm
LGBT film distributor TLA Releasing has launched a new distribution arm in Italy.
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NewsMagnolia takes North American rights to A Hijacking
TrustNordisk sells Tobias Lindholm’s drama.
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NewsGermany drafts new VoD regulations
Angela Merkel’s coalition cabinet has greenlit new regulations concerning video-on-demand (VoD) services in the draft German Film Law (FFG) that would come into effect from the beginning of 2014.
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Fog Cutter Films lines up 2013 maiden shoot
The newly formed production company will start principal photography next year on psychological thriller The Revolution Of Jenny Speck.
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Academy's tech council adds eight new members
Bring the council’s 2012–2013 membership roster to 25.
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NewsHelen Hunt to receive Palm Springs honour
The 24th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present Helen Hunt with the Spotlight Award at its awards gala on Jan 5.
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NewsIDFA director: Dutch cuts are “a slap in the face”
The world’s biggest doc bazaar International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) marked the beginning of its 25th edition last night (Wednesday) with a fiery speech from festival founder and director Ally Derks.
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Olympusat 360 broadens restoration services
Television network developer and distributor Olympusat has announced its production and restoration facility, Olympusat 360.
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NewsPGA to bestow Selznick honour on Working Title
Co-chairmen Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner will receive the Producers Guild Of America’s (PGA) 2013 David O Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures.
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NewsSundance names Sarah Pearce and Laurie Hopkins co-MDs
The executives will report to Sundance Institute executive director Keri Putnam and will be situated in Park City, Utah.
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NewsRemstar Films picks up Dallas Buyers Club
Montreal-based Remstar Films has acquired Canadian rights to Dallas Buyers Club.
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NewsLischak, Nathanson appointed co-presidents of OddLot
OddLot Entertainment has promoted long-time company executive Bill Lischak and hired Michael Nathanson to lead the production company as co-presidents.
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NewsNorton Herrick joins Lone Survivor producers roster
Herrick [pictured] has come on board to produce Peter Berg’s action tale, which Mark Damon’s Foresight Unlimited introduced to international buyers in Cannes.
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NewsSpitfire Pictures hires Michael Fassbender to narrate 1
The acclaimed actor [pictured] has narrated the upcoming Grand Prix documentary from Exclusive Media’s Spitfire Pictures label.
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NewsHard Drive commences shooting in Halifax
Production is underway in Halifax, Canada, on the coming-of-age drama Hard Drive.
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NewsAnonymous Content, Electric Shepherd sign Philip K Dick deal
The partners have signed a first-look deal to develop film and television versions of the works of iconic sci-fi author Philip K Dick [pictured].