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Ira Deutchman named chair of Columbia film programme
Deutchman has taught at the university’s school of the arts for 24 years and succeeds Jamal Joseph, who has stepped down after five years.
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NewsStephen Dillane, Georgia Groome to star in Papadopoulous & Sons
The family comedy is the first feature to come out of new UK production company Double M Films, set up by brothers Marcus and Andrew Markou.
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NewsDisney offers to buy out partners in India’s UTV
The Walt Disney Company has made a $454m offer to buy out its partners in Mumbai-based UTV Software Communications, the parent company of film producer-distributor UTV Motion Pictures.
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NewsShooting wrapped on Zentropa Poland’s first Polish-language project
Baby Blues is the second feature from Kasia Roslaniec, who was also participating in New Horizons Studio training programme in Wroclaw this week.
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NewsCannes hits Le Havre, Habemus Papam find US homes
Janus Films has acquired North American rights to Aki Kaurismaki’s Le Havre while Sundance Selects has taken the US on Nanni Moretti’s Habemus Papam.
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NewsHarry Potter may end Indonesia’s US film drought
Indonesian officials say that Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 2 will be released in Indonesia this weekend, ending a five-month dispute between MPAA members, the Indonesian government and local distributors.
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NewsWalmart takes on Netflix with streaming service launch
The US retail giant on Tuesday [26] entered the streaming arena after integrating its VUDU VoD service on to its homepage.
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NewsTsangari, Guédiguian and Östlund shortlisted for European LUX Prize
They beat off competition from Bela Tarr, Nanni Moretti and Kaurismaki to compete for the prize which will be awarded on Nov 16 in Strasbourg.
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NewsLocarno launches post-production focus
Colombia first territory in the spotlight for new Locarno Industry Office scheme
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NewsProducer Cecchi Gori back under house arrest in Italy
Italian producer Vittorio Cecchi Gori is back under house arrest as he is investigated for fraudulent bankruptcy of his holding company Finmavi Spa, Italian media widely reports.
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NewsNetflix shares tumble 10% after 2Q earnings report
Netflix shares dropped 10% after trading on Monday [25] in light of the results and comments by top brass that the controversial subscription price rise would lead to weaker than expected third quarter results.
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NewsVenice 2011 competitors likely to include Arnold, Kolirin, Solondz, Ferrara
As Venice gears up for its lineup announcement on Thursday, word has it that competitors could include Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Wuthering Heights, Shame, The Exchange, Dark Horse and more.
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NewsVenice Days lineup has Gallic flavour
Selections include Amigorena’s Another Silence [pictured], Lioret’s All Our Desires, and Lou Ye’s Love And Bruises.
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NewsSoda Pictures picks up psychological thriller Junkhearts
Tinge Krishnan’s London-set film about an ex soldier suffering from post traumatic stress disorder stars Eddie Marsan and Romola Garai.
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NewsEntertainment lawyer Lisa Logan joins Gateley as a partner
She will be based in the firm’s London office with a remit to expand the firm’s media practice.
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NewsChichester Film Festival to open with In A Better World
The line up will include John Madden’s The Debt, Lone Scherfig’s One Day and Tate Taylor’s The Help.
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NewsShaw Brothers movies to make debut on African pay-TV
Hong Kong’s Celestial Pictures has licensed a package of martial arts titles from its Shaw Brothers library to Sony Max, the 24-hour action and reality channel operated by Sony Pictures Television in Africa.
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NewsWide's Eye On Films label adds Locarno title Policeman
Wide also handling sales on the Israeli drama.
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NewsSpellbinding second weekend for Potter at UK box office
Warner Bros.’ final instalment of the Potter franchise holds onto pole position ahead of Disney’s Cars 2.
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NewsAge Of Stupid, Burma VJ among finalists for PUMA/BRITDOC award
The finalists for the first annual PUMA Creative Impact Award have been announced, with the winning film-maker picking up €50,000 towards furthering the film’s social impact.