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NewsFilm Europe closes deals on Czech and Slovak titles
Film Europe has closed a number of deals on Czech and Slovak films on the back of Cannes.
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NewsGerman footballer Jens Lehmann follows in Cantona's footsteps
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann is following in the footsteps of football star-turned-actor Eric Cantona with his first acting role in Stefanie Sycholt’s Themba.
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NewsStacey Donen named artistic director at Whistler Festival
Veteran film programmer Stacey Donen has been named the artistic director of the Whistler Film Festival (WFF).
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NewsDuncan Jones to direct Escape From The Deep
British director Duncan Jones is to helm Escape From The Deep, a film based on the non-fiction novel of the same name by British author, journalist and scriptwriter Alex Kershaw.
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NewsIcon boards Gladiators V Werewolves: Edge Of Empire
Icon Film Distribution has acquired UK and Australasian rights to the Gladiators V Werewolves:Edge Of Empire from UK-based AV Pictures.
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NewsIannucci's In The Loop to open 20th Emden-Nordeney Festival
Armando Iannucci’s political satire In The Loop will open the 20th edition of the Emden-Norderney International Film Festival (June 10-17).
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NewsBritain’s Got Talent winners Diversity dance on to big screen
Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity are set to appear alongside rival dance troupe Flawless in the first British film to be shot in 3D. Shooting on StreetDance is due to begin in August.
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NewsOppostion grows to the sale of Ingmar Bergman's Faro home
There is growing disquiet over plans to auction off Ingmar Bergman’s iconic home on the Baltic island of Fårö.
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IFP names ten narrative projects for summer Lab
IFP has selected the year’s ten rough cut narrative projects to participate in its Independent Filmmaker Lab in New York next week.
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NewsFilm Movement takes US rights to Golden Bear nominee Storm
Film Movement has picked up US rights to Hans-Christian Schmid’s German-Danish-Dutch political thriller Storm from TrustNordisk.
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NewsBox office flops cloud Lionsgate results as full-year revenues rise
Lionsgate, facing an ongoing takeover threat from corporate raider Carl Icahn, has reported a $163m loss for the year to March 31 despite seeing rises across its theatrical, home entertainment, TV and library divisions.
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NewsHa Jung-woo to star in Lee’s melodrama And Us
Korean director Lee Yoon-ki has cast The Chaser star Ha Jung-woo and Sunny starlet Su Ae in his upcoming melodrama And Us (working title).
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NewsJia starts shooting doc for Shanghai Expo
Chinese director Jia Zhangke has started production on a two-hour documentary, Shanghai Legend (working title), which will be the official film of the Shanghai World Expo 2010.
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NewsPinewood Studios submits application for expansion
Buckinghamshire based Pinewood Studios has submitted a planning application for a 100 acre, $327 (£200) million expansion scheme to its local council.
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NewsNorthern Screen Agencies create talent resource
Screen Yorkshire, Northern Film & Media and Northwest Vision + Media have launched an online database showcasing crew, facilities, creative and digital talent from across the North.
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NewsMeridiana closes European deals on Altiplano
Cannes Critics’ Week entry Altiplano has been racking up sales since its premiere on the Riviera last month.
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NewsNick Broomfield’s A Time Comes released online
British director Nick Broomfield is releasing his new film on direct action, A Time Comes, available for free online.
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NewsShimizu to direct Japan’s first live-action 3D feature
Asmik Ace Entertainment has unveiled details of Japan’s first live-action digital 3D feature, The Shock Labyrinth, which The Grudge director Takashi Shimizu started shooting earlier this week.
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NewsUniversal Pictures promotes Niels Swinkels
Niels Swinkels has been promoted to senior vice president, distribution, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) for Universal Pictures International.