Small MPU – Page 2110
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NewsFrench film investment drops to 13-year low
New CNC figures confirm 2014 was a tough year for the French film production sector.
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NewsHot projects on Screenbase
Projects new to Screenbase include Ian Bonhôte’s directorial debut Alleycats and Jeppe Rønde’s fictional debut Bridgend.
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NewsWWE, Gene Simmons launch Erebus Pictures
WWE and the media entrepreneur and former KISS idol will finance and produce ‘elevated’ horror fare, kicking off with a three-film deal led by Temple.
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NewsMagnolia Pictures acquires 'Experimenter'
The North American deal follows the film’s world premiere at Sundance in January and sets up a theatrical release later this year.
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NewsXLrator Media leaps into 'Time Lapse'
The distributor has acquired North American rights to the time travel thriller starring Danielle Panabaker and plans a day-and-date release via its Macabre genre label.
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NewsVerve to handle international sales
The talent and literary agency has brought on Amy Beecroft to run its new global business development division Verve Ventures in what is likely to become a talking point in Cannes and beyond.
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NewsLakeshore launches Off The Dock
Lakeshore Entertainment, which earlier this week unveiled plans to boost its film production pipeline, is targeting the YouTube generation with a full-service digital studio.
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NewsKino Lorber dives for 'The Pearl Button'
Kino Lorber has picked up all US rights to Chilean director Patricio Guzmán’s documentary and Silver Bear best screenplay winner at this year’s Berlinale.
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NewsRelativity EuropaCorp names marketing head
Relativity EuropaCorp Distribution has appointed Tommy Gargotta as president of theatrical marketing.
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News‘Cinderella’, ‘Insurgent', 'Home' in box office showdown
Cinderella, Insurgent and Home are locked in a close contest for supremacy at the international box office before Universal’s Furious 7 roars out of the gates next week.
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NewsTribeca unveils free community events
Top brass at the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) presented by AT&T have announced the return of the Tribeca Drive-In, Family Festival Street Fair, Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day and Tribeca Family Screenings.
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NewsRalph Fiennes to receive Empire Legend award
The Grand Budapest Hotel star to collect honour at a ceremony this weekend.
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News'Star Wars' producer readies first Czech-Dutch co-pro
EXCLUSIVE: Prague-based US producer Rick McCallum is behind what is likely to be the first official Czech-Dutch co-production with writer-director Karin Babinská’s romantic drama Following The Dream (Za Sny).
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NewsWriters, directors gain share of BFI ‘Locked Box’ recoupment
‘Locked Box’ scheme has previously been tapped into by UK producers.
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News‘Cinderella’ beats ‘Insurgent’ in social buzz
Live action fairytale moves ahead of Divergent sequel – but new Fast and Furious looks set to overtake.
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NewsAlmodovar producer talks new film ‘Silence’
Cast revealed for Pedro Almodovar drama set in a “female universe” that will begin shooting in May.
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NewsUK regions need more support, Labour report
Labour-backed creative industries report also calls for additional diversity targets.
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NewsCineworld launches Movie Planner
UK cinema chain Cineworld has launched its first-ever Movie Planner.
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NewsGillian Flynn boards New Regency heist thriller
The Gone Girl author and screenwriter is reuniting with New Regency to co-write the adaptation of UK show Widows with Steve McQueen.
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CommentSouthpaw trailer
With customary deft marketing footwork, The Weinstein Company has dropped the first trailer of its upcoming Jake Gyllenhaal drama in time to whet appetites before the summer release.