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NewsClio Barnard plans Trespass
EXCLUSIVE: Fast-rising UK director Clio Barnard [pictured], who has been earning rave reviews for her Quinzaine entry The Selfish Giant, is to direct The Trespass, an adaptation of the novel by Rose Tremain.
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NewsJaja joins Streetkids sequel
Amsterdam-based company joins F&ME and TV Zero for the sequel to Berlinale 2011 Generation selection Streetkids United.
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NewsTre Vänner joins forces with ZDF
EXCLUSIVE: Tre Vänner (Snabba Cash/Easy Money) has joined forces with German powerhouse ZDF Enterprises.
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NewsHubert Bals supports two co-pros
Each production will receive €50,000 from The Netherlands Film Fund for co-producing a Hubert Bals Fund-supported film.
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NewsMichael Meyer joins Good Universe
Good Universe has expanded its global sales arm by hiring the veteran business and legal affairs executive as evp of international.
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NewsShowcomotion launches industry weekend
It will take place in Sheffield in partnership with the Action for Children’s Arts.
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NewsIndian books to be pitched at Cannes
India’s The Adaptation Company (TAC) and France’s Best-Seller To Box Office are hosting an event on Saturday, May 18 to pitch Indian books for film adaptation.
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IMG acquires Strategic Film Partners
Inception Media Group has acquired Alex Barder’s Strategic Film Partners through its newly formed subsidiary Inception Film Partners.
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NewsArrow goes with Kore-eda
EXCLUSIVE: UK distributor Arrow has take UK rights to Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Competition entry, Like Father, Like Son [pictured].
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NewsShoot date set for Wild Oats
Jack Black is still in final negotations to star in the comedy which is due to start shooting in September.
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NewsRT Features boards Gray sci-fi
James Gray, who jets into Cannes for the May 24 premiere of The Immigrant, is lining up a sci-fi thriller with the backing of Brazil’s RT Features. CAA brokered the deal and represents sales.
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NewsLocarno adds Europa Cinemas award
The award is already handed out at Cannes, Venice, Berlin and Karlovy Vary.
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NewsKurylenko, Furtwangler fall for Snow
EXCLUSIVE: Oblivion actress Olga Kurylenko [pictured], Maria Furtwangler and Charles Dance are attached to star in spy-thriller Despite the Falling Snow.
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NewsM-Appeal sign Two Mothers deals
EXCLUSIVE: German sales outfit M-Appeal has closed some eyecatching details on its new Cannes slate.
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NewsBac fires for Dagur Kari’s Fúsi
EXCLUSIVE: Bac reunites with Kormakur’s BlueEyes Productions for sale of Kari’s Fusi (formerly working titled Rocketman).
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NewsBuyers feel Statham’s Heat
Sierra/Affinity has licensed its Heat reboot starring Jason Statham to Lionsgate UK and a host of territories.
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IMAX France to release Spivet
Jean-Pierre Jeunet pick-up continues IMAX’s focus on tailoring programming to specific regions or countries.
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Content sells Outpost III
Content has closed key sales on Outpost III: Rise Of The Spetsnaz and has licensed US rights to XLrator Media, which released the previous episode Black Sun.
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NewsNovember Man cast bulks up
Olga Kurylenko, Luke Bracey and Bill Smitrovich have joined Pierce Brosnan in the espionage thriller November Man, which The Solution Entertainment Group is selling in Cannes. CAA represents US rights.