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CCVF plots Waterfront berth for Indian indies
Indian film fund Cinema Capital Venture Fund (CCVF) has launched a production and financing outfit, Waterfront Films, which will focus on independent Indian movies.
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NewsBreaking Dawn adds $76m internationally to cross $275m
A solid second weekend for Summit’s latest Twilight episode delivered a confirmed $76m from approximately 10,500 venues in 68 markets as the running total overtook Twilight’s $200m lifetime tally. Bella, Edward and friends should surge past the half-billion global mark within a day or two.
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NewsThanksgiving audiences reward Twilight with $42m US hold
The Twilight instalment boosted its running total to $22.1m after the second weekend, holding off a trio of family-friendly entries over Thanksgiving led by The Muppets (pictured).
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NewsTwo crew members missing after giant wave hits shoot of Norwegian feature
While shooting high sea Sunday afternoon at Egersund on the Norwegian west coast, for Norwegian director Paul Magnus Lundø’s feature debut, The Veil of Twilight (Skumringslandet), a three-member photo unit was hit by a giant wave and washed into the waters.
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NewsIngenious launches Media Opportunities Fund
UK based Ingenious Ventures has launched its latest EIS fund, which aims to invest in up and coming businesses across the creative and media industries.
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NewsHelena Spring gets film rights to cyperpunk thriller Zoo City
South African producer Helena Spring has acquired the film rights to Lauren Beukes’ Zoo City, beating out other producers from the US and UK who were interested in the novel.
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NewsBritish director Ken Russell dies aged 84
Maverick director of Women In Love, Tommy and The Devils has died in his sleep aged 84.
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Production starts on six shorts backed by Abu Dhabi Film Commission
The Abu Dhabi Film Commission has selected six films to for its Aflam Qaseera (Short Film) Production Fund.
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NewsEuropa Cinemas winners include exhibitors in Germany, Scotland, Poland
Europa Cinemas has presented its annual awards to the best exhibitors and cinemas in its network.
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NewsPathé UK signs first-look deal with Stigma Films
Pathé UK to team up with Matt Wilkinson’s production company; Bradley Quirk appointed as creative executive.
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NewsNew UK Film Fund To Spotlight Dance And Performance
A new competition is inviting filmmakers to submit long format films for a chance to win a development and production budget between £120K and £400K.
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NewsSky Movies on demand app reaches mobile and tablet
Sky Go app adds streaming on demand option for mobiles and tablets
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NewsCinestar pacts with AAM for digital rollout
Digital distribution provider AAM to convert up to 450 screens for Germany’s Cinestar through VPF model.
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FeaturesAsia Pacific Screen Awards 2011
Images from the red carpet of the APSAs, held Nov 24 on Australia’s Gold Coast.
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NewsDirectors UK extends membership to all screen directors
It is part of the trade body’s push towards becoming the single professional organisation campaigning on behalf of all directors in the UK.
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NewsWajda begins shoot on Walesa biopic
On Thurs (Dec 1), Andrzej Wajda will start filming his Lech Walesa biopic.
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NewsEntertainment One, Impossible Pictures sign co-development deal
The two companies will develop a slate of factual television projects for the UK, US and Canadian markets.
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FeaturesBreaking Dawn secures $7.1m (£4.6m) from second weekend in UK
Breaking Dawn easily on top, Arthur Christmas posts consecutive week-on-week increase.
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NewsFrederic Boyer joins Tribeca as artistic director
The appointment is expected to inject Gallic flair into the festival after Boyer departed his post as artistic director of Cannes Directors’ Fortnight last summer amid acrimony, claiming the French press had attacked his selections before they saw the films.
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NewsAngelopoulos' The Other Sea starring Toni Servillo to shoot from December
Toni Servillo stars in the story of Greece in the age of austerity