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CBS Films hires Scott Derrickson for Deus Ex; snaps up Last Exorcism sequel
In a big day for the distributor, top brass announced on Thursday (15) that Derrickson will direct the adaptation Deus Ex: Human Revolution based on the smash video game franchise. Earlier in the day CBS Films said it has acquired US rights from StudioCanal to The Last Exorcism Part II. ...
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IMAX Corporation, Warner Bros sign three-year deal
The partners said on Thursday (15) that they will release up to 20 Warner Bros films on IMAX over the period, extending the core partnership that began in 2003.
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2013 Indie Spirits set for Feb 23 in Santa Monica
Film Independent co-presidents Sean McManus and Josh Welsh announced on Thursday (15) that the 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards will be back on the beach in Santa Monica the day before the Oscars in what has become the event’s traditional venue.
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Miami Fest to honour Lasse Hallstrom, Fernando Trueba
The Swedish and Spanish masters will each receive career achievement tributes at the 30th Miami International Film Festival (MIFF), scheduled to take place from Mar 1-10.
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Helen Hunt to receive Palm Springs honour
The 24th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present Helen Hunt with the Spotlight Award at its awards gala on Jan 5.
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Academy's tech council adds eight new members
Bring the council’s 2012–2013 membership roster to 25.
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Fog Cutter Films lines up 2013 maiden shoot
The newly formed production company will start principal photography next year on psychological thriller The Revolution Of Jenny Speck.
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Olympusat 360 broadens restoration services
Television network developer and distributor Olympusat has announced its production and restoration facility, Olympusat 360.
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China Lion to release Back To 1942 in North America
China Lion Film Distribution has announced that it will release Feng Xiaogang’s Back To 1942 in the US and Canada on Nov 30, day-and-date with its mainland China release.
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Australian games industry promised $20m at SPAA closing
Australia’s Arts Minister Simon Crean has promised $20.7m (A$20m) over three years for an Australian interactive games fund, urging the industry to help set up the fund so that it will be of most assistance.
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Christie launches Solaria One projector for emerging markets, community cinemas
Projector delivers DCI-compliant images at 8,000 lumens within the DCI colour space and 10,000 lumens when presenting alternative content.
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ICG president Steven Poster on cinematographers in a digital universe
ScreenTech talks to Steven Poster about the cinematographer’s place in a new digital landscape.
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Tremor FX cinema seat vibration tech fills first order
Caribbean Cinemas will be the first movie theatre in the world to adopt Tremor FX active theatre seats [pictured].
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RealD chosen for Hobbit premieres
Attendees at premieres in New Zealand and London will receive specially branded RealD 3D glasses in dark green plastic.
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Technicolor, Contenido Alternativo team up for Latin American distribution
The venture will cover digital cinema drive replication as well as distribution fulfillment and support for the region.
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India’s international horizons
Now in its sixth year, Goa’s Film Bazaar co-production market (Nov 21-24) has become a key plank in the National Film Development Corporation’s strategy to revitalise Indian cinema. Liz Shackleton reports
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Caper crusader
It took producer Mike Lobell more than a decade to get Gambit into production, traversing a range of potential backers, film-makers and stars before aligning the Coen brothers, Michael Hoffman, Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz. He tells Jeremy Kay why it has been an ‘amazing education’