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FeaturesThe new face of Spain
Spain’s film-makers are tapping international talent and scoring success on the world stage. Chris Evans explores the growing ambition of the territory — and the realities of film financing
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FeaturesCo-producing with Spain
What makes Spain so attractive to foreign co-producers? Chris Evans reports
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FeaturesDigging for gold
The ambitious $55m oil epic Black Gold is emblematic of the rising ambition of film-making in the Middle East. Geoffrey Macnab speaks to producer Tarak Ben Ammar about mounting an international epic on which he first started work more than 30 years ago
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FeaturesFountain of youth
Colombia is one of the most exciting emerging markets in Latin America, with a diverse range of films breaking out on the international stage. Hugo Chaparro Valderrama explores how the territory’s new wave of directors are combining local support with international savvy
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FeaturesCritical window: Cartagena international film festival
With a new artistic director this year, Colombia’s oldest film festival (Feb 24-March 3) is aiming to become the leading international platform for the territory’s fast-rising film-makers. By Hugo Chaparro Valderrama
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FeaturesRules of attraction
With a growing economy, diverse locations and an expanding skills base, Colombia is aiming to overcome foreign misconceptions and attract international shoots. By Hugo Chaparro Valderrama
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FeaturesAn emerging force
With rising admissions and an expanding exhibition sector, Colombia is trying to confront piracy and build on the success of the 3D phenomenon. Hugo Chaparro Valderrama reports
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FeaturesPlaying the field
From political dramas to US studio-backed thrillers, Hugo Chaparro Valderrama looks at some of the hottest Colombian titles gearing up for 2011 — and the talent behind them
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FeaturesIn the chair: top Colombian directors
Hugo Chaparro Valderrama profiles some of Colombia’s leading film-makers
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FeaturesCage unlocked
Nicolas Cage cut his teeth playing offbeat characters in independent films before changing gears to become a major blockbuster star. With Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance and Drive Angry coming up in 2011, Leonard Klady assesses Cage’s continuing appeal at the global box office
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FeaturesTaking the stage
Cross Creek Pictures, a new film fund backed by US oil and gas players, has jumped onto Hollywood’s radar with its first investment, Black Swan. Its president, Brian Oliver, tells Mike Goodridge the company’s gameplan
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NewsKhodorkovsky doc to premiere at Berlinale despite break-in
The world premiere in Berlin of Cyril Tuschi’s Khodorkovsky will apparently now go ahead despite reports that a final version of the film was stolen from the LALA Films offices yesterday [Feb 3].
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NewsRelativity, Alliance extend output deal to August 2015
All of Relativity’s single picture business productions will continue to be handled by Alliance Films in Canada and by Momentum Pictures in the UK.
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Jamie Foxx to present and executive produce Thunder Soul
Jamie Foxx has leant his weight to the documentary and will present the film, which Roadside Attractions will release in the US in September.
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NewsNYC-based Wayfare announces trio of key hires
Jeremy Kipp Walker is named head of production, Sarah Shepard vice-president of development and production and Evelynda Rivera director of physical production.
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NewsLuc Besson says Le Pogam’s resignation is 'not a divorce'
In Friday’s edition of Le Film Français, Luc Besson commented on the recent resignation of Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, cofounder of EuropaCorp, the French mini-major.
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NewsWestEnd takes on Panorama title Invisible
Michal Aviad’s feature tells the story of two women haunted by a shared experience.
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NewsInception, The Social Network take top honours at WGA awards
Inception and The Social Network won the main prizes at the Writers Guild of America (WGA) awards on Saturday night.
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NewsArt Directors Guild honour King's Speech, Inception, Black Swan
Honorary awards go to Patricia Norris, Syd Dutton and Bill Taylor.