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NewsTWC buys Mandela biopic
The Weinstein Company has fortified its awards war chest by taking North American, Australian and New Zealand rights to Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom starring Idris Elba [pictured]. Pathe will release in the UK and France and handles international sales.
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Darclight finds Entity
Darclight Films has acquired international rights to the horror thriller Entity and closed a US deal with Brainstorm Media and Fangoria.
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NewsRoadside, SPWA take In A World
Roadside has acquired US rights and SPWA picked up international to Lake Bell’s Sundance world premiere and feature directorial debut.
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NewsFirst Time Fest fetes Aronofsky
The First Time Fest is set to debut in Gramercy Park in New York City on Mar 1 and continue until Mar 4.
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NewsPGA sets 2014 awards date
The Producers Guild Of America’s (PGA) 25th anniversary awards show will take place on Jan 19, 2104.
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NewsCinema Guild takes French trio
The Cinema Guild announced on Thursday [21] that it has acquired DVD, digital, TV and non-theatrical rights to three French titles from fledgling Distrib Films.
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NewsScreen International reader survey
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NewsDavid Unger joins Resolution
Talent and literary agent David Unger has joined Jeff Berg’s new agency Resolution and will be based in the Century City offices.
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NewsSundanceNOW adds 5 Cameras
SundanceNOW has licensed Emad Burnat and Guy Davidi’s 5 Broken Cameras for its subscriber video-on-demand service Doc Club.
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NewsAnnihilator to get Hollywood treatment
Enchanted producer Barry Josephson and Magic Storm Entertainment will bring to life Stan Lee’s creation Annihilator.
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NewsMiami unveils Florida Focus
Organisers at the Miami International Film Festival (MIFF) have announced the line-up of films shot and set in Miami. The festival is set to run from Mar 1-10.
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NewsSky Movies to launch Disney channel
Renewed deal with the US studio includes the launch of a Sky Movies Disney channel and prevents VoD rivals from offering blockbusters such as Wreck-It Ralph and Iron Man 3.
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NewsOscar nominee in LAX mishap
Emad Burnat, the Palestinian co-director of best documentary Oscar nominee 5 Broken Cameras, issued a statement on Wednesday [20] after he was questioned by immigration officers at LAX following his arrival in advance of Sunday’s Oscar ceremony.
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NewsGotham teams up with Principal
Management and production company The Gotham Group has merged with talent management firm Principal Entertainment Los Angeles, effective immediately.
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NewsParticipant forms fellowship
Participant Media founder Jeff Skoll on Wednesday [20] launched the Jake Eberts Fellowship for Social Impact Filmmaking.
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NewsSchwarzenegger to open Busan West
Kim Jee-woon, Arnold Schwarzenegger and screenwriter and Dodge College alumnus Andy Knauer will open the Busan West Film Festival, set to run from Mar 8-10.
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Radar joins Wiseguy drama
Ted Fields and Radar Pictures have boarded the Chicago-based drama The Legitimate Wiseguy.
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Austin First Stop For Slamdance
The 17th Slamdance On The Road tour will begin on Mar 2 at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas.
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RadioactiveGiant launches RG360
The Santa Monica-based multi-media development, production and distribution studio has formed a film and TV sales and distribution division.
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NewsUniversal to build on Mama success with more co-pros
After Mama’s growing US and international box office success, David Kosse tells Screen “there are more opportunities for this kind of film,” including a sequel to Andrés Muschietti’s horror hit.
