All United States articles – Page 1150
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NewsStrand Releasing takes US rights to Post Tenebras Lux
Carlos Reygadas’ Mexico-set drama premiered in Cannes where it won the best director’s prize and most recently screened at AFI FEST.
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Tangled Bank Studios launches with science focus
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is backing the venture and announced the launch on Monday [26] as the latest plank in its $60m film and TV production initiative.
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NewsSecret Cinema announces 20th production
For the first time, the immersive live cinema experience will also take place in Athens and New York.
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NewsAxiom Films takes UK rights for Keanu Reeves’ Side by Side
Axiom Films takes on UK and Irish rights to Side by Side, the documentary about the rise of digital technology in film co-produced by actor Keanu Reeves.
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FeaturesDrawing on diversity
Animated features are becoming less child-centric, with even Pixar exploring darker tones. John Hazelton surveys this year’s trends, plus the international productions that are making waves
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FeaturesJohn Gatins
Screenwriter John Gatins tells Jeremy Kay about his marathon struggle to write the screenplay that triggered arguably the finest performance of Denzel Washington’s career
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FeaturesServing The Master
Rumours flew about the subject of Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film during production. The director and his producer tell Andreas Wiseman about the real journey behind The Master.
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FeaturesRichard Gere
Richard Gere could be in line for his first Oscar nomination for his portrayal of a conflicted financial executive and family man in Arbitrage.
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NewsSouth African delegation meets with senior US executives
A delegation of South African government officials, funders and film executives recently participated in a week-long programme of strategic meetings in Los Angeles with senior US executives.
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CommentR. Kelly's hip-hopera comes out of the Closet
Trapped in the Closet [pictured] to get a sing-along tour in the US.
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NewsJames Corden signs for Working Title comedy School for Santas
Working Title and Kris Thykier to produce script from One Man, Two Guvnors writer Richard Bean.
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NewsShoot date set for Killing Winston Jones
RadioactiveGiant is to commence shooting on Killing Winston Jones on Nov 26 in Savannah, Georgia.
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NewsCassadega to kick off Archstone Distribution 2013 slate
Horror [pictured] stars Kelen Coleman and Kevin Alejandro.
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NewsThe Conspiracy sells well for XYZ, Celluloid Nightmares
EXCLUSIVE: Christopher MacBride’s Fantastic Fest hit [pictured] also played at Sitges and has closed in several major markets.
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NewsNaomi Watts to receive PSIFF Desert Palm honour
The star of The Impossible has earned strong Oscar buzz for her performance as a tsunami survivor. Watts will collect the Desert Palm Achievement Actress Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival gala on Jan 5.
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NewsDistribution: Paramount plots Montreal launch for Cirque Du Soleil
Paramount Pictures will release Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away in Montréal on Dec 7 in what will be the 3D event’s first North American launch. Separately, Screen Media has taken US rights to Secret Disco Revolution.
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NewsIFC Films acquires US rights to As Cool As I Am
EXCLUSIVE: Claire Danes, James Marsden, Sarah Bolger and Thomas Mann star in the tale of the teenage daughter of young parents who escapes her turbulent life by watching cookery shows.
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NewsInsidious 2 sets US release date
FilmDistrict, Alliance Films and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions will bring the horror sequel to theatres from Aug 30, 2013.
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NewsDolph Lundgren to receive Swedish-American honour
The veteran action star will collect the 2012 Eliason Merit Award at a ceremony on Nov 30 in Los Angeles.
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NewsTwilight scores $141.3m US debut; Lionsgate reaches $1bn
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 arrived on $141.3m for the second biggest launch in the Twilight franchise just behind New Moon’s $142.8m set exactly three years ago.