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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.
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Arpa to screen more than 60 films from 17 countries
Ajay Singh’s family film Upside Down are among the films making a West Coast premiere at the Arpa International Film Festival, set to run from Nov 29-Dec 2 in Los Angeles.
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NewsTwilight finale prepares to sink teeth into global box office
UPDATE: The final episode in the franchise had reached more than $162.2m worldwide by Saturday (17), Lionsgate sources said. The number includes approximately $91m from 61 territories and $71.2m from the opening day in North America, which includes $30.4m from Thursday midnight shows for the sixth biggest opening day in ...
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NewsCBS 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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News2013 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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NewsMiami 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.