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NewsSpeaking at LFF, Alexander Payne confirms next two projects
Director Payne confirms that he’s working on black-and-white road movie ‘Nebraska’ and graphic novel adaptation.
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NewsFaust, Turin Horse, Kill List, Headhunters to screen at AFI FEST
AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi has unveiled the World Cinema, Breakthrough, Midnight and Short selections.
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Cinema Italian Style to celebrate Academy Award entry Terraferma
The US premiere of Emanuele Crialese’s immigration drama on Nov 11 will kick off the 2011 Cinema Italian Style, which runs until Nov 15.
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Paulo Morelli launches screenwriting software Story Touch
The Brazilian director of City Of Men and founder of O2 Filmes was in Los Angeles earlier this month to demonstrate the programme after years of development.
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Kino Lorber launches Redemption label for cult European horror
The company will serve as exclusive distributor across all media in the US and Canada for the iconic UK-based catalogue, which includes the work of ‘vampire erotica’ guru Jean Rollin.
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D&E Entertainment to distribute UFC biopic The Hammer
The distributor has raised p&a funds to release the film on Oct 27 in more than 90 theatres.
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NewsThe Descendants, Martha earn three Gotham nods apiece
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) has unveiled its nominations for the Gotham Independent Film Awards, and will announce its winners on Nov 28 in New York.
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Two-year shoot wraps on eco-doc Greedy Lying Bastards
Craig Rosebraugh’s privately financed $1.5m film documents the impact of the fossil fuel industry.
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NewsSPRI chief Mark Zucker steps down after 36-year career
The approachable, hard-working senior executive was the architect of such international hits as the Spider-Man series and The Da Vinci Code. Steven O’Dell is promoted to president of Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI).
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Strategy PR/Consulting hires two more executives
Cynthia Swartz founder and president announced on Wednesday (19) that LA-based Emily Lu and New York’-based Lindsay Stevens have come on board.
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New York Film Critics Circle moves up voting date
In a move that will set the cat among the pigeons, the group is attempting to steal a march on rival bodies and announced on Wednesday (19) it will hold the annual vote on Nov 28.
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NewsGuy Stodel to head production at Vendome Pictures
Following the recent releases of Vendome’s Source Code (pictured) and Larry Crowne, the company has announced a weighty hire in the shape of the veteran producer and former New Line executive who briefly led Paramount Vantage after serving as its head buyer.
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NewsHSI Films brings Carnaval starring John Cusack, Johnny Knoxville to AFM
HSI Films president Eric Christenson will commence pre-sales at AFM on the comedy directed by Josh Stern.
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NewsEFP to screen 12 European Oscar submitted films during AFM
European Film Promotion (EFP) will screen 12 European submissions for the foreign language Oscar during the American Film Market (AFM), Nov 2-9, in the Wilshire Screening Room in Beverly Hills.
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NewsAnne Hathaway confirmed for Les Miserables film
Working Title/Universal production will be directed by Tom Hooper.
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NewsBingham Ray named San Francisco Film Society executive director
The indie veteran succeeds the late Graham Leggat and his appointment is effective from Nov 7.
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NewsYellow Bird's Gray talks about importance of producer-author relationships
The Sweden-based producer says that the US version of Headhunters could shoot as soon as 2012.
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Rainmaker, Jane Startz to make two animated features
Canadian CG animation studio Rainmaker Entertainment and family entertainment company Jane Startz will partner on Tiger’s Apprentice and Far Flung Adventures: Fergus Crane.
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CinemaCon announces 2012 dates for Las Vegas
The 2012 event — the second under the guise of CinemaCon since ShoWest was phased out — will return to Caesars Palace from Apr 23-26.
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Tristen Tuckfield joins Millennium Entertainment as director of acquisitions
The executive arrives from Samuel Goldwyn Films, where she served as the manager of acquisitions and development. Tuckfield and fellow director of acquisitions Vincent Scordino will report to CEO Bill Lee.