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NewsUK shoot commences on Hyde Park On Hudson
Bill Murray and Laura Linney star in the historical tale which is being co-produced and co-financed by Focus Features and Film4.
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NewsProducer/production designer Polly Platt dies at age 72
Oscar nominated for Terms of Endearment.
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NewsSPC swoops on domestic rights to Darling Companion
The distributor has made a preemptive buy on all North American rights to Werc Werk Works’ dramedy directed by Lawrence Kasdan.
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NewsSundance Institute announces digital distribution plan
In an extension of its Artist Services programme, the Institute has partnered with digital content aggregator New Video and direct marketing specialist Topspin Media to offer a suite of online platforms for eligible feature filmmakers. Separately, festival director John Cooper shed a little more light for Screendaily on next year’s ...
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NewsLondon prop maker wins in legal battle with George Lucas
UK Supreme Court rules in favour of Londoner who manufactures Stormtrooper helmets.
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Walter Morgan joins Canadian entertainment company TGNA
It is part of the company’s campaign to foster co-production opportunities between Canada and China.
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NewsStewart Till among three appointed to RHI office of the CEO
The non-executive chair at Icon UK and Skillset chair joins former MGM CFO Mike Corrigan and Lorimar Telepictures co-founder David Salzman.
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Ira Deutchman named chair of Columbia film programme
Deutchman has taught at the university’s school of the arts for 24 years and succeeds Jamal Joseph, who has stepped down after five years.
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NewsCannes hits Le Havre, Habemus Papam find US homes
Janus Films has acquired North American rights to Aki Kaurismaki’s Le Havre while Sundance Selects has taken the US on Nanni Moretti’s Habemus Papam.
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NewsWalmart takes on Netflix with streaming service launch
The US retail giant on Tuesday [26] entered the streaming arena after integrating its VUDU VoD service on to its homepage.
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NewsNetflix shares tumble 10% after 2Q earnings report
Netflix shares dropped 10% after trading on Monday [25] in light of the results and comments by top brass that the controversial subscription price rise would lead to weaker than expected third quarter results.
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NewsCaptain America knocks out Potter on $66m US debut
The last superhero release of the season acquitted itself well following generally positive reviews, teeing up next summer’s highly anticipated tag-team project The Avengers.
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NewsDrake Doremus, Felicity Jones reunite on Like Crazy follow-up
The filmmaker (pictured) is lining up an untitled drama with his Sundance special jury prize-winning actor alongside Guy Pearce and Amy Ryan. Indian Paintbrush is financing the project.
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NewsGallardo, Eastman sign on to executive produce Chee's Zombie Apocalypse
Carlos Gallardo, producer of El Mariachi and Once Upon A Time In Mexico, and Kevin Eastman, co-creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and owner of Heavy Metal Publishing, have signed on as executive producers of Zombie Apocalypse (working title).
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NewsPicture Production Company opens LA office, appoints Ben Coplon
Creative production and marketing outfit PPC appoints Coplon Head of Client Services, US
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FeaturesSpecial relationship
UK marketing outfit FIVE33 has been making waves on both sides of the Atlantic. CEO Emily Castel talks about the company’s global ambitions.
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NewsICM signs UK trio Jim Loach, Jon Wright and Joe Ahearne
Loach (pictured) is the son of British auteur Ken Loach and made his feature directorial debut with Oranges And Sunshine starring Emily Watson and Hugo Weaving. He is represented by Curtis Brown in London.
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NewsIndomina plans Afro Samurai adaptation with Samuel Jackson
The US and Dominican Republic-based entertainment company announced at Comic-Con it is moving into production, teaming up with Japan’s Gonzo Studios on a live-action project close to the actor’s heart.
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NewsOpen Road takes US on Sundance horror Silent House
The ambitious fledgling distributor has struck its second deal with Liddell Entertainment following the earlier announcement on The Grey.
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Periscope begins production on Would You Rather
Shooting is underway in Los Angeles on the thriller starring Brittany Snow and Jeffrey Combs.