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NewsBreaking Glass picks up four
The distributor has acquired a quartet of titles including re-release of S&M fetish film The Pet and screwball comedy Such Good People.
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NewsRussell Brand doc to open SXSW
The world premiere of Ondi Timoner’s Brand: A Second Coming will open the festival in Austin, Texas, on March 13.
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NewsSundance unveils Art Of Film panels
Robert Redford and George Lucas will take part in an inaugural roster of panel discussions called the Art of Film Weekend at the Sundance Film Festival.
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NewsTaken 3 arrives in 30 markets
Fox International’s Taken 3 arrives in around 30 markets including the UK, Australia, Japan and Taiwan this weekend in a big early step for the international thriller.
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NewsYosemite to close Slamdance
The world premiere of James Franco collaboration Yosemite directed by Gabrielle Demeestere will close the Park City festival on January 29.
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NewsThe Purge 3 set for July 2016
The studio has scheduled the third instalment of its $200m-plus global horror franchise.
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NewsMillennium rebrands as Alchemy
Bill Lee announced the long-awaited change of company name on Thursday (January 8), five months after the CEO and Virgo Investment Group led a management buyout that acquired the catalogue and distribution apparatus.
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NewsMr Kaplan to open 2015 MJFF
The Florida premiere of Uruguayan black comedy Mr Kaplan will kick off the Miami Jewish Film Festival, set to run from January 15-29.
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NewsTFI to offer grant for interactive storytellers
Tribeca Film Institute (TFI) has expanded its Tribeca All Access (TAA) programme to include grants and resources for “interactive storytellers statistically underrepresented in the media maker community.”
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NewsMake-Up And Hair Stylists Guild unveils nominees
The Make-Up Artists And Hair Stylists Guild unveiled nominations in 19 categories on Thursday (January 8).
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NewsSBIFF finalises complete line-up
The 30th Santa Barbara International Film Festival will showcase 23 world premieres and 53 US premieres in its selections from 54 countries.
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NewsSkydance deepens ties with Terminator Genisys writers
David Ellison’s Skydance Productions has signed writing and producing team Laeta Kalogridis and Patrick Lussier to a first-look and consulting deal.
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FeaturesXLrator Media boards Amnesiac
Barry Gordon’s distributor has acquired North American rights to the psychological thriller starring Kate Bosworth and Wes Bentley.
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FeaturesJames Napier Robertson, The Dark Horse
The New Zealander’s stirring true story has been one of the hits of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and stars a memorable Cliff Curtis as Genesis Potini, a bipolar Maori who used chess to improve the lives of thousands of Maori children.
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NewsDavid Cross comedy heads to BitTorrent
Honora Production’s Hits, the David Cross dark comedy that premiered in Sundance one year ago, will be released via BitTorrent Bundle.
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NewsGuardians Of The Galaxy earns WGA nod
James Gunn’s Marvel adaptation is the surprise inclusion in the screenwriting race, while the Writers Guild’s uber-strict eligibility rules exclude The Theory Of Everything, Selma and Birdman. Unbroken fails to make the cut.
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NewsCinedigm appoints Paul Gardner to Canada role
Paul Gardner has transitioned from a consulting role to the new position of managing director Canada.
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NewsBirdman, Mr. Turner among ASC nominees
The American Society Of Cinematographers (ASC) has unveiled the five motion picture nominees for the 29th Outstanding Achievement Awards ceremony set for February 15 in Los Angeles.
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FeaturesJK Simmons: The Whiplash effect
JK Simmons tells Michael Rosser how he brought the brutal teacher in Whiplash to life and how the role may change his career forever.
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NewsTIFF earns first Academy Legacy Award
In its 40th anniversary year, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will receive the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television honour.