All articles by Wendy Mitchell – Page 228
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NewsWarner set for second weekend of Potter magic as Universal expands Public Enemies
New moves internationally are largely quiet this week as Harry Potter continues his worldwide domination for Warner Bros International - building on the record international opening weekend of $236m.
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NewsHanif Kureishi to adapt The White Tiger for Smuggler, Ascension
New York-based Smuggler Films has signed famed UK screenwriter Hanif Kureishi to adapt Man Booker Prize-winning novel The White Tiger for the big screen.
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NewsSony extends De Luca's first-look deal through 2011
Sony Pictures Entertainment has extended its first-look deal with producer Michael De Luca through 2011.
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NewsPicturePlay to launch with Levinson's City Of Angels
US producers Janet Harrison and Scott Rosenfelt have launched bi-coastal production company PicturePlay Films to make films with budgets ranging from $5m-$20m.
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NewsNolan's Inception starts shoot across five countries
Warner Bros has started production on Christopher Nolan’s Inception, which started shooting in the UK on July 13.
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FeaturesLaw enforcer on the front line
The UK-born, Singapore-based Mike Ellis is integral to the clampdown on piracy, in his role as head of the MPA’s Asia-Pacific region. He tells Wendy Mitchell why he has the perfect job for an ex-cop who loves movies
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FeaturesUS: Barack Obama throws his weight behind anti-piracy efforts
Wendy Mitchell brings you the US piracy lowdown.
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FeaturesUK delays tough action in file-sharing fight
UK delays tough action in file-sharing fight Controversial new legislation to combat copyright theft has made headlines around the world in recent weeks. Caroline Parry looks at where the UK’s Digital Britain roadmap fits into the global picture.
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FeaturesExpanding the indie audience
The independent sector may have as much to lose from piracy as the majors. But for some, ‘sharing’ their films - often for free - can build an audience. Wendy Mitchell reports.
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NewsDemi Moore, Scarlett Johansson to present films at LA Shorts Fest
LA Shorts Fest 2009 (July 23-31) promises to be particularly star-studded, with Courteney Cox, Demi Moore and Scarlett Johansson all expected to attend.
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NewsQadhafi, Beckerman start $100m production fund Natural Selection
Libya’s Major General Engineer Al-Saadi Qadhafi has come on board as the major financier behind Natural Selection LLC, a new $100m+ private equity funded production company. Matty Beckerman formed Natural Selection, and will serve as CEO, based in Los Angeles.
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NewsTribeca Film Institute CEO Brian Newman steps down
Tribeca Film Institute, the non-profit branch of Tribeca Enterprises, has lost its popular CEO Brian Newman.
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NewsAlec Baldwin, Jon Robin Baitz to wrap Stonybrook Southampton conference
Stonybrook Southampton, in New York, will host its second screenwriting conference from July 29-August 2.
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NewsThe Orchard strikes digital distribution partnership with National Lampoon
New York-based entertainment service company The Orchard has struck new partnerships with National Lampoon, IndiePix Films and Indepedent Film Sales.
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NewsMontreal World festival to pay tribute to actor Pierre Lebeau
The Montreal World Film Festival will pay tribute to Pierre Lebeau during the 33rd edition of the festival, which runs August 27-September 7.
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Kaos to produce feature screenplay winner Legend Of New York Pizza
Kaos Films has announced the winner of its first feature competition — John Paul Sheerin’s The Legend Of New York Pizza wins the 2008 British Feature Screenplay Competition.
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NewsGigantic to handle online launch of First Run's Bliss
Gigantic Digital Cinema, the new online platform announced last week by New York-based Gigantic Group, has signed a deal with First Run Features for US streaming of its feature Bliss.
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NewsLorber Films kicks off with releases of Tony Manero, Nollywood Babylon
Richard Lorber’s new distribution outfit Lorber Films will open its first releases on Friday (July 3).
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NewsMaya, Blockbuster start Latino film theatrical tour
Los Angeles-based Maya Entertainment has struck a deal with Blockbuster to present a new curated series of Latin cinema in select American cities.
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NewsKarl Malden dies at age 97
Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden died of natural causes on Wednesday (July 1) at his home in Brentwood, California. He was 97.