All Asia articles – Page 419
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NewsShanghai Film Festival announces competition line-up
The 13th edition of the festival has revealed a 16-strong line-up for this year’s Golden Goblet.
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FeaturesBrave new world for Chinese cinema
Chinese movies have not been as widely distributed to diaspora communities as Indian cinema but New Zealand distributor SkyCity Cinemas is succeeding in enticing overseas Chinese back to the cinema by investing in new films and day-and-date releases.
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NewsStar power conquers Cannes
Buyers flocked to projects with big stars attached and clear theatrical potential in a Cannes market that proved tough for smaller projects and quiet on the US domestic front. Jeremy Kay reports.
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NewsSplendid, Stars take The Showdown
The Korean company has completed deals on action thriller The Showdown and drama Wedding Dress.
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NewsFilms Distribution travels with Cleveland sales
Films Distribution has closed deals on three Directors’ Fortnight titles including Cleveland Versus Wall Street (pictured).
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NewsJapanese release date for The Cove finally confirmed
Distributor Unplugged has been forced to hold press screenings under police guard after protests.
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NewsKites flies with sales for IM Global
Both the English and original Hindi version of the film have done brisk
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NewsOdin’s Eye strikes UK deal for Damned By Dawn
The horror flick has also been sold in the Middle East and Indonesia.
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NewsJoan Chen sees Red
The Chinese American actress and director has joined Seeing Red, a three-story onimbus featuring tales of female revenge.
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Image Forum, Bewiz launch new Japanese promo organisation
The new body will promote local films abroad, coordinate showcases and collaborate with foreign organisations on cultural events.
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NewsNTV strikes Gantz deals
The Japanese outfit has closed a raft of territories on Shinsuke Sato’s Gantz.
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FeaturesA New Hope
George Lucas talks to Conor Dignam and a group of young film-makers about the technological changes revolutionising the film industry and how opportunity for all means the end of the studio system.
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FeaturesGeorge Lucas Q&A
The Films Without Borders participants quiz George Lucas on the lessons learned from a lifetime in film
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NewsThe Housemaid cleans up for Mirovision
Seoul-based producer and sales agent Mirovision has closed a slew of deals on Im Sang-soo’s The Housemaid.
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NewsMagnolia shoots for Smash His Camera
The documentary picked the best director prize at Sundance earlier this year.
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NewsFortissimo strikes slate deal with MDA
The development initiative will support up to five projects in its first year.
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NewsVenice to honour Mani Ratnam
The 67th Venice Film Festival, which runs September 1-11, will pay tribute to Indian film-maker Mani Ratman (pictured).
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NewsPuttnam to lead Asia Pacific Screen Awards jury
Lord Puttnam revealed as the president of the jury for this year’s Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
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Johnny Lin takes US titles for Taiwan
Taiwan-based Johnny Lin’s Studio Solutions Group (SSG) has acquired rights to several top-tier US titles here at the market.