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Freestyle Digital Media takes North American rights to A Bird Of The Air
The deal with Tashtego Films excludes US theatrical after Paladin released the rom-com in autumn 2011.
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NewsKen Munekata named president of BBC Worldwide Japan
He had been president of Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan.
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NewsM-Net launches VOD African Film Library
The service promises to offer the world’s largest online collection of African film content.
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NewsUK distributor ad spend surges in 2011
FDA figures confirm record box office in 2011 and 171m admissions; older demographic boost admissions.
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NewsCinedigm/New Video take US rights to SXSW hit Citadel
Cinedigm and New Video have jointly taken US rights to Citadel, the winner of the audience award at SXSW’s Midnighter section.
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NewsLionsgate awaits destiny as The Hunger Games begin
International preview: The independent community will be willing the studio on as it launches the first of what it hopes will become a teen franchise across most of the world this weekend.
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NewsBSAC conference tackles topics including VOD, decline in UK co-productions
Speakers include Stephen Garrett [pictured], Ben Roberts, Mark Herbert and Josh Berger.
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NewsHunger Games advance ticket sales close to Twilight, Clash in UK
EXCLUSIVE: Cineworld reports around 22,000 advance ticket sales for Lionsgate blockbuster; exhibitors upbeat but not bowled over ahead of film’s first previews tonight [22].
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IFC Films acquires North American rights to Cherry
Stephen Elliott’s directorial debut premiered at Berlin last month and will receive its North American premiere at the San Francisco International Film Festival on Apr 24.
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NewsKnatchbull outlines vision for Curzon's future
Speaking at BSAC conference, CEO talks about future growth plans for physical venues and on demand platforms.
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NewsLoveFilm streaming overtakes physical rental
LoveFilm surpasses 2 million subscribers; subs migrate to streaming.
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NewsKaleidoscope takes UK, international sales rights to Zombibi
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Dutch Shaun of the Dead’ will be released in UK this summer.
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NewsRai to take on sales for Cinecitta Luce library
Ahead of MIPTV, Rai International Sales and Cinecittà Luce have struck a pact for Rai to handle international sales of the Cinecitta Luce library. The 10-year deal is renewable.The library includes more than 200 titles, including works from Rossellini, Olmi, Antonioni, Bertolucci, Liliana Cavani and Giuliano Montaldo. The agreement between ...
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NewsSPWA takes US and Canadian ancillary to The First Time
Jonathan Kasdan’s teen romance premiered at Sundance and was produced by Friends With Benefits’ Martin Shafer and Liz Glotzer.
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Inception Media Group adds five to library
The Santa Monica-based company has acquired North America distribution rights to a quintet of old and new titles that will be made available across multiple platforms including VoD and digital.
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NewsSky names SVOD service Now TV
Sky has revealed that its new internet TV service will be titled Now TV.
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NewsContent Media secures Target agreement
Content Media has been appointed by the administrators of Target Entertainment as the “preferred distribution partner”.
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NewsIntouchables continues success in Spain
In its second week of release, French hit Intouchables has become the highest grossing film in Spain.
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NewsLord Puttnam offers seven-point plan for 'copyright rehabilitation'
Speaking at the launch of the Film Distributors’ Association Yearbook today, Lord Puttnam offered “a recipe for copyright rehabilitation”, including a “search function code of ethics.” His speech also touched on proposals around EU licensing rights.
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NewsDeals round-up: Freestyle travels down The Road
Meanwhile XLrator Media will release We The Party, Film Movement has acquired Teddy Bear, The Cinema Guild samples Step Up To The Plate and Wrekin Hill has acquired Sundance premiere The End Of Love.