All Distribution articles – Page 550
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NewsIndia’s UTV pacts with Warner Bros for action pictures
India’s UTV has struck a long-term exclusive deal with Warner Bros International Television Distribution (WBITD) to screen multiple blockbusters on its UTV Action and UTV Action Telugu channels.
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NewsMcQueen's Shame gets NC-17 rating from MPAA
In a move that will come as no surprise to anyone, Steve McQueen’s tale of a lonely sex addict will go out with an NC-17 certificate for scenes containing sexually explicit content.
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NewsRiver Road boards McQueen’s Slave; Summit takes AFM sales
Bill Pohlad’s River Road Entertainment has joined Plan B as producer and will finance Twelve Years A Slave from red-hot Steve McQueen (pictured). Chiwetel Ejiofor, Brad Pitt and McQueen regular Michael Fassbender to star.
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NewsFocus Features International brings Nero Fiddled to AFM
Alison Thompson will introduce buyers to the eternally prolific Woody Allen’s latest film, his first to be financed by Medusa Film which wrapped production in Rome over the summer.
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FilmFunds launches web-based filmmaker tools
The LA-based company which nurtures an online community to help filmmakers realise their projects has unveiled a slate of tools to build on its pre-existing products like the real-time Emotional ID (EID) and image recognition.
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NewsContent picks up Eduardo Sanchez’s Lovely Molly
Content Film has boarded Blair Witch director’s new feature after Toronto premiere; comprehensive transmedia campaign in place.
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NewsNetflix to launch in UK in early 2012
US streaming service with 25 million customers confirms UK and Ireland expansion.
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NewsParanormal Activity 3 rules international on $26m launch
Paramount and Blumhouse Pictures’ horror sequel is the biggest film in the world this weekend and topped the international box office on a confirmed $25.9m from 3,88 sites in 42 markets.
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NewsRecord $54m domestic launch for Paranormal Activity 3
No September or October release has grossed more in its opening weekend as Blumhouse Productions and Paramount’s well-reviewed horror sequel crushed all comers.
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NewsEuropaCorp builds a 'Monster' animated hit
Year-long marketing campaign and 617-screen opening catapults Bibo Bergeron’s A Monster in Paris into second place in the French box office chart for first five days on release. Events included live concert featuring Sean Lennon and Vanessa Paradis.
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NewsMomentum eyes 100-screen release for Steve McQueen's Shame
UK distributor Momentum Pictures is planning an ambitious 100-screen release for Steve McQueen’s Shame and will be pushing the film hard for BAFTA and other awards consideration.
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NewsParanormal, Steel vie for international supremacy
Paramount Pictures International (PPI) prepares to unleash Paranormal Activity 3 in around 45 markets this weekend and top brass expect big hits in the UK, Australia, Brazil and France.
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Kino Lorber launches Redemption label for cult European horror
The company will serve as exclusive distributor across all media in the US and Canada for the iconic UK-based catalogue, which includes the work of ‘vampire erotica’ guru Jean Rollin.
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D&E Entertainment to distribute UFC biopic The Hammer
The distributor has raised p&a funds to release the film on Oct 27 in more than 90 theatres.
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NewsCarlsson to leave UK distributor Park Circus to work at Swedish Film Institute
Paul Dale is the new head of press and publicity for Park Circus.
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NewsFuture Shorts offers licences for 'pop-up film festival'
Company aims to build global network of licensees screening its quarterly short film programmes; features could be added in future.
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NewsG2 to release Aussie hit Red Dog in UK
G2 early 2012 slate includes Australian smash and comedy A Good Old Fashioned Orgy.
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NewsBFI pledges support for film export and international promotion
In a move cheered by the UK industry, the British Film Institute (BFI) has now pledged funds to support the export of British films. Film Export UK gets £70,000 in transitional funding.
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NewsSPRI chief Mark Zucker steps down after 36-year career
The approachable, hard-working senior executive was the architect of such international hits as the Spider-Man series and The Da Vinci Code. Steven O’Dell is promoted to president of Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI).
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NewsHSI Films brings Carnaval starring John Cusack, Johnny Knoxville to AFM
HSI Films president Eric Christenson will commence pre-sales at AFM on the comedy directed by Josh Stern.