All Distribution articles – Page 565
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NewsContent takes international on Sarah Palin doc
UK outfit Content Film has acquired international rights to Nick Broomfield’s documentary Sarah Palin: You Betcha! which is premiering in Toronto.
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NewsRed Flag takes US rights to The Green Wave
Ali Samadi Ahadi’s hard-hitting documentary premiered at Sundance and Red Flag plans a theatrical release in June 2012 to mark the third anniversary of the Iranian elections.
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NewsUFA Cinema partners for first time with Warner Bros.
Also, Warner starts shoot for Ludwig II starring Sabin Tambrea.
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NewsMilada Kolberg returns to Senator Group
Tobias Alexander Seiffert also joins the Berlin-based Senator.
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Lionsgate to release The Big Wedding in US, UK
The Two Ton Films and Nu Image / Millennium Films production stars Robert De Niro, Susan Sarandon, Diane Keaton, Katherine Heigl, Amanda Seyfried, Robin Williams, Ben Barnes and Topher Grace.
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FilmBuff strategises digital release for Rio Sex Comedy
FilmBuff has orchestrated a VoD release strategy for Jonathan Nossiter’s Toronto 2010 film on VoD starting Aug 30, to be followed by the Nov 15 DVD launch through FilmBuff and MPI Home Video.
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NewsFuture Cinema pacts with California Tourism for '80s classics screenings
Event cinema specialists Future Cinema is planning a California-themed weekend in London to screen ‘80s classics The Lost Boys and Top Gun.
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NewsA billion for Harry Potter: Deathly Hallows sets WB record
The series finale became the first and last Harry Potter film to cross $1bn worldwide on Sunday [Jul 31], equaling Avatar’s 17-day speed record and reaching $690.4m internationally and $318.5m in North America.
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NewsAlison Meese promoted to head of UK acquisitions at Optimum
Alison Meese has been promoted to head of UK acquisitions at Optimum Releasing (soon to be rebranded StudioCanal). Also, Isabelle Stewart is promoted to Acquisitions Manager.
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NewsCowboys, Smurfs tie for US box office crown on $36.2m apiece
The pair of new arrivals dominated the domestic scene and the ultimate winner will be determined on Monday when the studios issue final results. Meanwhile Deathly Hallows: Part 2 crossed $1bn globally and became the biggest in the franchise at the North American box office, not to mention international and ...
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NewsBFD was "victim of own success"
Details have emerged of the shock decision last month to break up Benelux Film Distributors (BFD).
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NewsPotter bears down on $1bn at worldwide box office
As Warner Bros’ franchise finale charges towards the $700m international milestone, all eyes will be on when it will become the first in the franchise to cross the coveted $1bn worldwide mark this weekend.
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NewsEstevez's The Way inspires PDA, ARC and AMC
John Sloss and Bart Walker’s Producers Distribution Agency and Trevor Drinkwater’s ARC Entertainment form strategic partnership with AMC to release Emilio Estevez’s The Way.
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NewsGambit completes shoot, sells out internationally
CBS Films holds US rights to the Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz caper, while FilmNation has virtually sold out all international territories.
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NewsScott Shooman joins CBS Films as EVP of Acquisitions
Shooman worked at Sony Pictures for a decade; he will attend Toronto for CBS.
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NewsTechnicolor ups US digital distribution footprint, announces Q2 revenue of €747m
Technicolor acquires Cinedigm’s distribution assets, increasing satellite network to 1,100 locations in US and Canada.
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NewsMPA wins landmark copyright case against BT, Newzbin2
UK High Court rules in favour of MPA in their bid to block access to pirate site Newzbin2
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NewsHP7 Pt 2 reaches $600m at international box office
The family juggernaut would have crossed the milestone on Wednesday [27] after Warner Bros Picture International executives said it grossed a further $17.9m on Tuesday.
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NewsSingapore’s Golden Village to screen Ayumi concerts
Singaporean exhibitor Golden Village is planning to screen two of Japanese pop star Ayumi Hamasaki’s recent concert tours at its flagship theatres.