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NewsSmaller exhibitors debate digital dilemma at ShoWest
For close to a decade the underlying question at ShoWest was when would digital cinema become a factor in film exhibition. And for years industry pundits responded that it was five to ten years in the future.
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NewsThe Game Of Death sparks uproar in France
Rezo Films’ The Game Of Death causes storm in French media after airing on France 2 on March 17.
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NewsThe Salt Company closes further sales on The Infidel
The London-based sales company has now closed sales on the provocative comedy in 14 territories.
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NewsLucky Red takes Italian rights to Campanella's Secret
Lucky Red has taken Italian rights to Juan Jose Campanella’s foreign-language Oscar winner The Secret In Their Eyes (El Secreto De Sus Ojos).
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CommentWhither The Message Movie?
The lacklustre perfomance of Green Zone has proved again that cinema audiences are not enticed by Iraq war dramas but more than that it could mark a turning point for high-priced movies with message.
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NewsBlue Valentine woos Palace Films
The distributor has picked up Derek Cianfrance’s Sundance title for Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsBig Cinemas opens New York theatre
The company hopes the BIG Cinemas Manhattan will become a major destination for the city’s Indian community.
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NewsTriPictures takes Spanish rights to high profile duo
TriPictures has picked up Spanish theatrical rights to Lisa Azuelos’ US remake of her own French coming-of-age comedy LOL and Luc Besson’s adventure film The Extraordinary Adventures Of Adele Blanc-Sec.
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Luc Besson's Adele Blanc-Sec to world premiere in Brussels
The Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival reveals programme highlights including the premiere of Luc Besson’s comic book adventure.
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NewsDistributor Dogwoof signs deal to create social network
Socially conscious distributor Dogwoof signs new technology deal to create an online community around its films and the issues they raise.
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NewsGlickman, Fithian trumpet strong 2009 box office at ShoWest
Motion Picture Association of American chief Dan Glickman and John Fithian, head of the National Association of Theater Owners, deliver positive state of industry speeches at ShoWest; Glickman bids farewell.
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Phase 4, Uwe Boll team up on three-film deal
Phase 4 Films has acquired North American rights to a trio of Uwe Boll features.
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NewsProtagonist scares up US deal for SXSW hit Monsters
Gareth Edwards’ debut feature Monsters set to receive US release through Magnet Releasing.
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NewsSony's Lynton kicks off ShoWest
The film exhibition industry’s biggest convention kicks off in Las Vegas in an uncertain mood despite a strong year of 3D successes.
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NewsAlice eases past $200m with $76m overseas weekend
Alice In Wonderland produced a mighty second weekend to stay atop the international chart as an estimated $76m boosted the running total to $221m after two weekends.
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NewsVenice Biennale to promote local films in China
The Biennale will travel to China to continues it campaign to promote local film-makers internationally.
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NewsHollywood majors in Japan boost mobile streaming as DVDs decline
Hollywood studios in Japan bolster mobile streaming activities to counter decline in DVD sales.
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NewsCinema City reports 18% increase in 2009 revenue
The Central and Eastern European cinema operator reports 18% revenue increase for 2009, announces plans for 100 new screens over 2010.
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NewsAlice is first release of 2010 to cross $200m in North America
Alice In Wonderland held on to the number one spot in North America and swept past $200m as $62.7m raised the early running total to $209.3m.
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NewsWelcome To The Rileys finds US home
Apparition and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group (SPWAG) have taken domestic rights to Sundance premiere Welcome To The Rileys starring Kristen Stewart, James Gandolfini and Melissa Leo.