All Distribution articles – Page 659
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NewsLorber Films takes US rights to David Holzman’s Diary
Lorber Films has picked up all US rights to Jim McBride’s 1973 satire on cinema verite, David Holzman’s Diary.
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NewsAlice aims to retain overseas crown as $200m beckons
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International’s Alice In Wonderland enters its second weekend as favourite to retain the international number one spot following a strong week.
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NewsVisit licenses The Taqwacores to Strand in North America
Visit Films has licensed North American rights to The Taqwacores to Strand Releasing and French rights to Bac Films ahead of its weekend slot at SXSW.
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Lorber Films acquires US rights to SXSW trio
Lorber Films has picked up all US rights to three films bound for SXSW: Taqwacore: The Birth Of Punk Islam, Reel Injun, and Sound Of Insects.
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MarVista boards trio of theatrical titles
MarVista Entertainment has boarded a trio of films and will commence international theatrical sales imminently.
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Kino International tracks down Winnebago Man
Kino International has acquired US rights to Ben Steinbauer’s documentary Winnebago Man and has set a July launch in New York.
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NewsVariance builds slate with Guy And Madeline and After The Cup
Variance Films has picked up all North American theatrical rights to the musical Guy And Madeline On A ParkBench (pictured) and football documentary After The Cup: Sons Of Sakhnin United.
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NewsMusic Box chimes to OSS 117 French spy spoof sequel
Music Box Films has acquired all US rights to Michel Hazanavicius’ OSS 117 – Lost In Rio (pictured).
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NewsPuttnam hails "outstanding" year at British box office
Film Distributor Association chief uses Yearbook launch to celebrate strong 2009, calls for new social contract on copyright.
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SPWAG takes North American DVD rights to action comedy Transylmania
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group (SPWAG) has licensed US and Canadian DVD rights to the vampire action-comedy Transylmania.
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FeaturesAlice unlocks the windows
Disney’s move to shorten the theatrical window on Alice In Wonderland caused a major spat with exhibitors. John Hazelton looks at whether the film has set a precedent for a shift in studio distribution
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NewsFox bumps Wall Street 2, eyes possible Cannes berth
Fox top brass are angling for a Cannes berth for Oliver Stone’s Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps after pushing back the release date.
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Gravitas boosts VOD pipeline with Lux Digital deal
Digital entertainment content aggregator and distributor Gravitas Ventures has signed a two-picture deal with Lux Digital Pictures Inc.
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NewsKeren Yedaya’s Jaffa finds US home at Film Movement
Film Movement has taken North American rights to Keren Yedaya’s Hebrew language Jaffa.
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NewsTribeca unveils world narrative and documentary entries
Tribeca top brass have announced the 24 world narrative and documentary films that will play in competition at the ninth annual event next month, a provocative roster supplemented by several out-of-competition surprises.
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NewsMK2 secures multiple deals on Inferno
MK2 has sold Henri-Georges Clouzot’s Inferno to several territories including the US, UK and Canada
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NewsIFC boards North American rights to romance Mercy
IFC Films has picked up North American rights to Patrick Hoelck’s feature directorial debut and Gen Art Film Festival closing night film Mercy.
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NewsSummer arrives early for New Wave
UK distribution outfit New Wave Films picks up Berlinale prize winner
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NewsSummit tries limited theatrical re-release for The Hurt Locker
Summit Entertainment has mounted a limited theatrical US re-release of The Hurt Locker in the wake of the film’s six-Oscar triumph.
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NewsNeoClassics sets US release for Carion's Farewell
NeoClassics Films has set June 18 for the US release of Christian Carion’s KGB defector drama Farewell.