All articles by Ian Sandwell – Page 44
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NewsAesthetica unveils full line-up
Short film festival to host masterclasses from the likes of Alice Lowe and Film4’s Tom Leggett.
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NewsPrisoners locks in UK lead
eOne’s drama records minimal drop to hold off newcomers with $1.8m (£1.1m) second weekend; Lionsgate’s Filth takes strong $1.4m (£842,167) as it expands to the rest of the UK.
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FeaturesGareth Evans, V/H/S/2 and The Raid 2
The Welsh director speaks to Ian Sandwell about his segment in V/H/S/2 and the eagerly anticipated sequel to The Raid.
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NewsIDFA selects 11 IBF-backed documentaries
Eleven documentaries made with financial support from the IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF) will screen at this year’s festival, which runs Nov 20-Dec 1.
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NewsHalo expands with new division
New division, Halo Film & Drama, will be run by joint MDs David Turner and Simon Wilkinson.
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NewsFilm London launches short film funds
Funds will see Film London fund up to 23 short films and provide training and mentoring.
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NewsITA secures rights to Bronze Horseman
Paullina Simons’ international bestseller tells the story of a love triangle set against the backdrop of the siege of Leningrad in 1941.
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NewsJolie's Unbroken to shoot in Queensland
Based on Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling novel, Unbroken stars Jack O’Connell, Garrett Hedlund, Domhnall Gleeson and Finn Wittrock.
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NewsFilmBuff picks up Evokative library
Leading digital distributor takes VOD and TV rights to Canadian boutique distributor’s catalogue, including Down Terrace [pictured].
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NewsPrisoners takes top spot at UK box office
eOne’s drama records $2.2m (£1.4m) debut from 401 sites; Warner Bros’ Blue Jasmine scores Woody Allen’s best-ever UK debut with $1.3m (£832,000); Lionsgate’s Filth scores debut of just under $400,000 (£250,000) in Scotland.
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NewsFrightFest unveils Halloween line-up
Annual Halloween event to feature UK premieres of Soulmate [pictured] and Nothing Left to Fear; Neil Marshall and Michael Armstrong among guests attending.
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NewsRunner Runner races into 43 territories
Sony releases Cloudy 2 day-and-date in three territories, as Planes lands in Denmark and Sweden among others.
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NewsOWN takes TV rights to Butler
Network acquires first broadcast window behind pay television, beginning in 2017.
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NewsRoadside heads for Shelter
Distributor picks up US rights to Ronald Krauss’ Gimme Shelter, starring Vanessa Hudgens.
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NewsAdam Carolla to give AFM keynote
Best-selling author and comedian will deliver the keynote address at AFM’s Production Conference on Nov 10.
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NewsTarget launches family VoD service
Partnering with Common Sense Media, Target’s new service makes it easier for parents to pick the right content for their children.
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NewsDrafthouse acquires R100
A VOD/digital and theatrical release for the Midnight Madness title is planned for 2014.
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NewsExchange promotes McCormick, Trischitta
EXCLUSIVE: Company also hires Danny Gusman and Max Leeds.