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Comic-Con: Snowden 'did not have a plan' to get out of Hong Kong
The NSA whistleblower admitted to a small group at a Q&A on Thursday night that he did not expect to get out of Hong Kong after he transferred top secret information to reporters in 2013.
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Comic-Con: Luc Besson wows with 'Valerian' footage
In a day for internationally renowned directors making their Hall H debuts, the French filmmaker and Europacorp chief quickly found his footing in San Diego as he shared first images and footage from Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets.
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Comic-Con: searching for gems among the tentpoles
In the last few years, Hollywood has learned to play alongside TV in the Comic-Con sandbox. This year, it will have to settle for second best.
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Oliver Stone debut stirs Comic-Con
In one of the most provocative Hall H panels in a long time, Snowden director Oliver Stone on his debut took part in a far-ranging conversation about patriotism, surveillance, Pokemon Go and an appreciation of the man who inspired his latest film.
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US Briefs: 'Gold' gets December 25 wide release
Plus: Samuel Goldwyn Films acquires Chicken People; IFP expands remit; and more…
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Comic-Con: 'Trolls' footage charms Hall H
Dreamworks Animation chiefs previewed 16 minutes of year-end release Trolls to the San Diego convention as stars Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake charmed the crowd.
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Red Granite denies wrongdoing in 'Wolf Of Wall Street' claim
The financier-producer has issued a statement professing its ignorance over allegations that laundered Malaysian money was used to fund The Wolf Of Wall Street.
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Legendary, The Pokemon Co partner on live-action feature
In a timely deal give the eruption of the Pokemon Go mobile gaming phenomenon, the studio said on Wednesday it will make the first live-action feature based on the enduring Japanese property.
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'The Spy Who Came In From The Cold' heads to TV
On the back of Emmy-nominated BBC and AMC series The Night Manager, The Ink Factory announced on Wednesday it would partner with Paramount TV on the latest John le Carré spy thriller.
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'Divergent' finale may not get theatrical release (reports)
Disappointing box office means the final episode in Lionsgate-Summit’s YA franchise starring Shailene Woodley and Theo James may skip theatres.
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'Pretty Woman' director Garry Marshall dies aged 81
UPDATED: Veteran filmmaker also created US TV series Happy Days.
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US Briefs: Voltage signs exclusive production deal with Alissa Phillips
Plus: Kino Lorber acquires The Daughter; Aspen Film appoints industry trio for flagship events; and more…
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'The 13th' becomes first doc to open NYFF
Ava DuVernay’s film has been confirmed as opening night selection of the 54th New York Film Festival, set to run from September 30–October 16.
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Ricky Gervais to receive BAFTA LA honour
The British comedian who shot to fame with BBC hit The Office and earned notoriety in Hollywood as the host of several Golden Globe ceremonies will receive the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy.
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Social media star Josh Ostrovsky joins 'Status Update'
Voltage Pictures has added the celebrity aka The Fat Jew to its teen comedy alongside new additions Rob Riggle, Famke Janssen, John Michael Higgins and Wendi McLendon-Covey.
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Sam Brown named STX film production chief
The executive most recently served as senior vice-president of production for New Line Cinema and will occupy the role of head of production for the motion picture group.
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Stan Lee, Benaroya Pictures launch 'Nitron'
On the eve of Comic-Con the parties announced the comic book and said they plan to expand it into a global transmedia franchise.
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US Briefs: Partners unite for 'Household Pests'
Plus: Mike Tyson joins Lionsgate’s prank-comedy adventure Public Disturbance; and more…
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Bailee Madison to star in 'Different Folks'
Myriad Pictures chief Kirk D’Amico is lining up his feature directorial debut on the holiday film ahead of the start of principal photography in Toronto later in the summer.
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AMBI Classics launches with 'Whale Rider'
Seeking to exploit its library of more than 400 titles from Exclusive Media Group, Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi’s AMBI Group is venturing into specialty distribution.