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NewsRussia explains Jeff Shell ban
JULY 13 UPDATE: In a move that will exacerbate already tense diplomatic relations with Washington, the Russian foreign ministry reportedly said on Wednesday it deported the NBCUniversal film chief because he was placed on a ‘stop list’ in retaliation over alleged US sanctions against Russian officials.
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NewsUS Briefs: 'Blade Runner' cast additions
Plus: Miss Sloane gets US awards season release date; Freestyle Digital Media acquires Autumn Lights; and more
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NewsLionsgate in Primal Media unscripted TV play
The studio is building its unscripted portfolio with the announcement that it has bought a stake in new production company Primal Media.
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NewsLionsgate to revive 'Saw' franchise
The studio announced on Wednesday it had scheduled an untitled instalment for October 27, 2017, marking a return to the horror series last seen in 2010.
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NewsGravitas Ventures hires trio
Founder and CEO Nolan Gallagher has expanded his team with the hires of Laura Florence, Dan Fisher and Rachel Koehler.
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NewsJohn Zois to lead IM Global acquisitions
The executive becomes senior vice-president of acquisitions after most recently serving as director of worldwide acquisitions at EuropaCorp.
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NewsWB unveils jumbo Comic-Con slate
Heading into a San Diego jamboree that is uncharacteristically light on studio attendance this year, the US major has revealed details of its two-hour, DC-heavy session on July 23 as it aims to eclipse the Marvel Studios panel.
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NewsRiverRun appoints new executive director
In the wake of the departure of Andrew Rodgers, the RiverRun International Film Festival has unveiled its new leader following a nationwide search.
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NewsMusic Box acquires 'Aida’s Secrets'
The distributor has picked up US rights from The Film Sales Company to the Tel Aviv Docaviv audience award winner by directors Alon Schwarz and Shaul Schwarz.
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News'The Secret Life Of Pets' rules North America on $104.4m
JULY 11 UPDATE: The latest release from Universal / Illumination Entertainment bolstered the stealthy muscularity of summer box office with the biggest launch for an original animation property in North America.
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NewsNorth American briefs: Cold Iron Pictures acquires 'The Assistants'
Plus: production begins in Canada on ‘Welcome To Nowhere’
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NewsNorth American Briefs: Hot Docs launches Ted Rogers Fund
Plus: AwesomenessTV begins ‘Straight Outta Oz’ shoot; and more…
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NewsKino Lorber acquires 'Sand Storm'
The distributor has picked up North American rights from Beta Cinema to Israeli film-maker Elite Zexer’s directorial debut and Sundance selection.
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News'Independence Day: Resurgence', 'Finding Dory' in showdown
Fox and Roland Emmerich’s disaster sequel – coming 20 years after the original hit – takes on Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo in the battle of the international box office giants this weekend.
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NewsMaggie Grace, Ryan Kwanten, Ralph Ineson join 'Category 5'
Foresight Unlimited’s action thriller has taken a big step forward as the company announced that the trio have joined previously cast lead Toby Kebbell.
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NewsWill Weissman joins VMI Worldwide / Vision Music
EXCLUSIVE: The executive arrives from Lightning Entertainment as director of acquisitions and marketing.
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NewsUS Briefs: FilmBuff strikes international deals on 'Lazer Team'
Plus: Aaron Sorkin to give online screenwriting lessons on MasterClass; and more…
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NewsVoltage Pictures boards 'The Hatton Garden Job'
The Los Angeles-based company will handle international sales on the thriller starring Matthew Goode and Joely Richardson depicting the infamous London jewellery heist in 2015.
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NewsWeinsteins acquire US TV rights to 'SS-GB'
The Weinstein Company has acquired US television rights to UK-based Sid Gentle Films’ upcoming alternate history thriller to star Sam Riley and Kate Bosworth.
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NewsGravitas plots 'Sons Of Ben' football doc release
EXCLUSIVE: The distributor has taken on director Jeffrey Bell and producer Mike Dieffenbach’s MLS football documentary.