All articles by Jeremy Kay – Page 506

  • Damian Szifron
    Features

    Argentina: Damian Szifron interview

    2016-02-10T10:20:00Z

    SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: After the global success of Wild Tales, Argentinian writer-director Damian Szifron is taking advantage of the kudos. He tells Jeremy Kay about signing up for The Six Million Dollar Man remake.

  • Alejandro Cacetta
    Features

    Argentina: INCAA's new boss

    2016-02-10T10:18:00Z

    SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: In an exclusive interview only weeks into his four-year term as the head of Argentina’s national film body, Alejandro Cacetta speaks to Jeremy Kay about partnering with private investors, embracing a multi-platform future and working with the new government.

  • Zero Days
    News

    FilmNation to sell 'Zero Days'

    2016-02-10T09:38:00Z

    Glen Basner will commence international sales in Berlin on Participant Media’s cyber warfare documentary by Alex Gibney ahead of its world premiere in competition on February 17.

  • Michael Robson
    News

    Michael Robson on the rise at D Films

    2016-02-10T08:00:00Z

    EXCLUSIVE: The Toronto distributor has promoted Michael Robson to senior vice-president of acquisitions and new business development.

  • The Black Frost
    Features

    Argentina: Overview - a breath of fresh air

    2016-02-09T22:50:00Z

    SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: Argentina is booming, with record admissions, dynamic directors making films local audiences are flocking to see, and widening global ambitions.

  • The Evil In Us
    News

    Raven Banner unveils genre quartet for EFM

    2016-02-09T21:34:00Z

    EXCLUSIVE: The Toronto-based distributor and sales agent arrives at the EFM with four new titles to introduce to buyers.

  • Emma Watson
    News

    EuropaCorp acquires 'The Circle'

    2016-02-09T21:20:00Z

    Sources confirmed the North American deal on Tuesday that is understood to have closed for a little under $10m.

  • Hush
    News

    SXSW Midnighters includes 'Hush', 'Carnage Park'

    2016-02-09T20:00:00Z

    Mike Flanagan’s eagerly anticipated film that thrilled buyers at a secret screening in Toronto last September is among the ten-strong genre roster in the 23rd edition of the festival, set to run from March 11-19 in Austin, Texas.

  • Courage
    News

    US Briefs: Spotlight acquires int'l rights to 'Courage'

    2016-02-09T19:06:00Z

    Plus: Production begins on The Last Word; Keira Knightley circles Collateral Beauty; Music Box acquires Sundance entry The Innocents; and more…

  • Kevin Spacey
    News

    Zeal Media Co launches with 'Billionaire Boys Club'

    2016-02-09T17:48:00Z

    The team behind the Kevin Spacey-Ansel Elgort drama that Good Universe will be selling in Berlin have deepened their ties.

  • Rooney Mara
    News

    Weinsteins closing in on 'Mary Magdalene'

    2016-02-09T17:21:00Z

    The company is reportedly finalising a North American rights deal for the Biblical era biopic that would see it partner once again with See-Saw Films.

  • Don't Call Me Son
    News

    Cinema do Brasil promotes Panorama pair

    2016-02-09T12:22:00Z

    The Brazilian promotional body will attend the EFM for the tenth consecutive year to talk up a slate of national films that includes Panorama selections Time Was Endless and Don’t Call Me Son.

  • EFM
    Features

    EFM preview: changing fortunes

    2016-02-09T05:27:00Z

    The Sundance plays made by Fox Searchlight for The Birth Of A Nation and Amazon for Manchester By The Sea will be hot topics at the European Film Market (EFM). Jeremy Kay explores what the deals mean for the independent sector.

  • Philippe Couillard
    News

    Cinesite opens animation studio in Montreal

    2016-02-08T22:56:00Z

    Top brass at the effects and feature animation studio said on Monday the 54,000 sq ft Canadian hub – backed by Québec’s investment arm, among others – will get nine features into production and create 500 permanent jobs by 2020.

  • Kung Fu Panda 3
    News

    'Kung Fu Panda 3' rules North America on $21m

    2016-02-07T21:50:00Z

    FEBRUARY 8 UPDATE: DreamWorks Animation’s latest tentpole held on to top spot as a trio of new openers arrived with a whimper including Berlinale opener Hail, Caesar! from the Coen Bros.

  • The Revenant
    News

    'The Revenant' rules international box office on $24.6m

    2016-02-07T18:49:00Z

    FEBRUARY 8 UPDATE: A great weekend for The Revenant in which Alejandro G Iñarritu confirmed his Oscar favourite status with a DGA win saw the film add $24.6m from 67 markets to push the running total to $176.9m.

  • Jason Bourne poster
    Comment

    Universal Pictures names Jason Bourne film… 'Jason Bourne'

    2016-02-07T09:34:00Z

    The studio was one of several US majors to claim a coveted spot during Super Bowl 50 and subsequently issued a one-sheet that read, ‘You know his name.’ For a minute there we weren’t sure, but we do now.

  • Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
    News

    Oscar leader Iñarritu in DGA win

    2016-02-07T07:58:00Z

    The Mexican has become the firm favourite to win the Oscar later this month after walking away with the Directors Guild Of America’s top prize for the second time in two years on Saturday.

  • inside out 5
    News

    'Inside Out' dominates 2016 Annies

    2016-02-07T07:27:00Z

    The Pixar film earned 10 awards at the 43rd annual Annie Awards on Saturday night including best feature.

  • Runoff
    News

    Curator Films EFM-bound with 'Runoff'

    2016-02-06T21:00:00Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Heading into EFM Andrew Gallagher has picked up international rights to Kimberly Levin’s US thriller.