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NewsWar of words erupts after AMC says it will ban Universal films from its global sites (update)
Tensions rise over threat to theatrical exclusivity model.
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NewsMubi launches UK Cinema Fund to support exhibitors during lockdown (exclusive)
Fundraising campaign will contribute to the BFI’s FAN Covid-19 Resilience Fund.
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NewsAcademy allows Oscar contenders to launch on streaming or digital platforms during pandemic
Oscar show keeps February 2021 date as top brass “recognise the importance of work being seen and also celebrated when audiences appreciate movies more than ever.”
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NewsBleecker Street to release ‘Military Wives’ on digital platforms in US
Distributor partnering with groups through expanded ’Community Cinema’ programme.
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News‘Trolls World Tour’ numbers signal long-term shift, NBCUniversal head says
”As soon as theatres reopen, we expect to release movies on both formats.”
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NewsHFPA extends Golden Globes eligibility rule change amid pandemic
Ruling continues ”until a date to be determined by HFPA when cinemas in the Los Angeles area have generally reopened.”
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NewsNeon promotes Elissa Federoff, Christina Zisa
Documentary Spaceship Earth debuts online on May 8 in traditional and non-traditional venues.
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NewsOliver Hermanus’ ‘Moffie’ leads Curzon streaming chart
‘Portrait Of A Lady On Fire’, ‘And Then We Danced’ lead MUBI, BFI Player charts.
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NewsKaren Gillan to play double role opposite Aaron Paul in ‘Dual’
Production is scheduled to start later this summer.
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NewsPlayground, wiip to adapt BIFA winner Emma Jane Unsworth’s ‘Adults’
Story centres on woman in her thirties forced to reevaluate her life.
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NewsDario Argento producers deny reports Daft Punk to score ‘Dark Glasses’
Dark Glasses is 80-year-old Italian director Dario Argento’s first film in eight years.
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NewsEndeavor Content, Motive Pictures to adapt Terry Pratchett’s ‘Discworld’ novels for TV
The series will be produced by Narrativia, the company originally launched by Terry Prachett.
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NewsHaifa Film Festival determined to host 2020 edition
The 36th edition is set to run October 1-10.
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NewsBafta supports Film and TV Charity fundraising drive, continues awards diversity review
Support will come from donations and existing hardship funds.
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NewsKarlovy Vary cancels 2020 edition, moves industry strand online
“Holding an alternative version would go against the festival’s main mission.”
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NewsNetflix sets debut date for surprise Michelle Obama documentary
Nadia Hallgren directed; producers are Katy Chevigny, Marilyn Ness, Lauren Cioffi.
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NewsMajor film festivals partner with YouTube on free online event (exclusive)
We Are One: A Global Film Festival is produced and organised by Tribeca Enterprises and is set to run from May 29-June 7.
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NewsUniversal moves Judd Apatow comedy from theatrical summer schedule to premium VOD
Comedy had been set to open theatrically on June 19.
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NewsDenmark’s LevelK promotes Debra Liang to head of sales (exclusive)
Liang was previously sales and acquisitions manager.
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NewsThe Ink Factory cements funding pipeline, appoints COO
Rod Henwood has been promoted to chief operating officer.