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NewsFirst Texas cinemas reopening in US after coronavirus lockdown
Major chains keeping doors closed until further notice.
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NewsIndiecan acquires ‘Baskin’ director’s ‘Girl With No Mouth’, ‘Werewolf’ (exclusive)
Distributor’s pipeline includes Alex Chung’s Contracts.
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NewsLionsgate dates ‘Voyagers’, ‘John Wick 4’, ‘Saw’ spin-off ‘Spiral’
Run remains undated, Jesus Revolution has been undated.
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NewsAFM organisers say market still on course for November edition
Market committed to hosting industry in “safe and secure environment”.
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NewsNeon’s Super Ltd claims industry’s first documentary deal from cancelled SXSW
Documentary premiered in Arquette’s California home 24 hours after festival cancellation.
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NewsShelli Taylor named Alamo Drafthouse CEO as doors remain closed despite Texas edict
Founder Tim League will lead board, develop creative initiatives for company.
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NewsPremium VoD will complement, not replace, theatrical distribution after Covid-19 – NBCU head
“We’re in an unprecedented environment.”
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NewsPeacock off to “very encouraging” start after soft launch
Filmed entertainment operations revenue drop 22.5% in first quarter amid pandemic.
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NewsJan Komasa’s ‘Corpus Christi’ follow-up ‘The Hater’ among Tribeca jury prize winners
Alice Wu’s The Half of It, Bo McGuire’s Socks On Fire also honoured.
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NewsFantasia unveils plans for 2020 virtual edition
Geo-blocked line-up will include films from cancelled SXSW and Tribeca festivals.
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NewsCineworld says it will not show films that ‘fail to respect windows’
“Cineworld’s policy with respect to the window is clear, well known in the industry and is part of our commercial deal with our movie suppliers.”
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NewsIDFA chief talks finding new online audiences, plans for 2020 edition
Visitors to festival’s IDFA Online Collection webpage surge during global lockdown.
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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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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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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.