All articles by Liz Shackleton – Page 81
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NewsFosun to invest in Robinov’s Studio 8
China’s Fosun International has announced in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it plans to invest in former Warner Bros Pictures chief Jeff Robinov’s new venture Studio 8.
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NewsLittle England wins best film in Shanghai
Greek period drama Little England was awarded three major prizes, including best film, at the Golden Goblet Awards of this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF, June 14-22).
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NewsFox, Bona team for Bride Wars remake
Fox International Productions (FIP) and China’s Bona Film Group are co-producing a Chinese-language remake of Fox hit Bride Wars, which is being directed by Tony Chan.
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NewsChina Film Group IPO to raise $740m
China Film Group’s long-mooted initial public offering is moving closer, with plans for a $740m listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, according to the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
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NewsGodzilla crushes $37m China debut
China box office: Godzilla had an impressive opening at the China box office last weekend, grossing $37m and pushing Edge Of Tomorrow to second place.
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NewsOriental DreamWorks unveils slate
Oriental DreamWorks has struck development deals with Chinese producers including Dreams of the Dragon Pictures, as it moves towards producing more live action and China-originated content.
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NewsRelativity Media expands in China
Relativity Media has announced strategic alliances with China’s Jiangsu Broadcasting Corp (JSBC) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and has also been appointed international distribution partner by China Film Promotion International.
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NewsCheng to head Lucasfilm Singapore
Teresa Cheng has been appointed to the post of general manager of Lucasfilm Singapore, reporting directly to Lynwen Brennan, president and general manager of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM).
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NewsIndonesia set for box office growth
The entry of local conglomerate Lippo Group and Korea’s CJ CGV into Indonesian exhibition looks set to shake up a market that has huge potential but has so far failed to grow.
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NewsShanghai fest unveils competition line-up
Mostofa S. Farooki’s Ant Story and John Carney’s Begin Again are among the films that will compete for the Golden Goblet Award at this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).
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NewsX-Men has mighty China opening
China Box Office: Fox’s X-Men: Days Of Future Past has had the biggest opening weekend for a Hollywood film so far this year in China, grossing $39.35m in three days (May 23-25).
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NewsVan Damme’s Pound Of Flesh wraps in China
Ace Studios and Odyssey Media’s action thriller Pound Of Flesh, starring Jean Claude Van Damme, wrapped in Ace Studios’ facilities in Guangdong, China this week.
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FeaturesKanu Behl, Titli
Mumbai-based filmmaker Kanu Behl is making his feature debut with Titli, about the youngest member of a car-jacking brotherhood attempting to escape his oppressive family.
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NewsHairun, Village team for Mountain Cry
Yang Zi’s film is based on a Chinese novel by Ge Shuiping.
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NewsNew Century to make Cotton tale
Egyptian production company to produce first film to team director Amr Salama and Ahmed Helmy.
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NewsArclight's Rabbit hops the world
EXCLUSIVE: Animated sequel sells to UK distributor, among other territories.
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NewsMAD unveils ten Arab releases
Cairo-based distributor will release the films across the region over the next year.
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NewsApparat readies first Indonesia co-pro
EXCLUSIVE: Malaysian production company to co-produce Dain Iskander Said’s film with Rupakata Cinema.
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NewsJia Zhangke to make Mountain River
Jia Zhangke has revealed details of his next project, Mountain River Old Friend (working title), which he plans to film in China and Australia.
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NewsFortissimo seals deals on Hypnotist, Black Coal
Fortissimo Films has sold recent pick-up The Great Hypnotist to several territories and continues to do brisk business on Berlin Golden Bear winner Black Coal, Thin Ice, which was gone to Broadmedia Studios for Japan.