Small MPU – Page 1131
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NewsJinga snuggles up to Bedways
The UK sales company is handling Rolf Peter Kahl’s erotic thriller at AFM
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NewsInvincible takes North American rights to A Serbian Film
The distributor plans to release the controversial film in the US next year.
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NewsHollywood tries to bridge the gap between US-Japan content
Hollywood producers Don Murphy, Roy Lee (pictured) and Jason Hoffs gave advice on bridging the gap between the US and Japanese content industries at a seminar about adapting Japanese IP on Wednesday (November 3).The three producers all focus on turning Japanese and Asian manga, anime and other properties into Hollywood ...
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FeaturesComing to America
The number of deals at last year’s American Film Market heralded a thaw in the independent sales sector. Jeremy Kay assesses how the sales arena is looking ahead of this year’s AFM (Nov 3-10) while Screen writers profile a selection of English-language market debuts heading to Santa Monica
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FeaturesCultivating partners in India
India has historically not been an active co-producer, but some European producers are finding ways to work with local talent. On the eve of the Film Bazaar co-production forum (Nov 23-26), Liz Shackleton explores the realities of co-producing international features in India
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FeaturesCool summer
Admissions are down in Korea so far this year, and exhibitors missed the local hits which made summer 2009 so successful. Jean Noh explores the territory’s appetite
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FeaturesRiding the digital wave
Broadband penetration in Korea may be the highest in the world, but growth of IPTV and VoD has been slow and there is more pressure than ever on theatrical revenues. Jean Noh reports
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Evohe Films to make doc about controversial boxing champion
Barcelona-based Evohe Films is to make 138 Seconds, a documentary feature about the controversial boxing champion Josep Girones, with Mexico’s Cacao Films.
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FeaturesKorea at the cutting edge
The production sector in Korea may be adjusting to the new economic reality with smaller budgets — but the territory’s films have impressed at major festivals in 2010. Jean Noh reports
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NewsIcon's Till reveals details of Weinstein partnership
The Icon boss has outlined more details of the distribution during at the American Film Market.
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Beyond borders
As it expands into China, Japan and the US, CJ Entertainment’s Mike Suh tells Jean Noh about the company’s mission to become a global studio
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FeaturesA Cut above
In just two years, FineCut has established itself as a leading sales agent for hot South Korean and international titles. Jean Noh talks to company CEO Youngjoo Suh
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FeaturesKorea prospects
From English-language action comedies to local tentpoles and a remake of Ghost, Jean Noh profiles some of the hottest upcoming Korean productions
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NewsIFC Midnight strikes deal for Wrecked from eOne
IFC Midnight has continued its buying streak by taking on US rights to Wrecked from eOne.
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Baltic Event co-production market announces projects
Twelve projects from nine countries have been selected for this year’s Baltic Event co-production market, which will take place in Tallinn, Estonia (December 1-3).
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NewsThe Ghost Writer leads EFA nominations
Roman Polanski’s drama has seven nominations include European Film and European Director; other leading nominees are Lebanon with five nods and Honey with three.
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Stealth signs on for hiker thriller Dark Peak
Stealth Media Group has come on board another project here at the AFM, sci-fi thriller Dark Peak.
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NewsBruce Lee, My Brother strikes slew of deals for Media Asia
Media Asia Distribution has sold Bruce Lee, My Brother, a biopic of the Hong Kong action legend, to a slew of territories including North America which was snapped up by The Weinstein Co.
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NewsPyramide announces Rome sales
French sales outfit Pyramide International closed deals on The Human Resources Manager, What More Do I Want,Naomi and Angele and Tony at the International Rome Film Festival.
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BAC's Sleepless Night wakes for German deal
BAC aso talking to buyers about Borderline and The Sandman and The Lost Sand of Dreams.