All articles by Wendy Mitchell – Page 225
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NewsFrench Producers Guild starts desk for US, international producers
APC, the French Producers’ Guild, has now started an American & International Desk to advise foreign producers who seek a French company to work with on the new French Tax Rebate For International Production (TRIP).
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NewsExpanded DocuWeeks to screen 18 features for Oscar qualification
The International Documentary Association (IDA) kicks off its 13th annual DocuWeeks theatrical showcase today.
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NewsIce Age 3 set to break international record for animation
Fox’s Ice Age 3 is on the cusp of melting a big record this weekend, to become the highest-grossing animated film of all time at the international box office.
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NewsMandate, Zaillian's Film Rites sign Healy to write Vigalondo's Gangland
Film Rites, the venture between Mandate Pictures and filmmaker Steve Zaillian, has announced that Pat Healy has come on board to write the script for Nacho Vigalondo’s Gangland.
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NewsBreathless continues winning streak with jury prize at Fantasia
The Montreal-based Fantasia Film Festival ends today after welcoming 90,000 fans with 40% of its 195 screenings sold out since the event started July 9.
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NewsEdward Zwick joins Academy Board after run-off race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced today that Edward Zwick has won the run-off race for the open Directors Branch seat on the 2009-2010 Board of Governors.
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NewsDark Castle starts shooting White's The Losers in Puerto Rico
Dark Castle Entertainment has started principal photography on The Losers, which will shoot entirely on location in Puerto Rico.
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NewsAnchor Bay promotes three executives to SVP
Anchor Bay Entertainment has promoted three of its executives. Julie Cartwright is now senior vice president of marketing, and Sally Seraphim and Raymond Zinar are both now senior vice president of sales.
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NewsJeff Junge promoted to SVP at Warner Home Entertainment
Jeff Junge has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Business Management, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group.
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NewsLefevre, Summit debate casting decision for Twilight Saga: Eclipse
An unusual public debate has erupted over a casting decision for the third twilight film, Eclipse.
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NewsBabelgum starts content partnership with Funny Or Die
Mobile and web content platform Babelgum continues to strike interesting deals, this time starting an exclusive wireless licensing agreement to bring FunnyOrDie videos to mobile platforms.The deal covers two years, and will offer a stand-alone Funny Or Die-branded iPhone application as well as Funny Or Die content in all Babelgum ...
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NewsImage takes North American rights to Dare starring Emmy Rossum
Image Entertainment has aquired all North American rights to Dare, which premiered at Sundance.
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NewsMasterImage to supply 40+ 3D systems to UK exhibitor Empire
Burbank, Calif.-based MasterImage USA has struck a 3D systems deal with the UK’s Empire Cinemas.
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NewsJeff Katz kicks off Titmouse deal with Special Dead
Producer and comic book author Jeff Katz has signed a four-picture deal with Titmouse Animation.
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NewsPalmer, Maklouf, Copti join Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Amanda Palmer has been appointed executive director of the new Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF).
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NewsBryce Dallas Howard to replace Lefrevre in Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Summit Entertainment has announced that actress Bryce Dallas Howard will take over the role of Victoria in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
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NewsMagnolia takes a shine to Cheryl Hines’ Serious Moonlight
Mangolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to Cheryl Hines’ Serious Moonlight, which had its world premiere in Tribeca.
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NewsIFTA renews contracts with Jean Prewitt and Jonathan Wolf
The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) has renewed the contracts of President/CEO Jean Prewitt and Executive VP/AFM managing director Jonathan Wolf until 2012.
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NewsOscilloscope acquires North American rights to thriller Terribly Happy
US independent distributor Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired North American rights to Danish thriller Terribly Happy (Frygtelig Lykkelig).
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NewsPeace Arch sets Fragments for US release on July 31
Peace Arch Entertainment has announced a theatrical release for Fragments in New York on July 31, followed by Los Angeles in August 7.