Isabelle Huppert Sundance Pic ‘Luz’ & Blu Hunt Slamdance Entry ‘Lockjaw’ Get World Sales Deals

Isabelle Huppert Sundance Pic ‘Luz’ & Blu Hunt Slamdance Entry ‘Lockjaw’ Get World Sales Deals

[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Visit Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to Sundance premiere, Luz, starring French cinema icon Isabelle Huppert (The Piano Teacher), alongside Sandrine Pinna (Dead Talents Society) and Guo Xiao Dong (The Warlords).  The film follows an ex-con searching for his estranged daughter in China and a gallerist seeking connection with her stepmother in France where they cross paths…

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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Follow-Up Series ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Ordered By Nickelodeon From Original Series Creators

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Follow-Up Series ‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ Ordered By Nickelodeon From Original Series Creators

[ad_1] The mythology and adventure of Avatar: The Last Airbender will continue with Avatar: Seven Havens, a new 26-episode, 2D-animated series ordered by Nickelodeon, from original series creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and Avatar Studios. Avatar: Seven Havens is set in a world shattered by a devastating cataclysm. A young Earthbender discovers she’s the new…

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Musical Adaptation Of Manga Graphic Novel ‘Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen’ In Development With Duncan Sheik

Musical Adaptation Of Manga Graphic Novel ‘Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen’ In Development With Duncan Sheik

[ad_1] A new musical based on the Manga graphic novel Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen by Moyoco Anno is in development, with music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening), producers announced today. The musical will be presented at a private invite and industry-only presentation on Thursday, February 20 and Friday, February 21 at Gibney Dance…

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Kahlil Joseph & James Shani Talk ‘BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions’, Why Rich Spirit Acquired The Film From Participant & Plans For A Wide Cinema Release — Q&A

Kahlil Joseph & James Shani Talk ‘BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions’, Why Rich Spirit Acquired The Film From Participant & Plans For A Wide Cinema Release — Q&A

[ad_1] An old quote, often ascribed to Jim Jarmusch, popped into my head after seeing Kahlil Joseph’s impressive feature debut BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions this week in Berlin. “Authenticity is invaluable, originality is nonexistent,” Jarmusch is reported to have once said. Even with Jarmusch’s trademark opacity, the point is clear: Filmmakers should aim to create…

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ZDF’s Breakout Bayern Munich Doc ‘FC Hollywood’ Sets Out For London’s International TV Week With OneGate Media

ZDF’s Breakout Bayern Munich Doc ‘FC Hollywood’ Sets Out For London’s International TV Week With OneGate Media

[ad_1] EXCLUSIVE: Soccer doc FC Hollywood — Der FC Bayern und die Verrückten has scored international distribution. The ZDF and Bildundtonfabrik feature doc has been picked up by German vendor OneGate Media, which is heading to the UK next week, during which London TV Screenings and the debuting MIP London will be held. The five-part…

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Amazon MGM Studios Takes Over Creative Control Of The James Bond Franchise Following New Joint Venture With Longtime Producers Michael G. Wilson And Barbara Broccoli

Amazon MGM Studios Takes Over Creative Control Of The James Bond Franchise Following New Joint Venture With Longtime Producers Michael G. Wilson And Barbara Broccoli

[ad_1] In news that will surely send shock waves through the industry, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli are longtime producers of the James Bond franchise are stepping back in the creative process and handing over control to Amazon MGM Studios. The new venture was announced by the studio along with Wilson, and Broccoli today…

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Netflix Pledges $1BN For Mexican Films & Series As Ted Sarandos Tells President Sheinbaum “We Share Your Vision Of A Vibrant, Prosperous Mexico”

Netflix Pledges BN For Mexican Films & Series As Ted Sarandos Tells President Sheinbaum “We Share Your Vision Of A Vibrant, Prosperous Mexico”

[ad_1] Netflix has pledged to spend a whopping $1B on Mexican production over the next four years. The streamer’s Co-CEO, Ted Sarandos spoke at President Sheinbaum’s morning press conference, Thursday, and unveiled the bumper commitment to Mexican production. “President Sheinbaum, at Netflix we share your vision of a vibrant, prosperous Mexico full of growth and…

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