Press Releases Archive for October, 2012
Voice Media Group Hires Scott Foundas as New York-Based Film Writer
Foundas’ Film Reviews and Features will Appear across Voice Media Group’s Print Publications, Websites and Mobile Platforms DENVER, Oct. 31, 2012 — Voice Media Group announced today that Scott Foundas will join the staff of the Village Voice as its principal film writer. Foundas spent the last three years as associate program director at the Film Society of…
Read the full article »DISNEY TO ACQUIRE LUCASFILM LTD.
Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary STAR WARS franchise. Acquisition continues Disney’s strategic focus on creating and monetizing the world’s best branded content, innovative technology and global growth to drive long-term shareholder value. Lucasfilm to join company’s global portfolio of world class brands including Disney, ESPN, Pixar,…
Read the full article »FOX INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS AND BONA FILM GROUP ANNOUNCE PRODUCTION DEAL
Agreement Includes Development Co-production and Joint Distribution of Multiple Chinese-Language Films LOS ANGELES & BEIJING (October 26, 2012) FOX INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS (FIP), a division of 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, and BONA FILM GROUP LTD. (Nasdaq: BONA), one of China’s largest motion picture producers and distributors, today announced a multi-picture deal in which the two…
Read the full article »Gravitas Ventures Continues Horror Onslaught With Announcement of Ongoing Acquisitions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, October 25, 2012 – With the frightful season in full swing, Gravitas Ventures has announced its upcoming horror acquisitions for October and November as part of their ongoing Gravitas Horror release schedule. Gravitas Horror programs 10 hours worth of horror content each month and has released over 250 horror titles…
Read the full article »“ANY DAY NOW” AND “QUARTET” SHARE CHICAGO INT’L AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
“The Central Park Five” receives Audience Choice for Best Documentary Feature FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO (October 25, 2012) – The 48th Chicago International Film Festival proudly announces the Audience Choice Awards, presented by American Airlines. Overall, the films in the Festival were warmly received by audiences, receiving an average of 4.1/5 rating on ballots, with the…
Read the full article »IFP ANNOUNCED AS NEW PROGRAMMER OF BROOKLYN’S RERUN THEATER, LINES UP “GIRL WALK // ALL DAY,” “OTELO BURNING,” AND “HABIBI” FOR OPENING MONTH
The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation’s oldest and largest organization for independent filmmakers, announced today a new partnership with DUMBO, Brooklyn’s reRun Theater,
Read the full article »The IDA Announces Nominations For the 2012 IDA Documentary Awards
Penn Jillette to Host the Gala Event Celebrating Achievement in Nonfiction Filmmaking LOS ANGELES, October 22, 2012–The International Documentary Association (IDA) announced nominations for the 2012 IDA Documentary Awards today. This 28th edition of the world’s most prestigious awards for nonfiction filmmaking takes place on Friday, December 7th at the Director’s Guild in Los Angeles….
Read the full article »AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2012 FILM COMPETITION WINNERS
AUSTIN, Texas October 21, 2012 Austin Film Festival (AFF) is pleased to announce its 2012 Film Competition winners. Each year, the Austin Film Festival holds film competitions in seven categories:Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Narrative Student Short, Animated Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, and Young Filmmakers Competition. Winners were selected from a record number of entries this year by a panel of industry jurors. Winners received cash prizes up to $1,000, reimbursements for travel and lodging while…
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Austin Film Festival (AFF) is pleased to announce its 2012 Screenplay and Teleplay Competition winners.
Read the full article »THE ACADEMY UNVEILS VISION FOR NEW MUSEUM BY ARCHITECTS RENZO PIANO AND ZOLTAN PALI
ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES WILL BE FIRST MAJOR MUSEUM IN U.S. DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE ART, SCIENCE OF MOVIES $100M RAISED TOWARD $250M CAPITAL CAMPAIGN GOAL October 18, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that it has reached its initial goal of $100 million toward…
Read the full article »BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2012 AWARD WINNERS
London – 10.30pm, 20th October 2012 The 56th BFI London Film Festival, in partnership with American Express announced the winners at its high-profile awards ceremony, at Banqueting House, Whitehall, SW1 this evening. Hosted by Sue Perkins the four awards were presented by some of the most respected figures in the film world. BEST FILM: RUST…
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FRANCE, GERMANY, HUNGARY, CANADA, ISRAEL AND THE UNITED STATES
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BIGGER AND EVEN MORE BADASSS THAN THE FIRST FILM
Read the full article »Four Films and Composers Selected for 2012 Sundance Institute Composers + Documentary Lab
For Immediate Release October 18, 2012 Los Angeles, CA — Sundance Institute today announced the four documentary film projects and composers that have been paired together for the tenth Composers + Documentary Lab, October 26 through November 1 at Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah. The Lab is a joint initiative of the Institute’s Documentary Film Program…
Read the full article »NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR IFP’S 22nd ANNUAL GOTHAM INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS
Nominations Honor 26 Films Beasts of the Southern Wild, Bernie, Middle of Nowhere, and Moonrise Kingdom Receive Two Nominations Each New York, NY (October 18, 2012) – The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), the nation’s oldest and largest organization of independent filmmakers announced today the nominees for the Gotham Independent Film Awards™. Signaling the kick-off to…
Read the full article » 1 Comment »Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Elevates Marketing Executives for Global Alignment
Vincent Marcais Promoted to EVP, Worldwide Brand Marketing James Finn Promoted to SVP, Worldwide Communications, Media and Partnerships LOS ANGELES, October 15, 2012 – Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today a realignment of the division’s marketing management under President and Chief Marketing Officer of Worldwide Marketing Mary Daily to promote further growth, creativity and integration…
Read the full article »IFC MIDNIGHT TAKES DAVID GUY LEVY’S WOULD YOU RATHER
Film Premiered at Screamfest New York, NY (October 15, 2012) – IFC Midnight announced today that the company is acquiring all rights in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, France and Germany to director David Guy Levy’s thriller WOULD YOU RATHER. The film, written by Steffen Schlachtenhauffen, stars Brittany Snow, Jeffrey Combs, Lawrence Gilliard, Jr.,…
Read the full article »BLACK LIST GRANTS HOLLYWOOD ACCESS TO ASPIRING SCREENWRITERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANNUAL “BEST OF” LIST NOW HOSTS AMATEUR SCREENPLAYS, RECOMMENDS “BEST OF” TO OVER 1,000 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS LOS ANGELES (October 15, 2012) – Hollywood’s annual list of most liked screenplays has expanded beyond Hollywood’s hallowed halls. The Black List founder Franklin Leonard and co-founder/CTO Dino Sijamic announced today the launch of a paid…
Read the full article »HIT DOCUMENTARY SAMSARA BECOMES OSCILLOSCOPE’S HIGHEST-GROSSING FILM EVER THEATRICALLY
HIT DOCUMENTARY SAMSARA BECOMES OSCILLOSCOPE’S HIGHEST-GROSSING FILM EVER THEATRICALLY
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October 11, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BEVERLY HILLS, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 85th Academy Awards® has been narrowed to eight films, of which three to five will earn Oscar® nominations. Voters from the Academy’s Documentary Branch viewed…
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