The Orchard has acquired digital and broadcast rights in North America for the documentary “Above and Beyond” from producer Nancy Spielberg and director Roberta Grossman. The film is set to open in…
Sony Pictures has dated its Will Smith drama “Concussion” for Christmas Day — a week after the arrival of Disney-Marvel’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Smith porrays Dr. Bennet Omalu, the forensic…
Paramount has shuffled its horror movies slate, setting a Nov. 13 release date for "Rings," the next chapter in its "Ring" franchise. The studio also moved back “Paranormal Activity: The Ghost…
Cinema Libre Studio has acquired Andy Summers’ “Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police” from Yari Film Groups for U.S. distribution. The film, based on Summers' memoir “One Train Later,” will…
A Writers Guild of America survey shows that more than 60% of independent filmmakers have had problems receiving initial compensation and/or backend payments on a film. The guild said nearly 60% of…
Lionsgate has released a new trailer for the thriller "Child 44," starring Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman and Noomi Rapace, three months ahead of its April 17 launch in the U.S. Joel Kinnaman, Jason Clarke…
“The Imitation Game” director Morten Tyldum is in negotiations with Sony to helm space drama “Passengers,” penned by “Doctor Strange” writer Jon Spaihts. The studio bought rights to “Passengers" last…
Sony Pictures Entertainment has hired DreamWorks Animation veteran Kristine Belson for athe newly created post of president of Sony Pictures Animation. Belson, who received an Oscar nomination for…
Alchemy has acquired all North American rights to director Kim Farrant's drama “Strangerland,” starring Nicole Kidman, Joseph Fiennes and Hugo Weaving. The film premiered in the World Cinema Dramatic…
Tate Taylor will direct Warner Bros.’ untitled drama about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, with Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey producing through their Team Downey banner. Mike Jones will…
