Hollywood festival hands out honors
The Hollywood Film Festival has tapped actors Carey Mulligan and Jeremy Renner, director Lee Daniels and writers Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber for its "breakthrough" awards.
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Fiery Rosenberg exits
With his turbulent tenure as SAG president coming to an end, Alan Rosenberg isn't offering any apologies for the past four years.
Diablo Cody takes on ‘Sweet Valley’
Diablo Cody's heading back to high school, signing on to write and produce an adaptation of the "Sweet Valley High" book series for Universal. Mason Novick, Adam Siegel and Marc Platt are also…
Duo set for sales banners
International film vets Tim Smith of Prescience and Ralph Kamp of Odyssey have launched a joint venture in the form of two new companies -- Metropolis Intl. Sales and Timeless Films.
Herzog to teach guerilla filmmaking
With a typical no-nonsense approach, Werner Herzog has decided to teach guerilla filmmaking at a cost of $1,450 for a weekend -- and cautioned the faint of heart to stay away.
IFP teams up with Shooting People
New York-based Independent Filmmaker Project and London-based networking org Shooting People have formed a strategic partnership that provides shared memberships to the two organizations for the next…
Summit taps Lin, Moritz for ‘Highlander’
Summit Entertainment has tapped Justin Lin to direct and Neal H. Moritz to produce its reboot of "Highlander," aiming at turning the fantasy actioner into a franchise.
Proposed WGA deal calls for payment
A proposed settlement in the foreign levies suit against the WGA calls for payment of all foreign funds within three years along with an independent accounting review of the program.
WB cues ‘Sherlock’ sequel
Warner Bros. is in talks to set the screenwriting team of Kieran and Michele Mulroney to pen a sequel to "Sherlock Holmes."
Walden to update genie story
Walden Media is looking to update the classic genie story as a buddy comedy. The shingle has set up an untitled project with Jordan Kerner producing through his Kerner Entertainment banner.
Sony sharpens ‘Machete’
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group has acquired most international distribution rights for Robert Rodriguez's "Machete."
