Cultural Exception Petition Hits 5,000 Names
A petition that wants film and TV industries excluded from trade talks between the European Union and the U.S. -- known as the "cultural exception" -- has reached 5,000 names. It includes filmmakers…
Leo Barraclough
K5 Intl. Drives 'Superfast!' Sales at Cannes
Sales company K5 Intl. has closed several territory deals on spoof movie "Superfast!," which is produced by the team that delivered "Date Movie," "Meet the Spartans" and "Vampires Suck." K5 Intl. has…
Danis Tanovic to Lead Sarajevo Jury
Bosnian helmer Danis Tanovic, whose 2001 debut "No Man's Land" won the script prize at Cannes and the foreign-language Oscar, has been tapped as competition jury prexy at the Sarajevo Film Festival…
Central Europe Jumps Onto Incentives Bandwagon
In the 10 years since Hungary introduced its production incentives, it has emerged as the leading country in Central and Eastern Europe in the race to pursue Hollywood blockbusters and upscale TV…
Cannes: Lionsgate UK Nabs Kate Hudson, Ewan McGregor's 'King'
LONDON — In the run-up to Cannes, Lionsgate UK has picked up six British pics, including Peter Capaldi's comedy “Born to be King,” which toplines Kate Hudson and Ewan McGregor. “King” is about a film…
Cannes: Kate Winslet to Star in Jocelyn Moorhouse's 'Dressmaker'
LONDON — Kate Winslet has signed on to star in Jocelyn Moorhouse's “The Dressmaker.” Embankment Films is handling international sales and co-represent the U.S. with CAA. The company will commence…
BBC Seizes TV Crown at BAFTA Awards
LONDON — U.K. pubcaster the BBC ruled over the BAFTA TV awards in London Sunday, winning in 15 of the 23 major categories. “The Hollow Crown,” a series of Shakespeare adaptations produced by Sam…
Cannes: Samuel L. Jackson to Play U.S. Prexy in 'Big Game'
LONDON — Samuel L. Jackson is attached to play the U.S. President in Jalmari Helander's English-language debut "Big Game," which Altitude Film Sales will tubthump in Cannes. Altitude also will be…
Jim Broadbent to Star in Scott Free's 'Get Santa'
LONDON — Jim Broadbent is to topline Christopher Smith's family comedy "Get Santa," which is produced by Liza Marshall and exec produced by Ridley Scott for Scott Free London. Pic tells the story of…
'Mortal Instruments' Sequel to Be Offered to Buyers at Cannes
LONDON – Mister Smith Entertainment is to introduce "The Mortal Instruments: City of Ashes," the sequel to the upcoming "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," to buyers at Cannes next week. "City…
