Berlin: Simon West to Direct ‘The Blob’ Remake
In a pre-Berlin move, action specialist Simon West has come on board to direct a remake of the iconic 1958 horror-science fiction film “The Blob.” Goldcrest Films, which is co-producing and…
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North Korea, Berlin Film Festival Clear Up Mix-Up Over ‘The Interview’ (UPDATE)
UPDATE: North Korea and the Berlin Film Festival have resolved their “misunderstanding” over “The Interview.” The North Korean government had issued a statement Wednesday alleging that screening the…
Berlin: First Arab Cinema Center To Debut At EFM
In what could turn out to be a significant bridgehead between the Arab and European film industries, the first Arab Cinema Center will bow at the Berlin Film Festival’s European Film Market…
Films Distribution Boards Anne Fontaine’s ‘Agnus Dei’ (EXCLUSIVE)
PARIS– Paris-based Films Distribution has acquired international sales rights to Anne Fontaine’s (“Coco Before Chanel”) “Agnus Dei,” a WWII-set drama based on historical events. Toplining French…
Bruce Willis Joins Thriller ‘Extraction’
In a pre-Berlin Film Festival deal, Bruce Willis has joined the thriller “Extraction,” set to start shooting next month in Alabama. Highland Film Group will launch international sales in Berlin…
Berlin: Global Screen Inks Deal with Christian Alvart's Syrreal
LONDON — Munich-based sales company Global Screen has struck a first-look and co-development deal with Christian Alvart's Berlin-based independent production company Syrreal Entertainment. The…
Q&A: Benoit Jacquot Chats About Berlin-bound ‘Chambermaid’ And Upcoming Projects
PARIS– Benoit Jacquot, a French New Wave-inspired director whose career spans nearly forty years, returned to the forefront of the international film scene with Lea Seydoux starrer “Farewell, My…
Berlin: Goldcrest to Sell Roland Emmerich's ‘Stonewall’
LONDON — Goldcrest Films is to handle international rights to Roland Emmerich's "Stonewall," which will be introduced to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin. Warner Bros. has acquired…
Berlin Film Festival Completes Competition Lineup
LONDON — Berlin Film Festival chief Dieter Kosslick has completed his Competition section lineup, with films by Wim Wenders, Pablo Larrain and Oliver Hirschbiegel among the latest additions. Wenders…
Guy Maddin's ‘Forbidden Room’ to Open Berlin Forum
LONDON — Canadian director Guy Maddin's "The Forbidden Room" will open the Forum section of the Berlin Film Festival, which will show a total of 43 films in its main program, of which 31 are world…
