Cannes Film Review: ‘Shield of Straw’
An enticing blockbuster concept gets a lackluster execution from Japanese genre director Takashi Miike.
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Film Review: ‘Wolf Children’
If "Twilight" were an international anime sensation, then "Wolf Children" would be the alternate history Team Jacob fans had been demanding all along. Those displeased that Bella had a vampire demon…
Biz tires of Putin mouth disease
Leader's attempts to reshape local film industry get a cool reception
Brit dramas nab sales as Mipcom ends
High-end British drama series attracted buyers at Cannes TV mart Mipcom, which wrapped Thursday.
Russia’s Kino Fund widens scheme
SOCHI, Russia -- Russia has expanded the number of companies that receive annual multi-million dollar grants from the national film fund from six to 10.
William Wallace series in development
A drama series on the life of William Wallace -- subject of Oscar picture-winner "Braveheart" -- is being developed by STV Prods. in association with Digital Rights Group, Nine/8 Entertainment and…
Indies find opportunities at AFM
As the 32nd American Film Market wraps, the indie sector is feeling optimistic about the Hollywood studios' move away from mid-budget projects, though sellers are feeling the pinch from worldwide…
DRG to rep STV catalog
U.K. distrib DRG has acquired worldwide rights to Scottish commercial broadcaster STV's catalog under the new moniker STV International.
ProSiebenSat.1 takes stake in Kinetic
European media conglom ProSiebenSat.1 has taken a controlling interest in Kinetic Content, the production shingle launched earlier this year by Chris Coelen.
Kinetic makes friends with Nerd
Production/distribution shingle Kinetic Content has sealed a production partnership with the company from "Survivor" creator Charlie Parsons.
Jackson to serve on STV board
The former U.K. webhead Michael Jackson, now a senior adviser to New York-based Internet group IAC, has taken his first job with a British TV company in almost a decade.
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