Mushroom backs racial tension pic
(23-Apr-2008)
Templar Films has scored a distribution deal with Mushroom Pictures for its feature Cedar Boys. The film is currently in pre-production and follows the journey of three young Lebanese- Australian boys from the outer suburbs who can’t seem to get ahead.
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GU to collect ShoWest award
(6-Feb-2008)
Australian exhibition group Greater Union was named ShoWest International Exhibitor of the Year on February 4, and will be honoured at the ShoWest 2008 International Day Luncheon, held on March 10 at Paris Las Vegas.
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IFG signs deal with DIC Entertainment
(6-Feb-2008)
Australia’s International Film Group (IFG) has been selected as the licensing and merchandising agent for global brand management company DIC Entertainment.
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Payten, Mackie exit Dendy to commence Transmission
(6-Feb-2008)
The local distribution landscape has undergone a dramatic change with the emergence of Transmission Films, the new venture created by ex-Dendy Films chiefs Richard Payten and Andrew Mackie.
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Foxtel sneaks a peek at HD service
(30-Jan-2008)
Foxtel will launch its high definition television service in mid-2008 with key channels including on-demand high definition movies and four dedicated HD channels BBC HD, Discovery HD, National Geographic HD, Fox Sports HD and ESPN HD.
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‘Chandon’ scores worldwide deal
(23-Jan-2008)
US distributor Lionsgate has acquired the international rights to the Australian comedy series Chandon Pictures, which is produced by Movie Network Channels and premiered on Movie Extra in late 2007.
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‘Romulus’ secures US distribution
(21-Nov-2007)
Magnolia Pictures has acquired the US rights to Richard Roxburgh’s directorial debut Romulus, My Father.
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Aussie sales agent launches at AFM
(7-Nov-2007)
Former Arclight Films staffer Michael Favelle has formed a new international sales agency, Odin's Eye Entertainment (OEE), which launches at this week’s American Film Market (AFM).
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Fox beats Ten to US ‘Idol’
(31-Oct-2007)
Foxtel has beaten off competition from Network Ten to secure the rights to air the US series American Idol.
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Doors open at new Sydney TV studio
(31-Oct-2007)
A new television studio and play-out facility has opened in French’s Forest on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
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Screenrights to handle $14.5m in retransmission rights
(24-Oct-2007)
Screenrights, the non profit collection society, has announced that it will be administering royalties worth $14.5 million on behalf of its members generated by retransmission rights between 2001 and 2007.
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Chauvel to host UK Music Video showcase
(17-Oct-2007)
The British Council is presenting a showcase of new UK music videos at the Chauvel Cinema on October 30, with a Q&A with special guest Mike Faulkner from D-Fuse.
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