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Exclusive Media has renewed their film output agreement for a further four years with Middle East’s Front Row Filmed Entertainm

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EXCLUSIVE MEDIA RENEWS FILM OUTPUT DEAL WITH FRONT ROW FILMED ENTERTAINMENT   Exclusive Media has renewed their film output agreement for a further four years with Hisham Al-Ghanim and Gianluca Chakra of the Middle East’s Front Row Filmed Entertainment, it was announced today by Alex Walton, Exclusive Media’s President of International Sales and Distribution.   The deal will encompass all of Exclusive Media’s new titles until 2017, and titles currently with F...

Exclusive Media has completed major sales on DARK PLACES starring harlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Chloë Grace Moretz...

    Producer and co-financier Exclusive Media has completed major sales on DARK PLACES, the film adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s best-selling novel of the same title starring Oscar winning actress Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Chloë Grace Moretz, Emmy Award nominated actress Christina Hendricks and Drea de Matteo, it was announced by Alex Walton, President of International Sales and Distribution for Exclusive Media.   All rights deal were completed with&...

ScreenLaunch spices things up at American Film Market

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Australian innovative film sales and distribution company, ScreenLaunch, today announced it is working with award-winning American indie filmmaker Christina Beck on financing a new US film Dig Me, a sex comedy and representing Beck’s first completed feature Perfection, a love story about society’s plastic surgery addiction.   The LA-set film Dig Me, in pre-production, is a retro-vibed modern-day romp about a woman and her younger magician husband who go to see a hillbilly sex ...

Joseph James Films ~@ the American Film Market will exhibit two feature films entitled The Freemason and Templar Nation

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Joseph James Films is attending the American Film Market exhibiting two feature films entitled The Freemason and Templar Nation; the company is also aiding independent filmmakers with distribution.   Joseph James Films is attending the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California exhibiting two feature films entitled The Freemason (starring Sean Astin, Randy Wayne, and Alex McKenna) and Templar Nation (starring Erik Estrada, Richard Dutcher and Joseph James). The Freemason wa...

Carnaby International presents PANZER 88 at AFM 2013 for worldwide sales.

  CARNABY INTERNATIONAL TEAMS WITH THE OSCAR NOMINATED PRODUCERS OF STAR WARS, ALIEN AND BLADE RUNNER TO BRING ACTION FANTASY ‘PANZER 88’ TO BUYERS AT AFM.   Teaming with the producers of Academy Award winning Star Wars, Alien and Blade Runner, Carnaby International makes its major market debut with the $40 million dollar action fantasy film written and directed by cinematographer Peter Briggs - the screenwriter of Hellboy. "I'm deliriously pleased with the w...

ARCHSTONE DISTRIBUTION adds the final chapter of the incredibly successful Human Centipede franchise, THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE III

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ARCHSTONE DISTRIBUTION adds the final chapter of the incredibly successful Human Centipede franchise, THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE III for sale at AFM (The American Film Market).  This final episode of Tom Six’s trilogy stars Eric Roberts, Robert LaSardo, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, Bree Olsen, Tom Six, Dieter Laser and Laurence R. Harvey.   This final installment includes a 500+ person centipede in this 100% politically incorrect film.       ...

AFI FEST NOW – It’s Opening Night with SAVING MR. BANKS

John Lee Hancock returns to the director’s chair following his Oscar®-winning THE BLIND SIDE (2009). After studying law, Hancock co-founded Legal Aliens Theatre Company in Los Angeles and has worked as a screenwriter (A PERFECT WORLD, MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL) and producer (MY DOG SKIP, THE ROOKIE, THE ALAMO). When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make an adaptation of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promi...

"Hunting the Phantom" hits FAM from "MG Production"

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"MG Production" is a film company producing each year a range of full-length feature films, TV serials, documentaries, etc.  This year we're releasing an action film "Hunting the Phantom" (IMDB page -  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1880313/?ref_=rvi_tt ). Its premiere screening will be at the Berlinale 2014.  This is a new film, and its final post production with english dubbing will be completed by the December, 2013.  At...

FLAME NODE ENTERTAINMENT line up of animation at AFM 2013

  We will be presenting new films in Suite 324 at the Loews To schedule a meeting please email  fengyi@flamenode.com     ...

Starz Denver Film Festival Hosts World Premiere of IN CONFIDENCE by Mitch Levine

Mary-Lyn + Mitch + Svet on set   Remarkable Short Film Based on Play Developed at the World-Renowned Actors Studio, Directed by former Denver Film Festival Juror and Award-Winning Director Mitch Levine   IN CONFIDENCE - Trailer from Mitch Levine on Vimeo. This weekend (November 9 & 10), the STARZ DENVER FILM FESTIVAL hosts the world premiere of Mitch Levine’s IN CONFIDENCE. Based on a play by Deborah Pearl developed at the legendary Actors St...

The 36th Starz Denver Film Festival (SDFF) adds Out of the Furnace

The 36th Starz Denver Film Festival (SDFF) taking place Nov. 6-17 and sponsored by Starz Entertainment today announced the addition of Out of the Furnace as an additional Centerpiece film to the program. Tickets to the general public are now on sale and complete festival lineup, including more than 270 features, shorts, music videos and student films, representing 44 countries, is available at denverfilm.org/festival.    Out of the Furnace - USA - (DIRECTED BY: Scott Cooper...

HOUSE OF FILM presenting Only Rich Men Get Girls With Great Breasts, and Oscar-contender Halima's Path

In the tradition of "Koyaanisqatsi"  and "Samsara" Filmed in 20 countries. 20 years in the making. A stunningly filmed portrait of life. Richard Wawman's unique film mesmerizes and transports us to the most remote areas of the world, untouched by civilization, exploring the deep and intimate relationships between gender and sex, family, death, food, rituals and the rhythm of life that is universal. With no voice-over or direction for the viewer, the experience...

International Film Trust has completed major sales for YOUR VOICE IN MY HEAD starring Emma Watson, written by Emma Forrest

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 SONY PICTURES WORLDWIDE ACQUISITIONS PICKS UP MAJOR TERRITORIES   International Film Trust has completed major sales for director Francesca Gregorini’s YOUR VOICE IN MY HEAD starring HARRY POTTER’S Emma Watson and written by acclaimed novelist Emma Forrest adapted from her New York Times Bestseller.  The announcement was made today by International Film Trust’s (IFT) Head of Sales Christian de Gallegos.   IFT has sold all rights to Sony Pictures Worldw...

Origin Releasing AFM line up of 12

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Presenting twelve new titles. The production/distribution company has been on the film festival circuit for months now, including stops at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and La Femme Film Festival in Hollywood.   Origin recently acquired several films, including two animated features for North America and just signed a distribution deal/ co-production agreement with UFO International for four SyFy films in North America.  This week at AFM, the company will showcase the...

Animal Liberation Front at AFM

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TomCat announces the international distribution rights to THE INFLICTED starring Sid Haig, Bill Moseley and Doug Brad

  Click here for Website and Trailer   STARRING SID HAIG (House of 1000 Corpses), BILL MOSELEY (The Devil's Rejects)  and DOUG BRADLEY ("Pinhead" from HELLRAISER).   PLOT: David O’Hara is a troubled medical student who kidnaps, rapes and murders women. He impregnates one of his victims, Melissa Daniels, in an attempt to replace the family that he lost as a young boy. However, the police rescue Melissa from David’s warehouse, and Dav...

Line up from Birch Tree Entertainment: APOKALIPS X and more

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November 6th - 12th   Loews Hotel Suite #707 Tel: +1 310 458 6700 ext 707  Mobile: +1 702 858 2782    Birch Tree Entertainment will be attending the American Film Market November 6th - 12th.       APOKALIPS X Genre:  Action / Sci-Fi / Martial Arts Country:  Malaysia Language: Malay Director: Mamat Khalid Cast:  Farid Kamil (Evolusi: KL Drift & ...

South African “Jackasses” Hit the AFM

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“Bustin Chops” Creators Sow Their Mischief in Loews Lobby Watch out, Hollywood, here come the Afrikaaners! Eugene Koekemoer and Danie Barnard, South Africa’s self-proclaimed “original stunt crew” are flying in from Pretoria to promote their domestic hit “Bustin Chops” at this year’s American Film Market at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Lobby on Thursday, November 7 at high noon.        Eugene Koekemoer, who stars in &ldqu...

Imagina International Sales will distribute “A Night in Old Mexico,” directed by Emilio Aragón and filmed in English.

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 “A Night in Old Mexico,” “Wounded,” and “Who Killed Bambi?” are a few of the titles that will be shown at the Los Angeles venue   Imagina International Sales will distribute “A Night in Old Mexico,” directed by Emilio Aragón and filmed in English. This road movie, starring Oscar-winner Robert Duvall, tells the story of a grandfather and a grandson (who happen to be perfect strange...

TIFF’s “STAY” Starring Aidan Quinn and Taylor Schilling Acquired by Gravitas Ventures for 2014

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    El Segundo, CA (November 5, 2013) – Gravitas Ventures announced today that they acquired the U.S. rights to Wiebke von Carolsfeld’s STAY starring Aidan Quinn and Taylor Schilling (Orange is the New Black) from Visit Films.  The film, which recently made its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival and is based on Aislinn Hunter’s acclaimed novel of the same name, will be released in theaters and on VOD in the Q1 of 2014.   STAY charts the course o...

“Hong Kong Day” to Spotlight Hong Kong’s Co-Production Strengths November 7 at AFM

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  Events to Spotlight Hong Kong’s Co-Production Strengths   Los Angeles, California, November 5 – For the fourth consecutive year, the American Film Market (AFM®) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will jointly present “Hong Kong Day” at the American Film Market in Los Angeles, California. Hong Kong Day, Thursday, November 7, will feature a day-long series of events spotlighting the benefits of co-producing in Hong Kong. AFM Managing Dire...

Lightning will screen WE GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS PLACE during the AFM

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Brothers Zeke and Simon Hawkins’ highly acclaimed feature directorial debut WE GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS PLACE will screen for buyers at the upcoming AFM following a deal with Lightning Entertainment for international sales representation. On the heels of outstanding reviews and critical acclaim following the film’s festival screenings at TIFF and Austin's Fantastic Fest, the Los Angeles-based company moved rapidly to close a deal with the producers' sales rep. Submarine Entertai...

All I Want For Christmas from Entertainment 7

  Entertainment 7 at AFM 2013 - Topanga Suite-Loews Hotel      Family       In Production      Delivery December 2013       What would you do if all your wishes came true?  A young boy makes a Christmas wish that miraculo...

Review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

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By Maria Esteves – November 5, 2013 The 51st New York Film Festival World Premiere of THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, directed by Ben Stiller was held at Alice Tully Hall, New York, Saturday, October 5, 2013. Red carpet arrivals included actress Amy Stiller, actress Christine Taylor, actor Terence Bernie Hines; cast and crew members Adam Scott, Adrian Martinez, Kristen Wiig, Olfur Darri Olafsson, Patton Oswalt, Sean Penn, actor/director Ben Stiller, and producer John Goldwyn. THE...

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