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Colombia Lures Productions With Financial Rewards
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 12:00pm | variety
Since a new film law took effect in January, Colombia has emerged as the go-to location for a growing number of international filmmakers.
Italians Emerge Victorious in Nabbing ‘Limonov’ Rights
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 11:55am | variety
Italo helmer Saverio Costanzo (“Private,” “The Solitude of Prime Numbers”) will helm “Limonov,” an adaptation of the eponymous bestseller by Gallic author Emmanuele...
Cannes Hit by Second High-Profile Burglary
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 11:51am | thr
China Film Group vice president Zhang Qiang had all of his luggage stolen from his rented Cote d'Azur apartment, leading the senior exec to tweet: “This film festival is not worth mentioning!”read...
Yahoo Board Signs Off on $1.1B Deal to Buy Tumblr
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 11:44am | thewrap
Yahoo's board has unanimously signed off on a $1.1 billion deal to the blogging service Tumblr, reports published Sunday indicated. Related Articles:  Yahoo Beats Expectati...
Latido Carves Out Rights to ‘Rainbow Forest’
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 11:43am | variety
Madrid-based sales consortium Latido Films has acquired international rights to “The Happets in the Rainbow Forest,” the follow-up to Spanish 3D toonpic hit, “The Happets in the King...
FilmSharks Closes Pacts (EXCLUSIVE)
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 11:35am | variety
FilmSharks Intl. Guido Rud has unveiled deals for remakes, underscoring the growing demand for local versions of foreign-language hits. Building on a Mexican remake deal with Spectrum Films, unveiled ...
Celluloid Connects to Miike’s Contempo Take
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 11:20am | variety
Celluloid Dreams/Uconnect has snatched up international sales rights to Japanese helmer Takashi Miike’s next feature project, a contemporary take on “Yotsuya Kaiden,” a famed Japanese gh...
EuropaCorp Builds Sales for ‘Brick,’ ‘Saint-Laurent’
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 11:09am | variety
At mid-point in the Cannes Film Market, EuropaCorp is unveiling a flurry of deals on Paul Walker action movie “Brick Mansions” and Bertrand Bonello’s “Yves Saint-Laurent.” Le...
Cannes Film Review: ‘The Lunchbox’
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 10:59am | variety
An indie Indian pic with the crossover appeal of 'Monsoon Wedding,' Ritesh Batra's debut is sure to be gobbled up by audience-friendly fests before heading into niche cinemas.
Yahoo Board Approves $1.1 Billion Tumblr Acquisition
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 10:46am | variety
Yahoo is moving ahead with the acquisition of blogging service Tumblr, according to published reports Sunday. The online giant will pony up $1.1 billion in cash, signaling the boldest move yet from CE...
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Yahoo Approves Bid to Acquire Tumblr for $1.1 Billion
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 10:26am | thr
The internet company's board reportedly cleared the deal on Sunday.read more
'Star Trek Into Darkness' Can't Hit Warp Speed at Box Office
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 10:18am | thewrap
"Star Trek Into Darkness" zoomed to $84 million in its North American debut this weekend and knocked "Iron Man 3" out of the top spot, but couldn't ascend to box-office hyper-space. J.J. Abrams space ...
Yahoo Board Approves $1.1 Billion Tumblr Purchase
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 10:15am | adweek
Yahoo’s board is on board with spending over a billion to nab Tumblr, according to Allthingsd.com and The Wall Street Journal. The approval, reached Sunday, clears the way for Yahoo to complet...
Good Morning, Cannes: The Coen Brothers Make People Forget About Their Wet Socks
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 10:13am | thewrap
Joel and Ethan Coen didn't even have to show up at Cannes to make a big impression. The Coen brothers' new movie, "Inside Llewyn Davis," was the talk of the Croisette on Saturday, even though it doesn...
Cannes: Rezo Takes International Rights to ‘Voiceover’
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 10:00am | variety
Re-enforcing the growing film axis between Chile and France, Paris-based Rezo has re-upped with Chilean director Cristian Jimenez (pictured) and producer Bruno Bettati, tying down international rights...
Specialty Box Office: 'Frances' Ha-s Stellar First Weekend; 'Pines' Becomes 2013's First $20 Million Indie
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 9:51am | indiewire
"Frances Ha" was off to a stellar start this weekend for IFC Films. The Noah Baumbach directed film -- which stars and was co-written by Greta Gerwig -- took in $134,000 from just 4 theaters for a $33...
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Cannes: Oscar Isaac Greeted as Rising Star at 'Inside Llweyn Davis' Presser
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 9:48am | thr
The Coen brothers and Justin Timberlake deflect off-the-wall questions as the movie is unveiled. read more
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TV Ratings: 'Saturday Night Live' Pulls Mostly Even Season Finale
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 9:45am | thr
Overnight returns have the Ben Affleck-hosted episode unchanged in the key demo from the previous week and 2012's ender.read more
Cannes: Anthony Hopkins Joins ‘Gotti’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 9:42am | variety
From its booth at the Riviera, IM Global is shopping mob biopic “Gotti” with Anthony Hopkins set to join the cast. John Travolta and Kelly Preston already star in the pic, which focuses on...
The Coming Cast Crisis at ‘Saturday Night Live’
Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 9:33am | variety
It wouldn’t be a “Saturday Night Live” season finale without the bittersweet moment that comes when a veteran cast member makes a final appearance. Last night it was Bill Hader’...

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