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"Chengdu to close Venice Fest

Magnolia Captures Shelly-Penned "Serious Moonlight"

Magnolia Pictures has picked up "Serious Moonlight," which is actress-screenwriter Adrienne Shelly's first work to be produced posthumously. The film, which debuted at Tribeca this year, is the directorial debut of Cheryl Hines, star of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and supporting actress in Shelly's "Wai...

Danish Thriller "Terribly Happy," from Karlovy, at Oscilloscope

North American rights to Henrik Ruben Ganz's Danish thriller "Terribly Happy" (Frygtelig Lykkelig) are going to Oscilloscope Laboratories. The film premiered in competition at the 2008 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it took the Grand Prix Award, the fest's top nod. "Happy" also won ...

Sony Backing Zhang Yimou Remake of "Blood Simple"

Director Zhang Yimou's remake of the Coen Brothers' 1984 debut feature, "Blood Simple," is being backed by Sony Pictures Classic. Today the specialty distributor announced its production partnership in addition to rights for the untitled film in North America, Latin America, Australia and New Zealan...

FCC Chairman Favors Technology Over Regulation

"Mr. Fox" World Premiering at London Fest

The Times BFI London Film Festival has announced that this year's Festival will open on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 with the world premiere of Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox." Anderson co-write the animated film with Noah Baumbach, and uses classic handmade stop motion techniques to tell the stor...

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19th IFP Gotham Independent Film Awards set

The Coens, Herzog and Michael Moore Heading To Toronto

The Toronto International Film Festival has set ten more films for its 34th edition, including new work from Michael Moore, Werner Herzog, the Coen brothers, and Drew Barrymore. The Coens' "A Serious Man" and Barrymore's directorial debut "Whip It!" will both have world premieres at the festival, a...

18 World Premieres Added To Venice Fest

The 66th Venice International Film Festival has announced films screening its its Venice Days sidebar, consisting of 18 world premieres from 12 nations. Programmed by Giorgio Gosetti, Venice Days will return to the Lido from September 3-12, 2009 for its sixth year, including twelve narrative films ...