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Newell's 'Great Expectations' with Bonham-Carter, Irvine & Fiennes Will Close BFI London Film Festival

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Mike Newell's "Great Expectations" will close the 56th BFI London Film Festival on October 21. Adapted by David Nicholls, the film stars Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Jeremy Irvine and Holliday Grainger...

By Sophia Savage
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August 30, 2012 11:17 AM
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Venice Review: ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ - Muscularly Charismatic, But Exasperating

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Before its unveiling, some found “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” a peculiar choice as Venice opener by new artistic director Alberto Barbera, even taking into account Mira Nair’s history here (the Indian-born, New York-based filmmaker won the Golden Lion with “Monsoon Wedding” in 2001)...

By Matt Mueller
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August 30, 2012 10:53 AM
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Master Auteur Wong Kar Wai to Head Berlin 2013 Jury

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As we head into fall festivals full tilt, some exciting news from one of the world's top winter fests: Director Wong Kar Wai will head the jury of the Berlin International Film Festival 2013 (running February 7-17).

By Sophia Savage and Beth Hanna
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August 28, 2012 1:05 PM
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Venice Days' Spotlight on Female Filmmakers: 'Womens Tales' in Conversation with Nair, Bier & Cavani

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The Venice International Film Festival's Venice Days kicks off its ninth edition with "Women's Tales," featuring four short films by young female directors: Zoe Cassavetes, Lucrecia Martel, Giada Colagrande and Massy Tadjedin.

By Sophia Savage
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August 28, 2012 12:58 PM
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New Film Fest Spot Opens as Olivier Pere Leaves Locarno for Arte France Cinema

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The game of musical chairs on the global film festival circuit continues as Olivier Père leaves his role as artistic director at the Festival del film Locarno after three years. He's moving on to become the General Director of Arte France Cinema. This means he is no longer a candidate for the New York Film Festival, which at the end of 2012 loses director Richard Pena after 25 years. The Film Society of Lincoln Center is searching for his replacement.

By Anne Thompson
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August 27, 2012 4:01 PM
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TIFF Watch: Cohen Media and Focus World Pick Up Doueiri's 'The Attack'

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Cohen Media Group and Focus World are joining forces for the North American 2013 release of Ziad Doueiri's "The Attack," a drama-thriller following an Arab surgeon who uncovers a shocking secret about his late wife, a victim of a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. The film will be a special presentation at Toronto in September.

By Beth Hanna
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August 27, 2012 3:41 PM
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108 Media Pacts with Paladin to Jointly Release Films in North America (VIDEO)

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Toronto sales and distribution company 108 Media is partnering with Mark Urman's New York indie Paladin to jointly release films in North America. The duo will kick off the pact with an initial slate of five recent 108 Media acquisitions to launch through the first quarter of 2013.

By Anne Thompson
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August 24, 2012 5:23 PM
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Film Linc Mounts First-Ever NYFF Convergence, Plus Three Midnight Movies

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As part of their New York Film Festival’s 50th edition, The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces their first-ever presentation of NYFF Convergence, running September 29-30, in the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center. Covergence will offer panels, workshops and Immersive Experiences for the participating transmedia creators and fans...

By Sophia Savage
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August 24, 2012 1:59 PM
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'Frankenweenie' Opening BFI London Fest Along with Burton's Traveling 'Art Of' Exhibition [Video]

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Tim Burton's "Frankenweenie" will go to London to open the 56th BFI London Film Festival on October 10, marking its European premiere. The opening night red carpet and screening will be broadcast live from Odeon Leicester Square to BFI IMAX as well as thirty screens in the UK.

By Sophia Savage
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August 23, 2012 12:23 PM
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SnagFilms Launches Online Film Fest 'Snag the Vote 2012'

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What better time than presidential election season for online indie distributor SnagFilms to launch "Snag the Vote 2012," a free online film festival running through Election Day? The fest will feature more than 100 documentaries highlighting ten key issues defining the 2012 presidential election, from Economy and Jobs and Health Care to Immigration, the Environment and National Security.