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‘September’ Marks Global End in US
As foreign fare begins to redefine its niche in the states, Koch Lorber Films, best known for their straight to DVD library of contemporary international fare, has signed on as US distributor of A Few Days in September aka Quelques jours en septembre. The film was an official selection in Venice has been picked up for distribution internationally previously, but Lorber’s decision marks its US debut.
IFC Bring’s Honore to America
In an effort to expand its US market, French based Gemini Films has teamed up with IFC Films to bring In Paris (Dans Paris) across the pond for American audiences. The film had its world premiere at this years Director’s Fortnight at Cannes and has received good reviews from critics internationally.
Strand has positive ‘Palm’ reading
Continuing their purchasing spree for their 2007 slate, Strand Releasing has picked up
the North American rights with to Hungary's Oscar hopeful for 2007.
Weinstein saves ‘Act’ for last
Known for his aggressive buying tactics – The Weinstein Co.
co-head Harvey Weinstein locked up the rights
to Gillian Armstrong's fictionalized Harry Houdini biopic during the final hours of the American Film Market. Variety reports that the film should preem at the Festival de Cannes in May and hit theatres in fall of 2007.
European Film Awards: Volver vs. Lives of Others
Founded in 1988, the European Film Academy currently unites 1,700 European film professionals with the common aim of promoting Europe's film culture. Here are this year's noms....
