Alexandra Cocean joins Voltage Pictures

19-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

EXCLUSIVE: Nicolas Chartier and Jonathan Deckter have bolstered their sales ranks in the run-up to Cannes.

Kino Lorber picks up 'Slack Bay'

19-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

The distributor has pounced on all North American rights to Bruno Dumont’s Cannes competition selection and upcoming world premiere.

Twentieth Century Fox pacts with FilmOne for West Africa

19-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

The studio has signed a breakthrough distribution deal that acknowledges the film-going culture of Nigeria and the potential of the regional market.

Music Box acquires US rights to 'Mia Madre'

19-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

The distributor has taken Nanni Moretti’s winner of the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at last year’s Cannes Film Festival off the hands of embattled Alchemy.

Ronit Elkabetz, Israeli actress and filmmaker, dies aged 51

19-Apr-2016 | By Edna Fainaru

The star and director of Gett: The Trial Of Viviane Amsalem has passed away following a prolonged battle with cancer.

Michael Joe named STX COO, motion picture group

19-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

STX Entertainment chairman of the motion picture group Adam Fogelson announced the hire on Tuesday following the company’s splashy presentation at CinemaCon last week.

A24, James Ponsoldt to make 'I Want My MTV'

19-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

The New York-based company has lined up another production, optioning rights to Rob Tannenbaum and Craig Marks’ book I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story Of The Music Video Revolution.

'The Jungle Book' crosses $300m worldwide

19-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

Disney’s rising star reached the $200m international threshold on Monday and crossed $300m globally.

LA Film Festival unveils Buzz, Limelight sections

19-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

Tribeca selection Kicks and the world premiere of horror tale Lights Out are among the films announced by festival organisers on Tuesday ahead of the June 1-9 run date.

Film4, HBO, Sundance Channel warm to Radiator

19-Apr-2016 | By Andreas Wiseman

EXCLUSIVE: Film4, HBO, Rialto and Sundance Channel among buyers of comedy-drama executive-produced by Barbara Broccoli and Rachel Weisz.

'Jeeg Robot', 'Tale Of Tales' win big at Italy's David di Donatello Awards

19-Apr-2016 | By Gabriele Niola

Both titles won seven prizes at the 60th David Di Donatellos, while Paolo Sorrentino’s Youth took home two from fourteen nominations.

'The Jungle Book' swings to top spot in China

19-Apr-2016 | By Silvia Wong

Four new releases made the box office top 10, with The Jungle Book leading the way.

Cannes: ACID unveils 2016 showcase

19-Apr-2016 | By Katy Young

World premiere of Damien Manivel’s second feature, Le Parc, among the selection.

Tel Aviv doc festival to highlight immigration, regional politics

19-Apr-2016 | By Tom Grater

EXCLUSIVE: A total of 110 films will screen at the festival, including recent Golden Bear-winner Fuocoammare and a selection of Israeli docs.

Moscow's Screen Best Pitch winner now in post-production

19-Apr-2016 | By Martin Blaney

Andrey Silvestrov’s critique of contemporary society is currently in post-production.

Greek Film Centre appoints Electra Venaki as industry challenges mount

19-Apr-2016 | By Alexis Grivas

The Greek Film Centre (EEK) has appointed a female filmmaker for the first time in its history.

Former Tory cabinet minister among Whicker’s World finalists

19-Apr-2016 | By Katy Young

Nominations have been announced for the $150,000 (£100,000) documentary awards, set to be judged at Sheffield Doc/Fest in June.

Academy clarifies voting rights rules

18-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

After a move to clarify voting rights in January sparked concern and accusations of ageism, the Academy sought to reassure members on Monday.

J A Bayona to direct 'Jurassic World' sequel

18-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

The Spanish film-maker behind the upcoming A Monster Calls and international hit The Impossible was announced on Twitter on Monday morning.

HFPA sets 74th Golden Globes date

18-Apr-2016 | By Jeremy Kay

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and dick clark productions will present the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 8, 2017.

John Hegeman, producer, 'Holidays'

The producer and studio marketing whizz at Blumhouse Productions’ BH Tilt talks about his battle to bring the chilling anthology to the screen as the film premieres at Tribeca.

Ian Olds, 'The Fixer'

Ahead of the April 17 world premiere in Tribeca, Ian Olds discusses his drama about an Afghan ‘fixer’ for Western war reporters who discovers new intrigue when he leaves his life behind and settles in northern California.

Bill Purple, 'The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea'

The TV director who has worked in the camera department on some of Hollywood’s biggest tentpoles makes his feature directorial debut in the Tribeca premiere about a grieving architect who forms a bond with a runaway.

Vanessa Gould, Obit'

Gould sat down to discuss her new documentary ahead of the world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 17.

Tribeca: Genna Terranova Q&A;

With a huge push into virtual reality and a major focus on television and digital, the Tribeca Film Festival offers a wide-lens snapshot of contemporary content creation. But, festival director Genna Terranova tells Jeremy Kay, “Film is the bedrock.”