The Japanese rightsholders Toho want to stomp out the monster film 'Colossal' from Voltage Pictures. Movies Movies Business THR Online Anne Hathaway Nacho Vigalondo Nicolas Chartier Toho Company Ltd Voltage Pictures Cannes 2015 Cannes Film Festival Godzilla Godzilla (2014 MORE
July 25, 2001 HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE Congratulations to our clients Charles Acosta and Dov Kelemer whose films were invited to screen at the upcoming Hollywood Film Festival. I am moderating a panel on financing film on August 2 from 10:00 AM to11:45 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Hollywood Film Festival and Conference runs from August 2-6. MORE
September 5, 2001 To End All Wars Premieres at Telluride Film Festival I have just returned from the Telluride Film Festival with my clients, Director David Cunningham and Producer Jack Hafer, where their compelling film “To End All Wars” was received by enthusiastic audiences. The film is based on an eyewitness account by author Ernest Gordon who was an Allied prisoner of war during WW II forced to build the “Railway of Death” for the Japanese. MORE
An amended complaint was filed by the singer following reports that producer Alan Elliott showed the doc at a private screening at the Toronto Film Festival for commercial purposes. MORE
Toronto International Film Fest announcements are coming fast. Ticket packages for the Festival are now available for purchase by cash, debit or Visa †. Monday through Friday, closed weekends and holidays) or in person at the Festival Box Office at Nathan Phillips Square (10 a.m. MORE
The Fort Worth, Texas Fearless Film Festival announced winners and schedules here. Filmmakers’ panels, new this year to the Fearless Film series, survey legal frameworks for as well as resources available to Texas filmmakers in three sessions Saturday, April 18 in the downtown Fort Worth library’s Chappell Meeting Room. Poyser, director of artist services for the Austin Film Society, leads this Texas Filmmakers’ Production Fund workshop. by Tamera H. Bennett. MORE
The singer says the new film showing her 1972 performance violated her rights to name and likeness and invaded her privacy. The Business Movies Music Business THR Online Telluride Film Festival MORE
The cancelation comes after the singer was granted an injunction against the film's planned screening at the Telluride Film Festival this weekend. MORE
The actor-producer is suing Kylin Pictures for using his name to sell 'Shanghai Sojourners' at the Shanghai International Film Festival and then removing him from the project and not paying him. MORE
I recently had the great pleasure of serving as a juror at the Middle East International Film Festival, held in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from October 12 – 19. The Middle East Film Festival, in its second year now, was organized to bring together filmmakers from all over the world, particularly filmmakers from the Middle East. It’s part of the country’s multi-pronged approach to building a film industry from the ground up in Abu Dhabi. MORE
Eriq Gardner A real estate mogul building the country's largest home is suing a documentary filmmaker and the Sundance festival organizer for putting out marketing literature that stated he went from "rags to riches to rags." Movies Movies Business Sundance Film Festival MORE
September 5, 2001 To End All Wars Premieres at Telluride Film Festival I have just returned from the Telluride Film Festival with my clients, Director David Cunningham and Producer Jack Hafer, where their compelling film “To End All Wars” was received by enthusiastic audiences. The film is based on an eyewitness account by author Ernest Gordon who was an Allied prisoner of war during WW II forced to build the “Railway of Death” for the Japanese. MORE
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July 25, 2001 HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE Congratulations to our clients Charles Acosta and Dov Kelemer whose films were invited to screen at the upcoming Hollywood Film Festival. I am moderating a panel on financing film on August 2 from 10:00 AM to11:45 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Hollywood Film Festival and Conference runs from August 2-6. MORE
Much like Michael Moore, Kirby Dick ( Twist of Faith, This Film is Not Yet Rated ) has a talent for putting himself front and center in his documentaries, as well as making them controversial and entertaining. MORE
You have until March 15 to submit your short films (up to 20 minutes’ length) in categories ranging from documentary and narrative to experimental, animation, dance, music-video and coming-attractions trailers to Fort Worth’s third annual Fearless Film Festival. Visit the Main Street Arts Festival website for details and an application. Tags: recording agreements music publishing Music Dallas/Fort Worth Texas Music Business Copyright Blogroll Film/TV MORE
Daniel Miller Andrew Hurwitz joined Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz on Tuesday, just days before the Sundance Film Festival begins. The Business Home Sundance 2012 Sundance Film Festival MORE
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Eriq Gardner Appeals court tackles animosity over 2009 Sundance Film Festival hit read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies MORE
Moreover, I recently had several discussions at the Toronto Film Festival and elsewhere with several emerging market financiers who all viewed the current US economic situation as a unique investment opportunity. MORE
I recently had the great pleasure of serving as a juror at the Middle East International Film Festival, held in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from October 12 – 19. The Middle East Film Festival, in its second year now, was organized to bring together filmmakers from all over the world, particularly filmmakers from the Middle East. It’s part of the country’s multi-pronged approach to building a film industry from the ground up in Abu Dhabi. MORE
Christopher Woodrow, CEO of film-financing player Worldview, made a splash last year as an amfAR sponsor with Oscar contender 'Birdman' on the way. MORE
Tags: Film Festivals New Media The Daily Beast Tina Brown Venice Film festival MORE
Moreover, I recently had several discussions at the Toronto Film Festival and elsewhere with several emerging market financiers who all viewed the current US economic situation as a unique investment opportunity. MORE
Cannes Film Festival organizes have nixed the showing of the movie The Antisemite, an offering from the Iranian Documetary and Experimental Film Center, during the Cannes film market, because its content might lead to a public disturbance. The film depicts MORE
Hot topic at the Cannes Film Festival: the possible changes in the EU's film funding rules that would cut funding for non-EU projects, making it more difficult, industry commentators say, to bring together international productions. More here from the Hollywood MORE
This year the Seattle International Film Festival introduced iSIFF, a nifty mobile iPhone app for organizing your festival schedule (downloadable via iTunes). MORE
The SB Independent Audience Choice Award at the Santa Barbara Film Fest went to Skin, which explores a fascinating angle on apartheid. Tags: Film Festivals Alice Krige Sam Neill Santa Barbara Film Festival Skin Sophie Okonedo MORE
With at least $10 million on the line, Fox Searchlight''s written deal triumphs over one lawyer''s oral understanding of what happened at the Sundance Film Festival. MORE
I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there. The Toronto Film Festival was supposed to be different. the American Film Market is less than two months away. MORE
I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there. The Toronto Film Festival was supposed to be different. the American Film Market is less than two months away. MORE
The director/producer sued the studio and MTV Films for allegedly breaching a promise made at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival to "put" two additional features. MORE
Moreover, I recently had several discussions at the Toronto Film Festival and elsewhere with several emerging market financiers who all viewed the current US economic situation as a unique investment opportunity. MORE
Truth is, Geoff Gilmore has been looking to move on from running the Sundance Film Festival for some time. And he's taking on a film fest that has room to grow and expand, having never really found its identity as a New York Fest. MORE
The Film Society of Lincoln Center has replaced outgoing associate programming director and New York film fest selection committee member Kent Jones with ex- Village Voice editor/critic Dennis Lim, who teaches criticism at NYU and edits Moving Image Source. MORE
Cannes Film Festival officials have banned Lars von Trier from the event after he announced he was "a Nazi" at a press conference and told the media he "understood Hitler". He has since tried to distance himself from his remarks MORE
The outcome of dispute over home video revenue depends on how a judge reads a contract negotiated at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business Fox Searchlight Pictures Napoleon Dynamite MORE
His purpose in life is to make good films and help as many as possible to do the same. Chris Gore’s Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, 4th edition: . The Essential Companion for Filmmakers and Festival-Goers. Firemark - Theatre, Film, TV & New Media. MORE
The singer asks a Colorado judge to prevent the release of the Sydney Pollack film, which will screen in Telluride and Toronto. Risky Business Movies Movies Business THR Online Aretha Franklin Telluride Film Festival TIFF 2015 Toronto International Film Festival MORE
Why a decision to block a film at the Telluride Film Festival marks a disturbing precedent. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Music Business THR Online MORE
THR staff The launch of 3BLaw follows success for clients at the Sundance Film Festival. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Business MORE
Tribeca Film Festival Business Robert De Niro’s group says it was exploited in the bidding process for rights to a pier. read more. The Business Movies Robert De Niro THR Online THR, Esq. MORE
I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there. The Toronto Film Festival was supposed to be different. the American Film Market is less than two months away. MORE
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The actor-producer is suing Kylin Pictures for using his name to sell 'Shanghai Sojourners' at the Shanghai International Film Festival and then removing him from the project and not paying him.
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The singer asks a Colorado judge to prevent the release of the Sydney Pollack film, which will screen in Telluride and Toronto. Risky Business Movies Movies Business THR Online Aretha Franklin Telluride Film Festival TIFF 2015 Toronto International Film Festival
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JANUARY 11, 2012
Eriq Gardner A real estate mogul building the country's largest home is suing a documentary filmmaker and the Sundance festival organizer for putting out marketing literature that stated he went from "rags to riches to rags." Movies Movies Business Sundance Film Festival
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
The singer says the new film showing her 1972 performance violated her rights to name and likeness and invaded her privacy. The Business Movies Music Business THR Online Telluride Film Festival
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MAY 19, 2015
The Japanese rightsholders Toho want to stomp out the monster film 'Colossal' from Voltage Pictures. Movies Movies Business THR Online Anne Hathaway Nacho Vigalondo Nicolas Chartier Toho Company Ltd Voltage Pictures Cannes 2015 Cannes Film Festival Godzilla Godzilla (2014
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MAY 19, 2011
Cannes Film Festival officials have banned Lars von Trier from the event after he announced he was "a Nazi" at a press conference and told the media he "understood Hitler". He has since tried to distance himself from his remarks
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FEBRUARY 25, 2011
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
An amended complaint was filed by the singer following reports that producer Alan Elliott showed the doc at a private screening at the Toronto Film Festival for commercial purposes.
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OCTOBER 22, 2013
Tribeca Film Festival Business Robert De Niro’s group says it was exploited in the bidding process for rights to a pier. read more. The Business Movies Robert De Niro THR Online THR, Esq.
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JUNE 18, 2012
The outcome of dispute over home video revenue depends on how a judge reads a contract negotiated at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business Fox Searchlight Pictures Napoleon Dynamite
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
The cancelation comes after the singer was granted an injunction against the film's planned screening at the Telluride Film Festival this weekend.
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APRIL 29, 2011
Eriq Gardner Appeals court tackles animosity over 2009 Sundance Film Festival hit read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies
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APRIL 9, 2015
With at least $10 million on the line, Fox Searchlight''s written deal triumphs over one lawyer''s oral understanding of what happened at the Sundance Film Festival.
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MARCH 11, 2009
You have until March 15 to submit your short films (up to 20 minutes’ length) in categories ranging from documentary and narrative to experimental, animation, dance, music-video and coming-attractions trailers to Fort Worth’s third annual Fearless Film Festival. Visit the Main Street Arts Festival website for details and an application. Tags: recording agreements music publishing Music Dallas/Fort Worth Texas Music Business Copyright Blogroll Film/TV
Entertainment Law Resources Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2008
I recently had the great pleasure of serving as a juror at the Middle East International Film Festival, held in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from October 12 – 19. The Middle East Film Festival, in its second year now, was organized to bring together filmmakers from all over the world, particularly filmmakers from the Middle East. It’s part of the country’s multi-pronged approach to building a film industry from the ground up in Abu Dhabi.
Entertainment Law Resources Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2008
I recently had the great pleasure of serving as a juror at the Middle East International Film Festival, held in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, from October 12 – 19. The Middle East Film Festival, in its second year now, was organized to bring together filmmakers from all over the world, particularly filmmakers from the Middle East. It’s part of the country’s multi-pronged approach to building a film industry from the ground up in Abu Dhabi.
Current Trends
APRIL 9, 2009
The Fort Worth, Texas Fearless Film Festival announced winners and schedules here. Filmmakers’ panels, new this year to the Fearless Film series, survey legal frameworks for as well as resources available to Texas filmmakers in three sessions Saturday, April 18 in the downtown Fort Worth library’s Chappell Meeting Room. Poyser, director of artist services for the Austin Film Society, leads this Texas Filmmakers’ Production Fund workshop. by Tamera H. Bennett.
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JULY 25, 2001
July 25, 2001 HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE Congratulations to our clients Charles Acosta and Dov Kelemer whose films were invited to screen at the upcoming Hollywood Film Festival. I am moderating a panel on financing film on August 2 from 10:00 AM to11:45 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Hollywood Film Festival and Conference runs from August 2-6.
Entertainment Law Resources Blog
JULY 25, 2001
July 25, 2001 HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE Congratulations to our clients Charles Acosta and Dov Kelemer whose films were invited to screen at the upcoming Hollywood Film Festival. I am moderating a panel on financing film on August 2 from 10:00 AM to11:45 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The Hollywood Film Festival and Conference runs from August 2-6.
DealFatigue
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there. The Toronto Film Festival was supposed to be different. the American Film Market is less than two months away.
DealFatigue
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there. The Toronto Film Festival was supposed to be different. the American Film Market is less than two months away.
DealFatigue
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there. The Toronto Film Festival was supposed to be different. the American Film Market is less than two months away.
Gordon P. Firemark
APRIL 9, 2013
His purpose in life is to make good films and help as many as possible to do the same. Chris Gore’s Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, 4th edition: . The Essential Companion for Filmmakers and Festival-Goers. Firemark - Theatre, Film, TV & New Media.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
The director/producer sued the studio and MTV Films for allegedly breaching a promise made at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival to "put" two additional features.
Entertainment Law Resources Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
September 5, 2001 To End All Wars Premieres at Telluride Film Festival I have just returned from the Telluride Film Festival with my clients, Director David Cunningham and Producer Jack Hafer, where their compelling film “To End All Wars” was received by enthusiastic audiences. The film is based on an eyewitness account by author Ernest Gordon who was an Allied prisoner of war during WW II forced to build the “Railway of Death” for the Japanese.
Entertainment Law Resources Blog
SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
September 5, 2001 To End All Wars Premieres at Telluride Film Festival I have just returned from the Telluride Film Festival with my clients, Director David Cunningham and Producer Jack Hafer, where their compelling film “To End All Wars” was received by enthusiastic audiences. The film is based on an eyewitness account by author Ernest Gordon who was an Allied prisoner of war during WW II forced to build the “Railway of Death” for the Japanese.
Media Law Prof Blog
MAY 24, 2012
Hot topic at the Cannes Film Festival: the possible changes in the EU's film funding rules that would cut funding for non-EU projects, making it more difficult, industry commentators say, to bring together international productions. More here from the Hollywood
Thompson On Hollywood
JULY 22, 2009
Tags: Film Festivals New Media The Daily Beast Tina Brown Venice Film festival
Thompson On Hollywood
JUNE 15, 2009
Tags: Film Festivals David Carradine Gabriel Sunday My Suicide Seattle Film Fest
Thompson On Hollywood
JUNE 14, 2009
This year the Seattle International Film Festival introduced iSIFF, a nifty mobile iPhone app for organizing your festival schedule (downloadable via iTunes).
DealFatigue
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Moreover, I recently had several discussions at the Toronto Film Festival and elsewhere with several emerging market financiers who all viewed the current US economic situation as a unique investment opportunity.
DealFatigue
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Moreover, I recently had several discussions at the Toronto Film Festival and elsewhere with several emerging market financiers who all viewed the current US economic situation as a unique investment opportunity.
DealFatigue
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
Moreover, I recently had several discussions at the Toronto Film Festival and elsewhere with several emerging market financiers who all viewed the current US economic situation as a unique investment opportunity.
Media Law Prof Blog
MAY 25, 2012
Cannes Film Festival organizes have nixed the showing of the movie The Antisemite, an offering from the Iranian Documetary and Experimental Film Center, during the Cannes film market, because its content might lead to a public disturbance. The film depicts
Thompson On Hollywood
APRIL 13, 2009
The Film Society of Lincoln Center has replaced outgoing associate programming director and New York film fest selection committee member Kent Jones with ex- Village Voice editor/critic Dennis Lim, who teaches criticism at NYU and edits Moving Image Source.
Thompson On Hollywood
APRIL 23, 2009
Much like Michael Moore, Kirby Dick ( Twist of Faith, This Film is Not Yet Rated ) has a talent for putting himself front and center in his documentaries, as well as making them controversial and entertaining.
Thompson On Hollywood
JULY 30, 2009
Tags: Directors Film Festivals Toronto International Film Festival Trailers A Serious Man Coens Steven Soderbergh trailer
Thompson On Hollywood
JULY 28, 2009
Toronto International Film Fest announcements are coming fast. Ticket packages for the Festival are now available for purchase by cash, debit or Visa †. Monday through Friday, closed weekends and holidays) or in person at the Festival Box Office at Nathan Phillips Square (10 a.m.
Thompson On Hollywood
FEBRUARY 2, 2009
The SB Independent Audience Choice Award at the Santa Barbara Film Fest went to Skin, which explores a fascinating angle on apartheid. Tags: Film Festivals Alice Krige Sam Neill Santa Barbara Film Festival Skin Sophie Okonedo
Thompson On Hollywood
FEBRUARY 17, 2009
Truth is, Geoff Gilmore has been looking to move on from running the Sundance Film Festival for some time. And he's taking on a film fest that has room to grow and expand, having never really found its identity as a New York Fest.
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