The 2013 Sundance Film Festival has announced its awards winners with Ryan Coogler's "Fruitvale" and Steve Hoover's documentary "Blood Brothers" taking the top honors. "Fruitvale" is a true story drama of a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who crosses paths with friends, enemies, family and strangers on what would be the last day of his life. It has … [Read more...]
Sundance 2013 Acquisitions: Volume Four
January 27, 2013 by
With Sundance finishing up, the last cluster of acquisition deals has taken place. IFC has scored the US rights to David Lowery’s Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara-led drama "Ain’t Them Bodies Saints". The story follows an outlaw who escapes from prison and sets out across the Texas hills to reunite with his wife and the daughter he has never … [Read more...]
Sundance 2013 Acquisitions: Volume Three
January 24, 2013 by
S-VHS Magnolia Pictures is nearing a deal to acquire the Brad Miska-produced horror anthology and standalone sequel "S-VHS". Blackfish CNN Films and Magnolia Pictures has scored US rights to Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s documentary "Blackfish" about the history of orcas in captivity. A Summer theatrical release is planned ahead of a domestic … [Read more...]
Sundance 2013 Acquisitions: Volume Two
January 22, 2013 by
Austenland Sony Pictures has snatched up the rights to Jerusha Hess' comedy "Austenland" for a little over $ 4 million, with Sony Pictures Classics to distribute it domestically. Keri Russell plays a woman obsessed with a BBC production of Pride and Prejudice who travels to a Jane Austen-styled English resort to find her perfect gentleman. Sony … [Read more...]
Sundance 2013 Acquisitions: Volume One
January 21, 2013 by
After a slow start, deal buying is finally getting underway in Park City for the various films that are on offer. Amongst those over the finish line or nearly there are: Austenland Exclusive Releasing and FilmDistrict are closing on a deal to acquire rights to Jerusha Hess' "Austenland," which the companies would team to split 50/50 worldwide. … [Read more...]
Headed to Sundance? 5 Park City Hotspots
January 16, 2013 by
Headed to snowy Park City for Sundance this week? Festivals like these are all about fun, films, and knowing where to hob-knob. Here's the five key places to see, be seen, and soak it all in. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Sundance Acquisitions 2012: Volume Four
January 29, 2012 by
Wish You Were Here Entertainment One has acquired North American rights to Kieran Darcy-Smith's psychological thriller "Wish You Were Here" which opened the World Cinema Dramatic competition at Sundance. Edgerton, Felicity Price and Teresa Palmer star in the story of four Australian friends who head off to Cambodia on vacation -- but only three … [Read more...]
