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IFC harbors killer, thieves

IFC Films has acquired North American rights to the serial killer thriller "Anamorph," starring Willem Dafoe and Scott Speedman, and the heist drama "How to Rob a Bank," starring Nick Stahl and Erika Christensen.

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Sharp keen on first slate

Sharp Independent at HarperCollins has formed its first development slate, a diverse list that includes an adaptation of a series from "The Princess Diaries" author Meg Cabot.

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'Valentino' flows from the runway

The life of legendary fashion designer Valentino is coming to the big screen in the documentary "Valentino: The Last Emperor."

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New faces for H'wood lobbies

A number of entertainment industry lobbying outfits made moves Thursday to beef up their efforts to influence policy in Washington.

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DGA locks down deal

The DGA has accomplished in six days what the WGA hasn't in six months: secured a deal from studio reps the guild says it can take to its members.

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Acts sing backup for Grammys

As the WGA considers a request for an interim agreement with the Recording Academy to proceed with the Grammy Awards, some nominated artists and their reps are voicing their support for the awards show.

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Wedding bash vs. monster mash

The pre-Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend is a biggie for moviegoing, and distributors sometimes will throw the occasional sharp elbow if it helps stake claim to prime holiday real estate.

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StudioCanal acquires Kinowelt

French movie powerhouse StudioCanal has officially bought up 100% of German independent distributor Kinowelt, the companies said Thursday

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23 U.S. films top $100 mil o'seas

Twenty-three US films, just one fewer than 2004's peak of 24, bested the $100 million yardstick at the overseas market during 2007, a year marked by an all-time record in boxoffice revenue from foreign theatrical distribution.

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Brits embark on Chinese cultural exchange

China and Britain on Thursday unveiled a six month cultural exchange called China Now, including lots of Chinese film programming in the U.K. on the occasion of Prime Minister Gordon Brown's visit here and the start of the Lunar New Year on Feb. 7.

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