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Leonardo DiCaprio to headline online poker film written by Rounders scribes

Paramount has nabbed rights to a pitch from writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien that takes place in the world of Costa Rica-based online casino gambling, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Leonardo DiCaprio is attached to star in the film, and produce under his Appian Way banner, alongside Jennifer Davisson Killoran. The project is in ….

Aftershock to be first non-U.S. film released to IMAX format

IMAX and Huayi Bros. Media today announced an agreement to release up to three pictures, beginning with the release of the highly-anticipated Chinese film Aftershock, to IMAX Theatres in China, other parts of Asia and key North American markets, beginning in July 2010. Directed by renowned film director, Feng Xiaogang, Aftershock will be the first ….

Sitges International Film Festival 2009

SITGES International Film Festival of Catalonia is the number one fantasy film festival in the world and represents, at the same time, the cultural expression with the most media impact in Catalonia. With a solid experience, the Sitges Festival is a stimulating universe of encounters, exhibitions, presentations and screenings of fantasy films from all over ….

A Night of Horror International Film Festival 2010

A Night of Horror International Film Festival is a genre specific film festival that is based in Sydney, Australia. There seems to be some consensus that the event is Australia’s premiere, and possibly only, horror film festival. In his monthly column in Encore Magazine, columnist Harvey Shore referred to the festival as “Australia’s first horror ….

Eerie Horror Film Festival 2009

The Eerie Horror Film Festival was established in order to provide more opportunities and exposure for filmmakers, screenwriters and video game developers working within the horror, science fiction and suspense genres, as well as to draw more attention to the Northwestern Pennsylvania region via our annual film festival and other, year round special events. Date: ….

Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror Films 2009

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films was founded in 1972 by film historian, Dr. Donald A. Reed. The non-profit organization is devoted to honoring and recognizing the best in genre entertainment. Some of the talent who have been honored over the years include: Rod Serling, Boris Karloff, Fritz Lang, Peter Jackson, James ….

Screamfest 2009

Screamfest was formed in August 2001 by film producers Rachel Belofsky and Ross Martin in order to give filmmakers and writers in the horror/sci-fi genres a venue to have their work showcased to people in the industry. We are very proud that the majority of the films showcased now have distribution. Belofsky most recently produced ….

The 11th Annual Williamstown Film Festival

The Williamstown Film Festival was founded in 1998 to fill a cultural gap in a part of Massachusetts known for its world-class museums, theater, music, and dance – the Berkshires. Known as a high-quality destination festival, the Williamstown Film Festival salutes the past with classic film revival screenings, celebrates the present through seminars with leading ….