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Mark Borde to depart Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures

Mark Borde to depart Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures

Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios announced that Mark Borde, the president of its theatrical motion picture distribution unit, Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures, will be leaving the company. Borde held the post for three years....

Megan Colligan appointed president of IMAX Entertainment

IMAX Corp. appointed Megan Colligan president of IMAX Entertainment and executive VP, IMAX Corporation. Reporting to Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX Corp., Colligan’s appointment will be effective Feb. 19, 2019, immediately following a consulting period....

American Film Market announces expanded programming for 39th edition

The American Film Market (AFM) announced the expansive programming lineup for its conferences, roundtables, workshops and Spotlight events, which will feature international industry experts, decision-makers and academics and run alongside the AFM’s industry screenings and marketplace. This year’s...

Fandango survey reveals fall's most anticipated movies

Fandango revealed the results of its 2018 Fall Movies survey, in which Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Bohemian Rhapsody, Venom, Ralph Breaks the Internet and A Star is Born were selected as the season’s top five most anticipated blockbusters, respectively....

Academy plans three-hour Oscars telecast, adds popular-film category

The Academy's board of governors has approved new changes for future Oscar telecasts, including plans for a new category honoring popular films....

Departing Lionsgate exec Patrick Wachsberger plans new production company

Patrick Wachsberger, who is ending a six-year stint as co-chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, told Film Journal International he plans to launch a new, unnamed production, distribution and sales company this fall....

One Drop Foundation and Prizeo offer chance to meet Michael Douglas

International foundation One Drop has teamed up with Michael Douglas to provide a rare opportunity to meet the famed actor in Los Angeles at the premiere of Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and The Wasp on June 25, 2018....

Marvel Studios commits more than $1 million to help children with serious illnesses

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Marvel Studios, Marvel Studios: Hero Acts is donating $1.25 million to strengthen the lives of children impacted by serious illness. The grant will provide $800,000 to Make-A-Wish® to grant life-changing wishes for critically ill children around the world...

Sydney Film Festival offers sneak peek at 2018 selections

The 65th Sydney Film Festival announced a sneak peek of 26 new films to be featured in this year’s event (June 6-17), as well as a new Festival location: Hoyts Entertainment Quarter. The full program will be announced on May 9....

Dole partners with Marvel on healthy-eating campaign

Black Panther, Captain America, Black Widow and other Avengers have joined a campaign to promote a healthier lifestyle including a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables....