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Academy board approves standards of conduct for members

The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has approved new "Standards of Conduct" to which its 8,427 members will be expected to adhere moving forward....

IMAX and Fox extend partnership through 2019

IMAX Corp. and Twentieth Century Fox Film jointly announced the companies have signed a new multi-picture agreement—beginning this year and extending through 2019—for five tentpoles from the Fox slate. The deal includes Kingsman: The Golden Circle, which was released in September, and The Darkest...

MPAA names Gail MacKinnon exec VP for government affairs

Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) CEO Charles H. Rivkin announced the appointment of Gail MacKinnon as executive VP for government affairs. MacKinnon will report to Rivkin and oversee the MPAA’s government-relations portfolio and policy agenda. She will join the MPAA on Nov. 13....

Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival announces lineup

Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival and Symposium announced the complete film program of its third edition, featuring world, U.S. and Washington, DC premieres of new documentary films highlighting investigative journalism. The fest runs Oct. 19-22 at the Naval Heritage Center in...

Alfonso Cuarón launches global fundraising effort, Mexico Rises

In the wake of the devastating earthquakes and powerful aftershocks that recently hit Mexico, Alfonso Cuarón, with support from Anonymous Content and Participant Media, has launched a multi-platform initiative called Mexico Rises, aimed at providing urgent relief to impacted communities in Mexico.

Lucasfilm partners with six brands for 'Last Jedi' promotional campaign

Lucasfilm is teaming up with six well-known brands—Christian Louboutin, General Mills, Nissan, Royal Philips, Verizon and VIZIO—for the launch of an extensive global promotional campaign in support of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, opening on Dec. 15....

U.S. China Film & TV Expo partners with BAFTA Los Angeles

The U.S. China Film & TV Industry Expo (UCFTI Expo) today announced its partnership with BAFTA Los Angeles for its fourth annual Expo, which brings together U.S. and Chinese film/television executives to discuss the evolving entertainment industry....

IFP Week announces schedule of events

IFP Week, the signature event of the Independent Filmmaker Project, has expanded this year to include numerous public screenings, talks, meet-ups and exhibitions centered on innovative independent content for the big screen, small screen and Internet. Under the leadership of head of programming...

Rob Friedman named CEO of Tang Media's new entertainment division

Rob Friedman, the former co-chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, has joined Tang Media Partners as chairman and CEO of a newly formed division, TMP Entertainment. In that role, Friedman will oversee all of TMP’s entertainment properties, including Open Road Films (which Tang has just...

IFP announces feature film slate for IFP Week

Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) announced its 2017 IFP Week feature film slate, highlighting over 110 narrative and documentary projects in development from over 15 countries. This follows the earlier announcement of 37 television, digital and web series in development that have also been...