THR Film Festivals - Sundance 2009

Derek Curl to oversee production at TLA

TLA Releasing has named Derek Curl head of production and development.

Quartet launches film prod'n, distrib'n firm

"Bottle Shock" director Randall Miller and his producing partner Jody Savin have joined with Leonidas Films' Timothy Cavanaugh and James Mancuso to launch Consolidated Pictures Group.

Senator locks up 'Brooklyn's Finest'

The Sundance Film Festival has its first major deal. Senator Distribution snapped up North American rights to Antoine Fuqua's cop drama "Brooklyn's Finest" on Saturday evening.

Busy first weekend at Sundance

Sundance's annual weekend sprint through some of the indie world's hottest titles began with a bang Friday night with Antoine Fuqua's "Brooklyn's Finest."

Sundance sets sail amid storm clouds

With a tough economy, a presidential inauguration and the specter of Proposition 8 protests hovering over Sundance, festival leaders Thursday stressed the event's importance and survival, even in difficult times.

Accepting submissions

Film festivals prep for a year of downsized aspirations.

Focus Features in tune with Fela Kuti biopic

Focus Features is developing a biopic about Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician and political maverick.

Low-profile pics in limelight at Sundance

With high-profile movies flaming out at Sundance or the boxoffice last year and acquisition-minded distributors carrying thinner wallets, small movies might make the biggest splash at the festival this year.

Q&A: Robert Redford

THR talks to the film legend in the lead-up to Sundance.

Downhill racer at Sundance

What if Sundance isn't about the sales anymore?

SPC hits Sundance running for 'Rudo'

The Sundance Film Festival won't begin for another eight days, but already it has seen its first prominent acquisitions target enter the negotiation phase.

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