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Congratulations to <Public Toilet>
by Golden Network Asia Ltd 31 Oct '03

31 Oct '03

Greetings from Golden Network Asia! We are delighted to share with you our joy for the success of our film <PUBLIC TOILET> directed by Fruit CHAN, it just won the Fipresci Award in The International Festival of New Film SPLIT 2003 (Croatia). Today, it also receives 4 nominations for the 40th Golden Horse Film Awards in Taiwan for Best Art Direction; Best Make Up & Costume Design; Best Sound Effects and Best Original Film Song. Special Mention - "Controcorrente" of 59th Venice International Film Festival Critics Award - Kaohsiung Film Festival 2002 Fipresci Award - The International Festival of New Film SPLIT 2003 PUBLIC TOILET Korea/ Hong Kong, 102 min, Drama, Chinese/Korean/English Dir. by Fruit CHAN "Hollywood Hong Kong", "Durian, Durian", "Little Cheung", "Made in Hong Kong" Starring Sam LEE "Ping Pong" Jolene KUK "The Longest Summer" JANG Hyuk "Volcano High" "I Got You Babe" CHO In-sung "Piano" ABE Tsuyoshi Synopsis A young chinese man, born and abandoned in a public toilet; voyages in search of a cure to save his dying grandmother. Two young Korean fishermen realize that pollution is killing the ocean and their loved ones. A tough New York hit-man sets up his final mark - only to kill far more than he expects. While escorting their sick father to the legendary waters of the Ganges, two young Indian men cross paths with Tony, traveling from Beijing in search of a cure for his brother. From Beijing to Pusan, New York to the Ganges, these young people make an extraordinary journey of joy, anger and sadness to find miracle drugs to cure their loved ones... Thank you very much for your kind attention and continued support, if you would like to receive more information about <Public Toilet>, please feel free to contact us. Best Regards, Lammy LI Golden Network Asia Ltd ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GOLDEN NETWOK ASIA LIMITED UNIT 2205, FUTURA PLAZA, 111-113 HOW MING STREET, KWUN TONG, HONG KONG TEL:(852)2751 1886 FAX:(852)2750 4862 E-MAIL:goldnet@netvigator.com

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Markus - York Entertainment MIFED Appointment Request/New Product Lineup
by Arik Ben Treston, York Entertainment 31 Oct '03

31 Oct '03

MIFED November 9-13 Booth: 25/2, Office A29 CLICK HERE FOR APPOINTMENT PAGE <http://www.yorke> Dear Friends, We are excited to announce our new <http://www.yorkentertainment.net> production slate for 2004 <http://www.yorkentertainment.net> . York Entertainment produces 10 films per year in-house, and acquires an additional 40 titles for the international market. Currently, we are setting appointments and would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you and show you our trailer reel, excellent marketing materials and discuss how we can provide your with a steady supply of quality feature films for your distribution needs. Please contact Jennifer Dillon <mailto:dillon@yorkentertainment.com> or Gregg Ratinoff <mailto:ratinoff@yorkentertainment.com> to set up a convenient day and time to meet at MIFED. If your company does not set meetings until after you arrive in Milan, please feel free to come by our booth, located at 25/2 Office A29. CLICK HERE FOR APPOINTMENT PAGE <http://www.yorke> We look forward to seeing you in Milan. Best Regards, Gregg Ratinoff-Director of International Sales Jennifer Dillon-Director of International Sales York Entertainment 4565 Sherman Oaks Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 818.788.4050 818.788.4011 (FAX) www.yorkentertainment.com <http://www.yorkentertainment.com> _____ Click on artwork for larger image <http://www.yorkentertainment.net> Click Here For Larger Image <http://www.yorkentertainment.net> CLICK HERE FOR APPOINTMENT PAGE <http://www.yorke> _____

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by newsletter＠filmfestivals.com 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

NEWSLETTER #166 / October 30 - Nov 5 LATEST NEWS FROM FILMFESTIVALS.COM Subscribers to this newsletter: 42 997 Filmfestivals is once again a MIFED official partner: producing the official daily newsletter, 4 Web Cafés accepting POSTING and SPONSORING... Visit us at MIFED November 9-13th. Pav 25 / 2 stand number A46 ____________________________________________________________ PRACTICAL MIFED TRIP PLANNER Easy "One Stop Shop" to book hotels, flights, rental car, cell phone. Get your free incoming calls at MIFED on CellHire rentals. http://www.filmfestivals.com/htm/cellhire.shtml Get our partners' preferred offers. Advertise in MIFED newsletter and Buyers Lounge Display your film posters in front of all buyers attending. Display your festival leaflets to all decision makers... 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MIFED - A WORLD OF LOVE by Aurelio Grimaldi
by gruppo pasquino 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

GRUPPO PASQUINO kindly invite you to attend the last Aurelio Grimaldi's feature film "A WORLD OF LOVE" The screening will take place at MIFED Sala 13 on November 12 at 13.30am Synopsis: In the winter of 1949, the 27-year old poet Pier Paolo Pasolini was indicted for corruption of minors and indecent behaviour. The authorities suspended Professor Pasolini from teaching and the comunist Party expelled him. Unemployed, humiliated, penniless, he took a train to Rome accompanied by his mother Susanna. There is info on the film and a trailer at http://www.unmondodamore.com For further information please contact: Pasquino Distribuzione srl Gabriella Guido - mobile: + 39 329 8113338 Chiara Bonturi - mobile: + 39 339 1016751 Via S. Francesco di Sales, 14 - 00165 Roma - Italy tel: + 39 06 68891430 - fax: + 39 06 68193115

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MIFED - THE REALLY BEST IN THE WORLD by Aurelio Grimaldi
by gruppo pasquino 30 Oct '03

30 Oct '03

GRUPPO PASQUINO kindly invite you to attend the docu-fiction on Mr. Silvio Berlusconi directed by Aurelio Grimaldi during the 2001 Italian political election "THE MOST BEST IN THE WORLD" The screening will take place at MIFED Sala Gasparotto on November 9 at 11.30am Synopsis: The story begins from the Marco Travaglio's book, titled "The smell of money" edited in 2001. It talks about some money, suddenly appeared and available cames into the Italian Prime Minister's societies cash at the beginning of his financial career. The docu-fiction shows an Italian profile during the 2001 political election won by Mr. Silvio Berlusconi; produced in the same year and directed by Aurelio Grimaldi it has never broadcasted in Italy. For further information please contact: Pasquino Distribuzione srl Gabriella Guido - mobile: + 39 329 8113338 Chiara Bonturi - mobile: + 39 339 1016751 Via S. Francesco di Sales, 14 - 00165 Roma - Italy tel: + 39 06 68891430 - fax: + 39 06 68193115

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Cinemavault - Christal Titles
by Cinemavault Releasing 29 Oct '03

29 Oct '03

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CINEMAVAULT ACQUIRES THREE CHRISTAL BLOCKBUSTERS Cinemavault Releasing is pleased to announce that its 2003 MIFED screening line-up will include three outstanding theatrical features from Christal Films. The Collector, by acclaimed director Jean Beaudin, is a psychological thriller grossing over $1.5 million in Quebec alone. The story follows a young detective (Maude Guérin) through a shocking murder investigation after the mutilated bodies of several young women are discovered. Her case takes her into the dark and twisted world of a psychopathic serial killer, played by the Genie award winning actor Luc Picard (Savage Messiah). Sales have already been made to key distributors, including M3 Entertainment (Japan), Tiberius (Germany), Cine Video (Mexico), Alpha (Brazil), Videosonic (Greece), Tsutaya (Thailand), MPX (Indonesia) and Roscino (CIS). Inside, a $6 million production from award-winning director Michel Jetté (Hochelaga), is a tense prison thriller following the story of Claude (Emmanuel Auger), an inmate who finds himself at odds with the leader of the pen's most dangerous gang. A rival leader offers him protection in return for his skills as a street fighter, but soon Claude finds himself stuck in the middle of a vicious war for prison territory. Sales have been made to Alpha (Brazil), Cine Video (Mexico), New World Pictures (Thailand), Videosonic (Greece), Noah Films (Israel), MD Media (Indonesia), Luxor (CIS), LNK (Portugal) and Tuck (Former Yugoslavia). Dangerous People is a hysterical kidnapping comedy from Louis Saia, a three-time winner of the Golden Reel Award for the highest box-office in Canada, over $20 million in ticket sales. When pop superstar Roxanne is kidnapped for a million dollar ransom, the only person who knows is her father. He wants his daughter back fast, but he chooses his naïve accountant as Roxanne's unlikely rescuer. The film's all-star lineup includes Stéphane Rousseau (The Barbarian Invasions), Marc Messier (Les Boys 1-3), and Pierre Lebeau (Maelstrom). Sales have already been made to Alpha (Brazil), Quality Films (Mexico), New World Pictures (Thailand), Videosonic (Greece), Noah Films (Israel), Intersonic (Czech Republic) and Tuck (Former Yugoslavia). MIFED Screening Dates The Collector - Nov 12 - 3:30pm - Sala 13 Inside - Nov 12 - 1:30pm - Sala 3 Dangerous People - Nov 12 - 9:30am - Sala 21 Cinemavault at MIFED Pavilion 8, Booth B19 Booth Phone: +39 02 43 42 30 84 Mobile: +33 51 44 34 38 Doriagrand Hotel: +39 02 67 41 14 11 For press information please contact Nick Jensen (Publicity and Festivals Coordinator) at 416-363-6060 ext 245 or nickjensen(a)cinemavault.com For sales information please contact Natalie Kampelmacher (Director of International Sales) at 416-363-6060 ext. 240 or nataliekampel(a)cinemavault.com

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I: Minerva Mifed Line Up
by Sara Polese 29 Oct '03

29 Oct '03

> Dear Friend, > > MINERVA PICTURES > by Gruppo Minerva > > is proud to announce > > MIFED 2003 > > Fiera Milano > Hall 8,Stand A 40 > Phone/fax: +39 02 4342 3316 > > > World Premiere Screenings > THE LETTER > (La lettera) > Drama/ Italy/ 2003 > Directed by Luciano Cannito > Cast: Vittoria Belvedere, Dino Abbrescia, Timothy Dalton, Raffaella Appià > > Margherita takes the chance to escape from Milan and becomes a teacher in a small town.To stimulate her pupils> '> learning of the English language, she thinks up a fi ctitous letter corrispondence with immaginary people. One of her pupils post one of the mail, that ends up to an American dead man walking: George Middletown. A real letter corrispondence starts and the class becomes, together with Amnesty International, a supporter of George> '> s cause. Will they rescue him? > > Saturday November 8th - 11.30 Sala 12 > Wednesday November 12th - 17.30 Sala 20 > GROWING UP > (un altr> '> anno e poi cresco) > Comedy, Italy 2002 > Directed by Federico di Cicilia > Cast : Federico Di Cicilia, Clotilde Sabatino, Novello Novelli ,Paola Cortellesi > Special mention By The > "> Jeunes Public> "> Jury At The > "> Annecy In Paris> "> Screenings- Paris 2000 > Faustino, a young hypochondriac, a day dreamer, undecided on the symplest matters of life, convinced to be HIV positive because a mosquito has punctured him, works at local hospital as a conscientious objector...But TIME FOR REAL DECISION HAS FINALLY COME.. > > Sunday November 9th - 09.30 Sala 12 > Wednesday November 12th - 11.30 Sala 15 > > BAD INCLINATION > (Cattive Inclinazioni) > Erotic Thriller, Italy, 2003 > Directed by Pier Francesco Campanella > Cast:Eva Robin> '> s, Mirca Viola, Elisabetta Cavallotti, Florinda Bolkan, Franco Nero > Prepare yourself for an exciting, mesmerising, erotic and psichological pulp thriller! > > > Monday November 10th - 17.30 Sala 6 > Wednesday November 12th - 15.30 Sala 22 > > END OF THE NIGHT > (Alla fine della notte) > Drama, Italy, 2003 > Directed by Ennio Fantastichini > Cast: Ennio Fantastichini, Ricky Tognazzi, Elena Sofia Ricci, Ida di Benedetto > In competiton at Taormina Film Fest 2003-International Showcase Annecy 2003 > Bruno, a popular actor and director,is passing through a crisis. The story of two journeys: one from Milan to Rome and Naples running into the men and the women who had been important in his life; the other one inside himself, back in a past, populated by obscure ghosts. Bruno will find out something about himself and his roots> ...> > > Monday November 10th - 13.30 Sala 1 > Tuesday November 11th - 17.30 Sala 22 > NIGHT> '> S VAMPIRES > Horror, Italy, 2003 > Directed by Giovanni Pianigiani, Lorenzo Onorati > Cast: Juliana Ierugan, Linda Di Pietro > Oksana, a vampire woman, takes her awful revenge against rich and perverted clients...EVERYBODY HAS A DARK SIDE! > > > Sunday November 9th - 19.30 Sala Camperio > Monday November 10th - 19.30 Sala Gasparotto 1 > 3 MOTHERS FOR 3 BABIES > Comedy, Italy, 2001 > Directed by Federica Pontremoli > Cast: Michela Noonan, Carla Signoris, Mariella Valentini, > A 22 year old musician spends one night love affair with a charming lawyer...who is married with an housewife... who is friend of a dentist ...who is the mother of the musician...who is expecting a baby and...3 stories intermingle, 3 different ways of living motherhood. > > > Wednesday November 12th - 19.30 Sala Lumiere > LADY > (Signora) > Romantic Comedy, Italy, 2003 > Directed by Francesco Laudadio > Cast: Sonia Aquino, Paolo Seganti, Angela Finocchiaro > The passionate, romantic and funny love affair between a bourgeois lady and the leader of an anti-fascist group.> > > > Thrusday November 13th - 09.30 Sala 12 > THE AMERICAN COMRADE > (Il Compagno Americano) > Brilliant Comedy, Italy, 2003 > Directed by Barbara Barni > Cast: Hugh O> '> Connor, Nancy Brilli , Giulio Base, Tosca D> '> aquino > International Showcase Annecy 2003-Containing 2 minutes of a Never Released Color Docu on Mussolini! > A revolutionary communist end up on the set of regime film ..A revolution that the story has never told! > > Thrusday November 13th - 11.30 Sala 12 > DOLL> '> S GAME > Erotic Drama/Italy/2003 > Directed by Lawrence Weber > Cast: Emanuelle Nay, Misha Peron, Paul Brady > A mercenary killer is determined to break up his wife> '> s extramarital affair with another woman.. From the Director of > "> Lady Chaterley> '> s Story> "> ..A New Intriguing Erotic Drama! > > Monday November 10th - 13:30 Sala Gasparotto > > > > LATEST THRILLING PRODUCTS!!!!!!!!!!!! > HORROR CLUB in Joint Venture with Full Moon Production > presents > * PUPPET MASTER-The Legacy Horror/Usa/2003 a Shadow Entertainment Production Directed by Robert Talbot. Now the Legacy Can Be Told! Ready for delivery. Us Distribution: Fox Video, Sci-Fi Channel. WorldWide Distributor: > * DR. MOREAU> '> S HOUSE OF PAIN Horror/Usa/2003 a Shadow Entertainment Production.Ready for delivery! > > > * Horror Club presents LYCANTHROPUS Horror/Italy/2003 a film by Robert Fani In Post Production > > > > COME AND VISIT US!!! > > Fiera Milano -HALL 8 BOOTH A 40 Phone/Fax: +39 02 4342 3316 > > We would appreciate the opportunity to meet you at the time and date which suits your Schedule. Please designate two alternative days and times for us to meet on the line provided and return this form to us via fax or e-mail. > > TIME____________________________DATE________________________________ > TIME____________________________DATE________________________________ > > > Please, contact: Gianluca Curti (Chairman & CEO)- Cristina Cassano (Vice President International Dpt.)- Sara Polese (International Dpt. Executive). Address in Italy: Via Domenico Cimarosa, 18 -00198, Rome. Phone: + 39 (0) 6 84242430 / +39 (0) 6 8543841 / +39 (0) 6 85358648 Fax: +39 (0) 6 8558105 minerva(a)minervapictures.com/www.minervapictures.com/www.rarovideo.com >

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ARCLIGHT/DARCLIGHT AT MIFED 2003
by Nicolas Chartier Arclight USA 28 Oct '03

28 Oct '03

The Palace Repeat Arclight films MIFED 2003 Dear Friends, This years MIFED sees several exciting developments for Arclight Films including the official launch of our genre division, Darclight. Our brand new Darclight slate includes : SILVERHAWK with the star of Crouching Tiger Chinese Dragon, Michelle Yeoh - well be showing exclusive thirty minutes of footage. Darclight will also be premiering Australias most successful comedy of 2003, FAT PIZZA. HEROIC DUO, a sensational new action thriller from Hong Kongs Benny Chan will have its premiere screening. We will screen a promo of our supernatural thriller, THE LAST SIGN starring Andie McDowell and Tim Roth. We will also have footage on the adrenaline pumping action skateboard movie DECK DOGZ. Arclight Films presents its biggest lineup ever of major theatrical movies. Toplining our list for this market is LORD OF WAR, to be written and directed by GATTACAs Andrew Niccol. We are currently in the process of confirming A-list cast. We are also proud to present for the very first time on film a $US20M adaptation of William Shakespeares MERCHANT OF VENICE starring Academy Award winner Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons and Joseph Fiennes, directed by Oscar nominee Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). We'll also be launching NEW POLICE STORY, starring Jackie Chan. The film is in its fourth week of production. Arclight will he handling worldwide sales excluding Asia on Jackie Chan's first Chinese language film since SUPERCOP. The film is directed by Benny Chan and co-stars Nicholas Tse - an action packed edgier LETHAL WEAPON. Under the Arclight slate comes the world premiere screening of LOVES BROTHER, from the creators of SHINE starring Adam Garcia and Giovanni Ribisi. Well also be presenting twelve minutes of selected scenes from A DIFFERENT LOYALTY starring Sharon Stone and Rupert Everett (Lions Gate will distribute in the US) and are glad to announce that Sony Classics has acquired HEAD IN THE CLOUDS for North America . We are also pleased to announce that Lina Marrone has joined our sales team for Mifed and looks forward to meeting with everyone in Milan . Our complete lineup and screening schedule follows. For Sales information contact: Gary Hamilton tel: +61 418 971 504 email: gary(a)arclightfilms.com Nicolas Chartier tel: +1 323 464 8351 email: nicolas(a)arclightfilms.com Ian Gibbins tel: +61 419 693 199 email: ian(a)arclightfilms.com Lina Marrone tel: +1 416 569 1224 email: lina(a)arclightfilms.com AT MIFED A16, Pavilion 25, Level 2 Telephone: 02 4342 3063 Facsimile: 02 4342 3064 MIFED 2003 LINEUP AND SCREENING TIMES PRE-PRODUCTION LORD OF WAR action thriller Dodging bullets and betrayal, a wily arms dealer schemes his way to the top of his profession only to face an enemy he never expected: his conscience. But its not easy to leave behind a life of girls, guns and glamour, when no-one wants you to stop, not even your enemies. >From the Academy Award nominated writer of THE TRUMAN SHOW and GATTICA , Andrew Niccol. Cast: A-List cast to be announced in Mifed. Writer: Andrew Niccol (THE TRUMAN SHOW) Director: Andrew Niccol (GATTACA) Shooting: 2004 THE MERCHANT OF VENICE drama Shakespeares story of lovers who make hasty commitments and come to understand that life is not so simple. It is also a story of vengeance and betrayal, of two enemies who try to exact horrific punishments from each other, but most of all, a story of two communities who simply do not understand one another. A modern approach to a timelessly relevant epic which brings to the screen for the first time one of the worlds most iconic courtroom confrontations. Directed and adapted for the screen by Academy Award Nominee Michael Radford (IL POSTINO). Cast: Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Joseph Fiennes (Additional cast to be announced soon) Director: Michael Radford Shooting: November 2003 THE MATADOR contemporary thriller An assassin whose only thrills in life have been sex games, bullfights and drinking transforms the lives of an ordinary couple. When their two worlds collide, the professional hit man tries to redeem himself by executing one last job in a thriller that takes us from Denver to Venice, Mexico, Spain and Manila. A story of assassinations, margaritas and certain bars in Manila you wouldn't want to venture into. Cast: Pierce Brosnan Director: Richard Shepard (OXYGEN) Writer: Richard Shepard Shooting: February-March 2004 COMING OUT musical comedy An entertainer returns to his hometown to drum a motley rugby team into shape with his stage skills. For the beer swilling players its bad enough that their new coach is a dancer, but why does he also have to be gay? Coming back homes nothing to sing about, especially when it means coming out! Cast: Catherine Zeta Jones, Alan Cummings Writer: Steve Allison & Kevin Allen Director: Joel Zwick (MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING) Shooting: September 2004 IN PRODUCTION NEW POLICE STORY action thriller The police force's resident supercop and a rebellious rookie reluctantly team up to tackle the infamous Gang of Five. In the tradition of Lethal Weapon, action superstar Jackie Chan takes on HK's most notorious cop killers. Cast: Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Daniel Wu, Charlene Choi, Director: Benny Chan (WHO AM I?) BAILEY family/comedy Bailey's no ordinary pooch. He's just been left a fortune by his billionaire owner and he can talk, at least to his best friend, an animal behaviour expert. But with outraged relatives determined to get their paws on his loot by hook or crook, it isn't all biscuits and gravy being a one in a billion dog. Cast: Dean Cain, Laurie Holden, Tim Curry, Jennifer Tilly. Jon Lovitz is the voice of Bailey. Director: David Devine, (BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS, THE INVENTORSSPECIALS) IN POST PRODUCTION A DIFFERENT LOYALTY spy thriller A spirited woman turns her world upside down to be with the man she loves. But when she discovers hes a Russian spy, her love will be put to tests no-one should have to face. Based on the amazing true story of the woman who fell in love with Englands most infamous double agent, Kim Philby. Cast: Sharon Stone, Rupert Everett Director: Marek Kanievska (WHERE THE MONEY IS, ANOTHER COUNTRY) US Theatrical Release through LIONS GATE 2004 HEAD IN THE CLOUDS romance When 18 year old Guy Malyon takes up a scholarship at Cambridge University his world is forever changed. A passionate affair with stunning, aristocratic but hedonistic fellow student Gilda Besse takes him across Europe from the killing fields of Spains Civil War to occupied France... before a dangerous secret threatens to tear them apart. Cast: Charlize Theron, Penelope Cruz, Stuart Townsend, Thomas Kretschmann Director: John Duigan (SIRENS, FLIRTING, THE YEAR MY VOICE BROKE) Writer: John Duigan US theatrical release 2004 through Sony Classics Premiere Screening LOVES BROTHER romantic comedy In despair of ever finding love, shy introverted Angelo uses a photo of his handsome brother to convince a beautiful Italian girl across the sea to marry him. Gino's delighted for Angelo but when he lays eyes on his brother's betrothed, it's love at first sight. Touching and funny, sentimental and heart-warming, this is a magical, sweetly nostalgic journey about roots, family, sacrifice and the power of true love. Cast: Giovanni Ribisi (THE GIFT), Adam Garcia (COYOTE UGLY), Amelia Warner (QUILLS) Director: Academy Award Nominee Jan Sardi (SHINE) Writer: Jan Sardi DARCLIGHT LINE-UP PRE-PRODUCTION PERFECT CREATURE horror/sci-fi In a world where humans and vampires co-exist separately but equally°±, a human cop and vampire cop team up to stop a rogue vampire intent on starting a war between the two races. An innovative, stylish, genre blending re-telling of the vampire myth set in an alternate reality. Cast: Dougray Scott, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Saffron Burrows , Sam Neill (to be confirmed) Writer/Director: Glenn Standring (IRREFUTABLE TRUTH ABOUT DEMONS) Shooting: February 2004. IN PRODUCTION ENTER THE PHOENIX comedy action A veteran Chinese gangster sends his henchmen on a mission to toughen up his gay son...but they get stuck with the wrong youngster, leading to a hilarious comedy of errors! Cast: Eason Chan, Daniel Wu, Stephen Fung Director: Stephen Fung *Debut promo Screening SILVERHAWK futuristic action thriller Armed with ancient Shaolin monastery fighting techniques and high tech hardware, a beautiful masked millionaire crimefighter battles an evil entrepreneur intent on enslaving the world. A rollicking, high octane comic book style action adventure romp. Cast: Michelle Yeoh (CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, TOMORROW NEVER DIES) Director: Jingle Ma (RUMBLE IN THE BRONX) THE LAST SIGN supernatural thriller Tormented by the ghost of her abusive husband, a widow must face the very thing shes trying to forget if she is to find peace and put the ghost to rest. If GHOST showed us that love continues after death, THE LAST SIGN shows us that so does hate. Sometimes the only way overcome your demons is to forgive them. Cast: Andie McDowell, Tim Roth , Samuel Le Bihan. Director: Douglas Law DECK DOGZ action adventure With cops, school and parents hot on their tail, three suburban skate punks hit the road to compete in a prestigious competition and pursue their dream of going pro. A deck grinding, wickedly funny coming of age about friendship and growing up. Writer/Director: Steve Pasvolsky (Academy Award Nominee INJA) *Debut Screening FAT PIZZA teen comedy Hot cars and hot chicks may be on their minds, but a psychotic boss, drug crazed co-workers and unscrupulous fast food chain rivals make twenty-four hours in these pizza delivery boys lives a day in the hot seat. This gross-out, politically incorrect comedy shows how pizza delivery guys handle fast cars, fast chicks and fast food. Cast: Paul Fenech Writer/Director/Producer: Paul Fenech *Debut Screening HEROIC DUO police thriller A theft by an unlikely suspect at the opening of International Diamond Expo sees the most elite member of the Hong Kong Police Force teamed up with an ex-police hypnotherapist, but are they the heroic duo, or has one fallen into the others trap? Cast: Ekin Cheng, Leon Lai Director: Benny Chan (GEN-X COPS) SCREENING SCHEDULE MIFED 2003 LOVES BROTHER *World Premiere Sunday 9 November Sala Lumiere 17:30 Wednesday 12 November Sala 15 15:30 SILVERHAWK (exclusive 30 minutes of footage) Sunday 9 November Sala Camperio 11:30 Tuesday 11 November Sala Camperio 13:30 FAT PIZZA *Premiere Monday 10 November Sala 14 19:30 Wednesday 12 November Sala 15 13:30 HEROIC DUO *Premiere Monday 10 November Sala 24 13:30 Tuesday 11 November Sala Lumiere 11:30 THE SECRET LIVES OF DENTISTS Wednesday 12 November Sala Lumiere 11:30 *** If you would like to book a meeting with us, please email Linda Kearns at linda(a)arclightfilms.com with preferred date and time and contact details in Milan including hotel and mobile #. Sydney Office Building 22, Fox Studios Australia, Driver Avenue, Moore Park 2021 AUSTRALIA Telephone: +61 (0) 2 9955 8825 Facsimile: +61 (0) 2 9955 8828 Los Angeles Office 6422 Deep Dell Place, Los Angeles CA 90068 USA Telephone: +1 (323) 464 8351 Facsimile: +1 (323) 464 8362 www.arclightfilms.com We look forward to seeing you at MIFED!

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Cineuropa.org - newsletter 28th October 2003 n. 21
by Cineuropa.org 28 Oct '03

28 Oct '03

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Dream Final Screenings & New Acquisitions
by DreamEntertainment 28 Oct '03

28 Oct '03

Dream Entertainment MIFED 2003 Line-Up 10 Years and Still Dreaming visit our website: www.dreamentertainment.net During MIFED, Pav. 8 Stand A22 To schedule a meeting with Ehud Bleiberg and/or Nadine deBarros during MIFED, please send date/time requests to mailto:ndebarros@dreamentertainment.net or fax to (323) 655-5603. Company____________________ Name__________________ Email:________________ Date/Time:______________________ Date/Time:_________________________ New Acquisitions Prey for Rock & Roll - U.S. Theatrical Distribution October 31, 2003 Starring: Gina Gerson (Bound, Showgirls), Drea De Matteo (TV's "The Sopranos"), Lori Petty (Tank Girl, A League of Their Own) Inspired by a true story & based on the stage play, an all-girl band struggles to stay together against all odds. "Dynamite cast, sexy love scenes, totally lived-in smart mouth dialogue and a wicked sense of humor - "Prey for Rock & Roll" is authentic from first frame to last" - Variety The Manson Family First we brought you Dahmer, then Gacy Now we bring you the true story of the Charles Manson Family Cult, the most horrific and notorious murderers of the century. The Manor - Murder Mystery Starring Peter OToole Gabrielle Anwar Greta Scacchi Wonderful performances by a first-class cast in this classic whodunit in the vein of Gosford Park. In Production DISASTER! - Action/Comedy - The Most Creative Clay Animation Team in Hollywood brings you the Most Hilarious Event of 2004. In a spoof of modern day disaster films, five specialists must ban together to save mankind from a giant "planetoid" on a collision course with earth. Hilarious footage from the work-in-progress will be available for viewing during MIFED! World Premiere Monster Man - Market Premeire at MIFED On this highway, the roadkill is human! Starring: Eric Jungmann (Not Another Teen Movie) Justin Urich (How High, The Rage: Carrie 2) Aimee Brooks (True Crime) U.S. Distribution by Lions Gate in 2004Monster Man Screenings During MIFED:Saturday, Nov. 8th at 17:30Sunday, Nov. 9th at 17:30Wednesday, Nov. 12th at 9:30 The follow-ups:Monster Man 2 - Summer 2004Monster Man 3 - Fall 2004 To schedule a meeting with Ehud Bleiberg and/or Nadine de Barros during MIFED, please fill out the following and email to mailto:ndebarros@dreamentertainment.net or fax to (323) 655-5603 Name:_______________ Company:_____________________ Email:__________________ Date:________________ Time:_______________ Date:________________ Time:_______________ Dream Entertainment 8489 West Third Street, Suite 1038 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: (323) 655-5501, Fax: (323) 655-5603 Email: DreamEnter(a)aol.com Documents: disaster_key_art_small.jpg: http://pull.xmr3.com/p/532-1749/39679305/disaster_key_art_small.jpg (64.9 Kb) DREAM2_small.gif: http://pull.xmr3.com/p/532-1749/39679307/DREAM2_small.gif (979 bytes) ManorFrontFinal150pixels.jpg: http://pull.xmr3.com/p/532-1749/39679309/ManorFrontFinal150pixels.jpg (43.5 Kb) MansonFrontFinal150pixels.jpg: http://pull.xmr3.com/p/532-1749/39679311/MansonFrontFinal150pixels.jpg (23.5 Kb) MMan_brochure_mass_email.jpg: http://pull.xmr3.com/p/532-1749/39679313/MMan_brochure_mass_email.jpg (40.0 Kb) PreyComp150pixels.jpg: http://pull.xmr3.com/p/532-1749/39679338/PreyComp150pixels.jpg (40.5 Kb) Dream Entertainment 323.655.5501 ------------------------------------------- If you would prefer not to receive further messages from this sender, please click on the following Internet link and confirm your request: http://www.xmr3.com/rm/737598-17673211-2-532-US1-2562/cannes53@filmstudio.r… Mailto:K-9-737598-17673211-2-532-US1-010858A7@xmr3.com You will receive one additional e-mail message confirming your removal.

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