“Planet 51” in Cinemas from December 3
PLANET 51 is director Jorge Blanco’s debut feature. According to Sony Pictures, the animated extraterrestrial adventure comedy was written by Joe Stillman, who was previously responsible for “Shrek 1+2.”
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More ZDF Funding for Bavarian Film and Television
The FFF funding pot will increase next year. ZDF is raising its contribution by 10 percent.
Glamour and Money: FFF Reception at Haus der Kunst
FilmFernsehFonds Bayern welcomed 800 guests to the terrace of Haus der Kunst yesterday lunchtime. During Germany’s most summery film festival, FFF presented an award and received repayments totalling almost €3.5 million. FFF Bayern and Supervisory Board Chairman and Minister of State Siegfried Schneider hosted the reception.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen—Record Opening in 2009
On its first day in cinemas, the spectacular second film in successful director Michael Bay’s TRANSFORMERS series took the top position in the German cinema charts with revenue of more than €1 million.
Funding for Saarland as a Film Location
Saarland Medien GmbH is offering a total of €70,000 in funding.
advertising art & ideas Creates Visuals for Pumpkin Film
For a current project, Zurich production company Pumpkin Film needed support with demanding 3D and compositing work. In cooperation with advertising, art & ideas ltd., a fully visualised two-and-a-half-minute film was created for Ivoclar Vivadent, the global market leader in dental prosthetics.
Strong HFF Presence at the Annecy Animation Festival
The 33rd Annecy International Animation Film Festival, held June 8–13, 2009, announced its competition selection. Fourteen of the 241 animations in the official programme come from Germany, with the HFF Konrad Wolf providing the country’s largest direct and indirect contingent.
Rat Pack Filmproduktion Appoints New Management Team
Constantin Film subsidiary Rat Pack appoints a new Managing Director and Head of Production.
Hit Films Find Little Success as Video Games
Sales figures for current film-licensed game titles are extremely modest.
More Cinema Highlights on Blu-ray
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment adds five more hit films to its Blu-ray range on July 20.
Constantin Film Congratulates Anja Kling and Silke Zertz on the 2009 Bavarian Television Award
Olga Film production We Are the People – Love Knows No Borders received two Blue Panther awards.
Disney/Pixar’s 10th Animated Film UP Celebrates a Double Premiere in Cannes
UP became the first animated film to open Cannes and was presented to premiere guests in 3D.
Leaked X-Men Copy Rekindles Piracy Debate
A prerelease copy of X-Men Origins: Wolverine prompts renewed US and German debate over international internet piracy.
Heart of Fire Wins the Grand Prix de Montréal
The film also received the Prix CIFEJ at the international children’s film festival in Montréal.
UP to Open the Cannes Film Festival
UP is the first opening film to be screened in 3D at the renowned Cannes Film Festival.
“The Reader” Debuts at Number One in Cinema Charts
Stephen Daldry's adaptation of Bernhard Schlink's bestseller The Reader entered the German cinema charts at number one.
Bavarian Film Fund Supports “Das Engelsgesicht” and “Freche Mädchen 2”
The Bavarian Film Fund approved funding for 40 projects worth almost €7.1 million, with the highest amounts going to "Das Engelsgesicht" and "Freche Mädchen 2".
Bavaria in Berlin – FilmFernsehFonds Reception at the Berlinale
FFF Bayern and the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the Federal Government hosted their traditional reception at the Bavarian Representation.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop Holds On to the Top of the Charts
“King of Queens” star Kevin James has another cinema hit: in its second weekend, the popular comedian’s PAUL BLART: MALL COP remains number one at the US box office.
Third Little Princess Season Planned
TV-Loonland and The Illuminated Film Company have agreed to produce a third season of LITTLE PRINCESS, with British broadcaster FIVE securing the premiere rights.
Documentary The Cove Honored at the 2009 Sundance Festival
The documentary The Cove thrilled audiences at the renowned American Sundance Festival and received the Sundance Audience Award. The film documents the work of the Save Japan Dolphins Coalition, which includes the Swiss organization OceanCare.
Oscar Nomination for ‘The Baader Meinhof Complex’
The Baader Meinhof Complex is competing for the Oscar in the Best Foreign Language Film category. This was announced today in Los Angeles. The 81st Academy Awards ceremony will take place on February 22.
Wild Ocean 3D Opens Nationwide on February 19
In breathtaking images, the 3D documentary WILD OCEAN 3D presents the spectacular underwater wildlife of the Indian Ocean off the coast of South Africa.
2008: A Successful Year for Constantin Film
The two most successful German films and several films drawing more than one million admissions
WILD OCEAN 3D in Digital 3D Cinemas across Germany from February 19, 2009
With breathtaking images, the 3D documentary WILD OCEAN 3D presents the spectacular underwater wildlife of the Indian Ocean off the coast of South Africa.
Golden Screen Award for MADAGASCAR 2
On Friday, December 19, 2008, Madagascar 2 passed the three-million-admissions mark, earning the film a Golden Screen award.
Constantin Film Extends Framework Licensing Agreement with ProSiebenSat.1
Constantin Film Verleih GmbH, a subsidiary of Constantin Film AG, is continuing its successful collaboration with the ProSiebenSat.1 Group and has extended by another year the output agreement for free-to-air television rights originally concluded in November 2006.
Oliver Berben Becomes Managing Director of Constantin Film Produktion GmbH
Oliver Berben will be appointed Managing Director of Constantin Film Produktion GmbH effective January 1, 2009.
HIS IceQ4+ Cooling Technology – New 4870 Graphics Cards
HIS presents HD4870 IceQ4+ graphics cards: IceQ4+ coolers increase the overclocking potential and lifespan of HIS graphics cards
2009 Will Be the Year of 3D Film
Nearly 20 3D films are set to open in the United States and also reach the German market.
exozet Creates Wintry Effects for Brainpool TV Production
The comedy “Zwei Weihnachtsmänner” is a Brainpool TV production starring popular German comedians Bastian Pastewka and Christoph Maria Herbst. exozet’s effects specialists in Potsdam created the required visual effects.
Bushido’s Autobiography to Be Adapted for Film
Constantin Film and Bushido agree to collaborate on adapting his autobiography for the screen.
EMTEC Movie Cube S800: A Symbiosis of Design and Functionality
EMTEC's multimedia hard drive can be positioned horizontally or vertically, with a display that adapts to its position. Two tuners provide extensive television functionality, while web radio brings the world into the home.
Krabat Celebrates More Than One Million Admissions
Krabat is enchanting audiences. After its fifth weekend, the elaborate cinema production passed the magical milestone of one million admissions.
Constantin Film Upgrades Its Screening Room to Digital
Digital cinema remains one of the most important topics in the cinema industry. Film distributors are now also embracing the trend: following Warner Bros. Entertainment, Constantin Film has had a Kinoton D-Cinema system integrated into its screening room.
Bond Sweeps the Box Office
With almost 1.7 million admissions during its opening weekend, “Quantum of Solace” delivered the best opening ever for a Bond film.
“Religulous” on Track to Become the Most Successful US Documentary of 2008
RELIGULOUS, the new film from “BORAT!” director Larry Charles, continues to exceed all expectations five weeks after its US release. With box-office revenue of US$11.5 million to date, it is on track to become the most successful documentary of 2008.
Film Production as a Location Factor – Bavaria Meets New Mexico
Following FOCUS FILM BAVARIA in Santa Monica/Los Angeles, a small delegation travelled to Santa Fe, New Mexico, from September 29 to October 2 for an exchange with the local film industry.
CINEARCHIV Digital: Making Film Collections Digitally Accessible
A Babelsberg project for digitising and making cultural film heritage usable.
Guidance for Municipalities Working with Film Productions
Who does what on a film? What does a production need? And how does a film production proceed? The information leaflet “Guidance for Working with Film Productions” answers these questions.
Bavaria Film and Europool Establish Joint Company
Bavaria Film GmbH and Europool GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Telepool GmbH, are establishing a joint company called Bavariapool International Coproductions GmbH.
FILM DELUXE Partners with O Positive
Exclusive in Germany: FILM DELUXE represents O Positive directors Jim Jenkins, David Shane and Autumn de Wilde.
Play Fair Commercials on YouTube
FILM DELUXE GmbH produced three anti-doping commercials promoting fair play at the Beijing Olympic Games, now available on YouTube.
VW Scirocco Launch: Tribal DDB Turns to CGI Specialist MACKEVISION
At http://www.scirocco.de, visitors can explore Volkswagen’s new sports coupe and experience its “Style,” “Performance” and “Experience” dimensions.
Atlantik Film – Tapeless Workflow
CinePostproduction’s Atlantik Film Hamburg installed a completely tapeless workflow. DVS supported the company with expertise and suitable systems.
Constantin Film AG Reports Stable Development in First Half of 2008
The group generated revenue of EUR 110.3 million; operating profit rose 170 percent to EUR 9.1 million, with the operating margin increasing to 8.2 percent.
Initial Filming Begins on NANGA PARBAT
Filming began yesterday in Pakistan on Joseph Vilsmaier’s new film NANGA PARBAT, about Reinhold and Günther Messner’s spectacular first ascent of the mountain via the 4,500-meter Rupal Face in 1970.
In 2009, Knowing Will Be Everything
Sometimes the future takes place in the past… The apocalyptic thriller “Knowing” opens in spring 2009.
Photo Shoot for “Quantum of Solace”
MGM and Sony Pictures share worldwide distribution rights with Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Releasing International, which will release the film worldwide on November 7, 2008 (German theatrical release: November 6, 2008).
Featurette 4 for “Quantum of Solace”
The new James Bond film opens in Germany on November 6. A behind-the-scenes featurette is already available.
Featurette 3 for “Quantum of Solace”
The new James Bond film opens in Germany on November 6. A behind-the-scenes featurette is already available.
Featurette 2 for “Quantum of Solace”
The new James Bond film opens in Germany on November 6. A behind-the-scenes featurette is already available.
Featurette 1 for “Quantum of Solace”
The new James Bond film opens in Germany on November 6. A behind-the-scenes featurette is already available.
Image Gallery for “Quantum of Solace”
QUANTUM OF SOLACE continues the adrenaline-fueled adventures of James Bond (DANIEL CRAIG) in CASINO ROYALE.
Trailer for “Quantum of Solace”
His name is Bond, James Bond. The world's most famous secret agent returns—once again portrayed by Daniel Craig.
New Management Team at HSG
Christoph Dreßler and Andreas Pabst now lead the company as managing directors.
Michael Brink and Mike Krüger Appointed Managing Directors at PICTORION das werk
Managing Director Michael Endres is leaving the company by mutual agreement.
“Mamma Mia!” Passes One Million Admissions over the Weekend
Following its tremendous success on stages around the world, the musical has now continued its success story on the big screen.
Image Gallery for “The Mummy 3: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor”
With the heroic family around Brendan Fraser, the charming humor of the "Mummy" universe returns. Director Rob Cohen (Dragonheart, The Fast and the Furious, xXx) brings exciting new elements—from overwhelmingly powerful enemies and spectacular locations to a somewhat tougher style of action. The film opens on August 7, 2008.
Trailer for “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”
In Lucasfilm Animation's very first animated feature film, Star Wars gets a dazzling new look.
Trailer for “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”
Star Wars gets a bright new look in Lucasfilm Animation's first-ever animated feature film.
Image Gallery for “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”
Star Wars gets a bright new look in Lucasfilm Animation's first-ever animated feature film. The film opens in Germany on August 24.
Innovative Features for Video Professionals
According to the company, the new Manfrotto 535 and 536 MPRO tripods offer an ideal combination of low weight, high load capacity, compact design and useful working height.
Trailer for “The Incredible Hulk”
Under the direction of action specialist Louis Leterrier, the cinema screen becomes an explosive playground for Marvel’s green comic-book hero.
10 SEKUNDEN Opens on October 2, 2008
The high-profile drama stars Marie Bäumer, Sebastian Blomberg, Hannah Herzsprung, Wolfram Koch, Anna Loos, Filip Peeters and Harald Schrott.
TACTIC Project Management Software Available Exclusively from dve in Munich-Dornach
dve Digital Video & Effects GmbH is now the distribution partner for Southpaw Technology Inc.’s TACTIC project-management solutions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
PS3 Movie Service to Launch in Summer 2008
The date for the European launch is not yet known.
Jeanette Biedermann Voices the Lead Role in Winx Club
The singer and actress lends her voice to the fairy Bloom.
Production Notes on the 3D Adventure Winx Club
Adaptation of the animated series as a feature film / Conversion from 2D to 3D / Founding of the Rainbow CGI 3D animation studio in Rome.
“Transsiberian” Opens in German Cinemas on November 13, 2008
Director Brad Anderson (THE MACHINIST) staged this suspenseful thriller about a nightmarish journey on the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway, delivering tension and chills.
Winx Club Comes to the Big Screen
Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom opens on September 4.
Documentary “Earth” Coming to Blu-ray Disc in October
On October 6, 2008, Universum Film was scheduled to release the film experience as a single DVD, a DVD special edition with extensive bonus material, and a Blu-ray Disc.
Exozet Effects Creates Effects for Feature Film “The Moon and Other Lovers”
Created a factory explosion for the feature film, along with digital helicopters and a bridge aged using CG.
Albert Schweitzer’s Life as a Cinematic Epic
Principal photography on the international cinema production SCHWEITZER (working title) began in South Africa on June 18.
“Hilde” – The Life of Knef Comes to the Big Screen
Today, June 24, the first take for HILDE is being shot in Magdeburg.
All the Boys Love Mandy Lane Opens June 26
Jonathan Levine's debut film is being released by Senator under the Autobahn label.
New Action Blockbuster Arrives in Cinemas in Autumn 2008
Vin Diesel as an end-times “transporter” in Babylon A.D.
“The Happening”: It Happens at Number Three
Without warning, people jump from high-rise buildings, throw themselves in front of moving cars, or strangle one another. In M. Night Shyamalan’s "The Happening," one disaster follows another. With 142,000 admissions, the mystery thriller is the highest new entry in the media control cinema charts at number three.
German James Bond Title Confirmed
His name is Bond, James Bond. The world's most famous secret agent returns—once again played by Daniel Craig.
Hulk Opens on July 10
The international press is already enthusiastic and eagerly awaiting the green monster, which will smash onto cinema screens in 12 countries worldwide on Friday, June 13, 2008.
“Grace Is Gone” Opens on August 28
Award winner at Sundance (Audience Award/Best Screenplay); award winner at Deauville (Critics Award); Golden Globe nominations (Best Original Song/Best Original Score).
Motorola Launches Mobile-Phone Film Service
Partnership with Paramount: 40 titles are already available.
“Sex and the City” Beats “Indiana Jones”
After six years on television, "Sex and the City" now arrives as an extra-long cinema installment. Following a four-year break, 450,000 viewers welcomed Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte—played by Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall and Kristin Davis—back to the screen.
Future Technology Machinima Becomes a Teaching Subject for the First Time
As the first private German education provider to do so, Berlin's L4 Institute for Digital Communication is integrating machinima into its regular curriculum.
Leslie Nielsen Returns to Cinemas in SUPERHERO MOVIE
Even at 82, Nielsen does not feel too old to make films—especially when his long-time collaborator David Zucker calls.
“Sommer” Smiles from Number One
Sun, beach and sea—“Sommer” makes the cinema charts shine. Jimi Blue Ochsenknecht’s new film has won over girls in large numbers. According to media control, the teen romance entered the chart directly at number one.
Image Gallery: Iron Man Opens on May 1
Another MARVEL hero sees the light of the cinema world: "Iron Man". In May 2008, Concorde Filmverleih brings the adaptation of the successful Marvel comic to German cinemas, packed with action and effects and boasting a star-studded cast.
Filming of THE LAST STATION Begins on 7 April
The first take of THE LAST STATION, a film by director Michael Hoffman starring Helen Mirren, Christopher Plummer, James McAvoy and others, will be shot on 7 April 2008.
Senator Adds Three New Films to Its Distribution Slate
Successful acquisitions for 2008 and 2009: science-fiction thriller SPLICE, entertaining documentary YOUNG@HEART and outrageous comedy SUPERHERO MOVIE.
MyVideo Special for BE KIND REWIND Sparks ‘Sweding’ Trend
‘Sweded’ versions of Scary Movie, Titanic and others have already been watched more than 380,000 times.
Iron Man Opens on 1 May 2008
Comic fans will be pleased. Little by little, every hero ever born on paper is being brought to the big screen—thanks to increasingly sophisticated technical possibilities. And Marvel has plenty of heroes. On Labour Day, what the distributor calls the coolest superhero in comic-book history fights injustice in the world.
Sensational Audience Success for Documentary “Earth”
The German-British production passes the three-million-viewer mark.
Video: Trailer for Jumper
The fantasy adventure Jumper opened in cinemas on March 27. Film fans and those interested in effects can already get a taste on the DP website.
ZDF Monday Cinema Shows “Catwoman” as a Free-to-Air TV Premiere
Cat power against blonde poison: Halle Berry and Sharon Stone engage in the ultimate catfight in the fantasy thriller "Catwoman".