CANNES PREVIEW: Genghis Khan Rides Again And Again
Genghis Khan might seem an unlikely hero for our times but he is currently enjoying a wave of popularity in the cinema, first with Sergei Bodrov’s Oscar nominated Mongol and…
ITI Group wins civil suit against Ministry of Defense
The Polish Ministry of Defense, representing the State Treasury, agreed to an out of court settlement with Polish media group ITI on May 8.
Czech and Hungarian filmed Wanted plans June 27 release
Wanted, which shot in the Czech Republic and Budapest, is gearing up for a June 27 release.
Opalesque webinar explores alternative film financing
Cyprus based alternative investment firm Opalesque hosts a webinar May 13 with film financing experts.
UPC sees 34% growth in Central Europe
Liberty Global Inc., owner of Central European cable company UPC, announced first quarter operating cash flow of $1.1 billion (€715 million).
Estonian co-production Vasha completes principal photography
Estonian production company Allfilm's Vasha has moved into post-production, following a 36-day shoot, most of it taking place in and around Tallinn.
Malta signs three-year MTV contract
The government of Malta announced that it has signed a three-year contract to host the Isle of MTV concert, through 2010.
STEPdoc grant for Romanian film-makers
The second annual STEPdoc mobility grant was announced in London.
UGC Hosts EuroCine27 on May 9
The fifth edition of Eurocine27 on May 9 will screen films from the 27 EU member countries in Brussels.
Film Studio Gatteo lands Czech-Finnish co-production Normal
Cannes 2006 "Producer on the Move" Karla Stojakova has been scouting German co-production partners for Normal, a Czech-Finnish co-production directed by rising young Czech director Julius Sevcik.
Fox Sport International launches in Central Europe
Fox Sport International announced it launched a new all-sports channel in Central Europe on May 5.
Artcore finds niche success in film promotion
Six-month-old Artcore landed its first major Polish title for promotion, Louise's Garden.
Slovenian and Czech nominated for Student Academy Award
Film students Martin Duda from FAMU and Matev Luzar from the University of Ljubljana are among the five finalists competing for the Honorary Foreign Film Award at the Student Academy…
AniFest opens May 7
The seventh edition of Anifest, the Czech festival of animated films, runs May 7-13 in Trebon with 633 films representing 59 countries.
Cyprus International Short Film Festival awards Portugal
CISFF wrapped April 27 in Nicosia, with best fiction short and best actress (Catarina Lacerda) going to It Wasn't God's Will, and best experimental short for Belgium film Free Admission.
The battle for the Media Bill in Poland continues
The Polish Parliament amended the Media Bill, shifting power away from politicians, after Senate discussion and corrections last week.
HelloHD TV launches in Hungary
Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) announced that it is supplying high definition digital video recorders to Hello Platform for the launch of the new Hungarian television platform, which launched May 1.
CME first quarter earnings up 51%
Central European Media Enterprises showed stunning first quarter growth, with first quarter earnings at €143.6 million ($223.5 million).
NBC Universal Global Networks launches two channels in Romania
NBC Universal announced the launch of two of its most successful channel brands in Romania.
Two Hungarian films headed for Cannes
Feature film Delta and short film 411-Z have been invited to compete at the Cannes Film Festival.
