Iran Restores Twitter, Facebook Blocks; Cannes Regular James Gray to Head Rome Fest Jury; Hyde Park CEO Ashok Amritraj Talks Indian Film Business
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Iran Restores Blocks on Twitter, Facebook
UPDATED: An official says a "technical glitch" caused temporary access to the social media sites, while others see a sign of debate within the government of new president Hassan Rouhani over how to regulate the media. | Read More
Rome Film Fest: Cannes Regular James Gray to Head Competition Jury
The eighth edition of the Rome event, which will take place in November, also named Larry Clark to head of the jury in the CinemaXXI section. | Read More
LATEST MOVIE NEWS
Toronto: The Little Film Company Takes International Rights to 'The Husband'
The Canadian dark comedy, directed by Bruce McDonald, also was picked up by A71 Productions for the Canadian market after a bow at TIFF. | Read More
Fox International Productions Head Talks Hollywood Adaptations for India (Q&A)
Sanford Panitch discusses the Bollywood version of Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz starrer "Knight And Day" and the opportunities of the Indian market. | Read More
Oscars: Italy's Foreign Language Shortlist Includes Sorrentino, Golino Films
Seven candidates vie to become Italy's first foreign language film nominee since 2005. | Read More
LATEST TV NEWS
Amazon's LoveFilm Gets Exclusive U.K. Subscription Streaming Rights to CBS Hit 'Under the Dome'
"This agreement illustrates the growing opportunities around the world to create additive and complementary ways to monetize our content," says Armando Nunez, CEO of the CBS Global Distribution Group. | Read More
BBC Launches Review of TV, Radio, Online News Output
The project will focus on the "quality and distinctiveness" of the U.K. public broadcaster's journalism and its ability to adapt to changing viewer habits. | Read More
Comedy Central UK Acquires New CBS Shows 'The Millers,' 'We Are Men'
The Viacom network also renews its rights to "The King of Queens" and "Rules of Engagement." | Read More
THE BUSINESS
Rupert Murdoch's 'The Sun' Sees Web Traffic Fall 62 Percent After Paywall Launch (Report)
The U.K. tabloid reached 14.4 million in August, according to data from a research firm. | Read More
U.K.'s ITV: Analysts Split on Stock After All-Time High
"Retransmission and other high-margin revenue sources are growing," which should boost the stock just like in the case of such U.S. peers as CBS Corp., says one observer. | Read More
Scripps, BBC Worldwide British Networks Venture UKTV Posts $112 Million Profit
The company reports its financials for the first time, saying it will use record revenue to invest $174 million in programming this year. | Read More
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The Reunion (Atertraffen): Venice Review
Controversial Swedish artist Anna Odell plays herself in her debut feature, a drama premiering at the Lido festival. | Read More
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Written by José Vizcarra
on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 9:03 AM.

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