Film

Company ends 40-year run as indie studio

Segel to star in Stoller-directed couple's comedy

'Boleyn,' 'Penelope' also opening wide

Filmmakers honored for 'Lust, Caution'

Gibson, Jorda to join business affairs dept.

Controversial list missing femme directors

Politicians press for tougher regime

Torture scene too much for site to stomach

Law would deny funds if too much sex, violence

Film event unveils competition lineups

Terrorists call for execution of Wilders over short

'Spiderwick' star lends voice to animated film

Music star will write, produce, star in comedy

Company focuses on core business

Hermeling wanted company to build int'l links

Fest launched with Galvao's 'Bellini' premiere

'200-Pound Beauty' latest to be continued

Studios, distribs race to get piece of the pie

Pic development gives way to strike concerns

• Mexico biz back from brink
• Local films look to mini distribs

• Fest's global stature grows
• Encuentros fast tracks foreign talent

• Spirit Awards bring edge
• Wilson's first hosting gig

Read the latest news and information on the writers guild strike.

At a recent digital cinema event in Hollywood, a speaker joked that it was no accident exhibs had dubbed nonfeature content "Other Digital Stuff." That's O-D-S for short. Pronounced odious. The line was meant as a joke, but many exhibs act like that's what they think.

Hedge funds aren't just for the majors anymore. While the first round of big fund players -- Dune, Virtual, Legendary, Gun Hill -- focused on studio slates and would-be blockbusters, investors have a new target in the entertainment business, with potentially lower risks and higher returns: specialized film.

The Bank Job

A gang of cockney boys attempt to rob a bank, little realizing they've been set up by Her Majesty's spymasters, in "The Bank Job," an engrossing if underwhelming period thriller.

Joe Leydon

John Anderson

Justin Chang

Leslie Felperin

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