International

Oscar-winning pair ink publishing deal

Lucas, Spielberg pic may premiere at film fest

Profit rises 12% at Spanish broadcaster

Profit rises 28%

Company focuses on core business

Controversial list missing femme directors

Reveue slips for broadcaster

Politicians press for tougher regime

Booming Russian economy lifts company

Torture scene too much for site to stomach

Law would deny funds if too much sex, violence

Terrorists call for execution of Wilders over short

Action moves to post-Franco Madrid

Hermeling wanted company to build int'l links

Firm produced 'Skyland,' 'Gnouf,' 'Mikido'

Grade to stay until end of 2010

Subscriber numbers grow

'Grace,' 'Samantha' among network's purchases

Fest launched with Galvao's 'Bellini' premiere

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.

Paris

Gallic helmer Cedric Klapisch stays well within his comfort zone in every sense with "Paris."

Derek Elley

Jay Weissberg

Russell Edwards

Derek Elley

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

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

• Nominees bring authenticity
• An analysis of the nominees