Oscilloscope Takes North American Rights To Sundances Hello I Must Be Going

Director Todd Louiso’s Hello I Must Be Going stars Melanie Lynskey (TwoAnd A Half Men) in a story about a demoralized, recently divorced NY photographer who moves back in with her parents. Things begin to look up, however, after she begins an affair with a 19-year-old actor. The film co-stars Blythe Danner as her mother and newcomer Christopher Abbott as the love interest. Mary Jane Skalski and Hans Ritter produced the film from a script by Sarah Koskoff. WME Global’s Liesl Copland and Deb Mcintosh negotiated the deal with David Fenkel of Oscilloscope. The distributor will release the film theatrically later this year.

News Corp. & James Murdochs Fitness To Hold BSkyB License Considered By Regulator

When the phone-hacking scandal blew available inside the Uk last This summer time, Rupert Murdoch abandoned an idea to obtain the 61% of BSkyB that his News Corp did not already own. Now, the scandal may have an amount further impact on News Corp, BSkyB as well as the satellite broadcaster’s chairman, James Murdoch. On Thursday, it emerged that Uk communications regulator Ofcom had ramped up a probe into whether James Murdoch and News Corp itself are fit and proper persons to experience a broadcast license. If they are considered unfit, forthcoming nexus s News Corp might have to lessen its BSkyB stake with a non-controlling level while James Murdoch might have to step lower. He left his publish as chief of News Corps Uk press arm, News Worldwide, lately, but has ongoing to become as chairman of BSkyB. Based on documents it acquired within Freedom of understanding Act request, The Financial Occasions reported late Thursday that Ofcom had created “Project Apple” to deal with fit and proper probe. They is checking material being launched in the Leveson Inquiry into Uk media ethics additionally to Scotland Yards research into phone hacking and alleged obligations made to public government bodies by journalists at newspapers controlled by News Worldwide. The documents demonstrate that body and proper question was spoken about in the finish of 2011, but elevated to project level within the month of the month of january. The idea on whether a licensee is fit and proper views any relevant misconduct of people who manage and keep it in check. An Ofcom representative notifies Deadline: New evidence remains emerging within the various queries according to the hacking and corruption accusations. Ofcom is ongoing to judge evidence that may assist it in discharging its duties. An option is predicted once the Leveson Inquiry as well as the police research have been in an even more advanced stage.

Digital Communications Specialist Way To Blue Hangs New L.A. Shingle

London/Los Angeles, 1st March 2012, Way To Blue, the international digital communications agency specialising in the entertainment industry, announced today a game-changing management re-structure programme which sees Adam Rubins promoted to CEO of Entertainment as the company expands with a new US division in Los Angeles to be headed by recently appointed EVP, Robert Speiser. With offices across the globe, and an impressive client base including 20th Century Fox, Paramount Pictures, The Walt Disney Company and Sony Pictures Entertainment to name a few, the expansion of the company in the US will further cement its position as a leading global digital marketing communications company which operates in all facets of the entertainment arena. The restructure will see Rubins, previously Deputy Managing Director, taking on managerial responsibility of the companys Worldwide Entertainment Business and operating territories. Rubins has vast experience within the entertainment industry, having joined the company following a 10 year stint in Buena Vista Internationals theatrical international marketing and distribution arm of the Walt Disney Company, rising to the position of International Marketing Director. As part of Way To Blues expansion, the company also announced the appointment of Robert Speiser, who joins as EVP of Way to Blue USA. Speiser brings with him more than 10 years of experience in digital marketing and strategic development, most recently at CBS Films. At Way To Blue, Speiser will head up the US office based in West Hollywood and will manage all US based business, reporting into Adam Rubins. Way To Blue Founder and Group CEO, Olly Swanton said: Adam has been instrumental in developing closer relations with the key studio clients, developing new services and strengthening Way to Blues reputation at the highest levels of the Film Industry. This promotion is a culmination of five years of ground breaking work and we could not be happier that Adam has agreed to take on this new role, cementing his work to date and leading our agency to the next stage of its global development. It is a direct result of Adams commitment to growing the business in America that we are in a position to establish a solid presence in Hollywood. We look forward to maximizing the significant business opportunities ahead. Adam Rubins, CEO, Entertainment, said: Im honored to be leading such a talented group of individuals. Our work in the digital space is second to none and this is only the beginning. Working alongside Olly we have an opportunity to deliver to our clients strategic thinking, insights and campaign implementation that can be ported across any territory and any sector to the highest standard.