News and Press Releases

Mi Spotlight Model - Rachel Annamarie

Mi Spotlight Model – Rachel Annamarie (New Faces)

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Jan 31, 2012

 
HSI FIlms' The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best Features at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is best known for its knack of picking Oscar winners and HSI is excited about being a part of this cinematic celebration.

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Jan 28, 2012

 
LUV Premiers at Sundance with Common Performing at After Party

The film, starring rapper Common, played to a sold out crowd in the 1,300 seating Eccles Theatre in Park City, Utah.

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Jan 27, 2012

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Danielle R.

Mi Spotlight Model – Danielle R.(Commercial)

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Jan 25, 2012

 
Hollywood Studios International’s “LUV” Premieres this Monday at Eccles Theatre at Sundance 2012

Film also stars Dennis Haysbert (24, Jarhead), Danny Glover (Death at a Funeral, 2012, the Lethal Weapon franchise), Charles S. Dutton (The Obama Effect, Fame), Meagan Good (Jumping the Broom, Brick), and Michael K. Williams (HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, The Road)

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Jan 21, 2012

 
Artist International client, Gabriel Scott has teamed with Quincy Pictures to launch "The Sentient," a sci-fi thriller.

The filmmaking community rallied behind the first time director, Gabe Scott, to help him make his idea a reality.

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Jan 18, 2012

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Jaclyn K.

Mi Spotlight Model – Jaclyn K. – New Faces

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Jan 17, 2012

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Sara R.

Mi Spotlight Model – Sara R. – New Faces

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Jan 14, 2012

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Bryana Holly

Mi Spotlight Model – Bryana Holly – New Faces

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Jan 6, 2012

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Melissa Paulo

Mi Spotlight Model – Melissa Paulo – Women’s Board

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Dec 21, 2011

 
HSI Films Intersects with JUNCTION For Worldwide Sales

HSI Films will handle Worldwide Sales for the Choice Films Inc., Pate Productions Ltd and Movie Ranch Entertainment co-production, JUNCTION.

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Dec 20, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Eva Saint Denis

Mi Spotlight Model – Eva Saint Denis – New Faces

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Dec 14, 2011

 
HSI Films Developing Goya's HUNTER'S MOON

Written by Artist International’s Virgil Goya and based on the comic book “Hunter’s Moon” released by the Humanoids Comic Book Company, HSI Films’ has jumped on-board with Humanoids’ Fabrice Giger to bring Hunter’s Moon to the big screen.

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Dec 13, 2011

 
Hollywood Studios International's Feature Film LUV Starring Common is One of 16 films Selected for the 2012 US Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival

Film also stars Dennis Haysbert (24, Jarhead), Danny Glover (Death at a Funeral, 2012, the Lethal Weapon franchise), Charles S. Dutton (The Obama Effect, Fame), Meagan Good (Jumping the Broom, Brick), and Michael K. Williams (HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, The Road)

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Dec 7, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model- Emily Balanzar

Mi Spotlight Model – Emily Balanzar – Women’s Board

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Dec 6, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Model - Shae Landers

MI Spotlight Model – Shae Landers – New Faces

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Nov 30, 2011

 
Artist International Continues its' Television Break Out

Artist International (AI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hollywood Studios International, continues to break out in television since adding former Paradigm TV Agent Zadoc Angell to the team a year ago.

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Nov 29, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Talent - CJ Gibson

MI Spotlight Talent – CJ Gibson – Women’s Division

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Nov 22, 2011

 
Artist International's Jennifer Derwingson’s “QUEST” Set For A Disney “ADVENTURE" with Ashley Tisdale

Artist International client Jennifer Derwingson’s ADVENTURE QUEST pitch has been sold to the Disney Channel as an original TV movie.

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Nov 21, 2011

 
Kurt Russell Football Film 'Touchback' Acquired By Anchor Bay

AI’s Don Handfield directed drama is described as “The Blind Side” meets “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

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Nov 17, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Talent - Lil' Buck

Madonna Selects Models International’s Lil’ Buck as the Smirnoff Nightlife Dance Competition Winner

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Nov 16, 2011

 
AI Writer/Director Jorge Olguin's 'Caleuche' Now Shooting in Chile

Latin American Distribution Rights For Artist International’s Chilean Writer/Director Jorge Olguin’s Fantasy Horror Film “Caleuche” Picked Up By Buena Vista Intl.

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Nov 15, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Audren Maugars

Mi Spotlight Model – Audren Maugars – New Faces/Runway

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Nov 9, 2011

 
HSI/Artist International's The Kids Are All Right is Just Right For HBO

HBO has announced it will develop the Oscar-nominated comedy The Kids Are All Right as an hour-long series for the small screen.

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Nov 7, 2011

 
HSI Films at AFM - 2011

Hollywood Studios International’s foreign sales division, HSI Films, slate for the American Film Market 2011

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Nov 4, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Maya Macpherson

Mi Spotlight Model – Maya Macpherson – New Faces

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Nov 4, 2011

 
Maya Entertainment Acquires Domestic rights to LA HORA CERO from HSI Films

La Hora Cero Set Box Office Record As Highest Grossing film in Venezuelan film history

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Nov 3, 2011

 
HSI Films Inks Deal to Rep Dane Cook Drama, Answers to Nothing

Film Will Have World Premiere Friday, October 21 at 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival

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Nov 1, 2011

 
HSI Films to Handle Foreign Sales for Carnaval

HSI FIlms To Handle Foreign Sales For Josh Stern Directed, John Cusak and Johnny Knoxville Comedy, CARNAVAL

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Oct 20, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Olga Safari

Mi Spotlight Model – Olga Safari – New Faces

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Oct 18, 2011

 
Artist International Clients Sell Pilot To Fox

AI Clients, Marty Scott and Toni Kotite, have sold their one hour pilot, CANNON FIRE to 20th Century Fox.

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Oct 17, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Danielle Herrington

Mi Spotlight Model – Danielle Herrington – Women’s Board

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Oct 11, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Jaclyn Poole

Mi Spotlight Model – Jaclyn Poole – New Faces

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Oct 5, 2011

 
Artist International Client Guy Moshe Opens Actioner BUNRAKU This Weekend

Both written and directed by Moshe, the action/thriller stars Josh Hartnett, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ron Perlman, Kevin McKidd, and Japanese artist Gackt.

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Sep 29, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Maria Sten

Mi Spotlight Model – Maria Sten – Women’s Division

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Sep 27, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Haley Bartlett

Mi Spotlight Model – Haley Bartlett – New Faces

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Sep 22, 2011

 
Artist International Sets Up “Zero Hour” English Language Remake

Artist International Sets Up “Zero Hour” English Language Remake

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Sep 21, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Morgan Taylor

Mi Spotlight Model – Morgan Taylor – Women’s Division

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Sep 13, 2011

 
The Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best Screening Tonight at TIFF

TIFF’s “Hidden Gem” screening tonight at TIFF.

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Sep 9, 2011

 
Mi Spotlight Model - Kiersten Hall

Mi Spotlight Model – Kiersten Hall

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Sep 6, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Model - Haley Tipton

MI Spotlight Model – Haley Tipton

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Aug 31, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Model - Mackenzie Brassfield

MI Spotlight Model – Mackenzie Brassfield

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Aug 24, 2011

 
Christiaan Almazan Brings New Energy to Models International

Almazan has consistently secured high-profile jobs for his clients with international brands including, Nike, Charlotte Russe, Reebok, Tilly’s and Tom’s and in publications such as, Men’s Health, Seventeen, Cosmopolitan.

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Aug 16, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Model - Danielle Pollack

MI Spotlight Model – Danielle Pollack – Women’s Division

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Aug 16, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Model - Brittany Lucas

MI Spotlight Model – Brittany Lucas – Commercial Division

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Aug 9, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Model - Maysa Quy

MI Spotlight Model – Maysa Quy – Women’s Division

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Aug 2, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Model - Brittany Binger

MI Spotlight Model – Brittany Binger – Commercial Division

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Jul 28, 2011

 
HSI's The Zero Hour Wins the Audience Award at the Latino FIlm Festival

HSI’s The Zero Hour Wins the Audience Award at the Latino FIlm Festival

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Jul 27, 2011

 
Film Version of Zenescope’s THE PIPER in Development

Artist International packages deal with Mandalay Vision for graphic novel property

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Jul 21, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Model - BreA Berrett

MI Spotlight Model- BreA Berrett 7/19/2011

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Jul 19, 2011

 
Hollywood Studios International Brings Acclaimed Venezuelan Film to U.S.

LA HORA CERO (The Zero Hour) will debut at Los Angeles International Latino Film Festival

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Jul 14, 2011

 
MI Spotlight Model- Jill Evyn

Jill Evyn, MI Spotlight 7/13/2011

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Jul 13, 2011

 
Artist International Completes Strong Staffing Session For Clients

AI can credit much of its success to the quality of clients on its roster

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Jun 28, 2011

 
Artist International Client Don Handfield Makes Paramount Deal

Handfield will write and co-produce with Jeremy Renner the racing drama ‘Slingshot’

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Jun 14, 2011

 
Red Hill Entertainment Forms Alliance with Hollywood Studios International

Red Hill Entertainment Forms Alliance with Hollywood Studios International

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Jun 6, 2011

 
Hollywood Studios International Bringing 'Convention' to the Big Screeen

Convention to be Produced by Paul Schiff and Tai Duncan with HSI Films President Eric Christenson and Hollywood Studios International CEO Steven Saxton to Executive Produce.

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May 2, 2011

 
Hollywood Studios International to Handle Global Sales of “L.U.V.” Starring A-List Cast

Cast includes Danny Glover, Megan Good, Charles S. Dutton, and world renowned actor and musician Common.

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Apr 20, 2011

 
Hollywood Studios International Producing Chilean 3D Fantasy, 'The Elementals'

Hollywood Studios International (HSI) has joined forces with acclaimed Chilean horror/fantasy director Jorge Olguin to produce the first live-action 3D feature film to be made in Chile

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Apr 18, 2011

 
Hollywood Studios International Engages 'Love, Scotch and Death'

Hollywood Studios International announced today it will be producing and handling worldwide sales for a new feature film from writer/director James Manos, Jr., the creator of the hit Showtime series, DEXTER.

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Apr 14, 2011

 
"The Kids Are All Right," Produced In Association With AI, Takes Home Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay

“The Kids Are All Right,” won Best Screenplay at 2011 Independent Spirit Awards.

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Mar 1, 2011

 
Hollywood Studios International New Home for 'Brooklyn Brothers'

Company Acquires International Sales Rights to Comedy “The Brooklyn Brothers Beat The Best”

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Feb 16, 2011

 
Wayne Wang And Ron Bass Team For "Einstein" Bio-Pic From Hollywood Studios International, Go Long Productions, And Hero Pictures

It was announced today that Wayne Wang will direct a new Albert Einstein bio-pic from a script written by Academy Award® winning screenwriter Ron Bass.

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Feb 14, 2011

 
Hollywood Studios International Strikes "Zero Hour"

Hollywood Studios International announced today that it has acquired worldwide sales rights (outside of Venezuela), through its HSI Films division, to the record setting thriller “The Zero Hour” (Spanish title: “La Hora Cero”). The announcement was made today by HSI Films President Eric Christenson.

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Feb 8, 2011

 
Paul Schiff Forms Partnership with Hollywood Studios International

Paul Schiff Forms Partnership with Hollywood Studios International; First Project Out of The Gate is New Heist Film Directed By Jon Amiel

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Feb 7, 2011

 
"The Kids Are All Right," Produced In Association With Artist International, Nominated For Four Oscars ®

“The Kids Are All Right,” produced in association with AI and executive produced by Steven Saxton, CEO of AI’s parent company, HSI, received four Oscar® nominations

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Jan 26, 2011

 
"The Kids Are All Right," Produced In Association With Artist International, Wins Two Golden Globes

“The Kids Are All Right,” Produced In Association With Artist International, Wins Two Golden Globes Including Best Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical

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Jan 18, 2011

 
"The Kids Are All Right," Produced In Association With Artist International, Nominated For Four Golden Globes Including Best Motion Picture - Comedy Or Musical

“The Kids Are All Right,” produced in association with AI and executive produced by Steven Saxton, CEO of AI’s parent company, HSI, has been nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical.

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Dec 15, 2010

 
Artist International's John Hyams Set To Direct Mixed Martial Arts Crime Drama Dragon Eyes

Artist International client John Hyams has signed on to direct the mixed martial arts crime drama Dragon Eyes for Joel Silver and Robert Zemeckis’ Dark Castle Entertainment in conjunction with After Dark and IM Global.

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Dec 7, 2010

 
"The Kids Are All Right" Nominated For Five Independent Spirit Awards

Artist International’s “The Kids Are All Right” Nominated For Five Independent Spirit Awards including Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Female Lead and Best Supporting Male

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Dec 1, 2010

 
"The Booth at the End" created by Artist International's Christopher Kubasik picked up for two-year deal by Fox International Channels

BEVERLY HILLS, October 6, 2010 – Created by Artist International client, Christopher Kubasik, the multi-platform pyschological thriller, “The Booth at the End,” has been picked up by Fox International Channels (FIC) for all territories, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

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Oct 6, 2010

 
Zadoc Angell joins Artist International to Spearhead Literary efforts in Television

BEVERLY HILLS, September 13, 2010 – Zadoc Angell, a seven-year veteran of Paradigm, has left the agency to pursue management at Artist International. Angell is the first hire for newly installed President of Motion Picture & Television Literary Department, Dave Brown, who in April folded his *Sleeping Giant Entertainm

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Sep 13, 2010

 
Artist International's "The Kids Are All Right" a Hit With Critics and Film Goers

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, July 29, 2010 – “The Kids Are All Right”, produced in association with Hollywood Studio International’s wholly owned subsidiary Artist International, scored the best screen average of the year for a specialty release, following its theatrical release, July 9, and continues to win over moviegoers.

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Jul 29, 2010

 
Artist International's Jennifer Derwingson co-writes remake of And Soon the Darkness; thriller to be released by Anchor Bay this fall.

Jennifer Derwingson, a recent signing of Artist International, the wholly owned subsidiary of Hollywood Studios International, has helped pen the remake of…

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Jul 20, 2010

 
Artist International’s Jon Amiel to Direct Kurt Russell Vehicle “Undying”

BEVERLY HILLS, May 26, 2010 – Artist International’s Jon Amiel has signed on to direct “Undying” (formerly known as “Reaper”), a supernatural thriller starring Kurt Russell.

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May 26, 2010

 
Hollywood Studios International Acquires Sleeping Giant Entertainment; Appoints Principal Dave Brown President of Motion Picture and Television Literary Departments

Dave Brown will spearhead Artist International’s writer and director divisions as the newly appointed President of Motion Picture and Television Literary.

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Apr 28, 2010

 
Financial Veteran Marcia Allen Appointed CFO of Hollywood Studios International

Marcia Allen, the corporate finance veteran, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Hollywood Studios International.

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Apr 12, 2010

 
The Kids Are All Right Premieres at Sundance Film Festival to Rave Reviews; Focus Features Wins Bidding War Between U.S. Distributors

Director Lisa Cholodenko’s “The Kids Are All Right,” starring three-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening, four-time Academy Awad nominee Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska (starring in the upcoming Alice in Wonderland), Josh Hutcherson (Journey to the Center of the Earth), and Mark Ruffalo (starring in the upcoming Shutter Island), premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2010 to overwhelmingly positive reviews, resulting in the festivals most visible bidding war.

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Jan 29, 2010

 
Industry Veteran Eric Christenson Joins Hollywood Studios International as President of Acquisitions and Distribution

Sir Steven Saxton, Chief Executive Officer of Hollywood Studios International, announced today that entertainment industry veteran Eric Christenson has joined the company as President of Acquisitions and Distribution. In his new post, Mr. Christenson will be responsible for building and managing a high-profile foreign sales operation for the company as well as managing all its international distribution activities.

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Jan 20, 2010

 
The Kids Are All Right to Premiere at Sundance

Hollywood Studios International announced today that “The Kids Are All Right,” starring Julianne Moore, Annette Benning and Mark Ruffalo will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2010.

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Jan 19, 2010

 
Hollywood Studios International Partners With The Gridlock Group to Host the "Party of the Year" on New Year's Eve

Hollywood Studios International (HYWS) has structured a potential acquisition of The Gridlock Group, and their first endeavor together will be co-hosting one of the premiere parties in Hollywood this New Year’s Eve, featuring some of the hottest live entertainment.

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Dec 22, 2009

 
Emmy Nominated Writer Christopher Kubasik of Artist International Sells New Media Pitch to Vuguru

Artist International is proud to announce that Emmy-Nominated client Christopher Kubasik has sold his New Media pitch The Booth at the End to Vuguru, a New Media studio backed by Michael Eisner’s Tornante Company and Rogers Media.

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Nov 17, 2009

 
Artist International Joins Plum Pictures to Produce "The Kids Are All Right" starring Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, and directed by Lisa Cholodenko

Artist International Joins Plum Pictures to Produce The Kids Are All Right;

Project stars Mia Wasikowska (Alice from Alice in Wonderland), three-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening (The Grifters, American Beauty and Being Julia), Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo and is directed by Lisa Cholodenko.

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Sep 15, 2009

 
"Beyond A Reasonable Doubt" Opens in US; Stars Align for Red Carpet Premiere in New York

“Beyond A Reasonable Doubt” Opens in US; Stars Align for Red Carpet Premiere in New York

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Sep 11, 2009

 
Celebrated Actor and Artist International Client Sir Tom Courtenay Receives Emmy Nomination

Celebrated Actor and Artist International Client Sir Tom Courtenay Receives Emmy Nomination

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Sep 1, 2009

 
Hollywood Studios International names Stephen L. Norris as Financial Consultant

Hollywood Studios International names Stephen L. Norris as Consultant; Signs Engagement Letter with Norris’ 76 & Madison.

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Sep 7, 2007

 
Brooklyn Brothers Beat the Best lands Coveted Screening Spot at TIFF

Hollywood Studios International Production and Distribution arm, HSI Films, has secured the high-profile screening positions for THE BROOKLYN BROTHERS BEATS THE BEST which will be in the Discovery section of the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival.

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Dec 31, 1969

 

Press

Disney Channel buys pitch, renews 'Vampire'

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Nov 18, 2011

 

Kurt Russell Football Film 'Touchback' Acquired By Anchor Bay

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Nov 17, 2011

 

Indies find opportunities at AFM

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Nov 8, 2011

 

HSI Films has 'Answers,' 'Carnaval'

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Oct 21, 2011

 

HBO Turning ‘The Kids Are All Right’ Into Series Pilot

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Oct 13, 2011

 

Artist International gets 'Pro' rights

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Sep 23, 2011

 

Mandalay Vision nabs AI client Zenescope's 'Piper'

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Jul 21, 2011

 

Red Hill Entertainment And Hollywood Studios International Team To Fund Films

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Jun 21, 2011

 

Renner, Handfield, Paramount to make 'Slingshot'

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Jun 13, 2011

 

'LUV' filmmakers find common ground in Baltimore

Baltimore Sun >
May 13, 2011

 

Hollywood Studios International Bringing 'Convention' to the Big Screeen

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May 1, 2011

 

Deal a "Masterwork" for Paul Schiff and HSI Films

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Feb 7, 2011

 

HSI Films Brings Venezuelan Smash "The Zero Hour" to EFM

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Feb 6, 2011

 

Hit's history sounds like movie plot 'Zero Hour' becomes Venezuela's B.O. champ

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Feb 4, 2011

 

"The Kids Are All Right" Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture

"The Kids Are All Right" Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture >
Jan 25, 2011

 

Box Office Report On Limited Releases...

Deadline >
Jul 18, 2010

 

The Kids Are All Right (A Mayor at the Movies Review)

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Jul 16, 2010

 

Popcorn Panel: The Kids Are All Right

National Post >
Jul 15, 2010

 

We Are Family: Two Moms, A Baster And A Baddi

National Public Radio >
Jul 14, 2010

 

Has The Kids Are All Right Helped Break the ‘Sundance Curse’?

New York Magazine >
Jul 13, 2010

 

Wives’ Tales “The Kids Are All Right” and “Henri-Georges Clouzot’s Inferno.”

The New Yorker >
Jul 12, 2010

 

The Kids Are All Right

Entertainment Weekly >
Jul 12, 2010

 

Family Ties

TIME.com >
Jul 12, 2010

 

Weekend Box Office: The Kids Are More Than All Right

A.V. CLUB >
Jul 12, 2010

 

Box Office Report On Limited Releases...

Deadline >
Jul 11, 2010

 

Indie's whiz 'Kids', Strong start for 'All Right,' 'Girls'

Variety.com >
Jul 11, 2010

 

Review: 'The Kids Are All Right'

San Francisco Chronicle >
Jul 9, 2010

 

‘The Kids Are All Right’ Review Revue

The Wall Street Journal >
Jul 9, 2010

 

The Kids Are All Right

Rotten Tomatoes >
Jul 9, 2010

 

Movie Review | 'The Kids Are All Right'

The New York Times >
Jul 8, 2010

 

Warm 'Kids Are All Right' approaches perfection

USA TODAY >
Jul 8, 2010