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Cannes — Marco Frazier, former AMC Networks Svp of international distribution for digital & new platforms, has joined U.K.-based entertainment company Pantomimus Media as head of corporate development

Frazier will work directly with Pantomimus managing director Roberto Ricci to expand epic fantasy drama “The Red Harlequin” franchise across multiple platforms worldwide.

Doing so, he will leverage his over 20 years experience, contacts and insight spearheading the global distribution and business development – whether new channel or advanced services launches – for key international operators such as AMC and ESPN.

“I am delighted to work alongside Roberto, a true visionary and the creative talent behind ‘The Red Harlequin,’ said Frazier. “I have been deeply impressed by how he and his team have brought this unique series to life and look forward to bringing it to viewers around the world.”

Ricci added: “I have known Marco for over twenty years and have always been impressed...

20 feature films, 17 documentaries and 20 TV dramas set for pitching forum.

A slate of 20 feature films, 17 documentaries and 20 TV dramas have been selected for the pitching session at the fourth edition of the Mia Market in Rome (October 17-21).

Feature Film

This year’s feature film projects, which come from 16 different countries, were selected by Jason Ishikawa (international sales at Cinetic Media), Anne Lai (cirector of creative producing and artist support for the feature film program at the Sundance Institute) and Sophie Mas (producer at Rt Features). Half the projects are directed by women.

Among these are productions that passed through the Sundance Screenwriting lab,...

Santiago De Compostela, Spain – Finland’s leading media fund Ipr is financing the development of TV series project “The Red Harlequin,” based on Italian writer Roberto Ricci’s young adult fantasy books saga.

The partnership follows a deal inked by the Finnish fund with Pantomimus Media, the company Ricci, agent Lisa Hryniewicz and creative director Pascal Demure have launched to hold and develop all “The Red Harlequin” rights.

Conceived as a transmedia project, “The Red Harlequin” will have the TV series at its heart.

As a TV drama, “The Red Harlequin’s” first season is envisaged as a 12-episode one hour drama with an international cast and an estimated budget of €30 million ($34.8 million) per season. Pantomimus is in final negotiations with a U.K. head writer and showrunner, Ricci told Variety.

“As Ipr invests in development with the aim of financing the actual production, the plan is for our pact to continue beyond development,...

The Gallery Nucleus ( www.gallerynucleus.com) over in Alhambra, CA. is putting together an Edward Scissorhands Tribute Exhibition starting Saturday, April 16. The exhibit features the works of over 50 international and local artists creating works inspired by the story and its’ characters and executed through the artists own unique approach. Fans of the film are encouraged to dress up and come out to celebrate the story and Tim Burton’s vision.

I know we have a lot of readers and listeners based in California so if you are interested, you will find all the details in the official press release below.

Gallery Nucleus Presents:

Edward Scissorhands 20th Anniversary Tribute

April 16, 2011 – May 09, 2011

Opening Reception: April 16, 2011(7 pm – 11 pm)

On April 16, Gallery Nucleus transforms into the mystical world of Edward Scissorhands as we host an exhibition to tribute Tim Burton’s classic love story and its unforgettable characters; Edward, Kim, Peg and a band of colorful suburbanites.

There is going to be a 20th Anniversary Tribute for Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands at Gallery Nucleus on April 16th 2011. Below is a sample of the type of images you will see at the event.

Press Release:

Gallery Nucleus Presents:

Edward Scissorhands 20th Anniversary Tribute

April 16, 2011 – May 09, 2011

Opening Reception: April 16, 2011(7 pm – 11 pm)

On April 16, Gallery Nucleus transforms into the mystical world of Edward Scissorhands as we host an exhibition to tribute Tim Burton’s classic love story and its unforgettable characters; Edward, Kim, Peg and a band of colorful suburbanites.

It was twenty years ago that the public was introduced to the modern-day fairy tale Edward Scissorhands. Though the story of an outcast or “freak” misunderstood by “normal” society is nothing new, this brilliantly designed film with the sweetness and sadness of romantic love coupled with Gothic overtones resonated deeply with audiences and injected beauty and enchantment into the familiar.

On April 16th 2011, Gallery Nucleus will host a 20th anniversary tribute to Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. The art exhibition will" highlight the works of over 40 artists, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, etc." Read the press release after the jump, along with a gallery of sample art from the exhibition. Sample Gallery: [gallery order="Desc" columns="2" orderby="ID"] Press Release: Gallery Nucleus Presents: Edward Scissorhands 20th Anniversary Tribute April 16, 2011 – May 09, 2011 Opening Reception: April 16, 2011(7 pm - 11 pm) On April 16, Gallery Nucleus transforms into the mystical world of Edward Scissorhands as we host an exhibition to tribute Tim Burton's classic love story and its unforgettable characters; Edward, Kim, Peg and a band of colorful suburbanites. It was twenty years ago that the public was introduced to the modern-day fairy tale Edward Scissorhands. Though the story of an outcast or "freak" misunderstood by "normal" society is nothing new, this brilliantly designed film with the sweetness and sadness of...