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variety.com - 1/19/2008
"Roman Polanski" to Weinsteins for international
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Sundance News: Marina Zenovich documentary debuted Friday night -- "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired," the story of the scandal that caused the director to flee America, sold Friday night to Weinstein Co. for international rights.

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Sundance Deal: The Weinsteins Buy 'Roman Polanski'
Cinematical — ... . The film had its World Premiere at Sundance on Friday night, and instantly sparked a bidding war. The Weinstein Co. won, according to Variety. ...

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GreenCine Daily — ... at Cinematical. "The film had its World Premiere at Sundance on Friday night, and instantly sparked a bidding war. The Weinstein Co won, according to Variety." ...

Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
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Sundance deals: Weinstein Co. gets international rights to 'Polanski' — Hollywood Insider
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