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Sony Classics Releasing Zhang Yimou's 'Blood Simple'
getthebigpicture.net - 7/29/2009
Sony Classics Releasing Zhang Yimou's 'Blood Simple'
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I was at first very skeptical of the news that there would be a new version of Blood Simple . It's the first movie by the Coen Brothers, a significant film in the history of not only independent film but also the Sundance Film Festival, and it's a great modern film noir movie. Then ...
SPC to distribute Yimou's 'Blood' - Entertainment News, Film News, Media
variety.com - 7/29/2009
SPC to distribute Yimou's 'Blood' - Entertainment News, Film News, Media
— variety.com — Chinese director remaking Coen brothers' pic Sony Pictures Classics is continuing its relationship with filmmaker Zhang Yimou, agreeing to distribute his planned remake of the Coen brothers' comedic thriller "Blood Simple" domestically and in several ... SPC to distribute Yimou's 'Blood' - Entertainment News, ...

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indiewire.com - 7/28/2009
Sony Backing Zhang Yimou Remake of “Blood Simple”
— indiewire.com — Director Zhang Yimou’s remake of the Coen Brothers’ 1984 debut feature, “Blood Simple,” is being backed by Sony Pictures Classic. Today the specialty distributor announced its production partnership in addition to rights for the untitled film in North America, Latin America, Australia and New ... Sony Backing Zhang Yimou Remake of “Blood Simple”

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weblogs.variety.com - 7/29/2009
Sony Pictures Classics Buys Yimou's Blood Simple Remake
— weblogs.variety.com — Sony Pictures Classics continues its long tradition of releasing the films of Chinese director Zhang Yimou by acquiring his latest film, a remake of the Coen brothers' 1984 comedy thriller Blood Simple , this time set in a Chinese noodle shop. It ... Sony Pictures Classics Buys Yimou's Blood Simple Remake

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