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Film News: Volume rises 12%, sales value up almost 1% — Gaul’s free-falling video market appeared to bottom-out last year, registering an increase in sales volume and steady earnings compared with 2008.

Film News: Moviemaking investment is lowest since 2004 — Film production in Gaul faltered last year, with both the number of films produced and the level of investment falling.

Film News: Total admissions abroad declined 22% last year — Liam Neeson starrer “Taken” claimed France’s film export crown last year, and propped up total international takings for French films.

Film News: Comedian options English-language rights to ‘La Premiere etoile’ — Chris Rock has optioned English-language remake rights to France’s “La Premiere etoile” (The First Star).

Film News: At 25, Buf is eager for challenges — As the animation world enters a new phase, Buf, a respected Gallic vfx shop known for its “haute couture” effects, is stepping into the production of ambitious, full-length animated features.

Film News: Producers, directors, writer hits the bigscreen globally — Up-and-comers take France and world by storm.

Film News: Fewer films made in 2009 due to recession — All is not cool in Gaul.