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Film News: Studio to distrib in Russia for indie — Universal Pictures Intl. (Russia) has signed a distribution deal for Russia and former Soviet territories with leading indie production shingle Leopolis.

Film News: Cannes proved busy for new Spanish indie — New Spanish indie mainstream distrib Savor-Emon has inked all rights to two international star-driven movies: George Ratliff’s comedy-thriller “Salvation Boulevard” and Ralph Fiennes’ directorial debut “Coriolanus.”

Film News: U.K. distrib focuses on ethically minded pics — U.K. indie distrib Dogwoof picked up two Sundance winning docs, “Restrepo” and “Gasland,” at Cannes.

Film News: Spanish distrib buys six at Cannes — Aurum Producciones, one of Spain’s strongest indie distributors, has inked with Nu Image on the acquisition of Lionsgate vidgame adaptation “Kane & Lynch,” toplining Jamie Foxx and Bruce Willis.

Film News: TV market consolidation could hurt — Times remain bittersweet for Spain’s indie distributors. After four years of decline, Spain’s 2009 B.O. delivered an all-time record of €675 million ($910.3 million), a 9% boost.

Film News: Purcell joins Statham, Owen in indie actioner — The film will be directed by Gary McKendry.

Film News: Company to nab bigger pics, boost campaigns — U.K. indie distrib Soda Pictures has set up a £2 million ($3 million) distribution fund, dubbed the Soda Film Fund, to acquire bigger films and boost its release campaigns.

Film News: Joins Seth Rogen, Michelle Williams in indie dramedy —
Sarah Silverman is in negotiations to join Seth Rogen and Michelle Williams in the indie dramedy “Take This Waltz.”

Film News: Joins Seth Rogen, Michelle Williams in indie dramedy — Sarah Silverman is in negotiations to join Seth Rogen and Michelle Williams in the indie dramedy “Take This Waltz.”

Film News: Caplan, Livingston to star in indie pic — Lizzy Caplan and Ron Livingston are toplining indie comedy “Queens of Country.”