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Film News: Maestro’s niece cleans out Foundation vault — Just as “Nine” is about to hit Italian movie theaters, a Federico Fellini feud has erupted in Italy.

Film News: Indiana Productions plans Italian, Brazilian, English-language titles — A bittersweet Italian comedy titled “La prima cosa bella” is going up against “Avatar” in Italy, marking the bow of an Italo shingle called Indiana Production, which is making “international” its watchword.

Film News: Groups complain about unrestricted access — “Avatar” is sparking protests from parents’ groups in Italy where the James Cameron blockbuster bows Friday with a controversial general admission rating.

Film News: Two large filmmaking facilities launch in Apulia — Apulia, the southeastern Italian region on the heel of the Italian boot, is stepping up efforts to become a prominent Italo production hub with the launch of two large filmmaking facilities, along with a new film fund and a high-profile fest set to host the Italo bow of “Nine.”

Film News: Higher price 3D tickets drove country’s hike in intake — Italy’s box office in 2009 scored a better-than-expected 5% rise in grosses to E623 million ($891 million), according to national box office compiler Cinetel.

Film News: 21st Century Fox to nurture ‘Flower of Evil’ — Fox is going local in Italy with the launch of a long-gestating Italo film production shingle called 21st Century Fox.

Film News: 21st Century Fox to nurture ‘Flower of Evil’ — Fox is going local in Italy with the launch of a long-gestating Italo film production shingle called 21st Century Fox.