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Film News: ‘Gnomeo and Juliet’ sells to 26 territories — Pathe International has rolled out more than 60 sales across its slate, leading with its long-gestating animation “Gnomeo & Juliet.”

Film News: Exec to fund online newsletter for all things geek — Bob Pittman is letting his geek flag fly, investing mid-six figures in GeekChicDaily.

Film News: Garcia, Moreno, O’Toole, Longoria Parker sign on — Andy Garcia, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Peter O’Toole, Eva Longoria Parker and Bruce Greenwood have been cast in Mexican historical epic “Cristiada” for NewLand Films.

Film News: Governor creates $242 million transferable credit — In a bid to keep up with the incentives arms race, Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Friday inked legislation that creates a five-year, $242 million transferable tax credit for the state’s film and entertainment industry.

Film News: Moretz to star in indie coming-of-age story — “Hit Girl” Chloe Moretz of “Kick-Ass” will topline Derick Martini’s indie coming-of-age story “Hick,” an adaptation of the Andrea Portes novel.

Film News: Mogul plans board battle over Lionsgate — Billionaire investor Carl Icahn amped up hostilities with the Lionsgate board Tuesday, disclosing plans for a proxy fight to replace the existing 12-member board with his own slate of directors.

Film News: Box office exchanges await decisions by feds — Hollywood’s mini-drama over the prospect of trading in weekend box office receipts appears to be headed for a climax — but the battle may say as much about each side’s lobbying prowess as it does the merits of the film futures exchanges.

Film News: Long Island fest opens with a pair of Duitch pics — Two world premieres and four U.S. bows are among the lineup of features set for 15th annual Stony Brook Film Festival.

Film News: Duo plans actioner on nuclear materials recovery — Weeks after inking a first-look deal with 20th Century Fox, Simon Kinberg has set up his debut project with the studio and is teaming with hot scribe David Guggenheim.

Film News: Exhib will add up to 25 screens in North America — Imax and AMC Entertainment announced Tuesday that they are expanding their joint rollout venture, which will add 15 to 25 digital large-screen plexes in 2011.