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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: Studio moves forward with new chapter — Universal Pictures is moving forward with a new chapter in its lucrative Jason Bourne franchise.

Film News: Studio hires scribe Gilroy; Damon probably not onboard — Universal Pictures is moving forward with a new chapter in its lucrative Jason Bourne franchise.

Film News: ‘Proposal’ thesps to star in Universal comedy — Sandra Bullock is set to reunite with Ryan Reynolds for the action-comedy “Most Wanted” for Universal Pictures.

Film News: Deal calls for U to release 20 pics from MRC domestically — Universal Pictures has struck a five-year distribution pact with Media Rights Capital.

Film News: 3D epic sold at Cannes for the U.K., Japan, Spain, Australia, other territories — Universal Pictures Intl. went on a shopping spree Monday on the Croisette, snapping up rights to select major territories for P.J. Hogan’s Tony Collette comedy “Mental” and Relativity Media’s 3D epic adventure “Immortals.”

Film News: 3D epic sold at Cannes for the U.K., Japan, Spain, Australia, other territories — Universal Pictures Intl. went on a shopping spree Monday on the Croisette, snapping up rights to select major territories for P.J. Hogan’s Tony Collette comedy “Mental” and Relativity Media’s 3D epic adventure “Immortals.”

Film News: Publicity veteran to executive VP — Alissa Grayson has been upped to exec VP of national publicity at Universal Pictures.

Film News: Universal sets story of refugee kids’ team — Scribe-helmer has signed on to write and direct Universal Pictures’ “The Fugees.”

Film News: Studio vet to shape domestic strategic business initiatives — Jimmy Horowitz has been upped to president of Universal Pictures.