Joint project between Starz, The Weinstein Company, and Electus
Announcement comes one day after production exec VP Matthew Stein exits with a producing deal
In its latest acquisition at the festival, The Weinstein Company takes domestic rights to the drama with Meryl Streep as Thatcher
New division will develop existing properties for mobile, social and console platforms
Former Lionsgate marketing co-president left the studio was best known for her work on the "Saw" franchise and Tyler Perry movies
Spirit Awards jurors get some help, and you can’t keep the Weinsteins down
Emilio Estevez's "The Way" and David Schwimmer's "Trust" attracting interest from buyers
With Miramax looking like a lost cause, Weinstein Company moves on
Dispute over who bought rights first at Sundance is "amicably resolved"
The Aussies nix softcore, a Weinstein orphan may have a new home, and "Star Wars" takes the summer crown
Studio also gets South African rights for "Reign of Assassins"
Sought to seal the deal to buy the arthouse division at a meeting at Bob Iger's house this weekend
Company bought movie in 2008 but hadn't released it; director seeks new U.S. distributor
Weinstein buys "Blue Valentine," "Tillman"; Oprah's OWN picks up "Family Affair"
Movie starring Forest Whitaker appears to be victim of turmoil at Weinstein Co.
Restructuring debt and in need of a hit, Weinstein finds "Nine" is not the next "Chicago"
Moves musical out of the way of its awards hopeful "The Road."
Coincides with announced wave of layoffs at the company this week
Movie, starring Geoffrey Rush and Colin Firth, will start production later this year.
"Inglourious Basterds" drives to $73.3m; "Woodstock" debuts, disappoints.
Quentin Tarantino's latest brings its total to $73.3m.
Executives say the recession has been a healthy correction, clearing away excess and leaving deals that were smarter and realistic
