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Ahead of the film’s market premiere at Berlin’s European Film Market, Beta Cinema has announced first deals for “Operation Napoleon” to France (Mediawan), Spain (Twelve Oaks), Poland (Hagi Film), Former Yugoslavia (MegaCom), Japan (Tohokushinsha) and Taiwan (Av-Jet).

The English-language thriller is based on the eponymous best-selling novel by Icelandic crime author Arnaldur Indriðason and stars Icelandic newcomer Vivian Ólafsdóttir (“It Hatched”) and Iain Glen, best known for his role as Dr. Alexander Isaacs in the “Resident Evil” film series and as Ser Jorah Mormont in “Game of Thrones.”

The sweeping story takes us from modern Iceland to America and Nazi Germany at the end of World War II. It centers on young Icelandic lawyer Kristin, who gets drawn into the vortex of an international conspiracy when she receives grainy footage of an old airplane wreck, recently revealed by the melting of one of Iceland’s largest glaciers.

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Munich-based sales agency Beta Cinema has picked up international thriller “Operation Napoleon,” and will kick off presales at the Cannes Film Market.

Shooting wrapped recently at the Langjökull glacier in Iceland, and the production has now moved to Mmc Studios in Cologne, Germany.

The Icelandic-German co-production is based on the eponymous best-selling novel by Iceland’s Arnaldur Indriðason, and features a stellar cast, led by Icelandic newcomer Vivian Ólafsdóttir (“It Hatched”), Jack Fox and Scottish actor Iain Glen, best known for his role as Dr. Alexander Isaacs in the “Resident Evil” film series and as Ser Jorah Mormont in “Game of Thrones.”

The sweeping story takes the viewer from modern Iceland to America and Nazi Germany at the end of World War II. It centers on young Icelandic lawyer Kristin, who gets drawn into the vortex of an international conspiracy when she receives grainy footage of an old airplane wreck,...

Spell stars Barak Hardley (The Mortuary Collection), Jackie Tohn (Glow), Magnus Jonsson (Taka 5), and Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir (Case), and is currently in select theaters ahead of it’s upcoming release on VOD November 19th. Interview opportunities are available, interested? Featuring a new original song and forthcoming video from Weezer, a fun cameo from Weezer’s frontman …

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Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump continues his extensive work in the film/TV soundtrack realm with the release of “Spell,” which comes on Nov. 1 on Milan Records through Sony Music Masterworks. The soundtrack features Stump’s music from Crush Pictures’ psych-thriller, including the ballad “Deep Blue Love.” a soulful, blues-tinged ballad performed by Stump and recorded exclusively for the project, which you can hear below. “Spell” made its debut at last year’s La Film Festival and will premiere in theaters Friday, November 1 and on VOD and DVD beginning Tuesday, November 19.

“Brendan gave me a real chance as a composer,” says Stump of working with director Brendan Walter on the soundtrack to “Spell.” “I was allowed to explore elements of my writing that I could never have without the narrative of the film. This score was fantastic to work on because I got to play with the film’s...

"Didn't really plan this trip, I just had to... get away." Dark Star has released an official trailer for the film titled Spell, with a screenplay written by the lead actor Barak Hardley. "Featuring a new original song and forthcoming video from Weezer, a fun cameo from Weezer's frontman Rivers Cuomo, and a 'sparse, icey' score by Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, the surreal tale made its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival to great acclaim, bringing home the award for 'Best Ensemble Cast.'" This dark comedy, "bizzaro thriller" is about an American illustrator who runs out of medication while wandering the isolated Icelandic countryside - unsure if his compulsions are related to his disorder or if he's being forced to unlock ancient secrets. Starring Barak Hardley, with Jackie Tohn, Magnus Jonsson, and Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir. Here's the first official trailer (+ two posters) for Brendan Walter's Spell,...

3m nega`Music video director Brendan Walter marks feature directorial debut.

Dark Star Pictures has acquired Us rights to the darkly comedic Iceland-set thriller Spell, the first film production from Crush Pictures and an international sales title on the Visit Films slate.

Music video director Brendan Walter, who has worked with the likes of Green Day, Panic! At the Disco, and Weezer, made his feature directorial debut on the film, which shot in Iceland and follows an American illustrator running out of medication and grieving the death of his fiancée who wanders the Icelandic countryside unsure whether he is experiencing magic.

Grimur Hakonarson’s drama swept to 11 wins in Reykjavik.Scroll down for full list of winners

Rams, a drama directed by Grimur Hakonarson, brought home a grand total of 11 trophies at the Edda Awards, Iceland’s national film prizes, which the Icelandic Film and Television Academy presented over the weekend at a televised gala held in Reykjavik.

The story of two Icelandic brothers and sheep farmers who are forced to put aside their 40-year feud to save their sheep, won Eddas including for film, screenplay, director, cinematography and editing.

Both main actors in Rams - Sigurjon Sighvatsson and Theodor Juliusson - took home Eddas for their roles.

The Eddas for female roles went to two actresses in the TV series Case, Steinunn Olina Thorsteinsdottir and Birna Run Eiriksdottir.

Trapped, an Icelandic mystery television series, won an Edda as the best TV series. The broadcasting rights for Trapped have already been sold to several countries, including France...

Having recently returned from a study trip to Manchester, Gabríel (Atli Oskar Fjalarsson) is eager to keep a new crush from his friends and family. Tracking Markús (Haraldur Ari Stefánsson) down to a local hairdresser’s, Gabríel accompanies him to a nearby party only to have his feelings betrayed and his world thrown into turmoil.

Gabríel isn’t the only of his friends with problems, however, as Gréta (Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir) attempts to contact her Awol father, Teddi (Elías Helgi Kofoed-Hansen) and Tara (Kristín Pétursdóttir) deal with the end of their relationship, and Stella (Hreindís Ylva Garðarsdóttir) embarks on a romance of her own despite her overbearing grandmother’s clear disapproval.

While Jitters could easily be written off as an Icelandic Skins, it would be to the film’s disservice. Dramatising relatable concerns and featuring an array of believable characters, Jitters is a far cry from the self-indulgent sensationalism of the recent seasons of Skins.