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The article reports that Private German film fund Apollo Media has launched its second fund this year, after the first quickly reached its $93 million target due to investor interest in its focus on the U.S. television projects. The fund aims to raise $200 million through 2005. While investors are excited about television projects, they are cooling on theatrical productions.

Reports the termination of the merger transactions between Intermedia and Spyglass in Germany. Background of Intermedia; Details on the business plans of the film company; Refusal of the executives of both parties to comment on the merger failure.

The article reports that the motion pictures "The Ghost Writer" and "Shutter Island" will be shown at the 60th edition of the Berlin Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, which will run from February 11-21, 2010. The author mentions that the festival has revealed seven of 26 motion pictures included in the competition. Other films included in the festival are "Shekarchi" (The Hunter), "Der Raeuber" (The Robber) and "Na putu" (On the Path).

The article reports on the additional financial aid received by Roman Polanski's political film "The Ghost" from the German government. Polanski picked up 4 million euros from the German Federal Film Fund (DFFF) and the German Federal Film Board (FFA). The film is about a ghostwriter hired to finish the memoirs of a former British prime minister who is the target of a war crime indictment.

The article reports on the lawsuit filed by a group of shareholders against Premiere. The lawsuit was filed in a regional court in Frankfurt, Germany accusing the pay television operator for publishing false information in company's literature. Now incharge of the company, James Murdoch blamed the former management for the charge filed against Premiere.

The article presents the winners of the 59th Berlin Film Festival in Germany including "La teta asustada," which won the Golden Bear award, "Gigante" and "Alle Anderen," which received the Grand Prix Silver Bear and "Darbareye Elly," the winner of the Silver Bear.

The article reports on the celebration of the Berlin International Film Festival, which is also called the Berlinale, in Berlin, Germany. It states that German motion pictures earned nearly 27% of the total box office in 2008, which is the highest share since 1991. It cites that motion pictures "The Baader Meinhof Complex" and "The Wave" were among the successful performers. The film "Keinohrhasen" is considered as the winner, which generated $52 million.

The article reports that German cinema is thriving on the international stage as illustrated in the 2008 line up of Teutonic titles in Toronto, Ontario. It states that German cinema has become a hot export considering that in the last five years from 2008, three German-language films have taken the best foreign-film Oscar award, while three Teutonic films also won the European Film Awards' top honor. German films such as "The Baader Meinhof Complex" and "A Woman in Berlin" are presented.

The article reports on the winners at the 58th Berlin Film Festival in Germany in February 2008, including the Brazilian film "The Elite Squad," directed by Jose Padilha, which won the Golden Bare; Paul Thomas Anderson who won the Silver Bear for his film "There Will Be Blood; Errol Morris who won the Jury Grand Prize for his "Standard Operating Procedure" and Sally Hawkins who won the best actress award for her role in Mike Leigh's "Happy-Go-Lucky."

The article announces the release of the film "Shine a Light," directed by Martin Scorsese, during the 58th Berlinale International Film Festival on February 7, 2008 in Berlin, Germany. The film will serve as the highlight of the event and it is the first time that the main competition section has started with a documentary. Dieter Kosslick, organizer of the event, is confident on the success of the event because he had planned and prepared so much for it.

The article reports on various developments related to the Berlin International Film Festival to be held in Berlin, Germany. It is stated that "Elegy," by Spanish director Isabel Coixet and starring Penelope Cruz and "Happy-Go-Lucky," by English film director Mike Leigh and starring Sally Hawkins are among the nine titles added to the film fest competition.

The article reports on movies contending for the Golden Bear at the 2008 Berlin Film Festival in Germany, which will start on February 7. They include "S.O.P. Standard Operating Procedure" and "There Will Be Blood," starring Daniel Day-Lewis. Several themes addressed by contending films include corruption, military abuse and lasting effects of human greed.

The article reports on the support of local artists concerning the ongoing issues of filming permit of the World War II drama "Valkyrie" of United Artists Corp. in Germany. Director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck believes that the role of Tom Cruise plays as Colonel Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg would reveal Stauffenberg's heroism to the world. Executives consider the film beneficial to the country considering the military's opposition to Adolf Hitler's regime in the war.

The article reports on the receipt of top honors by Wang Quanan's Chinese drama "Tuya's Marriage," about a Mongolian woman's quest to find a replacement for her disabled husband at the 57th Berlin Film Festival in Germany. Moreover, a top Silver Bear was given to Joseph Cedar for his direction of Israeli war drama "Beaufort," which focuses on soldiers during the Israeli military's pullout of Lebanon in 2000. The awards were spread out evenly among several competitors.

The article mentions that Clint EastWood's "Letter's From Iwo Jima" and Paul Schrader's "The Walker," are the two films among eight new films included in the Berlin Film Festival. The article mentions that the other films that are selected include "Bordertown," "Die Faelscher" and "Les Temoins." The article also mentions that the documentaries and experimental works to be showcased at the film festival include "Tuli (The Circumciser)" and "Klopka."

The article reports on the plans of the Belgium-based holding company, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert to sell all or part of its 25 percent stake in the Germany-based private media conglomerate, Bertelsmann, headed by Chief Executive Officer, Gunther Thielen. The sale of the stocks would make the company public, with 75 percent of majority stakes held by the Mohn family.

`The article reports on the winners at the Berlin Film Festival in Berlin, Germany. Jasmila Zbanic has received the Golden Bear award for the movie "Grbavica." Jurgen Vogel nabbed the Silver Bear award for his artistic contribution as co-writer, co-producer, and actor in "The Free Will." Directors Michael Winterbottom and Mat Whitecross got the Silver Bear award for "The Road To Guantanamo." "A Prairie Home Companion," directed by Robert Altman got the audience prize.

The article previews the 56th Berlin Film Festival which will be held on February 9-19, 2006 in Berlin, Germany. It will feature the gala screening of "Snow Cake," a film which was a co-production of Great Britain and Canada. The event executive Dieter Kosslick will do the honors in meeting with local dignitaries and film producers and directors. The film festival will feature 26 films from different countries.

The article reports on the decision of Axel Springer AG to withdrew its offer to acquire ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG in Germany. The company discloses that it has reached an agreement with the investment group to terminate the controversial buyout. Company CEO Mathias Doepfner claimed that one of their reasons is to protect the company's independence.

The article announces the motion pictures to be screened at the Berlin Film Festival in Berlin, Germany. Motion pictures include "Prairie Home Companion," "The Road to Guantanamo" and "V For Vendetta." The motion picture "Snow Cake," directed by Marc Evans will open the festival. Organizers have confirmed 23 of the 26 motion pictures in the main section.

The article reports on the recognition given to Michael Haneke for his film "Hidden" on the 18th European Film Awards which was held on December 3, 2005 in Berlin, Germany. He won the top prizes including best film, best director, and best actor for Daniel Auteuil.

Features various motion picture projects to be produced and sponsored by the Berlin Film Festival's World Cinema Fund in Germany. Theme and focus of the film "Ghousson"; Estimate of costs for the production of the movie "Faro, la reine des eaux"; Producers and directors of the film "The Man Who Copied."

Reports on the worsening of the crisis at VIP Medienfonds Film and Entertainment in Germany. Arrest of CEO Andreas Schmid in connection with the ongoing criminal investigation on suspicion of fraud and tax evasion; Claim of the company of cooperating with the investigation; Allegation of prosecutors that the company defrauded investors who put millions in the company funds.

Reports that the executive and supervisory boards of ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG have given an official but ostensibly harmless thumbs down to the offer of Axel Springer AG for the company's outstanding shares in its takeover bid for the television group in Germany. Current stock price of ProSiebenSat.1; Confirmation that the offer met the legal requirements according to German takeover law; Details of the takeover offer of Springer.

The article reports that Commerzbank AG in Germany has discontinued the sale of new film funds from VIP Medienfonds Film and Entertainment, the country's most successful private investment film financier, following a report highlighting the company's dramatic profit shortfalls last year. This move is a further setback for VIP, which is faced with the German government's plan to shut down all tax-haven film funds next year. Last year the company raised some $500 million, most of which went to back Hollywood productions. VIP is bankrolling a number of projects by Roland Emmerich, including "The Girls Next Door" and "Soul of the Age," as well as upcoming titles such as Robert Towne's "Ask the Dust" and Steven Zaillian's "All the King's Men." Commerzbank reportedly brokered up to 75% of the capital raised by VIP last year.

Reports that German publisher Axel Springer will take over Haim Saban's ProSiebenSat 1 media group. Value of the acquisition deal; Impact of the acquisition deal on the commercial television market in Germany; Plans of Axel Springer to merge its publishing operations with ProSiebenSat 1.

Reports on the plan of movie exhibition chains in Germany to boycott the film "Herbie: Fully Loaded," due to its DVD early release. Length of allotted time between theatrical and DVD releases in the country; Decline in the average window between domestic theatrical and home video releases in the U.S.; Demand of producers and distributors in Germany for a shorter window between releases in order to hinder piracy and increase revenue by helping DVDs profit from a film's theatrical recognition.

This article reports that Regis Wargnier's "Man to Man" will open the 55th Berlin Film Festival on February 10, 2005. Story concerns 19th-century anthropologists who attempt to illustrate the link between man and ape. Wargnier, who made his international breakthrough in 1992 with "Indochine," wrote the screenplay to "Man to Man" with bestselling Ghana-born author William Boyd. The movie stars Joseph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas, Iain Glen, Hugh Bonneville and Flora Montgomery.

The article reports that Sam Mendes' military drama "Jarhead," and Gary Ross' romantic comedy "Dog Years" are among the Universal Pictures projects up for selection by German investors in a new 230 million-film fund launched by Hannover Leasing. Hannover's Montranus Zweite Beteiligungs will exclusively produce Universal projects, covering all of the films' production costs. New Line, meanwhile, is dipping into the Germany's fund market for the second time this fall, partnering with Munich-based Alcas to raise at least $60 million from investors willing to put up at least $25,000 to participate in the tax saving glamour of film production.

Reports on the financial results posted by cable group Kabel Deutschland in Berlin, Germany. Plans of the company for an initial public offering; Increase in its operating profit; Improvement in income from deferred taxes.

Reports on the overall financial performance of ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG in Germany. Pre-tax profit earned by the company; Amount of money saved; Expectation of the company to earn in TV advertisements.

Reports on the filing of a lawsuit by author Ubaldo DiBenedetto against director Roland Emmerich on charges of plagiarism in Germany. Allegation of the author that the motion picture "The Day After Tomorrow" includes similarities to his novel "Polar Day 9"; Claim of the author that he had send a copy of his book to Emmerich; Reason for filing the lawsuit in Germany.

Cites the factors that contributed to the net losses posted by German's independent producer-distributor Constantin Film in 2003. Box office downturn; Writedowns on pictures from output deals with Spyglass Entertainment and USA Films; Devaluation of television licenses.

Announces the sale of the sports right venture Sportfive to equity investor Advent International Corp. in Berlin, Germany. Value of the transaction; Divesture of Canal Plus SA's assets; Retention of the share of RTL Group PLC.

Reveals that Fatih Akin's "Head-On" has become the first German film to take the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear for best picture. Plot of the film; Other motion pictures nominated in the category; Demonstrations which marred the ceremony at Potsdamer Platz.

Reports on the progress of the 2004 Berlin International Film Festival held in Berlin, Germany. Films competing for the coveted Golden Bear award for best picture; Popularity of independent Spanish films; Pervading theme of participating films.

Details the financial results of German pay television company Premiere. Total revenues; Increase in sales; Net losses; Operating losses.

Reports on the film lineup for the 2004 Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany. Common themes of the nominated films; Citations of the titles; Schedule of the event.

Reports that ProSiebenSat 1 has cut its losses in Germany. Stabilization of the television market; Increase in the revenue of the company; Crisis faced by the television advertising market.

Reports on the earning projections of Internationalmedia in Berlin, Germany. Reduction in the revenue and profit; Postponement on the release of motion pictures produced by the company; Operating loss.

Reports on the death of director and photographer Leni Riefenstahl on September 8, 2003 in Berlin, Germany. Characteristics on the films directed by Riefenstahl; Involvement of Reifenstahl to the Nazi regime; Career highlights.

Focuses on profits of Germany-based Bertelsmann AG during the year 2003. Reason for decline in the revenue generated; Plans of the company to improve revenues for the year 2003.

Focuses on the financial losses of Germany-based license trader EM.TV for the first half of 2003. Total revenues of the company; Progress of the company in its restructuring and strategic reorientation in the second quarter in 2003; Effect of the economy and continued writeoffs on the financial performance of the company.

Reports on the takeover of Haim Saban to the broadcasting company ProSiebenSat 1 Media AG in Berlin, Germany. Percentage of Saban's shares in the company; Changes in the company's board members; Disclosure on the value of the takeover.

Reports on the earnings of film production and distribution company Constantin Film in Berlin, Germany as of the first semester of 2003. Total amount of loss incurred; Factors influencing sales decline; Sales projections by the end of 2003.

Reports on the submission of cash tender offer to the outstanding shares of ProSiebenSat 1 by Saban Capital Group company in Berlin, Germany. Completion on the transaction of Saban Capital for the voting shares in ProSiebenSat; Basis on the offer of Saban Capital; Plans of Saban to increase the capital of ProSienbenSat.

Reports on the acquisition of ProSiebenSat 1, Germany's biggest commercial broadcasting group by Haim Saban. Details of the takeover bid offered by Saban; Stake percentage held by Saban in the company.

Reports on the second quarter net profit of broadcasting company ProSiebenSat 1 in Berlin, Germany. Effects of the advertising slump on the revenues of the company; Account on losses from programming and material expenditures; Plans of restructuring the company to improve profit margins.

Reports on the financial status of television broadcasting firm Premiere in Berlin, Germany as of the second quarter of 2003. Rate of increase in the revenue generated; Total amount of losses incurred; Overview on the cost cutting initiative of the company.