Local box office in Argentina has dropped significantly although more films are being released. La Fuga accounted for more than half of this year s total admissions. The most popular Norwegian film in recent history, Elling , distributed by UIP in Norway and to be handled by Universal in the Nordic region has been picked up for worldwide representation by Trust Film Sales. The movie will be the first feature directed by journalist-turned actor Alain Beverini, and is produced by Humbert Balsan's Ognon Pictures. Marie Trintignant co-stars.
Shooting is scheduled to start on location in the Mediterranean port next month.
Total Kheops is the first in a cult trilogy by Izzo and is published by Gallimard. Flammarion publishes it in France. King s version will air on ABC in the 2002-2003 season. However Elena Lloyd continues as the acting director of the market.