Cannes: Jon Favreau’s ‘Chef’ Adds Robert Downey Jr.; Aldamisa Selling International

Robert Downey Jr. has joined ensemble comedy Chef, reteaming with his Iron Man and Iron Man II director and co-star Jon Favreau. Favreau wrote and is helming the film. Also on board are Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo and Bobby Cannavale. Aldamisa International will start pre-sales in Cannes on the movie that’s based on an original idea from Favreau about a man who loses his job as a chef and starts a food truck to reclaim his artistic promise. Production starts July 8 in LA. Karen Gilchrist and Aldamisa co-chair Sergei Bespalov are producing. Aldamisa is financing with partner Kilburn Media and Mark Manuel. CAA packaged and is repping U.S. rights. The deal was negotiated by Jere Hausfater and Philip Elway on behalf of Aldamisa.

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Barbra Streisand To Direct Margaret Bourke-White & Erskine Caldwell Love Story

By NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor | Thursday April 4, 2013 @ 12:44pm PDT

EXCLUSIVE: After announcing a directing deal at the EFM in February, Barbra Streisand and Aldamisa International have identified the project that will mark the multi-hyphenate’s return to feature helming. Streisand will direct an as-yet … Read More »

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Berlin: Barbra Streisand In Deal For Next Directing Project With Aldamisa International

By NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor | Friday February 8, 2013 @ 8:55am PST

Aldamisa International, a worldwide sales agent/production firm, announced today a directing deal with Barbra Streisand. Aldamisa will handle worldwide sales on a feature film which she would direct.

At the moment, the filmmaker/star is contemplating several projects. Her debut as

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Aldamisa Names Nadine de Barros As President, International Sales & Distribution

By DOMINIC PATTEN | Wednesday April 25, 2012 @ 3:18pm PDT

Aldamisa International announced today that Nadine de Barros will join the company as President, International Sales and Distribution. The former Voltage Pictures VP Sales and Acquisitions will also source product for financing and serve as an executive producer. The appointment of de Barros, who formally joins the company on May … Read More »

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Former Miramax Exec Jere Hausfater Joins Aldamisa

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Monday April 23, 2012 @ 4:19pm PDT

Aldamisa International announced Jere Hausfater’s appointment today as chief operating officer. The former Miramax International EVP will oversee the company’s global day-to-day business and operations. Hausfater, who has also held executive positions at Walt Disney Studios and Essential Entertainment, will report directly to co-CEOs and co-chairs Sergei and Marina Bespalov. Founded … Read More »

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