All Screen articles in 12 June 2009
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Features
Les Petits Mouchoirs
Every year a group of friends spend the month of August together at one of their holiday homes on the Cap Ferret. But this year, one member of the group is in a coma and as they pack their bags, the atmosphere is already tense.
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Features
Tout Ce Qui Brille
Two sisters live on the other side of the bridge that separates them from Paris and will do anything to gain access to the glamorous world that is not their own. But, all that glitters….
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FeaturesThe Web Today (June 2009 - May 2010)
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NewsScreenDaily offers a free iPhone application
ScreenDaily has launched a free iPhone application so readers can access the latest news and reviews from the international film business on the move.
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NewsProducer Stephen Woolley named as patron of EIFF Directors Lab
Producer Stephen Woolley has been named as patron of the Directors Lab at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) for the second year running.
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NewsActress Meera Syal to host Trailblazers masterclass at EIFF
Meera Syal, the actress and comedienne, will host a masterclass at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) as part of Skillset’s Trailblazers scheme.
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NewsSpanish film industry woos public with cheap cinema tickets
Spain’s leading film industry association’s have joined forces to encourage people to go to the cinema rather than illegally downloading films.
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NewsISPs must cut filesharing by 70% over next year
UK media watchdog Ofcom and internet service providers (ISPs) have been charged with cutting online piracy by 70% over the next year under plans revealed in the Digital Britain report today (June 16).
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NewsDigital Britain: Key Proposals
The highly-anticipated Digital Britain report has been unveiled and includes key proposals for the future of the licence fee, broadband and a potential tie-up between BBC Worldwide and Channel 4.
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NewsUK comedy Huge starts shooting in London
Huge, the directorial debut from British comedian Ben Miller, has started shooting in London.
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NewsIranian film-maker Ghobadi released from prison
Iranian Kurdish film-maker Bahman Ghobadi, whose film No One Knows About The Persian Cats opened the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival, has been released from an Iranian prison.
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NewsFreestyle takes on US release of My One And Only
Freestyle Releasing has struck a deal with production company Herrick Entertainment for the US theatrical release of My One and Only.
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NewsNoyce draws Mixed Blood with Jackson thriller
Phillip Noyce will direct Mixed Blood, which will co-star Samuel L Jackson.
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NewsQuebec to introduce blanket 25% tax credit
The province of Quebec has introduced an enhanced film and television production credit that will return 25% of all Quebec-based spending to foreign producers.
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NewsGhent festival plans Asian focus including Anime exhibit
The 36th Ghent International Film Festival (October 6-17) will have a continent-specific themed programme for the first time, focusing on Asia.
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NewsCanadian documentary-maker Allan King dies at 79
Allan King, the veteran documentary-maker, has died aged 79 years old following a battle with brain cancer.
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NewsSony maintains overseas lead with Terminator, Angels & Demons
Sony maintained its overseas lead as Terminator Salvation pulled off the sixth biggest weekend of the year with an estimated $44.5m haul that raised the tally to $141.1m while Angels & Demons eased past $300m.
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NewsPark Circus acquires UK rights to Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno
Park Circus Films has acquired all UK rights for Henri-Georges Clouzot’s Inferno from international sales company MK2.
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NewsJoe Wright to head up Edinburgh’s Michael Powell jury
Atonement and Pride And Prejudice director Joe Wright has been named as president of the Michael Powell jury for best British film at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
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NewsMary Dickinson and Charlene Fisher launch indie studio venture
Entertainment finance and business development team Mary Dickinson and Charlene Fisher have launched DF Indie Studios, a talent-friendly enterprise with guaranteed US distribution.