All Screen articles in 17 Mar 2011
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NewsNewbigin addresses industry concerns over formation of Creative England
In a letter to the industry, the Creative England chair has defended concerns over the newly formed body’s remit and regional diversity; over 500 submissions were made as part of the consultation process.
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NewsRussian government could tax foreign film releases
The Russian government is considering introducing a new system for collecting of charges on income from distribution and exhibition of every certified film, with further investment of these funds for the needs of the domestic film industry.
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NewsVenice International Film Festival registration open
Applications are now being accepted for film registration for the Venice International Film Festival.
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CommentA premiere out of this world....
Black and white footage of iconic moments in history accompanied by a rousing soundtrack – always good.
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NewsSpain’s Lazona to adapt Ugly Duckling series for big screen
Madrid based outfit Lazona is in development on two new projects, one a coming-of-age comedy with popular director Roberto Santiago and the other a film adaptation of the International Emmy-nominated series Ugly Duckling (Patito Feo).
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NewsAuteuil plans three more Pagnol adaptations with AS Films, Pathe
Daniel Auteuil is planning a series of three new films based on Marcel Pagnol’s plays Marius, Fanny and Cesar.
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NewsSerner named CEO of Swedish Film Institute
Anna Serner comes from publishing organisation Tidningsutgivarna.
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NewsElizabeth Taylor dies at age 79
Oscar-winning acting legend Elizabeth Taylor has died in Los Angeles at the age of 79.
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FeaturesAsian Film Awards 2011
The fifth Asian Film Awards were held in Hong Kong on March 21, with Palme d’Or winner Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives by Apichatpong Weerasethakul taking the best film prize. See full story on winners here.
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CommentGet Armstrong
Alun Armstrong tells some funny tales about how he got cast, against the odds, in his first screen role in Get Carter.
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NewsSecond Babylon programme to kick off for European, African filmmakers
The second annual Babylon International programme for European and African filmmakers, run by Scenario Films, is set to launch in Berlin in May.
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NewsOkinawa fest opens with strong focus on disaster relief
Festival opens with red carpet procession as well as minute of silence for Japanese disaster.
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CommentSex sells...in 3D
Perhaps the most popular screening to take place during the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (Filmart to you and me) was – unsurprisingly - the world premiere invite only screening of 3D Sex And Zen: Extreme Ecstasy.
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CommentHis name's Johnson, Boris Johnson.
London’s mayor cracks us up at a Wimbledon Studios launch.
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CommentGavras is all in
I was watching some guilty-pleasure TV this weekend when this new Adidas advert caught my eye.(watch the video here)Great, huh? It was so striking that I did some research — and it turns out the track is the new song “Civilization” by Justice, and the director is Romain Gavras.The young ...
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CommentSexy Beast
Sarah Cooper hangs out with the sons of acting royalty on the set of Christopher Granier Deferre’s directorial debut.
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NewsBFI veteran Heather Stewart gets top Public Programme post
The BFI has appointed Heather Stewart to the newly created position of Creative Director of Public Programme, effective from May.
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NewsNew era of Busan to give strong launch to Cinema Center, Lee says
Busan International Film Festival director Lee Yong-kwan and honorary festival director Kim Dong-ho met with Screen at Hong Kong Filmart for an exclusive talk about Lee’s new solo directorship.
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NewsEuropean sales companies join forces to launch Europa International
Michael Weber [pictured] of The Match Factory is the founding president of the group, which also includes representatives from HanWay, TrustNordisk and Fortissimo, among others.