All articles by Andreas Wiseman – Page 146
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NewsMetrodome extends China Lion agreement with Magic to Win
UK distributor develops repertoire of Chinese titles with Wilson Yip’s fantasy.
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NewsPicturehouse finds Mihaileanu’s The Source
Picturehouse Entertainment pick up Cannes competition entry The Source.
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NewsUK's Strictly Come Dancing finale comes to cinemas in 3D
The season finale of popular BBC TV series Strictly Come Dancing will air live in 3D in a number of UK cinemas.
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FeaturesHow much does crime pay?
The Nordic crime thriller boom has moved from page to screen and is opening up the mainstream global box office to other genres from the region. Andreas Wiseman reports
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NewsNetwork Releasing picks up Delpy's 2 Days in New York for UK
Network Releasing picks up Sundance premiere from Rezo Films.
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NewsDigital locker UltraViolet launches in UK, next stop Canada
A number of companies have signed up to UltraViolet (UV) in UK, Warner Bros’ first distributor to offer UV-enabled film in UK.
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NewsNew Horizons picks up seven titles for distribution in Poland
Arirang, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia and Code Blue among new releases planned for 2012.
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NewsIan George steps in for Chris Hedges to run UK operations of PPI
Chris Hedges exits PPI, Ian George assumes role under Antony Marcoly
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NewsJoe Matukewicz joins SPWA
Former Relativity executive will oversee acquisitions at Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions.
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NewsEntertainment sinks teeth into WestEnd’s Love Bite
Entertainment Film Distributors picks up seaside-set teen comedy-horror from director Andy de Emmony.
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FeaturesArthur Christmas tops UK chart in fourth week
Arthur Christmas holds off newcomers Happy Feet 2, Hugo and The Thing to top UK box office on $3m (£1.9m).
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NewsNostalgia for the Light picks up Best Feature at IDA awards
Nostalgia For The Light, Senna, Les Blank, Danfung Dennis among winners at Los Angeles event.
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NewsExpanding Dogwoof finds new investment
UK doc specialist gets £200,000 investment as business sees 30% year-on-year growth.
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FeaturesAlexander Payne
Alexander Payne, the writer-director of The Descendants, describes his ability to draw humour from dark moments in a wide ranging interview conducted by Screen editor Mike Goodridge at the BFI London Film Festival.
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NewsJinga enters UK distribution, signs up boxing thriller
First title to be Jamaican boxing thriller Ghett’a Life produced by former boxer Lennox Lewis.
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NewsLionsgate UK takes over all rights to Icon slate including new Winding Refn/Gosling thriller
Lionsgate takes over distribution of You’re Next, On The Road, Postman Pat: The Movie, Only God Forgives
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NewsBFI pledges additional £1m to P&A fund
The BFI’s Board of Governors has approved an additional £1m funding for UK distributors via its P&A fund.
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NewsIcon UK shakeup continues as indie teams with Lionsgate on future distribution
Lionsgate UK will ‘distribute and release certain of Icon’s film rights’ in the UK as Icon confirms shift in direction
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FeaturesBreaking Dawn secures $7.1m (£4.6m) from second weekend in UK
Breaking Dawn easily on top, Arthur Christmas posts consecutive week-on-week increase.
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NewsCinestar pacts with AAM for digital rollout
Digital distribution provider AAM to convert up to 450 screens for Germany’s Cinestar through VPF model.