All articles by Andreas Wiseman – Page 167
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FeaturesSummer 2012: The Film Games
Summer 2012 represents a unique challenge for UK distributors with a packed sporting and cultural schedule, including The London Olympics, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the European Football Championships. But it also represents opportunities. Andreas Wiseman has an early look at how the industry is gearing up.
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FeaturesMichael Lewis
RealD CEO Michael Lewis talks to Screen about the early days of RealD and the company’s strategy going forward.
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NewsOliver Sherman gets distribution in France, Hungary through EoF scheme
Thriller Oliver Sherman has been confirmed to screen at several festivals and has distribution in two territories under the new Eye On Films initiative.
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FeaturesWeekly International Box Office Mar 25-27
Battle: Los Angeles narrowly edges out Rango at the top of a stagnant international box office
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NewsIMAX and Cinema Park sign deal for eight more theatres in Russia
Russia’s Cinema Park becomes Europe’s largest IMAX exhibitor.
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NewsNBC Universal restructures international team; Jeff Shell new president
Restructure of London-based office follows transfer to Comcast majority ownership; Peter Smith steps down in early March.
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CommentWith great power comes great responsibility...
The UKFC’s new report on (the lack of) diversity in film ignites a pressing issue: why are minorities underrepresented and misrepresented in film?
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NewsWarner Bros adds five to Facebook rental scheme
Titles include Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Inception, Life As We Know It, Yogi Bear.
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NewsIntandem announces half yearly results for end 2010
London-based sales agent Intandem Films has announced its six month results to December 31, 2010.
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FeaturesLimitless breaks free at top of UK box office
Three new entries make up the top three at the UK box office over the March 25-27 weekend.
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NewsMomentum bites on Wettest County and Headhunters
Momentum/Alliance Films takes UK and Canada rights to John Hillcoat’s crime-drama The Wettest County In The World from FilmNation and Morten Tyldum’s thriller Headhunters from TrustNordisk.
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UKFC study reveals UK women and minorities disgruntled with portrayal in film
Study reveals that industry could increase profitability by better understanding audiences
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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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NewsIMAX inks biggest international deal, creates IMAX China
IMAX reaches 75-theatre agreement with China’s largest cinema operator and establishes local office in Hong Kong
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Comment“Departure for Culture, Media and Sport...”
A Freudian slip echoes Lord Puttnam’s concerns about the UKFC-BFI merger…
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NewsLord Puttnam calls for increase in P&A Fund; says education is key in future of film
FDA President Lord Puttnam calls for rise in Distribution Fund budget as Lottery investment rises; expresses “dismay” at the delay of the Digital Economy Act.
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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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FeaturesWeekly International Box Office March 18 – 20
Battle: Los Angeles and Rango flip-flopped at the top of the international chart, with Sony’s first-placed action-sci fi taking $28.7m.
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FeaturesRevolver's Anuvahood sets company record; Submarine rises despite weak UK box office
Paramount’s Rango returned to the top of the UK box office thanks to a tepid $1.6m (£1m) haul over one of the weakest box-office frames in recent months.