All articles by Andreas Wiseman – Page 78
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NewsBaxter joins Pinewood Pictures
EXCLUSIVE: Protagonist exec named head of acquisitions and development at Pinewood Pictures.
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FeaturesAgents of change
Agents have an increasingly important role in the film and TV industries. At a Screen-hosted roundtable, Wendy Mitchell and Andreas Wiseman asked some of the UK’s key players how agenting is changing.
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FeaturesThe Weinstein Company: stirring drama
As The Weinstein Company ramps up its scripted TV productions and acquisitions, Andreas Wiseman talks to the executives behind the push.
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FeaturesUK film finance: BFI backs joined-up approach
A new joint-venture scheme from the BFI aims to drive up investment in UK independent films by helping producers and distributors to share the risks and rewards of distribution.
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NewsStephen Garrett to leave Shine
Kudos co-founder and Shine Pictures executive chairman to step down after more than 20 years to “reinvent” himself.
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NewsRitzy staff vote to strike
BECTU members vote yes to strike action after pay dispute with Picturehouse cinema.
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NewsSky enters DVD market
Sky reveals details of Buy & Keep service, including postal service, price-points.
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NewsBuyers in tune with Protagonist's Frank
EXCLUSIVE: Buyers flock to Sundance comedy starring Michael Fassbender.
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NewsMetrodome takes five features
EXCLUSIVE: Metrodome haul includes rom-com We’ll Never Have Paris from Simon Helberg, star of The Big Bang Theory.
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NewsRitzy staff to ballot on strike action
Ken Loach calls decision not to pay staff London Living Wage “shocking” and “hypocritical”.
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NewsLionsgate UK takes Absolutely Anything
EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate has picked up UK rights to Terry Jones’ comedy Absolutely Anything from GFM Films.
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News'71 nears sell-out for Protagonist
EXCLUSIVE: Yann Demange’s well-received feature debut sells around the world.
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NewsAbraham assures continuity at Film4
EXCLUSIVE: Channel Four chief executive discusses Tessa Ross’ departure and future strategy.
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NewsPeccadillo lands Sundance, Berlin duo
EXCLUSIVE: UK distributor lands 52 Tuesdays and Praia Do Futuro.
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NewsSky Atlantic to air Gomorrah
EXCLUSIVE: Sky Atlantic picks up first foreign-language series, TWC working on English-language TV version.
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NewsTessa Ross to leave Film4
Long-time Film4 head Tessa Ross is stepping down from her role later this year to become chief executive of the National Theatre.
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CommentOoh Ah Cantona?
Sixteen Films makes shock bid for Eric Cantona as teams finalise FIFE rosters.
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NewsOrigin ups Rubin, preps dramas
EXCLUSIVE: Origin develops film and TV roster as execs Rubin, Marshall promoted.
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FeaturesUnder The Skin: at any cost
13 years, £8m+ and an unenviable email to Brad Pitt. Andreas Wiseman talks to the creatives and financiers behind the remarkable journey of Under the Skin.