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NewsThe Interview sets UK release date
Controversial comedy The Interview is to be released in UK and Ireland cinemas from February 6, Sony Pictures confirms.
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FeaturesUK documentary: big-screen truths
With the UK market growing for theatrical documentary releases, Geoffrey Macnab looks at how distributors and exhibitors are planning event releases and dedicated screens to appeal to documentary lovers
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NewsMockingjay secures China date
Lionsgate top brass said on Tuesday (January 6) that The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 will open in China in 3D on February 8.
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NewsThe Interview climbs to $31m online
Sony Pictures Entertainment said on Tuesday (January 6) that more than 4.3m people have rented or purchased the controversial comedy online and via cable, satellite or telcom providers from December 24-January 4.
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NewsUni moves Bourne to late July 2016
The studio has announced the new release date for its upcoming Jason Bourne film reuniting Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass.
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NewsMetrodome reshuffles pack
EXCLUSIVE: New head of home entertainment among changes at UK distributor.
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NewsUS imposes North Korea sanctions
UPDATED JANUARY 4: President Barack Obama, already a significant player in the Sony hack debacle, has imposed economic sanctions on North Korea in light of the cyber attacks on Sony Pictures in a move that drew a stern denunciation from Pyongyang.
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NewsCineworld takes landmine drama Kajaki
Battlefield drama extends to Cineworld chain including a special screening in Aldershot, “home” of the British Army.
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NewsSony expands The Interview
Buoyed by the opening weekend release in 331 independent theatres and in particular the $15m online launch, the studio is expanding the US release of its controversial comedy.
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NewsSony pushes The Interview online
In a development that looks set to exacerbate simmering unrest between Sony Pictures and the major exhibitors, the studio has moved ahead with an online platform release for the controversial comedy.
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NewsSundance Selects takes Wild Canaries
The distributor has picked up North American rights from Cinetic Media to Lawrence Michael Levine’s screwball murder mystery.
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NewsFox reports record year for digital sales
UK sales of digital movies rise 280% for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
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NewsSony backpedals on The Interview
Sony top brass have gone on the offensive in light of their vilified decision to cancel the release of The Interview, placing the onus on exhibition partners, hinting at a future release and engaging in a spat with US President Barack Obama.
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NewsSecret Cinema launches 'censorship' screening
Event cinema company launches screening after The Interview is pulled.
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NewsMarigold Hotel to get Royal treatment
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel gets world premiere at CTBF Royal Film Performance.
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NewsCreative Europe distribution grants revealed
Constantin, Golem, Lucky Red receive biggest grants in 2014; Curzon and Distrify benefit from Online Scheme grants.
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FeaturesAndy Whittaker & Anna Godas, Dogwoof
UK distributor Dogwoof Films is celebrating a decade of championing its socially conscious films across multiple platforms. Company founders Andy Whittaker and Anna Godas tell Geoffrey Macnab about their vision.
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NewsRaven Banner enters Portal to Hell
Distributor acquires international sales rights to Vivieno Caldinelli’s horror comedy, which stars Roddy Piper.
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NewsSony pulls The Interview
The embattled studio has cancelled the December 25 release of the Seth Rogen-James Franco comedy in light of threats from the suspected cyber attackers behind a string of embarrassing revelations about its business dealings and correspondence.