All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 138
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NewsUK producers very upbeat about UKFC's new three-year plan
Producers and industry execs cheer UK Film Council’s new fund setup and executive appointments; hopeful that operations will be ‘more effective.’
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FeaturesDavid Baddiel
Writer-comedian David Baddiel talks about The Infidel, the film he wrote and produced, and explains why many risk-taking British comedians are turning from TV toward the big screen.
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NewsLevelK turns to the dark side
Tine Klint’s new Danish sales outfit LevelK is getting into the film noir business.
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NewsWestEnd makes 11-title Woody Allen library play
Fast-growing London-based sales outfit WestEnd Films has snapped up exclusive international rights to an eye-catching batch of 11 films from Woody Allen.
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NewsUK's Metrodome to scale back theatrical business; CEO Peter Urie resigns
No details yet on job losses; Urie will consult with the company.
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NewsLionsgate takes Self-Medicated for the UK
The distributor has taken the UK rights to Monty Lapica’s drama.
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Features‘The years of largesse and exuberance are over’
With more films than money in the marketplace, the situation in Europe is tough - budgets are contracting and fewer major deals are being made. But there are plenty of financiers still active, reports Geoffrey Macnab
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NewsThe Salt Company closes further sales on The Infidel
The London-based sales company has now closed sales on the provocative comedy in 14 territories.
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NewsProtagonist scares up US deal for SXSW hit Monsters
Gareth Edwards’ debut feature Monsters set to receive US release through Magnet Releasing.
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NewsDustin Hoffman teams up with BBC Films for directorial debut
Finola Dwyer to produce Quartet alongside Stewart Mackinnon of Headline Pictures
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NewsHandMade Films International cuts sales team by half
The sales arm of HandMade Films loses sales chief and cuts jobs amid a strategic review of the parent company.
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NewsPuttnam hails "outstanding" year at British box office
Film Distributor Association chief uses Yearbook launch to celebrate strong 2009, calls for new social contract on copyright.
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NewsSummer arrives early for New Wave
UK distribution outfit New Wave Films picks up Berlinale prize winner
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NewsTrustNordisk sells The Candidate to China
Scandinavian sales company TrustNordisk has sold Danish thriller The Candidate to China
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NewsTamara goes to Village Roadshow
WestEnd Films has secured more deals on forthcoming Stephen Frears film Tamara Drewe
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FeaturesThe trouble with money
The introduction of the UK tax credit in 2006 was meant to end the war between the film financiers and the UK’s Inland Revenue. So why is the battle still raging over Section 48?
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NewsUK Screen launches report into facilities sector
Trade association launches a major new report into the scope of the UK facilities sector
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NewsAltiplano sells to US
Meridiana Films secures US distribution deal for lyrical tragedy Altiplano.