All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 139
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FeaturesNow appearing in theatres
The cinema is being redefined by alternative content - screenings of opera, theatre, sport and rock concerts to bring in new audiences. And with digital expansion, it is an area set for further growth.
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UK film industry breathes sigh of relief over Budget
Lottery funding to remain in place, only one small change made to film tax relief.
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NewsUKFC/BFI merger called off
Creative Industries Minister Ed Vaizey said in a written statement that there were “no current plans to merge” the two bodies.
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Stassen plans 3D wildlife doc in Africa
The Belgian film-maker plans to shoot in November this year.
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NewsSoda Pictures plans September launch for SoulBoy
UK outfit Soda Pictures is to release new Northern Soul movie SoulBoy under its recently launched distribution fund, Soda Film Fund.
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NewsUK government pulls funding for BFI's National Film Centre
The British Film Institute has reacted with a mix of stoicism and dismay to the news (confirmed today) that the new UK coalition Government has scrapped plans for a National Film Centre. UKFC-BFI merger now looking shakier.
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NewsLe Pacte continues sales on Amalric's On Tour
Mathieu Amalric’s On Tour, which won Best Director and Fipresci awards after its Cannes competition screenings last month, has now been sold to a host of international buyers.
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NewsArtificial Eye takes four top titles from Cannes
Buys include Of Gods And Men, Certified Copy, Love Like Poison, We Are What We Are.
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NewsUK's New Wave acquires Palme d'Or winner Uncle Boonmee
New Wave is likely to seek to launch the film (sold by The Match Factory) at the London Film Festival in October before releasing it in the UK in late 2010 or 2011.
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NewsCoproduction Office does more deals on Le Quattro Volte
Deals have been done with UK, Taiwan, Former Yugoslavia and Iran.
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A-Film gets in the groove with Body Language
The first Dutch dance film is due to start principal photography next spring.
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NewsChristmas comes early for Films Boutique
The company has sold Radu Muntean’s Un Certain Regard title in France and Swizerland.
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NewsJinga expands with horror genre label
UXB is currently has two horror projects - The Maddening and Suicide Solution.
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NewsTopol takes on The Golem
The legendary actor is attached to star in a remake of the Frankenstein-style tale.
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Soda Pictures snaps up Spiderhole
The horror film features a cast of rising British stars including Emma Griffiths Malin
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LFS, Skillset reveal Hothouse candidates
The scheme is focused on writers and directors looking to make their “signature” film.
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NewsMatch Factory sees Future with Miranda July
The feature has just completed shooting in Los Angeles
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Scotland screen industry receives £1.3m boost
The investment is part of a long-term strategy to support people and companies working in the local screen industry.
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NewsHidden Agenda kicks off E1 deal with Cuts Throats Nine
A remakes of the classic horror flick, starring Harvey Keitel (pictured), has sold to new outfit Hidden Agenda.
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NewsWild Bunch insists Mikhalkov had final cut on Burnt By The Sun 2
Vincent Maraval hits back at suggestions that company made the cuts without the director’s blessing.