All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 147
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NewsEva Green to star with Ewan McGregor in Last Word
Fast rising European star Eva Green signs to play the female lead in Last Word (working title), the new feature marking the reunion between director David Mackenzie and actor Ewan McGregor.
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FeaturesWhen will two become one?
A possible merger between the UK’s two flagship film bodies is provoking much debate both for and against the movie. But will it even ever happen?
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NewsLondon Film Festival injects extra $1.5m into 53rd edition
The Times BFI London Film Festival is pumping half of its $3m (£1.8m) cash windfall from the UK Film Council into this year’s edition.
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NewsRotterdam film festival reveals Africa focus for next edition
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has announced a major new focus for its next edition, Forget Africa.
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NewsRevolver to launch standalone production arm
UK distributor Revolver is launching a standalone production arm – Gunslinger – to develop, finance and produce feature films.
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NewsGoldcrest appoints Penny Wolf as head of film sales and distribution
The Goldcrest Group has appointed respected industry veteran Penny Wolf as head of film at its sales and distribution business.
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NewsLarry Clark to direct troubled teen drama Wild Child
Larry Clark, the controversial director of Kids and Ken Park, is hatching a new film about troubled American youth.
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FeaturesThe means of production
UK distributors are moving into local production. But, on the eve of the Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 10-19), will it be at the expense of their acquisition of third-party and international titles?
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NewsOdyssey Entertainment ceases trading
Odyssey Entertainment, the London-based sales and financing company, ceased trading on August 28.
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NewsStephen Woolley to remake Dickens' Great Expectations
Maverick British producer Stephen Woolley is planning a big screen version of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.
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NewsRevolver picks up UK rights to Dead Man Running
Revolver Entertainment has taken all UK rights to Alex De Rakoff’s Dead Man Running, the London-set thriller co-financed and executive produced by England football stars, Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole.
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FeaturesOptimum prime
Ten years old in 2009, Optimum Releasing is now one of the UK’s leading independent distributors and a key part of StudioCanal’s European network.
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NewsMerger is not a "done deal", says BFI's Dyke
The proposed merger between the UK Film Council and the British Film Institute (BFI) will not go ahead unless the BFI’s brand and core activities are protected, according to BFI chairman Greg Dyke
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FeaturesPerfect pitch
One of the biggest challenges facing the producers of a wave of new low-budget UK music films is how to afford the crucial soundtrack rights.
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FeaturesPerry gears up for fight
As the Irish government considers scrapping the Irish Film Board, Simon Perry tells Geoffrey Macnab why the board is vital to Irish film culture.
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FeaturesThe strength of independent ties
Metrodome and Palisades Tartan are the latest to strike a deal, as distributors are forced to make alliances in a changing market.
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NewsOptimum backs edgy Brit flick Here Comes The Summer
Distributor Optimum Releasing is backing edgy new British movie Here Comes The Summer, which is due to begin shooting on location in London in September.
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NewsWorking Title to make redundancies
Flagship UK production company Working Title is understood to be making up to six redundancies from its 45-strong workforce.
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NewsFuture Films and Aramid Capital hit by Soho blaze
A major fire broke out in the London offices housing leading film financiers Future Films and Aramid Capital earlier today.
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FeaturesThe end of the Russian gold rush?
The days when Russian buyers would pay big money for small films are over (for now) as the Russian market adjusts to a weak ruble and declining box office. Geoffrey Macnab looks at what this means for international sales agents and producers