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CommentBlitz spirit
The producers of Wartime Wanderers, the true story of the 1939 Bolton Wanderers football team which signed up to serve in World War II, have come up with an innovative way to finance their film whilst also raising money for charity.
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FeaturesMike Downey and Sam Taylor
F&ME producers Mike Downey and Sam Taylor talk about the new projects on their slate, plans for expansion and why having an international outlook is the key to their success.
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NewsThe Match Factory picks up Orizzonti opener Cut, and new Petzold film
The Match Factory has picked up international distribution rights for Iranian filmmaker Amir Naderi’s new feature Cut which will have its world premiere as the opening film of Venice’s Horizons (Orizzonti) section on Sept 1.
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NewsLeslie Phillips, Nick Moran star in mystery comedy Death
Written and directed by Martin Gooch, the microbudget gothic feature set around a stately home is currently in post.
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NewsVerve Pictures falls for The Story Of Lovers Rock
UK outfit picks up documentary about reggae music in 1970s London.
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NewsPayne's The Descendants to close New York Film Festival
Alexander Payne’s new feature starring George Clooney will round out the event on Oct 16 following its world premiere in Toronto.
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Dragon Gate to be released in IMAX 3D
Beijing-based Bona Film Group has announced a cooperation deal with IMAX to produce Tsui Hark’s $35m 3D martial arts film Flying Swords Of Dragon Gate.
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NewsBarry Berk's Sleeper's Wake starts shooting in South Africa
Berk has writen thes script for the erotic thriller which is the second co-production between Bioskope Pictures and Videovision Entertainment.
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NewsThe Inbetweeners Movie takes huge £2.5m on first day of UK previews
The low-budget UK production set to score big opening weekend after excellent first preview day.
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FeaturesGlasgow's production boom
As Brad Pitt World War Z comes to Glasgow this week, Screen looks at the city’s film-friendly attitude that’s also drawing in the likes of Cloud Atlas.
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FeaturesCockneys Vs Zombies
The first feature to come out of James Harris and Mark Lane’s production outfit The Tea Shop & Film Company is a zombie comedy adventure which is being distributed in the UK by Optimum Releasing.
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Dogwoof sets up website to support fire struck distributors
The site will promote other ways of accessing the films of the independent distributors whose stock was destroyed as a result of a fire during the London riots.
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CommentBrendan Gleeson’s Halle Berry moment
The Guard writer-director John Michael McDonagh was in great form at a Q&A ahead of Optimum’s release of the film in the UK on Friday.
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NewsEye on Films adds drama The Mole
Eye on Films has added a new title to its 2011 Label: The Mole by Rafael Lewandowski.
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CommentCriticising The Critics
I think Goodbye First Love is a great film, but Screen’s critic Lisa Nesselson didn’t respond in the same way. When it comes to movies, it seems everyone has their own opinion.
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NewsANEW to boost Japanese content in global market
Newly announced company All Nippon Entertainment Works Co Ltd (ANEW) will become Japan’s primary seller of remake rights for films and other content upon its planned launch this October.
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NewsCineworld reports largest UK box-office market share for first half of 2011
Cineworld results show strong finish to first half with growth in revenues, EBITDA and market share.
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FeaturesHarry Potter approaches $900m as Korea continues to see big results
Screen looks at last weekend’s biggest international performers, including three impressive local titles in South Korea.
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NewsRidley Scott, Alcon plan Blade Runner follow-up
The filmmakers did not say whether the theatrical project would be a prequel or sequel to the 1982 cult sci-fi.