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NewsBroomfield to launch Sky Atlantic doc strand Footprints
Sky Atlantic has handed Nick Broomfield the first commission in its documentary feature film strand Footprints.
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NewsBBC secures TV rights to Spanish language feature San Cristobal
The UK-Spanish co-production is being written and directed by UK film-maker James Rogan.
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NewsAntena 3 locks Miramax titles
Spanish channel Antena 3 completes licensing deal for Miramax films.
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Competition Commission reverses ruling over Sky Movies dominance
The Competition Commission has reversed its stance that Sky Movies holds an unfair advantage in the pay TV movie space, as a result of the emergence of online players Lovefilm and Netflix
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NewsJamie Laurenson leaves BBC Films to head See-Saw's TV arm
Former BBC executive becomes head of television at Iain Canning and Emile Sherman’s See-Saw Films.
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NewsSky remains movie leader according to UK regulator Ofcom
New VoD players such as Lovefilm and Netflix have not loosened Sky’s grip on movies, according to an Ofcom report to the Competition Commission.
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NewsToo little investment in British family features, says Sky Movies head
Sky Movies director Ian Lewis has revealed that the company’s decision to develop and produce family films has been partly triggered by a lack of investment in the genre in the UK, calling on the UK production sector to pitch more ideas.
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NewsUK cinemas to screen Olympics
EXCLUSIVE: Vue cinemas in negotiations for 3D coverage of Olympics and Euro football championships; other chains likely to follow suit with Olympics coverage potentially shown for free.
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NewsSky acquires licence to kill in 007 switch
ITV is set to be shaken and stirred by the loss of the James Bond film franchise for the first time in more than 35 years.
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NewsBBC gearing up for UK’s first scripted 3D project
The BBC is developing British TV’s first 3D comedy drama as part of a two-year trial across multiple genres.
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NewsBT Vision signs FX content deal
BT Vision has signed a content deal with FXUK - bolstering its offering ahead of the launch of a dedicated entertainment portal.
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NewsLeft Bank eyes £40m sale
Left Bank Pictures is considering putting itself on the market for as much as £40m after appointing broker About Corporate Finance.
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NewsLionsgate’s Jim Packer talks Netflix series Orange is the new Black, Endgame series 2 and new pilots
Screen talked to Jim Packer, Lionsgate president of worldwide television and digital distribution during MIPTV.
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NewsThe X-Files writer Frank Spotnitz talks new UK spy series Hunted, working in the UK and a feature sequel to The X-Files
Frank Spotnitz talks to Screen about new UK spy-thriller series Hunted - produced by Kudos and BBC - and the UK as an exciting hub for big-budget TV.
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NewsUpdated: Sky announces multi-million pound investment in British TV films
Sky to invest in new family films for Sky Movies and feature docs for Sky Atlantic; company open to day and date releases on other platforms, including theatrical.
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NewsIain Canning on Top of the Lake, See Saw's TV slate and producing future Steve McQueen films
Canning discusses See Saw’s growing TV slate and re-teaming with Steve McQueen; Jane Campion drama Top of The Lake set to hit screens early 2013, including BBC2 in UK and Sundance Channel in US.
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NewsMIPTV Deals Day 3: BBCWorldwide, ITV Studios Global, ZDF, Revolver
BBCWorldwide announces major nature series fronted by Top Gear’s Richard Hammond, pacts with Arte; ITV sells Titanic, Endeavour; Beta announces big-budget dramas; ZDF secures raft of sales including Into the Abyss and The Killing.
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NewsJames Strong to direct Kenny Everett biopic for BBC
The BBC has revealed further details of its biopic of well-loved comedian Kenny Everett, two years after the commission was first announced.
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NewsMIPTV Day 2 Deals: Ecosse, Sonar, Netflix, Screen Media, Miramax, Goldwyn, LipSync
Ecosse teams with Sonar on action-adventure series; Netflix, Screen Media get Manchester United drama United for US; Miramax to handle Samuel Goldwyn library; LipSync wins post on Falcon.
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NewsPaul Abbott plans cop drama, says Shameless has a future on Channel 4
MIPTV: Paul Abbott working on darkly comic cop drama, expects more series of Shameless.