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NewsAltitude, Dogwoof among latest BFI distribution funding recipients
The distributors have received funding for the releases of ‘Sister Midnight’ and ‘Ernest Cole’.
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NewsGlobal Production Awards 2025: deadline for entries extended
The awards ceremony will take place during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
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NewsPalestinian sci-fi ‘In Memory Of Times To Come’ among Qumra 2025 projects
49 projects include 27 features, plus TV, web series and shorts.
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NewsSteve Carell, Jason Schwartzman lead Jesse Armstrong directorial debut for HBO, Sky
Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef also star in the untitled feature.
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NewsUK Oscars coverage peaks at 1.1m viewers, down on previous year
Viewing figures still significantly higher than Sky’s tenure.
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NewsBleecker acquires horror ‘The Third Parent’ starring Rob Lowe, Crispin Glover, Roselyn Sanchez
Company continues to build diverse slate. Roster includes rom-com The Wedding Banquet, thriller Relay
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NewsBobby Meyers, sales veteran and founding member of AFM, dies at 90
Film executive held positions at Columbia Pictures International, Lorimar, Orion, Village Roadshow.
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NewsSony Pictures, Sony Music Latin partner with music producer Jimmy Humilde on ‘Clika’
Drama follows aspiring musician’s fight to preserve family legacy.
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NewsCanal+ reports 2024 annual results, revenue growth – but faces share-price drop
CEO Maxime Saada said a share price drop had been anticipated as some French shareholders were required to sell after Canal+ was spun off from Vivendi.
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NewsUpdated US Oscars telecast ratings climb 1% in 2025 to reach five-year high
19.7m people tuned in to watch Sunday’s ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien.
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NewsFrench box office dips in February as local comedy tops chart
Pathe’s ’God Save The Tuche’ was the top title with 2.4m admissions.
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NewsIrish doc ‘A Want In Her’ scores Dublin audience award; full winners unveiled
Myrid Carten’s film about the search for her mother also won the best documentary award.
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NewsSeries Mania reveals 10 dramas for Buyers Upfront slate
New initiative invites select global acquisition and commissioning execs to watch 12-minute first-look screenings from upcoming series.
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NewsHarris Dickinson among speakers at inaugural Picturehouse Create event
Picturehouse Create runs April 3-5 in London and is aimed at anyone working in indie film.
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NewsEFP and CPH:DOX launch European documentary showcase for US buyers
Online initiative aims to boost the visibility of European documentaries in the North American market.
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NewsBFI London Film Festival unveils 2025 dates
The 69th edition will be headed up by festival director Kirsty Matheson.
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NewsThe Film Sales Company boards SXSW doc ‘Remaining Native’ (exclusive)
Film follows Native American teenager who aspires to become collegiate runner.
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NewsCanal+ cuts local cinema investment to €480m over next three years, keeps six-month exclusive window
Group says cinema is primary motivation for Canal+ subscriptions, proud to perpetuate central role in creative ecosystem.
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NewsAndrew Cripps named head of Walt Disney Studios theatrical distribution
Industry veteran will oversee 2025 slate led by The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avatar: Fire And Ash.
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NewsPrime Video UK director Chris Bird departs Amazon after 14 years
Streamer will “shortly begin the search for his successor.”