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NewsCross Channel Film Lab reveals projects
CCFL also unveils development scheme for low Budget VFX and 3D films.
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NewsBBC making Laurel and Hardy biopic
BBC has ordered a biopic of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy produced by the BBC’s comedy arm and Harvey Weinstein’s US indie.
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NewsBIFAs to honour Julie Walters
Actress to receive the Richard Harris Award at this weekend’s British Independent Film Awards.
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NewsUK funders: Projects better than 10 years ago
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Diversity still a problem in terms of scripts and filmmakers.
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NewsUK remains tough film market
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Financing film projects in the UK are increasingly challenging as the struggle to turn a profit becomes harder, according to funding experts.
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NewsExpanding storytelling through convergence
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Understanding the differences between platforms is key to unlocking the potential of a converging world, attendees at Screen’s Film Summit at the BFI Southbank heard today (Dec 2).
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NewsInvestors clear on Powder Room
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: As MJ Delaney’s low-budget Powder Room heads into its opening weekend with all investment already recouped, producer Damian Jones has confirmed that his next project will be a remake of TV perennial Dad’s Army.
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NewsEvent cinema will be 'saviour'
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Event cinema will be the “saviour of cinema”, according to Curzon Artificial Eye CEO Philip Knatchbull, and Lionsgate UK’s CEO Zygi Kamasa, who called it “the future of cinema”.
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NewsUK close to China co-pro treaty
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: International panel talks China opportunities, but warns about tough US market.
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NewsSky Movies: Netflix not a competitor
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Sky Movies boss Ian Lewis has said that Sky does not see SVOD services Netflix and Amazon’s LoveFilm as competitors in the UK.
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NewsOnly 7% of UK films make profit
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Statistics from the British Film Institute (BFI) also show the need for UK growth in Asia.
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NewsCatching Fire retains UK lead
Lionsgate’s sequel takes $9m (£5.5m) to hold onto the top spot for the second consecutive week; Fox’s Philomena becomes Stephen Frears’ best-ever UK performer at $16.1m (£9.8m).
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NewsInbetweeners 2 sets shoot date
Creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley take over directing duties.
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NewsNLP launches Goldfinch Pictures
EXCLUSIVE: Entertainment accountancy firm Nyman Libson Paul (NLP) is launching new venture Goldfinch Pictures Ltd, dedicated to supporting British films.
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NewsBerlin to honour Ken Loach
Homage to the British filmmakers work to feature at the festival in February, where he will receive an honorary Golden Bear.
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NewsScreen Facilities Scotland launches
New trade body will represent companies providing production facilities and services in Scotland.
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NewsHorror site inks Content deal
VOD service TheHorrorShow.TV inks 50-film deal with Content Media Corp.
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NewsBAFTA unveils first Hong Kong events
Includes screening, talk and masterclass with Les Mis actor Eddie Redmayne in a bid to develop UK-Asia cultural exchange.
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NewsNew Wave rolls with Diaz’s Norte
EXCLUSIVE: UK distributor acquires rights to Lav Diaz’s Un Certain Regard entry.
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NewsWoolcock making dog-fighting doc
EXCLUSIVE: One Mile Away director Penny Woolcock is to make a documentary about illegal dog-fighting for UK broadcaster Channel 4.