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NewsBVA launches Facebook home entertainment hub for studios
New Facebook page showcases news and trailers for major studios
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NewsMIPTV wraps with key deals
Interconnectivity and the monetising of splintering platforms were buzz themes at this year’s MIPTV, which also saw a number of deals on starry product.
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NewsMadeline Zima to star in UK psycho-thriller Storage
The star of Showtime’s series Californication will play a woman who joins forces with a mysterious group of strangers to escape a terrifying underground facility.
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NewsCineworld makes first continental acquisition in Spain
Cineworld takes 100% of the share capital in Spain’s fifth-largest exhibitor.
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NewsYaya DaCosta, Colm Meaney join cast of Whole Lotta Sole
They will star alongside Brendan Fraser in the Belfast-set heist comedy, which is being directed by Terry George and produced by Generator Entertainment.
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NewsMatador to develop Her Royal Spyness franchise
The UK production company has acquired the rights to Rhys Bowen’s adventure novel series Her Royal Spyness; Chalet Girl writer Tom Williams to pen the script.
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NewsSheffield Doc/Fest partners with IndieGoGo
The documentary festival is teaming up with crowdfunding website IndieGoGo to promote alternative ways of financing films.
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NewsArtificial Eye sets July UK release date for Farhadi's A Separation
UK distributor Artificial Eye has set a July 22 release date for Asghar Farhadi’s Golden Bear winner Nader and Simin, A Separation.
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NewsBBC Earth plans theatrical film with Virgin Oceanic
The BBC will work with Richard Branson’s Virgin Oceanic Five Dives expedition to produce a theatrical film and TV series.
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NewsAbi Morgan writing suffragette drama for Focus/Ruby
The Iron Lady writer is scripting story of the suffragettes for Ruby and Focus; BBC drama Birdsong to shoot in Hungary in summer
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NewsDogwoof takes on four titles including Guantanamo; ramps up Ambassadors scheme
UK distributor Dogwoof has taken on four new titles for UK release, and also is furthering its new initiative to encourage film lovers to get involved hosting regional screenings.
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NewsBedlam, LillaVision offer The King's Speech documentary
The UK production company behind The King’s Speech has made a documentary about the life of speech therapist Lionel Logue, which is being sold at MIPTV by LillaVision.
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NewsB3's new TalentLab will recruit 24 participants from diverse backgrounds
B3 Media has launched a new lab to give filmmakers from non-traditional backgrounds the chance to hone their skills and break into the film industry.
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NewsPlan B joins cast of The Sweeney
The UK singer/actor will star opposite Ray Winstone in the feature version of the 1970s British TV series, which is being produced by UK outfit Vertigo Films.
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News2B Pictures to adapt Alan K Baker's Dyatlov Pass
The feature adaptation about a real life skiing incident in Russia will be directed by Simon Fellows and financed by Future Films.
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NewsExclusive: Amanda Nevill details top priorities for revamped BFI
BFI director Nevill outlines new plans, including addition of a deputy chief executive; 38 UKFC staff who move to BFI stay at same salary level.
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NewsDisney UK launches integrated sales/promotion operation
The Walt Disney Company UK & Ireland has launched a new integrated ad sales and promotions operation, Disneymedia+.
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NewsHot projects on Screenbase
Irish-UK co-productions Jump and Whole Lotta Sole are currently shooting in Belfast, while Ugly Duckling is preparing its May shoot in Spain.
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NewsBFI new governors include Berger, Kidron, Justice
As the UKFC handover comes into effect, the BFI also notes that UK production funding will rise from £15m to £18m
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NewsDownton Abbey sells in more than 100 territories for NBC Universal
More than 100 territories license series following successful UK run in 2010