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FeaturesSmaller films play vital role in tempting audiences back to cinemas, new research finds
Audiences attracted to the cinema in the past by films featuring Black protagonists have been ill‑served by films released in the post-pandemic era.
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FeaturesWord of Mouth - See Saw’s Patrick Walters on how making ‘Heartstopper’ has influenced his own viewing habits
The TV exec reveals who curates his cultural feed.
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FeaturesMy Screen Life: UNIC's Laura Houlgatte Abbott on falling for Disney’s cartoon fox and the wit of Kristin Scott Thomas
Brussels-based International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), looks after the interests of cinemas throughout Europe.
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FeaturesNo blockbusters, no lamps: how Russian cinemas are being impacted by western sanctions
Cinemas in Russia are grappling with the twin blow of lack of access to Hollywood releases and a squeeze on equipment.
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FeaturesWhy have Hollywood films been virtually shut out of China in recent years?
“No official rejections have been received. Technically they are not banned, they just don’t get approved.”
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FeaturesChannel 4 privatisation: the inside story
What now for the top team at Horseferry Rd and C4’s would-be bidders, as DCMS prepares the pathway to privatisation?
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FeaturesIndia’s S.S. Rajamouli on filming hit ‘RRR’ in Ukraine, next project with Mahesh Babu
Period action drama has topped $100m at the worldwide box office.
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Features“For us, this was the last straw”: film critic describes her last day in war-torn Ukraine
Ukrainian film critic Natalia Serebryakova was attending the Berlin Film Festival in February.
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FeaturesThe BFI, BBC Film and Film4 heads on why their roles in UK indie film are more vital than ever
BFI Film Fund’s Mia Bays, BBC Film’s Eva Yates and Film4’s Daniel Battsek and Ollie Madden discuss their key priorities amid myriad challenges.
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Features10 hot documentary projects pitched at the CPH:DOX Forum
Colonialism, sex and rape culture, and financial inequality all in focus.
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FeaturesThe blossoming Balkan TV drama scene
Dramas from countries such as Serbia, Croatia and Bulgaria are making waves at TV festivals and markets.
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FeaturesMy Screen Life: UK drama producer Julian Stevens on crew challenges, drumming to unwind
Julian Stevens developed and executive produced upcoming supernatural crime thriller The Rising for Sky Studios.
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FeaturesHow Red Bull and Beta Film’s ambitious football project ‘The Net’ came together
Tackling corruption in the world’s favourite sport, The Net is an ambitious football drama spanning multiple series across Europe.
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Features“The auditorium plunged into silence”: inside the 2022 Oscars ceremony
”Many in the audience thought they were witnessing a scripted sequence dreamt up by show producer Will Packer to boost ratings.”
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FeaturesHead of drama at Australia’s ABC talks competing with streamers
Sally Riley, head of drama at Australia’s ABC, discusses the type of shows she is commissioning, and the role of the public broadcaster in the country’s scripted landscape.
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FeaturesHow Italy’s TV drama sector competes on the international stage
From Inspector Montalbano to Gomorrah and My Brilliant Friend, Italian drama has long lured international buyers.
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FeaturesSeven talking points from Oscars 2022
Apple bites into the Oscars; a big year for Sundance; and the slap heard around the world.
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FeaturesHow ‘Yellowjackets’ and ‘Dexter’ helped Showtime become a serious competitor
Showtime Networks president of entertainment Jana Winograde on the future of the premium service in a crowded streaming landscape.
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FeaturesWhy Iceland is punching above its weight on the international drama scene
Screen looks at the growing global prospects for Icelandic TV series.