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NewsPicturehouse ties with MyMovies
Digital agency MyMovies has joined with UK cinema chain Picturehouse to become the exclusive content provider for Pictureshouses.co.uk.
NewsBSkyB's Turner Laing to deliver MipTV speech
Sophie Turner Laing, managing director of entertainment, news and broadcast at BSkyB, is to deliver a keynote speech at MipTV 2013.
CommentRoman Coppola debuts Four Stories
Roman Coppola and The Directors Bureau premiered the short film series Four Stories at the Prince Charles Theatre in London’s Leicester Square alongside a host of young international film talent.
NewsTorinoFilmLab awards cash prizes
This year’s TorinoFilmLab saw professionals showcase projects and compete for production grants.
NewsLes Misérables to get IMAX release in the UK
IMAX and Universal Pictures will digitally re-master Les Misérables into the IMAX format for a Jan 11 release in the UK.
CommentNew Zealand and back again
Air New Zealand launches Hobbit-inspired aircraft to take Peter Jackson and his cast to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’s premiere in New Zealand.
NewsLiar’s Autobiography to open Loco London
The 2013 Loco London film festival is to host a variety of previews and premieres from directors like Dan Wazer and will also feature a focus on women in comedy.
NewsFilm Education up for Bett Awards
UK charity Film Education has been shortlisted for two Bett Awards for its Thinking Film teaching resources.
NewsWFTV to honour Ruth Caleb
Veteran drama producer Ruth Caleb will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2012 Sky WFTV Awards for her 40-year contribution to the industry.
CommentR. Kelly's hip-hopera comes out of the Closet
Trapped in the Closet [pictured] to get a sing-along tour in the US.
NewsDeauville Green Awards call for entries
Organisers are calling for eligible institutional films, advertising campaigns and television documentaries to enter the second annual Deauville Green Awards.
NewsDisney to launch movies on demand in Spain
The Walt Disney Company and streaming service Wuaki.tv have joined forces to offer movies on demand in Spain.
NewsNordic Film Fest line-up revealed
The inaugural Nordic Film Festival has unveiled its programme, comprising 11 independent productions from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
NewsVimeo previews pay service
Video-sharing website Vimeo has released six films to preview its upcoming pay-to-view service.
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BAFTA and Creative Skillset to host guest lectures
BAFTA and Creative Skillset have partnered to host guest lectures from some of the UK’s premiere film and television talent.
NewsBlack Nights Film Festival unveils EurAsia competition line-up
Everyday, Hannah Arendt and Wadjda [pictured] among films in contention.
NewsIrish Film Board signs up to Guiding Lights for second year
The British film industry’s flagship mentoring scheme will again extend beyond the UK as a result.
NewsLondon Critics' Circle joins with Missing People for 2013 awards
London Critics’ Circle Film Awards has partnered with the charity Missing People for next year’s 33rd awards ceremony.
NewsAmerican Film Festival unveils full lineup
Saftey Not Guaranteed [pictured], Jack and Diane and How To Survive A Plague among titles to screen at the third edition of the festival, which runs Nov 13-18.
NewsGFT and Edinburgh's Filmhouse launch online player
Venues have joined forces with Distrify to offer online streamings of curated films.