All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 77
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NewsCineworld, Odeon respond to greenlight to reopen cinemas in England
Exhibitors responds to UK government announcement cinemas in England can reopen from July 4.
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NewsEngland’s cinemas set for July 4 reopening with reduced social distancing
Government has announced further easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
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News‘Saint Frances’ UK theatrical plans revived ahead of cinemas reopening (exclusive)
Plans have changed for the SXSW award-winner, which was set for a digital-only release in the UK until cinemas were given the green light to reopen.
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NewsDrive-in cinemas here to stay, suggests Neon executive
Virtual Cannes conference also included the artistic director of the Mumbai Film Festival, who issued a grim warning for Indian cinemas.
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NewsNetflix secures Aardman sequel ‘Chicken Run 2’
Oscar-winning animation outfit reveals plot details on film’s 20th anniversary.
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NewsFlanders Image moves 2020 CONNeXT showcase online
Annual film and TV showcase was due to take place in Antwerp in October but was cancelled due to the virus crisis.
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NewsUK’s Black, Brown and Asian creatives call out industry’s “systemic racism” in open letter
Open letter has already received more than 4,200 signatures of support.
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NewsCineworld secures $250m in financing ahead of reopening
Exhibitor set to reopen sites across the US, UK and Europe in July.
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NewsCurzon, Cohen Media acquire Cannes 2020 title ‘Forgotten We’ll Be’ for UK, US
The Columbian drama is directed by Oscar-winner Fernando Trueba.
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NewsMark Rylance to lead Cornerstone’s ‘The Fantastic Flitcrofts’
Craig Roberts to direct biopic that will be introduced at the virtual Cannes market.
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NewsUK cinemas given access to 450 films to boost recovery
Hollywood classics, indie hits and recent blockbusters to help relaunch cinemagoing in the UK.
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News‘The Trip To Greece’ tops New Zealand box office as cinemas return to full capacity
However the total box office for the week was just 17% of the comparable week last year.
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NewsUK’s Curzon appoints Sophie Wong to senior distribution role
Barbara Dias steps down after eight years at Curzon.
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NewsBFI Distribution acquires Jóhann Jóhannsson’s final film for UK (exclusive)
Narrated by Tilda Swinton, ‘Last And First Men’ debuted at the Berlinale earlier this year.
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NewsTorinoFilmLab to move online with record number of projects
Co-production forum to take place digitally in November 2020.
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NewsKarlovy Vary unveils projects for online industry strand
Industry showcase to run virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsModern Films acquires Marco Bellocchio's ‘The Traitor’ for UK (exclusive)
Distributor planning hybrid theatrical-virtual release shortly after cinemas reopen.
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NewsMaggie Smith, Kathy Bates, Laura Linney join ‘The Miracle Club’; Embankment lands UK sale (exclusive)
Embankment Films also reveals a raft of upcoming feature documentaries as part of a fresh push into factual.
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NewsWorld Soundtrack Awards to livestream ceremony; Gabriel Yared to receive lifetime award
Alexandre Desplat named guest of honour and set to attend.
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NewsUK exploring “domestic alternative” to Creative Europe as industry considers future (exclusive)
The final deadline for UK companies to apply for EU MEDIA support is June 16, 2020.