All articles by Screen staff – Page 104
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NewsBritish doc Mugabe selected for Oscar-qualifying showcase
Mugabe And The White African, the British-made documentary, has been selected for an Oscar-qualifying screening at the International Documentary Association’s (IDA) 13th Annual Documentary Showcase in Los Angeles and New York.
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NewsJaime Winstone to star in first British 3D horror film
British actress Jaime Winstone has been lined up to star in Elfie Hopkins And The Gammons, the first British horror film to be shot in 3D.
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NewsFrance reduces film release windows
The Fédération Nationale des Cinémas Français and the government have agreed to reduce the window between theatrical film releases and their debut on other platforms.
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NewsThe Tipping Point Film Fund launches in UK
A not-for-profit film fund that aims to raise money to support independent film-makers through donations launched in the UK today (July 8).
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NewsWoo set to direct Flying Tigers project in China
John Woo is planning to direct a film about the Flying Tigers – a US volunteer group that trained the Chinese Air Force to fly fighter planes during World War II.
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NewsDoctor Who star David Tennant joins St Trinian's II
David Tennant, the star of hit UK TV show Doctor Who, and British popstar Sarah Harding have joined the cast of St Trinian’s II: The Legend Of Fritton’s Gold, which began principal photography in London today (July 6).
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NewsVue appoints Daniel Heale as head of marketing
Vue Entertainment, the UK multiplex operator, has appointed Daniel Heale to the new role of head of marketing. The move aims to strengthen the chain’s marketing team and expand its portfolio of products and services.
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NewsEurope gives green light to French tax break
The European Commission has given the go-ahead to a French tax break that aims to encourage big-budget foreign films to shoot in the country.
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NewsPasolini’s Machan wins Golden Iris in Brussels
Uberto Pasolini’s directorial debut Machan won the Golden Iris Award at the 7th Brussels Film Festival, which closed on Sunday (July 5).
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NewsDepartures lands in Spain, Germany dabbles in Small Crimes
ScreenDaily’s weekly round-up of the local and independent releases this week.
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NewsNational Theatre Live attracts 14,000 for first cinema screening
The London National Theatre’s live cinema broadcast of Phedre, starring Helen Mirren and Dominic Cooper, pulled in an audience of 14,000 from 73 screens across the UK. It was the first performance in the National Theatre Live season.
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Screen launches reviews newsletter
ScreenDaily has introduced a new weekly film reviews email newsletter.
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NewsThe 6th Glasgow Film Festival calls for submissions
The Glasgow Film Festival is calling for submissions for next year’s event, which will run from February 18 – 28.
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NewsArthur Allan Seidelman to direct Chickadee
Arthur Allan Seidelman is to direct Chickadee, the true story of an Italian immigrant girl who takes her abusive grandfather to court and wins a landmark ruling.
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NewsParamount in talks to merge home entertainment division
Paramount Pictures, owned by media company Viacom, is reported to be in talks with Sony Pictures and Fox over a merger of its home entertainment division.
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NewsUniversal's PictureBox VOD service to launch on Virgin Media
Universal Pictures and Virgin Media have announced that on-demand film service PictureBox will launch on Virgin’s TV platform in July.
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NewsWoo, Yeoh set to collaborate on martial arts project
Michelle Yeoh is set to star in a martial arts film, Jianyu Jianghu, which will be co-directed by John Woo and Taiwanese director Su Chao-pin.
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NewsOriginal wins top prize at Shanghai film festival
Danish-Swedish co-production Original won best feature in the Jin Jue Awards of the Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), which wrapped on Sunday night (June 21).
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NewsTelstar rocks the UK, Three Monkeys in Spain
ScreenDaily’s weekly round up of the local and independent openings in key markets this week.