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NewsSPC acquires 'Maggie’s Plan'
The distributor has snapped up North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, CIS, Hungary, Romania, China and various other Asian territories to Rebecca Miller’s recent Toronto world premiere.
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NewsBreaking Glass picks up US rights to Brooklyn Bizarre
EXCLUSIVE: The distributor has acquired from Visit Films Etienne Faure’s coming-of-age drama that screened in Panorama in Berlin earlier this year.
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NewsVirgil Films picks up 'Becoming Bulletproof'
The North American rights deal with Preferred Content precedes a September 25 release at IFC Center in New York followed by Los Angeles and additional markets.
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Newsttff panellists discuss keeping costs down
Keeping costs low is often a case of “backing into a number”, one producer told trinidad + Tobago film festival’s Caribbean Film Mart attendees at a co-production session on Wednesday.
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News'Hotel Transylvania 2' to open in 35 territories
The animation sequel to the 2012 family hit arrives day-and-date with North America in 35 territories this weekend.
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NewsSecond Horizon Award open for submissions
The competitive honour to create new opportunities for young female directors launched its second annual Indiegogo campaign on Thursday.
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NewsAndrew Scott, Ciaran Hinds wrap 'The Hope Rooms'
EXCLUSIVE: Starry short wraps for Bill Kenwright Films ahead of company’s feature push.
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News'Everest' ascends UK buzz chart
Holdover Everest topped Ridley Scott’s forthcoming sci-fi The Martian on this week’s social media buzz chart.
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NewsBBC iPlayer orders first scripted feature film
The BBC has commissioned its first feature-length scripted film for iPlayer - a comedy drama based on the rivalry between snooker players Alex Higgins and Steve Davis.
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NewsAmazon acquires 'Mr Robot' for UK, Germany, Austria
Amazon has continued its aggressive acquisition of first-run TV shows with the purchase of US hacker drama Mr Robot.
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CommentNick Hornby talks 'Brooklyn' at BAFTA Screenwriters' Lecture
The High Fidelity author spoke about An Education, Reese Witherspoon and upcoming period drama Brooklyn during a wide-ranging discussion of his career.
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News'1944' producer turns to comedy with 'The Reunion' remake
The Danish comedy The Reunion (Klassefesten) from 2011 is being given an Estonian remake by 1944’s producer Kristian Taska of Taska Film.
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NewsNetflix & Vimeo launch on Oculus VR headset
Netflix, Hollywood studio Fox and VoD service Vimeo have partnered with Oculus to develop apps that will enable consumers to view their content via its virtual reality headset.
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NewsCurzon boss reveals ‘Beasts’ UK release details
SCREEN SUBSCRIBERS: Philip Knatchbull talks about Curzon’s theatrical deal with Netflix for Cary Fukunaga’s festival hit.
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FeaturesBen Hardy, Stars of Tomorrow 2015
ACTOR: Royal Central School Of Speech & Drama graduate and upcoming superhero Ben Hardy is already experiencing the joys of a varied career.
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News'This Changes Everything': living up to its name
On the heels of the Toronto world premiere of the environmental call to arms, the film’s director Avi Lewis and author of the book of the same name Naomi Klein have announced special screenings in 13 global cities from September 26.
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FeaturesEllie Bamber, Stars of Tomorrow 2015
ACTOR: It was clear from the Old Vic’s High Society this summer that Ellie Bamber is destined for a career in show business.
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FeaturesBilly Howle, Stars of Tomorrow 2015
ACTOR: Billy Howle is an intense young actor impressing audiences and casting directors alike with his talent and quiet determination.
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FeaturesCharlie Heaton, Stars of Tomorrow 2015
ACTOR: Charlie Heaton has a slow-burning intensity that calls to mind River Phoenix, but with a punkish edge: it’s no surprise to learn that his first career — he’s only 21 — was as the drummer in rock band Comanechi.
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FeaturesOsy Ikhile, Stars of Tomorrow 2015
ACTOR: “In school,” recalls 25-year-old London-born actor Osy Ikhile, “acting was the only thing I got praised for. It felt effortless, it didn’t feel like work. But until halfway through university I didn’t think it was a possibility for me as a black British actor, until I saw Idris Elba ...
