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NewsPACT and BECTU mull end to crew buy-out model
EXCLUSIVE: Current buy-out model could be replaced with hourly rate; cost-neutral reform of blue book scheduled for March 2013.
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German funds back new projects by Akin, Aladag and Verhoeven
Christmas has come early this year for Germany’s producers as national and regional funds paid out a total of more than €12m production support to such filmmakers as Fatih Akin, Feo Aladag, Rosa von Praunheim and Simon Verhoeven in their last funding sessions for 2012.
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NewsThe Attack, A Hijacking among Marrakech winners
Ziad Doueiri’s The Attack wins top prize, A Hijacking shares Jury Prize and scoops Best Actor for Soren Malling.
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NewsGuardians rises to the top of the UK box office
Paramount’s animation jumps two places to overhaul Skyfall; Momentum’s Seven Psychopaths debuts with $1.8m (£1.1m), including previews.
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FeaturesBaftas’ glory
As Bafta season intensifies, Geoffrey Macnab looks at the streamlined voting process and how this year’s nominations will be revealed just before those of the Oscars.
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FeaturesThe journey begins
Global grosses rose with each of the three Lord Of The Rings releases. Can Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit [pictured] improve on the original trilogy? Ian Sandwell reports
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NewsPeter Aalbaek Jensen will step down as Zentropa CEO in February 2015
His credits include Love Is All You Need, A Royal Affair and forthcoming Nymphomaniac.
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NewsBBFC to tighten policy on sexual and sadistic violence
British film censor to tighten policy on sexual and sadistic violence in response to recent report in which public expresses concern.
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FeaturesVFX breaks new ground
The shortlisted films for this year’s visual effects category at the Academy Awards reveal how the sector has moved beyond the sci-fi and fantasy realm into comedies and dramas. John Hazelton eyes the field of contenders.
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NewsLondon Critics' Circle to honour Helena Bonham Carter
Actress to receive Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film at 33rd London Critics’ Circle Film Awards on Jan 20.
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NewsIngenious responds to Commons questioning
Spokesperson says committee hearing was “completely unsatisfactory.”
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FeaturesTripling up on talent
XYZ Films’ Nate Bolotin, Nick Spicer and Aram Tertzakian talk about their busy company,which is building on the global success of The Raid [pictured]. Jeremy Kay reports
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NewsMasharawi wraps West Bank-set Palestine Stereo
Palestinian director Rashid Masharawi has wrapped his latest feature Palestine Stereo and is looking for post-production finance, according to Tunisian producer Habib Attia of Cinetelefilms.
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NewsWael Omar tackles Egypt's football Ultras
The footballing massacre that claimed the lives of 74 young men and injured a thousand more in the Port Said soccer stadium this February is the subject of a new documentary feature to be directed by award-winning Egyptian filmmaker Wael Omar.
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NewsWashington critics reward Bigelow, Zero Dark Thirty
The Washington, D.C. Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) became the latest East Coast critics group to honour Kathryn Bigelow and her Osama Bin Laden film. A varied winners’ roster also rewarded Cloud Atlas and ParaNorman.
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NewsBradley Cooper to receive Desert Palm Achievement
The star of Silver Linings Playbook will collect his honour at the 24th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) gala on Jan 5.
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NewsAmerican Film Institute unveils 10 best films of 2012
Life Of Pi, Argo and Beasts Of The Southern Wild are among the Institute’s honours roster, while The Master, Flight and The Hobbit fail to make the cut.
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NewsAdam Wimpenny starts shooting debut feature Blackwood in London
EXCLUSIVE: Ed Stoppard, Sophia Myles, and Russell Tovey star in the supernatural thriller.
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Glenn Close, Nick Nolte join Always On My Mind
The Golden Globe-winning pair have signed on to Occupant Entertainment’s music-driven drama.