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NewsIndie Spirit triumph sets up Artist for awards trifecta
The Artist on Saturday (Feb 25) cleared the final hurdle separating it from the Academy Awards finishing line, taking four major prizes at the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards including best picture after Friday night’s six-strong Cesars haul.
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NewsUS box office surges onward as Valor debuts on $25m
The buoyant US box office showed little sign of flagging as Relativity’s combat adventure Act Of Valor stormed to the top on an estimated $25m.
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NewsSolid $21m holds keeps Journey 2 on top internationally
The family adventure sequel swept past the original’s $143m lifetime haul as another strong weekend through Warner Bros Pictures International boosted the tally to $159.2m.
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NewsOscars: The Artist wins big, Hugo also takes five
The 84th Academy Awards ceremony had a distinct French accent as The Artist came out the big winner with five Oscars, including those for best picture, best director and best actor.
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NewsGreece lowers shooting rates on ancient monuments
In a bid to attract foreign shoots, Greece is lowering rates on monuments including the Acropolis, as well as trying to cut red tape.
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NewsBFI backs film academy for UK youth
Programme aimed at 16-19-year-olds to receive £3m over three years; “academy all about creating greater access” to UK industry, says BFI CEO Amanda Nevill.
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NewsBergman collaborator Josephson dies aged 88
Swedish actor-writer-director Erland Josephson, best known for his collaborations with Ingmar Bergman, has died in Stockholm aged 88.
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NewsThe Woman In Black continues to chill UK box office
Hammer’s adaptation records hat-trick at the top of the UK box office and is now the most successful British horror film of the last 20 years.
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NewsTerence Davies, Leopardrama developing Mothers of Sorrows
Davies developing adaptation of Richard McCann memoir about a US family in post-WWII Washington; Leopardrama also closes distribution deal on Swan Lake 3D.
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NewsEnders Game shoot begins in Louisiana
Production is underway in New Orleans on Enders Game, the children’s sci-fi adventure that stars Harrison Ford, Oscar nominee Viola Davis, Ben Kingsley and Asa Butterfield from Hugo in the lead role.
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NewsShortsHD hosts second annual award ceremony
The invitation-only event held in West Hollywood at the weekend recognised this year’s Oscar nominated short filmmakers for live action, animation and documentary categories. The lifetime achievement award was presented to Nick Park.
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NewsTribeca Film picks up US rights to comedic drama Collaborator
Martin Donovan’s directorial debut stars Donovan, David Morse and Olivia Williams and will go out this summer in a multi-platform launch. eOne will handle select US home video distribution rights.
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NewsEFM announces 15% attendance boost
EFM claims 15% increase in 2012 attendance; first-time initiatives well-received.
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CommentFjord-ing it up
Screen samples some Norwegian delights before a screening of crime thriller Headhunters.
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FeaturesGlasgow Film Festival
The 2012 edition of the Glasgow Film Festival attracted record numbers and a host of film talent.
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NewsFilm improves literacy claims UK report
Film in education is improving literacy and motivation to learn claims report from BFI and other UK film bodies.
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Filmclub extends into Northern Ireland
The education charity, set up by Beeban Kidron, already operates in 7000 schools in the UK and aims to reach 338 schools in Northern Ireland, rolling out in April 2012.