All UK & Europe Newsletter articles – Page 47
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CommentComment: Cannes selection gets show on the road
Fifty-six titles now wear the Cannes 73 label. Thierry Fremaux tries to set them off in style.
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NewsScreen Talks live Q&A: In conversation with David Oyelowo, Andrea Riseborough and Noel Clarke
The trio will be in conversation with Screen editor Matt Mueller on Thursday June 4 at 16.00 BST.
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Lucasfilm hails protesting John Boyega “our hero”
“Black lives have always mattered,” Boyega told a crowd in Hyde Park on Wednesday.
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NewsSundance will consider Cannes 2020 selections for competition slots
Thierry Fremaux says his selection could in theory screen in autumn festivals and beyond.
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News“We didn’t want a devalued Cannes” says Thierry Frémaux on virtual 2020 Official Selection
Titles will be eligible for selection in competitions of San Sebastian and Toronto
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NewsSteve McQueen duo among five UK titles confirmed for Cannes 2020 label
Steve McQueen’s ’Mangrove’ and ’Lovers Rock’ are standalone films from his London-set BBC anthology series.
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NewsCannes reveals 2020 Official Selection titles
The selection includes films from Wes Anderson, Naomi Kawase and two Steve McQueen projects.
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NewsBBC Storyville acquires UK rights from AGC to National Enquirer documentary 'Scandalous'
Magnolia Pictures distributed in US.
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FeaturesMichaela Coel: “TV is unforgiving - but I’m built for this”
The Chewing Gum creator dug deep to channel her experience of sexual assault into her BBC1 drama I May Destroy You.
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NewsHong Kong’s Edko Films unwraps CGI fantasy ‘Soul Snatcher’ (exclusive)
Produced by Bill Kong, the action adventure stars rising talents Chen Linong and Li Xian.
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NewsCairo International Film Festival pushes on with physical 2020 edition
Advisory committee is drawing up different contingencies as well as protective measures for guests.
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NewsJohn Leguizamo directorial debut lands at CMG for international sales (exclusive)
Vertical Entertainment holds US rights and plans September release.
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NewsCannes Film Festival to unveil 56 Official Selection titles
There will be a record 15 debut features in the special 2020 Official Selection.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: French drive-in distributor Mathieu Robinet
”It’s stressful doing calls at the same time as trying to teach your oldest daughter how to read.”
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FeaturesGuest comment: Force majeure clauses, coronavirus and the entertainment industry
Guest columnists Marc H Simon and Rom Bar-Nissim of Fox Rothschild take a look at some implications for the entertainment industry.
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NewsBafta confirms TV producer Krishnendu Majumdar as new chair
Majumdar becomes the first BAME individual to hold the position in its 72-year history.
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NewsUK horror event FrightFest postpones 2020 edition to October
Genre festival to move from August to October due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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NewsUK’s MetFilm Sales picks up Hot Docs entry ‘Meat The Future’ (exclusive)
Doc explores food science behind ‘cutivated meat’
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NewsVenice’s Giornate degli Autori promotes Gaia Furrer to artistic director
Furrer has been head of programming at the sidebar since its 2004 launch.
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FeaturesUK production restart guidelines: Key points at a glance
The guidelines are based on current social distancing advice and will be regularly reviewed.