All UK & Europe Newsletter articles – Page 60
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NewsNetflix, Netherlands Film Fund launch Covid-19 production aid
Streaming giant contributes €1m to launch the fund.
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NewsDisney reveals ‘Artemis Fowl’ digital release date
Kenneth Branagh’s family adventure will be the biggest release to bypass a cinema release to date due to Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsSeries Mania extends project component of Digital Forum until May 29
Online platform was created to replace physical event that was due to take place in northern French city of Lille.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: UK filmmaker Hope Dickson Leach
”I’m hopeful we can build a more sustainable and inclusive industry.”
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NewsKorean thriller ‘Time To Hunt’ is cleared for Netflix release
Contents Panda and Little Big Pictures reached a settlement in their contract dispute.
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NewsAgency-led Cannes virtual market platform to launch on June 22
Details of sales packages and completed films will be announced in the coming weeks.
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NewsGreenham Common protests documentary in the works from Universal Content Group, GFC Films (exclusive)
Feature documentary will tell the story of the women’s peace camp and the part it played in the demise of the Cold War.
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FeaturesCannes 2020: what was in the running (and still might be)
The prestige films that will now need support to connect with international buyers and audiences.
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NewsReason8 sells Russian horror ‘Tvar’ to North America retitled ‘Evil Boy’ (exclusive)
UK sales outfit also secures sales of crime comedy ‘Schemers’ and comedy-drama ‘My Thoughts Are Silent’.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: UK agent Roger Charteris
”Shaving and shoes are out the window – slippers are de rigeur!”
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News‘Quiz’ cast, writer on releasing a show during quarantine: “The desire to connect with people is very strong”
The true story drama has been a television hit for the UK’s ITV.
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NewsAnnick Mahnert to head Frontières as July market goes online
Swiss-born industry veteran replaces Lindsay Peters.
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FeaturesComment: Cannes – requiem for the dream
The industry will adapt and survive: it’s comprised of obstinate fighters.
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News“We hope to have our cinemas open for mid-July,” says UNIC
Webinair hosted by the International Union of Cinemas also discussed relief measures.
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NewsAngelos Frantzis’ ‘Eftyhia’ sweeps Greece’s Iris Awards
Biopic of celebrated Greek songwriter Eftyhia Papagianopoulou wins eight awards.
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NewsCannes Critics’ Week, Directors’ Fortnight, ACID cancel 2020 editions
Parallel sections issue joint statement on the decision to abandon 2020 editions due to Covid-19.
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NewsKey UK film industry Covid-19 crisis funds go live
The BFI FAN Covid-19 Resilience Fund for exhibitors and Film and TV Charity’s repayable grants scheme applications open.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: Lebanese producer Georges Schoucair
“We finished the shoot for Ely Dagher’s Harvest just as the first case of Covid-19 was reported in Lebanon.”
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NewsNew dates revealed for Cannes Marché du Film’s online edition
Marché pushes event forward by week after festival abandons end-June start.
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NewsAmid Cannes uncertainty, US industry eyes late June for virtual market activity
“We need a market in June regardless of Cannes being there just to give us direction.”