UK News – Page 174
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NewsGaspar Noé releases first image for surprise Cannes addition ‘Vortex’ (exclusive)
Previous Noé films to screen in Cannes include Lux Æterna, Climax, Enter The Void and Irréversible.
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NewsBafta joins Time’s Up UK to call for “high-level summit” to tackle harassment
Earlier this week, Time’s Up UK called for an independent body to provide a safe space to victims.
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NewsLeos Carax’s Cannes opening film ‘Annette’ acquired for UK-Ireland
Romanic musical stars Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard.
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NewsUK’s Great 8 Cannes buyers showcase includes Aml Ameen, Harry Wootliff titles
Now in its fourth edition, the showcase is funded and run by the BFI and the British Council, in partnership with BBC Film and Film4.
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NewsDirectors’ Fortnight's Paolo Moretti talks UK connection, selection process and his 'semiotic sense' of place
Moretti has just announced the selection for 53rd edition after last year’s pandemic hiatus.
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NewsThe Match Factory’s Michael Weber unveils biggest ever Cannes slate and market plans (exclusive)
Leading German sales company has a record 13 titles in Official Selection.
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NewsParkland Pictures picks up worldwide rights to ‘A Brixton Tale’
A feature film debut for directors Darragh Carey and Bertrand Desrochers
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NewsPathe UK managing director Cameron McCracken talks new deal with Warner Bros
The Duke, which premiered in Venice last year, will be the first release under the deal.
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NewsBankside boards Film4, BFI comedy ‘Brian And Charles’ ahead of Cannes (exclusive)
David Earl co-wrote and stars in the comedy, which is directed by Jim Archer.
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NewsUK’s Into Film charity launches 150-title free streaming platform for schools
CEO Paul Reeve calls for film to be used more widely as educational, cultural and social tools
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NewsWarnerMedia UK-Ireland names film production and acquisitions director
London-based role includes responsibility for identifying and acquiring local productions.
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NewsAnton to launch horror thriller ‘Curs>r’ at Cannes, starring Asa Butterfield, Iola Evans, Eddie Marsan
Anton to launch sales at upcoming Cannes market.
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News‘A Quiet Place Part II’ leads UK box office with £2.2m opening
Further new releases included Warner Bros’ ‘Dream Horse’ and Universal’s ‘Land’.
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NewsPathé, Warner Bros strike UK-Ireland distribution deal
Source: Pathe UK ‘The Duke’ Warner Bros. Entertainment is set to distribute all Pathé titles in the UK and Ireland from later this year. The new agreement will kick off on September 3 with the release of Roger Michell’s The Duke, starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren. ...
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NewsUK box office preview: ‘A Quiet Place Part II’ aims to replicate international success
Paramount’s thriller sequel opened on Thursday 3.
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NewsModern Films secures three Berlin titles for UK-Ireland (exclusive)
The distributor has also picked up a SXSW drama.
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NewsHeretic wraps ‘Inside’ starring Willem Dafoe; Bankside boards sales (exclusive)
Vasilis Katsoupis’ fiction feature directorial debut is Heretic’s first English-language production.
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NewsCannes’ Thierry Fremaux on women directors, Covid challenges, potential international screenings
Frémaux discusses hopes around travel restrictions, determination to keep Cannes international.
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News‘Mission: Impossible 7’ UK shoot on hold after positive Covid test
Action thriller was halted twice last year due to virus.
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NewsCannes festival president offers foreign travel update
Pierre Lescure shared the latest details at a press conference revealing the festival’s 2021 line-up.