UK News – Page 225
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NewsCineworld executives to defer salary and bonuses during Covid crisis
The board of the world’s second biggest cinema chain also decided to suspend the payment of dividends in Q4 2019 and all of 2020.
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NewsHonor Blackman, James Bond girl and star of TV’s ‘The Avengers’, dies aged 94
Actor died surrounded by family at home in Lewes, Sussex.
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NewsPathe to break theatrical window with ‘Misbehaviour’ UK digital release
Miss World comedy-drama being made available to watch at home three months ahead of schedule.
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NewsAll income wiped out for 42% of firms says UK’s Creative Industries Federation
The organisation warns many businesses are ‘on the brink of collapse’.
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NewsWomen in Film & TV UK survey reveals 96% of members have lost all their income
Survey respondents come from all areas of the industry.
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NewsGlobal box office facing estimated $10bn loss due to coronavirus
Worldwide figures for the first three months of 2020 are already $4.7bn down on the Q1 average for the past three years.
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NewsCurzon brings forward online dating title ‘Who You Think I Am’ for the UK and rejigs slate
The film will hit Curzon’s online platform on April 10.
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NewsFirst ‘National Theatre At Home’ screening finds global audience of nearly 1m
James Corden’s performance in ‘One Man Two Guvnors’ launches free series during pandemic.
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NewsUK’s Barbican Cinema launches emerging film curator lab
Sessions will take place online while the venue remains closed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsDisney rehires then furloughs ‘The Little Mermaid’ UK crew
Staff will receive 80% of salary up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.
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NewsUnifrance assesses Covid-19 impact on French cinema exports
“It’s still a shame, particularly for Portrait Of A Lady On Fire.”
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NewsUK’s Barbican cinemas extends closure to July
The arts venue includes Barbican Cinemas 1, 2 and 3.
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News‘Frozen 2’ continues digital domination in UK
Disney animation second only to Avengers: Endgame in top selling titles.
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NewsSheffield Doc/Fest's industry activities to move online for later in 2020
Industry platforms including MeetMarket will take place virtually.
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NewsVertigo sets early UK digital release for ‘The Assistant’
Harvey Weinstein-inspired drama was due for UK theatrical release in April.
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NewsThe UK’s Film & TV Charity issues mental health guidance
Charity suggests steps for staying safe amid lockdown.
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NewsJinga closes key deals on paranormal horror ‘Reborn’ (exclusive)
Supernatural thriller sold to UK, US and Germany distributors among others.
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NewsCurzon, BFI Player, MUBI reveal latest viewing data during UK lockdown
More than 5,000 people watched Curzon’s first in a new series of live-streamed Q&As.
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NewsUrgent call for UK creative businesses and freelancers to respond to Covid-19 survey
The Creative Industries Federation (CIF) is looking to work out where the gaps are in government support the pandemic-struck industry.
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NewsModern Films launches initiative to support UK indie cinemas
Distributor invites audiences to contribute to the independent cinema of their choice.