UK News – Page 395
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NewsDogwoof inks 'Where To Invade Next' deal with VoD platform Wuaki.tv
The deal will also see titles from Dogwoof’s back catalogue appear on the service.
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NewsArrow Films bolsters exec team
Distributor has made four hires, including Mike Hewitt from Universal.
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NewsCineworld completes $124m deal for five Empire cinemas
Acqusitions include the nine-screen Empire Leicester Square [pictured], while Cineworld Haymarket will be taken over by Empire.
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NewsPinewood Group agrees $425m takeover deal
The Pinewood Group is set to be sold to an asset management business in a deal worth just over $425m (£320m).
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NewsSecret Cinema’s 'Dirty Dancing' closes with $2.5m box office
Takings beat original 1987 release and 2007 re-release combined.
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NewsSierra/Affinity dances with silver dollar comedy 'Poms'
EXCLUSIVE: US-UK production about a 60+ cheerleading squad is to be directed by The Battle Of The Sexes’ Zara Hayes.
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NewsBFI in hunt for diversity executive
Diversity manager Deborah Williams leaves BFI this month after one year in role.
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NewsITV Studios revenue surges
The broadcaster’s profits grew 9% year-on-year, with its production arm seeing revenues soar.
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NewsPierce Brosnan joins Dave Bautista in 'Final Score'
Production to get underway at West Ham’s former Upton Park stadium on August 8.
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NewsFrightFest, Icon set trio for distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Sean Brosnan’s My Father Die among genre trio to secure distribution through FrightFest Presents label.
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News'BFG' beats out 'Star Trek' at UK box office
Roald Dahl adaptation scores Steven Spielberg’s third-biggest three-day opening weekend.
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NewsAndré Rieu concert breaks UK box office record…again
EXCLUSIVE: Maastricht Concert took more than £1.4m at UK box office over weekend.
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NewsOdessa's Grand Prix goes to UK's 'Burn Burn Burn'
Directors Chanya Button, Adrian Sitaru, Xavier Seron scoop prizes; festival reveals works in progress winners.
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NewsFrightFest unveils masterclass, guest line-up
Genre festival reveals masterclasses and film programme.
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NewsUK digital and culture minister faces Brexit, broadband challenges
Newly appointed DCMS minister Matt Hancock will also be tackling cyber security in his role.
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NewsFrightFest, Screen unveil first Horror Rising Star Award shortlist
Winner to be announced during genre festival.
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NewsDogwoof takes Iggy Pop doc for UK
UK distributor has struck a deal with Amazon for Jim Jarmusch’s Cannes title.
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NewsUK genre outfit AMP opens Canadian production-finance arm
EXCLUSIVE: Team behind Trent Haaga and Simon Rumley movies launches North American arm to be fronted by Raven Banner sales executive.
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NewsWeinstein TV, BBC team on 'Les Miserables'
Six-part series will be adapted by War And Peace scribe Andrew Davies.