UK News – Page 477
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NewsBirds Eye View announce film festival closure
Showcase of new work by international women filmmakers to end after 10 years due to financial pressures.
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NewsSixteen distribution plans revealed
Seize Films outline theatrical distribution plans for urban thriller.
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NewsAnimation training scheme aims to boost diversity
Scheme offers first roles for black, Asian and minority ethnic talent
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NewsMalone, Parmenter join UK Screen Board
Goldcrest and Molinare execs elected to the board of screen industries body.
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NewsThe Interview sets UK release date
Controversial comedy The Interview is to be released in UK and Ireland cinemas from February 6, Sony Pictures confirms.
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NewsMetrodome reshuffles pack
EXCLUSIVE: New head of home entertainment among changes at UK distributor.
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NewsSupport grows for ‘under threat’ Curzon Soho
The London venue may be demolished to make way for a Crossrail ticket hall.
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NewsSheffield Doc/Fest director to step down
Heather Croall to head Adelaide Fringe Festival after nine years at Sheffield.
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NewsTheory of Everything debuts top of UK chart
Universal’s biopic posts chart-topping $5.7m (£3.74m) bow, including previews; Warner Bros’ climactic Hobbit outing leads Fri-Sun chart; StudioCanal’s Paddington crosses £30m.
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NewsCineworld takes landmine drama Kajaki
Battlefield drama extends to Cineworld chain including a special screening in Aldershot, “home” of the British Army.
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NewsBonded by Blood sequel readies
EXCLUSIVE: Crime drama from Richwater Films to shoot this month.
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NewsImitation Game in NBFF honour
The Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) and The Weinstein Company have announced the drama will receive the best picture and outstanding ensemble cast awards in April.
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NewsKristin Scott Thomas on New Years Honours list
The British establishment has unveiled its annual year-end honours, lavishing recognition on a host of talent from the entertainment firmament.
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NewsFox reports record year for digital sales
UK sales of digital movies rise 280% for Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
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NewsScreen’s top 10 features of 2014
Screen International’s UK Stars of Tomorrow and behind the scenes looks at Under the Skin and 12 Years a Slave proved popular with readers.
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NewsKieran Breen named BAFTA LA chair
The recently promoted president of international theatrical marketing at 20th Century Fox will assume the role of chairman of the board of directors.
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NewsHobbit retains UK lead
Warner Bros’ climactic Hobbit outing hits £20m as it retains top spot; StudioCanal’s Paddington holds off newcomers to stay in second with $3.9m (£2.5m).
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NewsLes Arcs celebrates diverse crop of Ireland films
The Lobster [pictured] is presented as case study in co-production market.
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