UK News – Page 654
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NewsCurzon On Demand now offers content from 10 other UK distributors
App for Samsung Smart TVs launches; day-and-date offerings include Into The Abyss and Le Havre [pictured].
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James Murdoch to step down as BSkyB chairman
James Murdoch is to step down as BSkyB chairman following months of speculation about his future with the company.
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NewsJames Strong to direct Kenny Everett biopic for BBC
The BBC has revealed further details of its biopic of well-loved comedian Kenny Everett, two years after the commission was first announced.
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NewsAAM signs deal with independent exhibitor GI Group
Arts Alliance Media (AAM) is continuing its UK digital roll out into independent cinemas by signing a VPF deal with GI Group.
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NewsAnna Friel, Romola Garai to star in Having You
The film is the first feature to come out of new UK production company Holland Park Pictures.
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NewsMIPTV Day 2 Deals: Ecosse, Sonar, Netflix, Screen Media, Miramax, Goldwyn, LipSync
Ecosse teams with Sonar on action-adventure series; Netflix, Screen Media get Manchester United drama United for US; Miramax to handle Samuel Goldwyn library; LipSync wins post on Falcon.
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NewsUK's ICO Screening Days to include 25 films such as Two Days In New York, Shadow Dancer
250 exhibitors already confirmed to attend.
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NewsCreative England to expand presence in East of the UK
Two new roles are being created in the region, whilst Creative England is taking over ownership of the region’s locations database.
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NewsChris Davis memorial set for April 21
Davis died on January 4 at the age of 65, after a long illness.
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NewsPaul Abbott writing 19th century drama and 'stonking' feature for Sony
EXCLUSIVE: Shameless creator developing Dickensian-style feature, Danny Boyle, David Yates interested; feature for Sony.
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NewsHammer confirms Woman In Black follow up
Hammer is developing the follow up to The Woman In Black, which will be based on a new original story by Susan Hill.
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NewsThe Hunger Games conquers all comers at the UK box office
Lionsgate’s adaptation defeats Pirates!, Wrath Of The Titans and StreetDance 2 to retain top spot for second consecutive week.
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NewsInternational Buddhist Film Festival returns to London
The 10th edition of the International Buddhist Film Festival (IBFF) is to take place in London, from April 11-15.
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NewsEmma Thompson to play lawyer inspired by Gareth Peirce in thriller Secret Evidence
EXCLUSIVE: The Kids Are Alright executive producer J Todd Harris produces with 2B Pictures and South Creek Pictures.
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NewsFilm Solutions to open London office
The European headquarters of the digital asset management company will be headed up by Nick Bull.
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NewsPaul Abbott plans cop drama, says Shameless has a future on Channel 4
MIPTV: Paul Abbott working on darkly comic cop drama, expects more series of Shameless.
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NewsJohn Boyega joins cast of Half of a Yellow Sun
Attack the Block star joins Thandie Newton and Chewitel Ejiofor on cast of Potboiler’s drama.
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NewsFuture Cinema launches kids events
Future Cinema Kids to include family matinees of Bugsy Malone plus Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Wizard of Oz.