UK News – Page 717
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NewsDogwoof takes on four titles including Guantanamo; ramps up Ambassadors scheme
UK distributor Dogwoof has taken on four new titles for UK release, and also is furthering its new initiative to encourage film lovers to get involved hosting regional screenings.
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NewsBedlam, LillaVision offer The King's Speech documentary
The UK production company behind The King’s Speech has made a documentary about the life of speech therapist Lionel Logue, which is being sold at MIPTV by LillaVision.
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NewsB3's new TalentLab will recruit 24 participants from diverse backgrounds
B3 Media has launched a new lab to give filmmakers from non-traditional backgrounds the chance to hone their skills and break into the film industry.
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NewsPlan B joins cast of The Sweeney
The UK singer/actor will star opposite Ray Winstone in the feature version of the 1970s British TV series, which is being produced by UK outfit Vertigo Films.
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News2B Pictures to adapt Alan K Baker's Dyatlov Pass
The feature adaptation about a real life skiing incident in Russia will be directed by Simon Fellows and financed by Future Films.
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NewsExclusive: Amanda Nevill details top priorities for revamped BFI
BFI director Nevill outlines new plans, including addition of a deputy chief executive; 38 UKFC staff who move to BFI stay at same salary level.
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NewsDisney UK launches integrated sales/promotion operation
The Walt Disney Company UK & Ireland has launched a new integrated ad sales and promotions operation, Disneymedia+.
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NewsHot projects on Screenbase
Irish-UK co-productions Jump and Whole Lotta Sole are currently shooting in Belfast, while Ugly Duckling is preparing its May shoot in Spain.
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NewsBFI new governors include Berger, Kidron, Justice
As the UKFC handover comes into effect, the BFI also notes that UK production funding will rise from £15m to £18m
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NewsDownton Abbey sells in more than 100 territories for NBC Universal
More than 100 territories license series following successful UK run in 2010
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NewsAir Studios eyes move into film and TV production
Paul Woolf and former HandMade Films head David Ravden join the company.
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NewsIain Smith to head advisory board for new British Film Commission under Film London
Office of the British Film Commissioner moves from the UKFC to Film London tomorrow as part of restructuring; advisory board to have about 20 members.
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NewsArts Council cuts ICA funding, adds Tyneside Cinema and Berwick festival
Some film-related organisations in the UK are affected by today’s annual portfolio funding decisions by the Arts Council England, which has unveiled the organisations it is backing between 2012 and 2015.
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News104 Films to produce homeless awareness thriller NFA
The £100,000 feature tackles the issue of homelessness and will shoot in Birmingham this May.
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NewsAV takes on sales for Kieron Walsh's Jump
UK-based AV Pictures has taken on worldwide sales for comedy thriller Jump.
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NewsTerracotta Far East fest to run in London in May
European premieres include Japanese film Karate Girl .
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NewsUKFC's P&A fund backs releases including Submarine, Norwegian Wood
UKFC also backs 3D films Closer To The Edge, Cave of Forgotten Dreams.
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NewsNBC Universal restructures international team; Jeff Shell new president
Restructure of London-based office follows transfer to Comcast majority ownership; Peter Smith steps down in early March.
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NewsRed Dog, Jucy bookend London Australian Film Festival
Festival to also present 16 finalists from Tropfest short film festival.
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NewsCinémoi and Sundance Channel Global to reunite for Cannes coverage
UK television channel Cinémoi will partner with Sundance Channel Global for a second time to cover this year’s 64th Cannes Film Festival in May.