UK News – Page 771
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NewsUK shoot starts for Ghost starring John Lynch, Martin Compston
Craig Viveiros is starting principal photography this week in London on his feature film debut, Ghost.
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NewsRevolver sets new company opening weekend record with Shank
Action thriller Shank, the company’s first production from Gunslinger, brought in $417,736 across 86 screens.
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NewsMetrodome defends Motherhood UK release; says 6,000 DVD units sold in first week
After press reports about “flop” on one-screen theatrical release, distributor says it still has hopes for release to be profitable.
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NewsThe Works adds Countdown To Zero to Cannes slate
The Works has bulked up its Cannes slate and acquired international sales rights from Submarine to the nuclear proliferation documentary, according to people close to the deal.
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Lionsgate UK takes on Trust, Stone, Drive Angry 3D
Lionsgate UK has added the three new titles to its 2011 slate, all acquired from Nu Image.
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NewsHigh Court rules against content indexing site
Usenet index site Newzbin loses its High Court battle against Hollywood studios, Judge rules it does infringe copyright.
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NewsLevelK turns to the dark side
Tine Klint’s new Danish sales outfit LevelK is getting into the film noir business.
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NewsIntandem Films raises $749,000 through share placing
Proceeds will be used to to repay an outstanding loan and to fund working capital.
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NewsWendy Mitchell named Head of News at Screen International
Mitchell previously worked at Screen as UK Reporter and Senior Editor.
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NewsAlice rules overseas on $46m but feels Dragon's heat
Alice In Wonderland is well on course to cross $400m overseas as the fantasy adventure grossed a further $46m for $363m, while How To Train Your Dragon grossed $31m through PPI from 62% of the international marketplace.
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BAFTAs set date for Feb. 13, 2011
This continues the pattern of the BAFTAs being two weeks before the Oscars.
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NewsCurzon, HMV partner to jointly develop up to 20 more in-store cinemas
After a successful trial of the hmvcurzon in Wimbledon, London, Curzon Cinemas will work with HMV to jointly develop more new cinemas.
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UK's iFeatures initiative shortlists six projects
South West Screen will give three film-makers the chance to shoot a $447,000 (£300,000) feature in Bristol.
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NewsUK's Metrodome to scale back theatrical business; CEO Peter Urie resigns
No details yet on job losses; Urie will consult with the company.
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NewsContentFilm takes on Age Of Heroes starring Bean, Dyer
WWII actioner will start shooting April 6 in UK and Norway.
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NewsAlice In Wonderland faces Dragon attack overseas
Disney’s Alice In Wonderland faces its sternest test yet as PPI unleashes How To Train Your Dragon in more than 30 territories this weekend.
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NewsLondon Consortium, London Film School start first graduate degree in film curating
The MA in Film Curating will be a year-long course under the direction of journalist/academic Nick Roddick.
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NewsMelissa George, Ed Speleers line up for Gilbey's Angel's Peak
Carnaby Films’ Michael Loveday is producing the thriller.
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NewsMarket share of UK films slips at global box office
The market share of UK films at the global box office in 2009 was at an eight-year low according to UK Film Council figures.
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News22 Bullets in France, Germany experiences Gravity
ScreenDaily’s weekly round-up of the local and independent openings in key markets this week.