UK News – Page 776
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NewsThe Work Media Group restructures to cut overheads
London-based sales and production company restructures to “improve efficency”.
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NewsHandMade joint chiefs Patrick Meehan and David Ravden step down
UK company HandMade Plc reveals senior level departures and interim chief executive.
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NewsLondon Film Festival reveals dates for 2010 edition
Festival director Sandra Hebron has announced dates for the 54th edition.
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NewsPinewood launches apprencticeship scheme
Pinewood studios has launched an apprenticeship scheme designed to give young people a start in the UK film industry. (February 2).
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NewsScreen East launches low carbon fund
Regional film agency Screen East has launched a new $5.5m (£3.5m) production fund, with a remit to cut the carbon footprint of the projects it invests in by 30%.
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NewsFortissimo takes sales rights to Sundance winner Winter's Bone
The sales outfit takes worldwide sales rights on Debra Granik’s second feature ahead of next week’s Berlin Film Festival.
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Screen launches new European production and financing database
Screen International unveils online European production and financing database offering up-to-the-minute information to subscribers.
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Scott Free UK appoints Jack Arbuthnott, Surian Fletcher-Jones
Ridley Scott’s production companies boosts development team.
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NewsMagic Pictures, Skillset launch 2010 producer placement scheme
Magic Light Pictures and Skillset launch second producer placement programme.
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NewsSouth West Screen shortlists projects for iFeatures scheme
South West Screen shortlists projects for digital film initiative.
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NewsWarner Bros unveils 3D plan for Clash Of The Titans, Harry Potter 7
Warner Bros Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced last night [February 2] that the studio will release Clash Of The Titans worldwide in 3D on April 2.
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NewsMetrodome Distribution sets up production arm
The UK-based distirbutor makes its first foray into production with fantasy action thriller
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European Film Awards replaces Prix d’Excellence
EFAs adds new award categories for the 2010 edition.
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NewsAudiences applaud NT Live season
Research finds positive reaction to the National Theatre’s cinema initiative
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NewsOptimum takes UK rights to Ivan Engler and Ralph Etter's Cargo
The UK-based outfit becomes the latest distributor to acquire the co-directors’ debut feature.
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NewsThe Last Station arrives in Germany, UK gets Precious
ScreenDaily’s weekly round-up of the local and independent openings in key markets this week.
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NewsLionsgate plots digital release strategy for Heartless
UK distributor works with UK Film Council to create digital release strategy for thriller Heartless.
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NewsIcon Entertainment takes worldwide rights to Summer Vacation
Stewart Till’s (pictured) new distribution and sales business takes rights on Adrian Grunberg’s film through Icon Productions first look deal
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NewsICA Films pulls out of distribution
Independent UK distributor ICA Films is to stop buying new films as part of structural review of the company.
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NewsUp takes top honours at UK's Richard Attenborough Awards
Disney Pixar’s Up has been named the film of the year at the 4th Richard Attenborough Awards, which are voted for by the UK’s regional media.