UK News – Page 9
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NewsSundance winner ‘Sujo’ among San Sebastian’s Horizontes Latinos selection
José Luis Torres Leiva’s ’When Clouds Hide The Shadow’ is the strand’s opening film, while Celina Murga’s ’The Freshly Cut Grass’ will close.
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NewsJennifer Saunders, Hiran Abeysekera, Pippa Bennett-Warner join cast of ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Production is underway in the south of England and at Shinfield Studios.
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NewsShudder acquires ‘Daddy’s Head’, Benjamin Barfoot’s follow-up to Bifa-nominated ‘Double Date’ (exclusive)
Paranormal feature to premiere on October 11.
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NewsForced closures and extra security: how UK cinemas are responding to the far-right riots
Screen spoke to cinemas in Sheffield, Birmingham, Newcastle and Belfast.
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NewsUK creative organisations demand “transparency” around AI in letter to major tech firms
The Creators’ Rights Alliance has written to Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Apple, Meta and more.
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NewsNew chaperones and tutors register for UK productions unveiled (exclusive)
Industry Standard Chaperones and Tutors will provide free access for productions.
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NewsReuben Barnes, Dolby and Soho Screening Rooms projectionist, dies aged 56
Barnes ran the Ray Dolby Theatre at Dolby London.
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NewsKenneth Branagh’s ‘The Last Disturbance Of Madeline Hynde’ with Jodie Comer begins production in the UK
The film is described by production as a contemporary psychological thriller.
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NewsRamla Ali biopic ‘In The Shadows’ casts Jasmine Jobson, scores UK-Ireland deal
Production has now begun in London.
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News‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ posts strong second weekend at UK-Ireland box office to top £33m
‘Harold And The Purple Crayon’ opens with £438,558.
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News‘Quiet On Set’ feature film to inspect class division in UK film industry (exclusive)
Self-funded film is directed and produced by Mark Forbes.
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NewsUK’s University of Hertfordshire embarks on film studio scheme (exclusive)
The studio can be hired at a significantly reduced rate in exchange for training opportunities for students.
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NewsUK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Harold And The Purple Crayon’ looks to draw audiences in 595 cinemas
Animation ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’, Sundance title ‘Didi’ start out.
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NewsBafta introduces children’s and family film award for 2025, reduces jury interventions
Further changes include tightening up of the eligibility for outstanding British film and an overhaul of the opt-in chapters.
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News‘Kneecap’ selected as Ireland’s entry for Oscars 2025 international film race
’Kneecap’ was selected by IFTA’s 2024 Selection Committee, including actor Stephen Rea and ‘The Quiet Girl’ director Colm Bairéad.
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NewsFilm4, Channel 4 drama head Ollie Madden on doubling TV drama budget and expanded role
Madden has unveiled his scripted strategy, a raft of drama commissions and how he will juggle his duties.
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NewsPharrell Williams LEGO film ‘Piece By Piece’ to close BFI London Film Festival
The animated biopic explores Williams’ life and work through LEGO figures.
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NewsNicholas Hytner’s ‘The Choral’ among four projects to receive Yorkshire Content Fund backing
The fund allocates around £1.7m per year.
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NewsNew UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy sets out vision to industry leaders: “We will have your back”
“We will walk alongside you. We will have your back,” says Nandy.
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NewsHead Gear, Coutts, Tea Shop and Sigma Films execs join Screen Summit line-up
The Screen Summit will take place on September 24 at BFI Southbank.