UK News – Page 11
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Johnny Depp’s IN. 2 to distribute ‘Jeanne du Barry’ in UK-Ireland
It is a first foray into distiburtion for Depp’s UK outfit.
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“I get rejections from people who should know better,” Gurinder Chadha tells UK committee
Chadha was the first industry representative to give an oral submission to the UK Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee
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BBFC appoints IMDb founder Col Needham as "global brand ambassador"
The role will represent the BBFC internationally with key stakeholders.
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Tim Roth joins John Maclean’s ‘Tornado’ as Lionsgate swoops on UK-Ireland rights (exclusive)
HanWay Films has pre-sold a raft of deals, as production gets underway in Scotland.
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UK sales outfit Rapt Films International launches with ‘Big Boys’ pickup (exclusive)
The company is run by former SC Films and Blue Finch executive Russell Webber.
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‘Mean Girls’ knocks ‘Wonka’ off top spot at UK-Ireland box office with £2.5m opening weekend
‘Anyone But You’ has another £1m+ session; ‘The Holdovers’ starts well with £600,000.
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‘William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill’ sells to UK-Ireland, key territories (exclusive)
The SXSW doc is being sold by the UK’s Blue Finch Films.
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Italian gothic horror ‘The Well’ sells in 24 territories (exclusive)
Federico Zampaglione’s Sitges world premiere has sold widely across Europe and Asia.
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UK-Ireland box office preview: can ‘Mean Girls’ finally dethrone ‘Wonka’?
‘The Holdovers’, ‘The End We Start From’ both launch in cinemas.
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Irish drama ‘That They May Face The Rising Sun’ signs joint UK, Ireland distribution deals (exclusive)
The film is an adaptation of John McGahern’s acclaimed Irish novel.
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Edinburgh confirms dates for 2024 edition and competition details
The festival will take place once again in August.
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BFI to transform streaming platform following £1m philanthropic donation
BFI+ (a working title) will replace BFI Player, with aims to fully launch in 2025.
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Best Friend Forever takes on Bruce LaBruce’s edgy Panorama title ‘The Visitor’ (exclusive)
London-set drama follows an enigmatic, sexually fluid refugee
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The Bureau, Quiddity Films, Recorded Picture Company among UK Global Screen Fund recipients
Over £3.3m has been allocated across the international co-pro and business development strands.
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Film and TV investment bank ACF sells majority stake to Forest Road
ACF is behind key deals in the media sector including sale of ’The Lord of The Rings’ IP to Embracer Group
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Trinity CineAsia takes UK-Ireland rights to Hong Kong comedy ‘Table For Six 2’ (exclusive)
The sequel to the box office hit will be released at Lunar New Year.
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Film curator June Givanni to receive Bafta outstanding contribution to cinema award
The June Givanni PanAfrican Archive preserves the history of pan-African and Black British cinema and culture.
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Quiddity Films, Wild Swim Films, barry crerar among recipients of BBC’s Small Indie Fund
UK film companies are now eligible to apply for the BBC’s £1.5m Small Indie Fund.
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UK production and sales outfit Embankment Films expands team (exclusive)
“We’re investing in highly intelligent young future leaders,” said Embankment’s Tim Haslam.
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Vue cinema chain restructures debt; no jobs cuts, venue closures planned
Hundreds of millions of pounds of existing debt will be converted to equity, with roughly £50m of new capital being injected into the company.