UK News – Page 12
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Film4 to continue as independent unit within Channel 4 (exclusive)
Film4 will continue to operate under separate financial structure; ‘digital first’ Channel 4 strategy does not apply to Film4.
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BFI appoints David Hamilton to newly-created role of exec director of engagement, marketing and comms
David Hamilton takes up the newly created role of executive director of engagement, marketing and communication.
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Warner Bros, BFI, Film London execs to speak at the UK’s The New Black Film Collective convention
The four-day event will focus on the “opportunity gap” for Black creatives
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Bulldog Film Distribution acquires two UK genre titles (exclusive)
‘Die Before You Die’ and ‘The Moor’ will both screen at Manchester International Film Festival.
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UK and Berlin-based MetFilm School acquired by BIMM University
MetFilm School launched in 2003, with campuses in London’s Ealing Studios, Leeds and Berlin.
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Ralph Fiennes to direct and star in class drama ‘The Beacon’ for Cornerstone
The drama explores class, race and identity in the UK.
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‘Barbie’ production designers to receive NFTS fellowship (exclusive)
Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer have been nominated for seven Oscars and Baftas.
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor to perform ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’ at Baftas following ‘Saltburn’ renaissance
The song has returned to the charts 22 years after its first release, with social media a major driving force in its return to popularity.
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Half of UK film and TV workers struggling financially, says major study
More than 2,000 people took part in a Film and TV Charity survey.
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Amrou Al-Kadhi’s ‘Layla’ to open BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival (exclusive)
‘Layla’ heads to Flare from its Sundance world premiere.
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Devilworks wraps production on three films through New Era Entertainment banner (exclusive)
New Era is the North American production and distribution arm of UK-based Devilworks.
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Channel 4 confirms job losses, changes to film commissioning and Horseferry Road departure
Around 200 redundancies have been made by the UK public service broadcaster.
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UK screen industries grew 5.6% in 2023; with 10.8% growth in home entertainment
Ad-supported SVoD tiers expected to add £200m to the sector in 2024.
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‘All Of Us Strangers’ makes strong £1m start at UK-Ireland box office; ‘Mean Girls’ reigns with £1.5m
‘Anyone But You’ continues to perform well; ‘The Holdovers’ has 9% uptick.
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Mister Smith Entertainment takes on Berlinale title ‘The Strangers’ Case’ (exclusive)
WME Independent handles North American sales on the directorial debut of producer Brandt Andersen, that stars Omar Sy.
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UK-Ireland box office preview: event cinema title ‘Dear England’ opens wide
Awards contenders ’The Color Purple’, ‘All Of Us Strangers’ start their runs.
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BBC gameshow ‘The Traitors’ to screen in select UK indie cinemas
Independent cinemas in Birmingham, London and Reading are screening the hit show’s finale.
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‘The Inbetweeners’ producer to lead NFTS Sean Connery Lab for new Scottish filmmakers
The Sean Connery Talent Lab gives emerging Scottish filmmakers the chance to make a short film.
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UK's Sovereign expands into US distribution with ‘A Forgotten Man’
The UK outfit moved into distribution in 2019.