UK News – Page 13
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NewsBFI launches £1.5m programme to improve working practices in screen sector, seeks partner organisation (exclusive)
“The UK’s screen sector makes world leading content, but our operational management practices fall below par,” said the BFI’s Sara Whybrew.
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NewsUK horror ‘Purgatory’ wraps Wales shoot, releases first image (exclusive)
Film is produced by Bifa winner Rebecca-Clare Evans.
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NewsEveryman’s profits rise in 2023 despite tough times for UK exhibition sector
Challenges included the Hollywood strikes, a cost-of-living crisis and rising business costs.
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NewsRocket Science appoints returning executive as managing director
The UK independent studio has Robbie Williams biopic ‘Better Man’ in post-production.
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NewsSignature Entertainment snaps up Dublin premiere ‘Reawakening’ for UK-Ireland (exclusive)
WestEnd Films is selling the thriller, that stars Jared Harris and Juliet Stevenson
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NewsJohn McVay, Phil Clapp and Andy Leyshon call for better support for UK films at committee hearing
The Pact, UKCA and FDA representatives gave oral submission to the UK Parliament’s CMS Committee.
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News‘Love Lies Bleeding’ to open Glasgow Film Festival; full programme revealed
Full festival programme for the 20th edition is revealed.
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NewsUK and Irish talents shine in the 2024 Oscar nominations
‘Poor Things’ scored 11 nods while ‘The Zone Of Interest’ secured five.
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NewsJohnny 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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News“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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NewsBBFC appoints IMDb founder Col Needham as "global brand ambassador"
The role will represent the BBFC internationally with key stakeholders.
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NewsTim 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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NewsUK 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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News‘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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News‘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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NewsItalian 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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NewsUK-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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NewsIrish 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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NewsEdinburgh confirms dates for 2024 edition and competition details
The festival will take place once again in August.
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NewsBFI to transform streaming platform following £1m philanthropic donation
BFI+ (a working title) will replace BFI Player, with aims to fully launch in 2025.