UK News – Page 180
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NewsLocksmith Animation attaches director to ‘That Christmas’ based on Richard Curtis book series
Simon Otto to direct ‘Love Actually’ writer-director Richard Curtis children’s book adaptation ‘That Christmas’.
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NewsMike Downey, Jonathan Pryce and Ruth Wilson recognised on Queen’s 2021 Birthday Honours List
Mike Downey, Jonathan Pryce and Ruth Wilson awarded for services.
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News‘A Quiet Place 2’ tops, ‘The Father’ opens sixth at UK-Ireland box office on sunny weekend
‘Cruella’ holds third spot.
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NewsAltitude boards Oliver Stone’s JFK documentary ahead of Cannes premiere
‘JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass’ will play in new Cannes Premiere section.
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NewsCandida Brady to direct live-action adaptation of Thelwell Ponies
‘Merrylegs The Movie’ is based on cartoons by the late Norman Thelwell.
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NewsSheffield Doc/Fest crowns 2021 winners
Documentaries from Brazil, the UK and Colombia among those awarded.
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NewsUK box office preview: ‘The Father’ set for widest release since cinema reopening
Oscar-winning drama will be Lionsgate’s fourth biggest release to date.
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NewsLocksmith Animation names Natalie Fischer as CEO
Appointment follows the departure of co-founder Sarah Smith.
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NewsGaspar Noé releases first image for surprise Cannes addition ‘Vortex’ (exclusive)
Previous Noé films to screen in Cannes include Lux Æterna, Climax, Enter The Void and Irréversible.
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NewsBafta joins Time’s Up UK to call for “high-level summit” to tackle harassment
Earlier this week, Time’s Up UK called for an independent body to provide a safe space to victims.
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NewsLeos Carax’s Cannes opening film ‘Annette’ acquired for UK-Ireland
Romanic musical stars Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard.
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NewsUK’s Great 8 Cannes buyers showcase includes Aml Ameen, Harry Wootliff titles
Now in its fourth edition, the showcase is funded and run by the BFI and the British Council, in partnership with BBC Film and Film4.
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NewsDirectors’ Fortnight's Paolo Moretti talks UK connection, selection process and his 'semiotic sense' of place
Moretti has just announced the selection for 53rd edition after last year’s pandemic hiatus.
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NewsThe Match Factory’s Michael Weber unveils biggest ever Cannes slate and market plans (exclusive)
Leading German sales company has a record 13 titles in Official Selection.
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NewsParkland Pictures picks up worldwide rights to ‘A Brixton Tale’
A feature film debut for directors Darragh Carey and Bertrand Desrochers
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NewsPathe UK managing director Cameron McCracken talks new deal with Warner Bros
The Duke, which premiered in Venice last year, will be the first release under the deal.
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NewsBankside boards Film4, BFI comedy ‘Brian And Charles’ ahead of Cannes (exclusive)
David Earl co-wrote and stars in the comedy, which is directed by Jim Archer.
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NewsUK’s Into Film charity launches 150-title free streaming platform for schools
CEO Paul Reeve calls for film to be used more widely as educational, cultural and social tools
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NewsWarnerMedia UK-Ireland names film production and acquisitions director
London-based role includes responsibility for identifying and acquiring local productions.
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NewsAnton to launch horror thriller ‘Curs>r’ at Cannes, starring Asa Butterfield, Iola Evans, Eddie Marsan
Anton to launch sales at upcoming Cannes market.