UK News – Page 188
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NewsSheffield Doc/Fest 2021 to spotlight black British cinema
Retrospective to be curated by filmmakers including George Amponsah and David Olusoga.
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NewsReggie Yates’ ‘Pirates’ secures UK-Ireland theatrical deal (exclusive)
The UK comedy drama is about a road trip on New Year’s Eve.
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NewsOscars plan UK hub amid outcry over travel restrictions
Show producers to present ceremony as a film, promise memorable opening 60 seconds.
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NewsNoel Clarke to receive Bafta for outstanding British contribution to cinema
Previous recipients include Andy Serkis, Tessa Ross, Film4.
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NewsPablo Larrain’s ‘Spencer’ fills Prince Charles role as shoot moves to UK
Pablo Larrain directs the feature that stars Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana.
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News‘Promising Young Woman’ skips UK theatrical release to debut on Sky Cinema in April
Bafta and Oscar-nominated title will land on Sky Cinema on April 16.
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NewsAmazon acquires gay rugby doc ‘Steelers’ for UK-Ireland
Eammon Ashton-Atkinson’s documentary centres on the world’s first gay rugby club.
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NewsCineworld to raise fresh funds as annual losses top $3bn
Cinema chain has widely remained closed since March 2020.
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NewsWide Management posts raft of EFM sales (exclusive)
Paris-based company’s documentary arm Wide House also achieved deals on Hot Docs title Bloom Up.
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NewsBaby Cow confirms Sarah Monteith as CEO, adds COO from Universal
Asha Amster is tasked with boosting the company’s online content offering.
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NewsCineworld sets US, UK plans; strikes Warner Bros exclusivity deal
Multiplex chain set to reopen UK cinemas in May in line with government guidance.
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NewsDominic Buchanan, Bennett McGhee’s Home Team hires former Sister exec
Jessica Hill will oversee development.
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NewsMubi appoints former Netflix exec as head of global marketing (exclusive)
Trafalgar Releasing’s Ollie Charles also joining as senior communications manager.
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NewsCurzon reveals first recipients of £1.2m development fund (exclusive)
Producers of ‘Supernova’, ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Spencer’ among those with projects to receive investment.
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News‘Bridgerton’ star Phoebe Dynevor, Matthew Goode to lead Sky Original biopic ‘The Colour Room’
The film depicts acclaimed ceramic artist Clarice Cliff.
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NewsBFI appoints first production inclusion manager
BFI and Bafta have revealed updated resources to tackle bullying, harassment and racism.
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NewsAmazon seeking head of UK originals to continue film, TV growth
Dedicated country head to be appointed as Georgia Brown’s remit expands
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NewsMister Smith strikes major territory deals at EFM on ‘Werewolves Within’
UK, German-speaking Europe, Latin America among buyers.
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NewsUK horror ‘Evie’, starring Holli Dempsey and Michael Smiley, wraps shoot
Psychological thriller is co-directed by ‘Emmerdale’ star Dominic Brunt.
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NewsOscar nominations 2021: Which UK films and talent made the cut?
UK actors comprised eight out of 20 nominations, while filmmaking talent spanned most categories.