UK News – Page 246
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NewsDutch director of Microwave project ‘Looted’ talks stolen cars and Tallinn premiere
Rene van Pannevis on his UK drama starring Charley Palmer Rothwell and Morgane Polanski.
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NewsVue chief explains ‘Blue Story’ decision: “it attracted a very young audience”
CEO Tim Richards: Decision is a “catalyst for a much-needed national conversation”.
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NewsRapman blasts Vue’s ‘Blue Story’ response in new interview
The UK writer-director gave an interview on BBC Breakfast.
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NewsCinephil scores UK, France deals for Alexander Nanau’s award-winning doc ‘Collective’ (exclusive)
Collective is one of the buzziest projects screening at IDFA this week.
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NewsProtagonist, Altitude execs join Screen UK Film Finance Forum
They include producers Damian Jones and Melissa Parmenter, and Altitude co-CEO Andy Mayson.
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NewsAndrea Riseborough to star in first film from latest iFeatures slate ‘Here Before’
The film is writer-director Stacey Gregg’s feature debut.
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NewsUniversal Pictures’ Drew Masters to head distribution at the UK’s Noah Media
London-based role will include international distribution and advertising.
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NewsUK’s Independent Cinema Office launches third Women’s Leadership programme (exclusive)
Speakers, mentors include Creative England’s Caroline Norbury, the British Council’s Briony Hanson.
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NewsShowcase reinstates 'Blue Story' in UK venues (updated from reports)
Chain reportedly reverses earlier decision following consultation with Paramount.
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News‘Frozen II’ breaks records at UK box office as ‘Blue Story’ excels with £1.3m
Vue and Showcase removed ‘Blue Story’ from their UK venues this weekend.
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NewsShowcase follows Vue in pulling Rapman’s ‘Blue Story’; Paramount, BBC Films respond amid online backlash
Showcase became the second chain to remove the film on Sunday.
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NewsKering Foundation, Modern Films’ short film initiative unveils projects for second edition (exclusive)
Jury and finalists selected for 16 Days 16 Films initiative.
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NewsVue pulls Rapman’s ‘Blue Story’ from all its UK and Ireland sites after violence at Birmingham cinema
“Safety and welfare of our customers and staff is always our first priority” said Vue.
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NewsKim Longinotto filming documentary about ‘X Factor’ winner Dalton Harris (exclusive)
Feature will follow reality show star Dalton Harris.
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NewsIranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf criticises “shameful” UK government over passport row
The wife and daughter of the London-based filmmaker have been denied passports.
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NewsUK box office preview: ‘Frozen II’ aims for animation record
Further new openers include ‘Harriet’, ‘Blue Story’, ‘Greener Grass’.
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NewsLeon Forde promoted to managing director at UK screen consultancy firm Olsberg SPI
Forde to manage the firm’s London-based team.
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NewsRiverstone, NLP, Anton executives join Screen UK Film Finance Forum
The event takes place at Everyman Broadgate in London on December 5, 2019.
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NewsUK’s Sargent-Disc acquired by US outfit Cast & Crew
It is the fifth acquisition in the last four years for Cast & Crew.