UK News – Page 698
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NewsContent Media secures Target agreement
Content Media has been appointed by the administrators of Target Entertainment as the “preferred distribution partner”.
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NewsHuman Rights Watch Film Festival to open with UK premiere of The Island President
16th edition of the festival opens tomorrow in London this and runs to March 30.
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NewsLord Puttnam offers seven-point plan for 'copyright rehabilitation'
Speaking at the launch of the Film Distributors’ Association Yearbook today, Lord Puttnam offered “a recipe for copyright rehabilitation”, including a “search function code of ethics.” His speech also touched on proposals around EU licensing rights.
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NewsBen Roberts likely to remain at Protagonist through Cannes, succession plan underway
EXCLUSIVE: Interview process for Protagonist top position underway; shareholders committed to the sales company.
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NewsRobb Smith promoted at StudioCanal
StudioCanal has promoted Robb Smith to COO of the UK operations and EVP Global Digital Strategy.
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NewsSundance London panels include UK vs US indie filmmaking, talk with composer Harry Gregson-Williams
Rufus and Martha Wainwright concert added, as is film about the Prince of Wales.
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NewsScreen opens entries for third Marketing & Distribution Awards
Event to be held Oct 4 at The Grange St Paul’s Hotel in London; submissions due June 15.
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NewsEmil Elmer joins FFI as svp international sales
The executive will be based in London and reports to co-president of Focus Features International Alison Thompson in the run-up to a prestigious Cannes for the company.
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NewsPathe boards Long Walk to Freedom
Pathe International has come on board for the Nelson Mandela biopic, described as “the largest South African production ever mounted.”
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NewsCarlo Dusi to head business affairs at Scott Free London
As the new head of business and commercial affairs Dusi will report to head of film and television Liza Marshall.
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NewsNo More Shall We Part team plans Spanish shoot for Carino
After their success on short film No More Shall We Part,Scottish director Shaun Hughes and Iceland-born cinematographer Hakon Palsson plan to reunite on Cariño, which is now in pre-production for a likely May shoot.
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NewsVikranditya Modwane to be director in residence at London's East End Film Festival
The 11th East End Film Festival (EEFF) will run 1-8 July, with a focus on Indian and Bangladeshi cinema.
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NewsThe Devil Inside possesses UK box office
Paramount’s found footage horror knocks John Carter from top spot and holds off strong fellow newcomer 21 Jump Street; The Woman in Black crosses £20m.
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Screen Yorkshire, Northern Film & Media launch Triangle 2012
Screen Yorkshire, Northern Film and Media and Skillset are launching a new national talent development initiative aimed at encouraging writers, directors and producers to develop new working relationships.
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NewsiFeatures2 opens for submissions
Creative England’s low budget film-making scheme has been extended across the UK; 3 projects will be greenlit to shoot on budgets of £350,000 with backing from the BFI Film Fund, BBC and Skillset.
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NewsOne World Media Awards unveils nominees
Miss Bala, Otelo Burning and Shuga: Sex, Love And Money are up for the best drama prize.
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Media Luna picks up rights to UK thriller Unconditional
Christian Cooke and Harry McEntire star in thriller from Stone City Films.
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NewsBudget set to grant tax breaks for UK TV drama
The campaign to secure tax breaks for high-end UK drama looks set for victory,with sources suggesting the Chancellor will announce the scheme in next week’s Budget.
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NewsOutnumbered team writes feature with Origin, BBC Films
EXCLUSIVE: Writer-directors Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin are developing a feature comedy with similar techniques and themes to hit BBC series.