UK News – Page 719
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NewsPlacebo confirmed to play O2 at Sundance London
The inaugural arts event set to run from Apr 26-29 2012 has unveiled its first major music act – apart from T Bone Burnett, who as previously announced will take part in an on-stage conversation with Sundance Institute founder Robert Redford on opening night.
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NewsEntertainment One, Impossible Pictures sign co-development deal
The two companies will develop a slate of factual television projects for the UK, US and Canadian markets.
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NewsDirectors UK extends membership to all screen directors
It is part of the trade body’s push towards becoming the single professional organisation campaigning on behalf of all directors in the UK.
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NewsSky Movies on demand app reaches mobile and tablet
Sky Go app adds streaming on demand option for mobiles and tablets
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NewsPathé UK signs first-look deal with Stigma Films
Pathé UK to team up with Matt Wilkinson’s production company; Bradley Quirk appointed as creative executive.
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NewsNew UK Film Fund To Spotlight Dance And Performance
A new competition is inviting filmmakers to submit long format films for a chance to win a development and production budget between £120K and £400K.
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NewsEuropa Cinemas winners include exhibitors in Germany, Scotland, Poland
Europa Cinemas has presented its annual awards to the best exhibitors and cinemas in its network.
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NewsBritish director Ken Russell dies aged 84
Maverick director of Women In Love, Tommy and The Devils has died in his sleep aged 84.
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NewsIngenious launches Media Opportunities Fund
UK based Ingenious Ventures has launched its latest EIS fund, which aims to invest in up and coming businesses across the creative and media industries.
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NewsDogwoof picks up four IDFA titles, including winner Planet of Snail
Other acquisitions include The Island President, about a carbon neutral politician in the Maldives.
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NewsHot projects on Screenbase
Jo Nesbø’s novel The Snowman will be adapted for the big screen with Martin Scorsese attached to direct, while in Italy shooting is underway on Toni Trupia’s Itaker.
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NewsFilm4 launches online campaign for Dreams Of A Life
The online interactive experience will coincide with Dogwoof’s UK release of Carol Morley’s documentary.
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NewsBlack and Blue Films wrap hooligan feature
Based on the true story of a football fan who becomes embroiled in the world of credit card fraud, The Rise and Fall of A White Collar Hooligan has been written and directed by Paul Tanter.
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NewsHMV launches on demand service with FilmFlex
High street retailer finally enters VOD space in bid to combat physical DVD slump.
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NewsMark O'Connor to direct Irish feature King Of The Travellers
The film will explore the traditions of the Irish traveller community, with backing from the Irish Film Board.
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NewsSundance London to open with Redford, Burnett on stage
The inaugural music and film festival will open on Apr 26 with an on-stage conversation between Sundance Institute founder Robert Redford and T Bone Burnett, moderated by British author Nick Hornby.
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NewsBertha Foundation joins forces with Britdoc, launches two new funds
Two new funds worth £1.5 million, first new investment is Kirpalani’s We The People.
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NewsUPIP shakeup continues as Clare Wise leaves
EXCLUSIVE: Universal continues to pare back international production division as evp leaves company
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NewsFilm London to support productions during Olympics
Film London is launching a centralised online application system and 2012 microsite in a bid to ease the potential disruption to productions caused by the 2012 London Olympics.