UK News – Page 744
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NewsUK distributor Crabtree prepares first theatrical release
New UK distributor Crabtree Films has revealed details of its plans for its first theatrical pick-up, Kevin Asch’s Holy Rollers starring Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Bartha.
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NewsDogwoof takes UK rights to The Green Wave
Iranian revolution documentary screens today in Edinburgh.
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NewsDame Judi Dench honoured with BFI Fellowship
The British actress received the award last night during the BFI’s annual Chairman’s dinner.
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NewsBBC2 orders Poliakoff drama series from Ruby
Stephen Poliakoff [pictured] is returning to BBC2 with Dancing on the Edge, the first drama series he has written and directed for television.
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NewsGFM to handle world sales on Malkovich-starrer Drunkboat
Project will screen at the London UK Film Focus next week.
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NewsSouth West Screen backs five new projects for development
One project is a twisted horror film by former Screen International Star of Tomorrow.
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NewsIannucci joins Coogan at Baby Cow
Armando Iannucci (In The Loop) has been appointed as Baby Cow Productions’ first creative director.
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NewsEreira makes follow-up film about Colombia's Kogi tribe
Documentary film-maker Alan Ereira has started production on his new film, Aluna.
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NewsAlison Small named director of Skillset Craft and Technical Skills Academy
She is a consultant and veteran of the Office of the British Film Commissioner.
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NewsAlex Graham appointed as new Chair of Sheffield Doc/Fest
Former Chair Steve Hewlett will continue on the Board of Governors.
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NewsWorld War Z to shoot in Glasgow in late August
Marc Forster’s Brad Pitt thriller will shoot in locations including George Square [pictured].
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NewsContent Film takes on sales for Wreckers
Artificial Eye takes UK rights, with Curzon On Demand launching simultaneously.
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NewsUK industry ponders state of film nation at Screen's Edinburgh conference
Hot topics included cinematic TV, Britain and Hollywood, and the importance of co-productions.
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NewsHolliday Grainger cast in Mike Newell’s Great Expectations
Number 9 Films production also stars Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter; starts shooting in the UK on October 10
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NewsTim Cagney appointed deputy chief executive of the BFI
Cagney joins in newly-created role; was previously managing director of the UK Film Council
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NewsEdinburgh opens with The Guard
Festival makes last minute addition with 3D screening of Disney’s The Lion King as closing film
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NewsDebra Hayward to launch Monumental Pictures
Working Title’s President of UK Production will officially step down in September; new outfit will have first-look deal with the company
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NewsBCTV to pay tribute to Sir Sydney Samuelson
The British Cinema and Television Veterans will celebrate the work of the former British film commissioner at a special central London event.
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NewsRaindance and Direct Line team up to launch 40 Seconds Straight competition
Winner will be screened at the Raindance Film Festival