UK News – Page 807
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Cinemoi plans Cannes coverage on UK Sky channel
The free-to-air programming is on Sky channel 343.
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Organisers plan UK's first 3D short film festival for July
Organisers are planning the UK’s first 3D short film festival – Short and Sweet 3D – to run at London’s Barbican on July 16.Organisers Julia Stephenson and Jordan Crute of Short and Sweet hope to make the festival an annual event and give further exposure to 3D shorts by subsequently ...
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NewsEaling plans film about Fisherman's Friends
Ealing Studios is planning a feature film about the story of Fisherman’s Friends, a group of Cornish sea shanty singers making it big on the pop charts.
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NewsChristelle Randall leaving publicity post at Metrodome
Head of Publicity Christelle Randall is leaving UK distributor Metrodome Distribution at the end of April and will set up her own consultancy.
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NewsIntandem sells Beneath Hill 60 to Momentum for UK
The Australian WWI drama has already been a hit at home, it has grossed $1.6m (A$1.7m) in its first two weeks of release by Paramount.
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NewsUK's Soda Pictures sets up new $3m fund, acquires Tetro and Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky
The London-based distributor has set up a new $3m (£2m) distribution fund called the Soda Film Fund to bolster its acquisitions and optimise their release campaigns.
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Michael Murphy to run Windmill Lane's new international division
Dublin-based post-production company Windmill Lane Pictures has set up a new international division, Windmill Lane Entertainment.
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NewsToy Story 3 to receive its international premiere at Edinburgh
The film will screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on June 19th.
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Fintage House, mediapeers announce strategic partnership
Part of the alliance will let Fintage House support mediapeers extending their user base. The companies will also work together on new web-based services for buyers and sellers.
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NewsVirgin Media launches online movies service in UK
The service launches with hundreds of titles on demand, including Fantastic Mr Fox and District 9.
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UK films take top prizes at Babelgum Online Film Festival
The third Babelgum Online Film Festival has announced the winners of its Jury Awards, each coming with a $3,000 cash prize
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London Indie Fest honours Forget Me Not, Breathe, Beyond the Pole
The London Independent Film Festival, which showcases low budget film-making, screened over 110 films in 10 days.
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NewsAnthony Buckner promoted to Head of Sales at Icon
Anthony Buckner has been promoted to Head of Sales at Icon Entertainment International with immediate effect, reporting to group CEO Stewart Till.
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NewsUK industry has mixed response to Pact producer recoupment proposals
Broadcasters and the UK Film Council have been non-committal while regional screen agencies have expressed wariness. However, producers themselves have given expectedly full backing to Pact’s blueprint.
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Festival hit Enemies of the People close to distribution deals
Documentary about Cambodia picks up several new awards, including top prize at Full Frame.
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NewsSony, Warners honoured at BVA awards
Sony Pictures were rewarded for their outdoor Terminator Salvation campaign, whilst Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince was named retail title of the year
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NewsPathe takes international on Gnomeo & Juliet
Kelly Asbury is directing the 3D animated fantasy comedy, produced by Elton John’s Rocket Pictures.
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NewsUniversal takes multiple territories on Cronenberg's A Dangerous Method
UPI has acquired the film, starring Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender and Vincent Cassel, to distribute in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain and South Africa. HanWay handles sales.
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Endemol plans theatrical film about Manchester City football club
Blue Moon Rising will follow the club through its pivotal 2009-2010 season, after the takeover of Sheikh Mansour and a big win against Chelsea.
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Film London launches new art based production fund
Five projects have been greenlit, with a further $200,000 available for more moving image projects.