UK News – Page 816
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NewsWarner Bros unveils 3D plan for Clash Of The Titans, Harry Potter 7
Warner Bros Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced last night [February 2] that the studio will release Clash Of The Titans worldwide in 3D on April 2.
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NewsMetrodome Distribution sets up production arm
The UK-based distirbutor makes its first foray into production with fantasy action thriller
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European Film Awards replaces Prix d’Excellence
EFAs adds new award categories for the 2010 edition.
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NewsAudiences applaud NT Live season
Research finds positive reaction to the National Theatre’s cinema initiative
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NewsOptimum takes UK rights to Ivan Engler and Ralph Etter's Cargo
The UK-based outfit becomes the latest distributor to acquire the co-directors’ debut feature.
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NewsThe Last Station arrives in Germany, UK gets Precious
ScreenDaily’s weekly round-up of the local and independent openings in key markets this week.
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NewsLionsgate plots digital release strategy for Heartless
UK distributor works with UK Film Council to create digital release strategy for thriller Heartless.
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NewsIcon Entertainment takes worldwide rights to Summer Vacation
Stewart Till’s (pictured) new distribution and sales business takes rights on Adrian Grunberg’s film through Icon Productions first look deal
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NewsICA Films pulls out of distribution
Independent UK distributor ICA Films is to stop buying new films as part of structural review of the company.
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NewsUp takes top honours at UK's Richard Attenborough Awards
Disney Pixar’s Up has been named the film of the year at the 4th Richard Attenborough Awards, which are voted for by the UK’s regional media.
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NewsWarner Bros plans UK base at Leavesden
Hollywood studio Warner Bros has applied for planning permission to buy and refurbish Leavesden Studios, with a view to making the studio its permanent UK base.
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NewsCTCF, UKFC and Working Title support comedy writing competition
A new UK comedy writing competition, supported by the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF), the UK Film Council and Working Title Films, has been launched to help aspiring writers break into the film and television world.
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NewsMan On Wire, In The Loop picked for first UKFC India showcase
James Marsh’s Man On Wire (pictured) and Armando Iannucci’s In The Loop are among the films that have been selected for the UK Film Council’s From Blighty With Love, a showcase aimed at promoting British independent film in India.
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NewsRevolver sets March 5 UK release for Banksy documentary
Revolver will release Banksy’s documentary Exit Through The Gift Shop in the UK on March 5.
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NewsMore2Screen takes theatrical and TV rights to White Stripes doc
London-based More2Screen has taken the theatrical and TV rights to Under Great White Northern Lights, a film about US rock band The White Stripes. It is planning a spring release.
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Agency Film Tree appoints former Universal marketing chief Gavin Miller
Film Tree, the specialist partnership agency, has appointed former Universal Pictures marketing director Gavin Miller as a partner.
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NewsRetailer Tesco moves into film production
Retail giant Tesco is making its first move into the world of film production through a partnership with media company Amber Entertainment.
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NewsComunications Committee calls for UK camcording law, higher tax relief for low-budget films
The House of Lords report into the future of the UK film industry has recommended raising the level of tax relief available to low-budget films and called for camcording to be made illegal.
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NewsPathe supports Africa United
Pathe has boarded Africa United, an adventure story based around the 2010 Football World Cup, which will start shooting on February 8 in South Africa, Rwanda and Burundi.
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NewsMetrodome takes UK rights to Campanella’s Secret In Their Eyes
Metrodome Distribution has acquired UK rights to Argentinean thriller The Secret In Their Eyes (El Secreto De Sus Ojos), one of the five films shortlisted for the Academy’s foreign language award.The UK-based company acquired the film, which is directed by Juan Jose Campanella, from sales company Latido Films. It is ...