UK News – Page 819
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NewsFuture Films plots Maria Callas biopic
UK production company Future Films is to co-produce a feature biopic about opera diva Maria Callas with Italy-based production company De Angelis Group (DAP).
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NewsNew Wave picks up Wild Grass, Kicks
UK arthouse distributor New Wave Films has snapped up British rights to two new titles.
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NewsJan Dunn's The Calling to open 5th London Independent Film Festival
The 5th edition of the London Independent Film Festival (LIFF) will open on April 15 with Jan Dunn’s comedy drama The Calling.
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NewsArtificial Eye acquires Lynne Ramsay's We Need To Talk About Kevin
UK distributor Artificial Eye had acquired Lynne Ramsay’s adaptation of We Need To Talk About Kevin, which will star Tilda Swinton (pictured).
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NewsSimon Shaps to become chairman of the NFTS board
Simon Shaps, the former director of television at British broadcaster ITV, has been appointed as chairman of the National Film and Television School (NFTS) board. He replaced Michael Kuhn, who is stepping down after two terms.
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NewsUK returns to The Descent, Spain gets In The Loop
ScreenDaily’s weekly round up of the local and independent release in key markets.
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NewsArts Alliance Media to release Blur doc in January
Arts Alliance Media will release No Distance Left To Run, a documentary about British band Blur, in cinemas on January 19.
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NewsOptimum boosts 2010 slate with nine acquisitions
Optimum Releasing has boosted its slate with nine acquisitions including romantic comedy Leap Year, Bong Joon-ho’s Cannes title Mother and Source Code, the second film from British director Duncan Jones.
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NewsJulien Temple reveals plans for Kinks feature
British director Julien Temple is plotting a feature film about legendary British band The Kinks.
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NewsApollo Cinemas to convert 40 screens to 3D
Apollo Cinemas, the UK’s largest independent chain, has announced it is converting its 13-strong chain to 3D over the next year through a partnership with RealD.
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NewsUKFC appoints Film Tree to develop advertiser-funding for film
The UK Film Council (UKFC) has appointed partnership agency Film Tree to develop advertiser-funded opportunities in film production.
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NewsGerard Butler to be Glasgow's first film ambassador
Actor Gerard Butler has been appointed as the Glasgow Film Office’s first Film Ambassador. The Scottish born star of The Ugly Truth and Law Abiding Citizen will serve an initial two-year term.
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NewsLondon critics name Coppola's Apocalypse Now best film of past 30 years
The London Critics’ Circle (LFCC) has named Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now as the best film of the past 30 years.
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NewsDogwoof picks up UK rights to Mugabe And The White African
Independent film distributor Dogwoof has acquired the UK rights to Lucy Bailey and Andrew Thompson’s documentary Mugabe And The White African.
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NewsPlanet 51 orbits Spain, UK watches Nativity!
ScreenDaily takes a look at the local and independent openings in key markets this week.
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NewsNowhere Boy, 44 Inch Chest receive UKFC funding boost
Sam Taylor-Wood’s debut feature Nowhere Boy and British gangster flick 44 Inch Chest are among a number of films to receive a funding boost from the UK Film Council.
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NewsMercuryMedia appoints Simon Shaps as chairman
Simon Shaps, the former director of television at British broadcaster ITV, has been appointed chairman of UK-based documentary distributor MercuryMedia.
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NewsFilm Agency for Wales invested $1.9m in local film industry last year
The UK’s Film Agency for Wales invested $1.9m (£1.15m) in the Welsh film industry during 2008/2009, according to its annual report, which was published on November 24.
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NewsRevolver seals iTunes deal for Robsessed
The UK’s Revolver Entertainment has signed a deal with iTunes in the UK, US and Canada for Robsessed, a documentary about Twilight star Robert Pattinson.
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NewsNetwork buys Persian Cats for the UK
Network Releasing has picked up UK distribution rights to Bahman Ghobadi’s No One Knows About Persian Cats (pictured) from Wild Bunch.