UK News – Page 827
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NewsThe Italian Job screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin dies at 77
Troy Kennedy Martin, the British screenwriter whose credits include The Italian Job, died of cancer yesterday (September 15) aged 77 years old.
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NewsLFF to shine spotlight on digital film and young film-makers
Digital film and supporting fledgling film-makers will be key themes in this year’s programme of industry events at The Times BFI 53rd London International Film Festival (LFF).
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NewsEuropean Film Academy to honour Ken Loach
The European Film Academy will present Ken Loach with a lifetime achievement award for his contribution to film and his body of work. He will receive the award at the 22nd European Film Awards on December 12.
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NewsDCM brings advertisers onto the Red Carpet
Digital Cinema Media (DCM) is offering advertisers the chance to sponsor a new mini-entertainment show that will screen alongside cinema adverts.
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NewsHigh Point and Pritish Nandy team up on The Accident
Carey Fitzgerald’s High Point Media Group and Pritish Nandy’s Mumbai-based production company Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) are teaming up on horror title The Accident.
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NewsRegional agency EM Media receives $800,000 boost
EM Media, the screen agency for the East Midlands, has received an $829,696 (£500,000) boost from the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) to invest in film and media.
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NewsRevolver appoints Lucy Savage as head of TV and new media
Revolver Entertainment has appointed Lucy Savage to the new role of head of TV and new media. It is part of the distributor’s ongoing expansion.
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NewsWorld premiere of Disney's A Christmas Carol to kick off festive season
London will host the world premiere of Disney’s A Christmas Carol across three screens simultaneously, in what it is claimed will be the biggest UK 3D screening to date.
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NewsThe 17th Raindance Film Festival reveals award nominations
Independent film showcase Raindance Film Festival has revealed the shortlist for its annual awards.
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NewsScreenDaily named one of the world's top ten film sites
ScreenDaily has been named one of the top ten film sites in world by The Sunday Times.
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NewsEntertainment unions join calls for tough action on digital pirates
A group of leading UK trade unions have joined forces with the creative industries in a bid to save thousands of jobs at risk from illegal file-sharing.
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NewsLondon Film Festival injects extra $1.5m into 53rd edition
The Times BFI London Film Festival is pumping half of its $3m (£1.8m) cash windfall from the UK Film Council into this year’s edition.
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NewsLondon Film Festival boosts awards for 53rd edition
The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival is boosting its awards this year introducing new categories, including Best Film and Best British Newcomer, and hosting a dedicated ceremony for the first time.
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NewsBlu-ray to get boost from Christmas ad campaign
The British Video Association (BVA) is hoping to give Blu-ray DVDs a boost this Christmas with a $1.7m (£1m) TV campaign.
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NewsFilm financing veteran Premila Hoon launches boutique consultancy
Entertainment Capital Advisors (ECA), a new boutique media and entertainment financing and strategy company, launched in London on Monday (September 7).
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NewsRevolver to launch standalone production arm
UK distributor Revolver is launching a standalone production arm – Gunslinger – to develop, finance and produce feature films.
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Former Sony financial chief Brian Robertson to head CTBF
Brian Robertson has been appointed chief executive of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF). He replaces Peter Hore, whose retirement was announced on July 20.
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NewsUK minister David Lammy calls for US/UK collaboration on digital piracy
UK Minister of State for Intellectual Property David Lammy has called for the UK and US film industries work together to tackle illegal downloading.
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NewsGoldcrest appoints Penny Wolf as head of film sales and distribution
The Goldcrest Group has appointed respected industry veteran Penny Wolf as head of film at its sales and distribution business.
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NewsMetrodome to screen doc Three Miles North Of Molkom via satellite
UK outfit Metrodome Distribution is promoting the release of documentary Three Miles North Of Molkom with a special satellite screening and night of comedy on September 16.