UK News – Page 9
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NewsAnthony Horowitz, Irvine Welsh and Ridley Scott open BritBox scripted slate
BBC/ITV SVoD lands trio of dramas from high-profile talent.
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UK weekend box office up just 1.8% as studios hold back new releases
Slow growth for UK exhibition sector as re-releases and independent features lead the charge.
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ScreenDaily Talks: European distributors to discuss their strategies as cinemas reopen
Speakers are from the UK’s Altitude Films, Italy’s Teodora Film, Spain’s Caramel Films and France’s Condor Films.
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Idris Elba wins top Bafta TV honour
Set to collect Special Award for his contribution to industry and focus on diversity.
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Disney leads UK box office with ‘Onward’, ‘Star Wars’
Takings remain small as cinemas steadily reopen following Covid-19 closures.
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The films opening around the world this weekend: ‘Clemency’, ‘Summer Of 85’, ’The Best Years’
Leonine is opening Russell Crowe thriller ‘Unhinged’ in Germany.
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International shoots turn to Ireland as European production slowly restarts
The country has received interest from territories including the US.
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Karim Aïnouz to direct Catherine Parr drama ‘Queen’s Gambit’ (exclusive)
‘Queen’s Gambit’ is being produced by Gabriele Tana’s Magnolia Mae Films.
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Guy Ritchie, Creative Access launch paid intern initiative for UK talent
Set Access consists of a rolling internship programme, and a development programme.
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‘In The Mood For Love’, ‘Breathless’, ‘L’Avventura’ selected for 2020 Cannes Classics
Selection also pays tribute to late UK filmmaker and cinema theorist Peter Wollen.
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Zygi Kamasa, CEO of Lionsgate UK & Europe, leaving to set up new film and TV outfit
Kamasa has headed the company since 2005.
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Screen Star of Tomorrow among 12 John Brabourne awardees
Film and TV Charity supports emerging industry talent with £60,000 in development awards.
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UK cinemas launch Covid-19 safeguarding campaign to reassure audiences
Two informercials explain the safeguards put in place by exhibitors.
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‘Arracht’, ‘Rosie’ lead bumper Irish Film & TV Academy nominations
Best film nominees separated into 2019 and 2020 categories.
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Vertigo acquires ‘Miss Juneteenth’ for UK and Ireland (exclusive)
Drama premiered at Sundance and marks feature directorial debut of Channing Godfrey Peoples.
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Paramount signs home entertainment deal with UK’s Elevation
Agreement commences in January 2021.
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Apple signs first-look deal with Idris Elba’s Green Door Pictures
Green Door will produce features and series for Apple TV+.
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‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ tops UK & Ireland box office 40 years after release
Altitude’s ‘Black Water: Abyss’ entered the top five.
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Vinnie Jones launches 4G Vision production outfit with $100m backing (exclusive)
Debut feature from the production company is crime drama ‘The Big Ugly’.
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UK’s Grimmfest to move online for 2020 edition; reveals first titles (exclusive)
Around 20 horror features will be selected for the four-day virtual event in October.
