All UK/Ireland articles – Page 1001
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NewsG.I. Joe stays ahead of the pack overseas, approaches $100m
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra held on to the overseas crown as $26.2m propelled the Paramount/PPI release towards the $100m international and $200m worldwide marks.
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NewsUK producer Clive Parsons dies at age 66
Film producer Clive Parsons, who produced films by Bill Forsyth, Lindsay Anderson and Franco Zeffirelli, has died in the UK at age 66.
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NewsUK's Exhibitors' Association launches digital funding group
The Cinema Exhibitors Association is launching a funding group that will help small to medium-sized operators convert to digital technology. The CEA is now seeking someone to lead the launch of the group.
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Features
You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger
Production companies: MediaPro, Gravier ProductionsProducer: Nicky Kentish BarnesBudget: tbaIntl Sales: Imagina SalesDirector: Woody AllenScreenplay: Woody AllenCast: Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Naomi Watts, Josh BrolinLocations: LondonShooting dates: until end of AugustContact: unit publicist tbc
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NewsUK independent film producers hit as recession continues to bite
Independent film producers are suffering more during the economic downturn than their counterparts in TV and radio, according to new data from analysts PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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Features
StreetDance
Tells the story of a street dance crew forced to work with classical dancers to win the UK Street Dance Championships.
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FeaturesThe ascent of Mount Olympus
Basil Iwanyk tells Matt Mueller how his Warner Bros-based Thunder Road Pictures arrived at its first studio tentpole Clash Of The Titans, which is shooting in the UK.
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St Trinians; The Legend Of Frittons Gold
The girls of St. Trinians are on the hunt for buried treasure after discovering headmistress Miss Fritton is related to a famous pirate
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NewsHarry Potter's box office spell remains unbroken
Warner Bros’ Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince held on to the top of ScreenDaily’s international top 40 chart for a third week, after conjuring up $44.1m across 63 territories.
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NewsFDA to target UK cinema audiences with anti-piracy campaign
The Film Distributors Association (FDA) is launching a campaign in UK cinemas this weekend appealing for audiences’ help to combat film theft.
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NewsUK film veteran Lawrence Safir dies at age 62
International film veteran Lawrence Safir, 62, died in London on August 5 after a long illness.
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NewsBritish 3D film StreetDance starts shooting in London
StreetDance, the Vertigo Films’ feature starring the winners of TV show Britain’s Got Talent, has begun shooting in in London.
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NewsTreasury minister Stephen Timms to lead Digital Britain
Treasury minister Stephen Timms is replacing Lord Stephen Carter as UK communications minister. It is understood the appointment aims to keep the government’s Digital Britain plan on track.
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NewsSam Taylor-Wood's Nowhere Boy to close London Film Festival
The world premiere of Nowhere Boy, the hotly anticipated debut film from British artist Sam Taylor-Wood, will close The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival.
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NewsHarry Potter nears $500m mark; The Hangover crosses $100m
Warner Bros Pictures International continues to stir up magic with Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, which made an estimated $42.7m on 13,200 screens in 64 markets this weekend.
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NewsQuantum Of Solace, Man On Wire up for Conch sound awards
The UK Screen Association, the film and TV industry body, has revealed the shortlist for its annual Conch awards, which honour audio post production in film, TV and advertising