All UK/Ireland articles – Page 254
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FeaturesFuture Leaders 2021: Shane Kelly (UK)
Kelly is vice president, international licensing and distribution at Mister Smith Entertainment.
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Features‘American History X’ director Tony Kaye on plans for his “third act”: “I want to be working on Disney+”
The UK director of ‘American History X’ is serving on the jury of Korea’s Bifan.
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NewsUK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Another Round’ takes its shot
‘Freaky’, ‘French Exit’ also in cinemas.
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NewsBFI launches £500,000 distribution fund for non-English language indie titles
The fund is one-year ring-fenced support administered by the Audience Fund.
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NewsFormer Icon exec launches UK sales firm Buckstop Films with horror ‘Jump Out’ (exclusive)
Anthony Buckner is debuting the firm during Cannes with first title ‘Jump Out’.
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News“Brexit has been catastrophic,” says Curzon’s Louisa Dent
Cinema executive also comments on how streaming platforms have inflated the film buying market.
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NewsBleecker Street acquires North American rights to Stephen Daldry comedy ‘Together’
Distributor sets August 27 theatrical release.
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NewsAndrea Arnold’s Cannes-bound ‘Cow’ acquired for UK, Ireland, Turkey
Documentary will world premiere in new Cannes Premieres section.
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NewsBerlin Golden Bear winner ‘Bad Luck Banging Or Loony Porn’ lands UK-Ireland deal (exclusive)
Radu Jude’s satire won the top prize at the 2021 Berlinale.
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News‘Game Of Thrones’ prequel ‘House Of The Dragon’ first to shoot on Warner Bros’ UK virtual stage
New facility will feature a wraparound virtual environment of more than 7,000ft2.
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NewsBlack British cinema pioneer Menelik Shabazz dies aged 67
Filmmaker was known for titles such as ‘The Story Of Lovers Rock’ and ‘Burning An Illusion’.
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NewsOlivia Colman comedy ‘Joyride’ acquired for UK-Ireland (exclusive)
Filming to begin in Ireland from July 2021.
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NewsBFI to lead skills review for UK government
Review is aimed at sharing best practice to tackle screen industries’ needs.
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NewsArray acquires New Zealand Maori drama ‘Cousins’ for North America, UK & Ireland
Family drama to debut on Netflix on July 22.
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NewsVanessa Kirby joins Florian Zeller’s ‘The Son’
She will appear alongside the previously announced Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern.
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NewsSky overhauls bullying and harassment polices
Zai Bennett and Jane Millichip write to suppliers with updated safeguarding measures.
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News‘Fast And Furious 9’ tops UK-Ireland box office with £4.8m pandemic record
The franchise title took £6m across its full opening.
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NewsFormer Everyman CEO Crispin Lilly to join UK charity
Cinema executive stepped down in September 2020.
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FeaturesEmmys spotlight: ‘I May Destroy You’ star Paapa Essiedu on honouring Michaela Coel’s writing
The UK actor discusses the responsibility he felt starring in Coel’s groundbreaking series.
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NewsUK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Fast & Furious 9’ scores pandemic weekday record
The franchise title has topped the £1m mark from its opening day.