All UK/Ireland articles – Page 272
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NewsUK’s Cineworld begins staff layoffs following coronavirus closures
A statement said the chain aims to “preserve jobs”.
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NewsReport finds NFTS graduates worked on 97% of the UK’s biggest films (exclusive)
Lord David Puttnam applauded the accomplishments of the NFTS but also issued a stark warning.
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NewsBritish Film Commission teams with BFI, UK government, industry partners on COVID-19 measures
The organisation attracts and supports inward investment in the UK.
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NewsDirectors UK calls for “proportional income support” for film and TV freelancers
“We anticipate that almost all non-news production activity in film and TV will have to cease within days.”
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NewsProduction suspended on Reggie Yates’ directorial debut ‘Pirates’
The BBC Films-backed project stars ‘Blue Story’, ‘1917’ actors.
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NewsBFI Flare festival reveals digital plans after coronavirus cancellation
LGBTIQ+ festival to launch BFI Flare at Home on streaming service BFI Player.
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NewsHalf of UK creative sector freelancers have already lost money
More than half said Boris Johnson’s government has responded ‘terribly’.
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NewsEmpire Cinemas closes UK sites due to coronavirus pandemic
All 14 sites to shutter following government advice over coronavirus.
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NewsCannes Marché du Film is setting up a virtual market to “run alongside physical event”
Online initiative will take place May 12 to 23 in line with market’s scheduled dates.
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NewsScreen Ireland announces plans to support film, TV sector during pandemic
All funding schemes will continue to be made available.
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NewsCurzon latest UK cinema chain to close doors over coronavirus
Audiences to be directed to digital platform Curzon Home Cinema.
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NewsEveryman to close UK cinemas for two weeks due to coronavirus
Boutique cinema operator to shutter 35 venues.
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News‘The Perfect Candidate’ to receive digital release in UK as most cinemas close
Haifaa Al Mansour feature to be made available on select platforms from March 27.
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NewsPact calls on government to support the UK’s indie film and TV sector
Organisation trying to provide clarity on ‘force majeure’ clause in contracts.
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NewsUK’s BFI Southbank cancels events, screenings over coronavirus concerns
The move follows the UK government’s advice over the pandemic.
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NewsOdeon, Cineworld, Picturehouse, Vue to close all UK and Ireland cinemas due to coronavirus
Odeon shuts cinemas with immediate effect; Cineworld and Picturehouse to close doors in Ireland today (March 17) and the UK from tomorrow (March 18).
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NewsBFI chief pledges support to UK industry amid “unprecedented challenge”
Body’s screen taskforce to liaise with government during coronavirus crisis.
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Reviews‘Body Of Water’: Glasgow Review
Lucy Brydon makes her directing debut with this intense drama about anorexia
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News‘The Forgiven’ starring Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain halts production in Morocco
Producers chartered a plane to fly the cast and crew home.
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NewsLondon’s ICA becomes first UK cinema to close due to coronavirus
As of March 16 all the UK’s other cinemas are open.