All UK/Ireland articles – Page 300
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News‘Joker’ leads UK home entertainment boost of 26% to £3.3bn in 2020
Other high-performing titles included ‘Frozen 2’ and ‘1917’.
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NewsGlasgow Film Festival to move entirely online for 2021 edition (exclusive)
Ongoing Covid-19 restrictions end plans for hybrid event and UK cinema partnerships.
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FeaturesThe talking points for the global film industry in 2021
How will Covid-19 impact festivals, cinemagoing and the awards season this year?
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NewsAll UK-Ireland cinemas closed in tough start to 2021
Only three sites on the Channel Islands and Isle of Man remain open.
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FeaturesPerspectives on 2020: Krishnendu Majumdar on kickboxing, Zoom overload & steering Bafta's review
The Bafta chair and UK producer reveals how kickboxing is helping him through an exhaustive review of the British Academy.
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FeaturesThe BFI’s 10 biggest distribution awards of 2020
Titles include ‘Saint Maud’ and ‘Sound Of Metal’.
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FeaturesThe BFI’s 10 biggest production awards of 2020
Titles include animation ’Kensuke’s Kingdom’ and Terence Davies’ next feature, ‘Benediction’.
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NewsUK and European Union agree Brexit trade deal
Boris Johnson said: “We have taken back control of our laws and our destiny.”
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NewsFurther tier moves to affect over 60 English cinemas from Boxing Day
Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset among areas entering tier three.
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FeaturesLocal Heroes: Vertigo’s Rupert Preston on the howling UK success of ‘100% Wolf’
“Every independent distributor needs a ’100% Wolf’ every so often.”
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NewsLionsgate acquires UK rights to Oliver Hermanus’ ‘Living’ starring Bill Nighy
Oliver Hermanus to direct drama, with production set to begin in spring 2021.
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News‘Wonder Woman 1984’ opens top as UK-Ireland box office holds firm amid closures
Signature’s ‘Come Away’ opens fourth.
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NewsLGBTQ+ drama ‘Cicada’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution
Queer drama received its UK premiere at the London Film Festival.
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NewsBIFAs reveals 2020 juries including ‘Wild Rose’ director Tom Harper (exclusive)
Jury members include ‘Animals’ producer Sarah Brocklehurst.
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FeaturesPerspectives on 2020: Ben Roberts on steering the BFI through a tumultuous year
A love of doughnuts and the sheep on Romney Marsh have helped Roberts steer 550 employees through the year.
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NewsUK’s £500m Covid production insurance fund extended to April
Cover will also be available for cast and crew aged over 70, while an additional £14m in grants has been made available to independent cinemas.
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NewsWarner Bros to release ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ early on PVoD in the UK and Ireland
Tentpole will be available for 48-hour rental period from January 13, 2021.
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NewsBritish Urban Film Festival launches official selection on Apple TV
A total of 70 titles made available to audiences.
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NewsPaulo Branco, Alfama lose bid for damages over Terry Gilliam’s Don Quixote film
Portuguese producer and Alfama Film Productions sought almost €1m in damages.