All UK/Ireland articles – Page 708
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NewsSmaug journeys to top of UK chart
Warner Bros’ fantasy sequel dominates with $15.1m (£9.3m) debut; Disney’s Frozen falls just 10% in second weekend.
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NewsBallpark acquires Mariaci Gringo for UK
Ballpark Film Distributors has acquired UK rights to comedy Mariachi Gringo and is planning a theatrical launch on May 30.
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NewsAbu Dhabi's Shepheard joins Film London
Former Abu Dhabi Film Commission executive David Shepheard has joined Film London’s inward investment team.
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NewsMirror preps Eileen Atkins’ Virginia Woolf biopic
EXCLUSIVE: Atkins develops feature with UK outfit Mirror Productions, first film to shoot in 2014.
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NewsAltitude sells Spooks, Big Game
Multiple deals for Spooks film, Big Game, 47 Metres Down, more.
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NewsPeter O'Toole dies aged 81
The star of David Lean’s Lawrence Of Arabia who earned eight Oscar nominations has died at Wellington hospital in London following a long illness. He was 81.
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ReviewsWalking With Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie
Dirs: Barry Cook, Neil Nightingale. US-UK-Australia. 2013. 87mins
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NewsFindAnyFilm teams with PlayStation
VoD service FindAnyFilm.com has secured a new partnership with PlayStation.
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NewsHobbit desolates UK buzz chart rivals
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug leads this week’s Way to Blue UK Movie Buzz Chart.
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NewsHot projects on Screenbase
New films on Screenbase this week include Absolutely Anything starring Simon Pegg alongside the reunited Monty Pythons team, as well as a new Ari Folman animation based on Anne Frank’s life and diary.
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FeaturesChristine Langan, BBC Films
Wendy Mitchell talks to BBC Films head Christine Langan about its upcoming slate of projects and establishing a creative hub of writers, directors, producers and actors to deliver outstanding content.
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NewsWelsh talent receives funding boost
Emerging Welsh film talent is set to receive support from a new fund.
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NewsGranier-Deferre replaces Goligher at iFeatures
Christopher Granier-Deferre succeeds Tristan Goligher who is currently overseeing post-production and delivery on films previously greenlit under the scheme.
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NewsFirst Channel swimmer biopic wraps
Justin Hardy’s feature about the first man to swim the English Channel shot on location in Dover and London.
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NewsEnglish National Opera strikes distribution deal
Agreement with Altive Media will include a production from director Terry Gilliam.
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NewsEdinburgh to boost prize money
EXCLUSIVE: EIFF to significantly boost prize money, introduce a documentary award and double the number of galas.
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NewsBlockbuster to close last UK stores
DVD rental chain Blockbuster is to close down completely after failing to attract a buyer.
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NewsFilm London finds new drama spaces
Film and media agency Film London has identified 1.25 million sq ft of alternative stage space in the capital in a bid to satisfy growing demand.