All UK/Ireland articles – Page 751
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NewsUK's Bonafide strikes deal with ZDF
Talking to the Dead-producer Bonafide Films has struck a development deal with German distributor ZDF Enterprises.
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NewsGreenway pacts with ZSS Entertainment
UK-based Greenway Entertainment has struck a deal with ZSS Entertainment in the US to produce 12 films together over the next six years.
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NewsDailymotion secures London riots doc
Dailymotion to exclusively screen alternative take on the London Riots.
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NewsSmurfs 2 lands top UK spot
Sony’s 3D sequel scores $4.9m (£3.2m) debut, including previews, to lead busy field of new releases; Warner Bros’ The Conjuring leads Fri-Sun weekend; eOne’s Now You See Me crosses £10m mark.
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NewsSony to open digital facility at Pinewood
Sony has announced plans to open a Digital Motion Picture Centre (DMPC) at Pinewood Studios.
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NewsBill Edwards, 1929-2013
The former MGM international publicity director died at his home in Cape Town, South Africa, on Jul 31. He was 84.
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NewsOlympic Studios gets cinema convert
The Olympic Studios in Barnes is being converted into a cinema venue with two screens.
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NewsContent Media revenue up 54%
The UK/US firm also increased growth after acquiring a majority stake in Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions.
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NewsCaptain Phillips to open London Film Festival
Paul Greengrass’ hijack thriller starring Tom Hanks to get European Premiere in London.
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NewsBBC to adapt The Great Escape
The BBC is developing a TV series based on iconic Steve McQueen film The Great Escape.
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NewsThe Bureau selects SOS writers
EXCLUSIVE: New writers chosen for Save Our Scripts workshop; producers to follow.
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NewseOne acquires Teen Lust
The Canadian giant has taken English-speaking territories to Blaine Thurier’s upcoming comedy Teen Lust.
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NewsFormer LFF director Sheila Whitaker dies
Sheila Whitaker, former director of the London Film Festival and director of international programs for the Dubai International Film Festival, has died.
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NewsSkins star on Quiet Hour shoot
Dakota Blue Richards, also known for her lead role in The Golden Compass, stars in the thriller produced by Sean McConville.
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NewsBECTU, PACT talks stall
EXCLUSIVE: Film production employment reform stalls, union eyes rate card pay-rise.
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NewsCreative England launches £1m loans
Film-makers among those able to apply for interest free loans.
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NewsLucia wins at London Indian FF
Pawan Kumar’s Lucia has won the audience award at the 4th London Indian Film Festival.
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NewsBankside MD backs Australian finance outfit
Phil Hunt, a managing director at UK sales company Bankside Films, is backing a new Australian financing entity dedicated to low budget features.