All UK/Ireland articles – Page 790
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NewseOne takes North American rights to Cuban Fury
The distributor negotiated with StudioCanal for Big Talk’s rom-com starring Nick Frost, Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, Ian McShane and Olivia Colman.
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NewsTwo new Indian films to be shot in London in 2013
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson announced the news as he met with top film and TV producers in Mumbai.
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NewseOne boards UK rights to Destroyer
EXCLUSIVE: Ealing Metro International has secured a UK deal with distributor Entertainment One for upcoming Falklands War film Destroyer, starring Paul Bettany and Matthew Goode.
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NewsMetrodome promotes Ramchandani and Vernon
EXCLUSIVE: Independent distributor also announces internal restructure and expansion plans for its distribution team.
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NewsMatador Pictures to focus on development as it launches separate film financing unit
EXCLUSIVE: UK independent film development and production company Matador Pictures has launched Gloucester Place Films in a move that will see the production and financing activities of the company split.
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NewsBBFC launches new website
Classification board also bring its Consumer Advice and Extended Classification Information under one banner of BBFCinsight.
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CommentWhy Sightseers is the British film of the year
Ben Wheatley’s dark comedy isn’t just a brilliant viewing experience, it’s also an example of the British indie film world working well together.
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NewsLes Misérables to get IMAX release in the UK
IMAX and Universal Pictures will digitally re-master Les Misérables into the IMAX format for a Jan 11 release in the UK.
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NewsOrganic acquires Romley Davies
Marketing and publicity outfit Organic Marketing has acquired publicity specialist Romley Davies.
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NewsBob Last to chair EIFF parent company Centre for Moving Image
Last to chair parent company of Edinburgh International Film Festival and Filmhouse Cinema.
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NewsBFI calls on UK organisations to lead regional film 'hubs'
The BFI is reaching out to organisations across the UK to participate in its UK Audience Network as “cultural leaders” and “support” bodies.
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NewsLiar’s Autobiography to open Loco London
The 2013 Loco London film festival is to host a variety of previews and premieres from directors like Dan Wazer and will also feature a focus on women in comedy.
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NewsPinewood posts increase in profit and revenue, Ruth Prior joins board
Former EMI executive Prior will chair Pinewood’s audit committee.
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NewsTwilight holds firm at the UK box office
Climactic instalment of eOne’s popular franchise adds $8.4m (£5.3m) to retain top spot ahead of Skyfall and impressive debutant Nativity 2.
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NewsSecret Cinema announces 20th production
For the first time, the immersive live cinema experience will also take place in Athens and New York.
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NewsBournemouth to host FX and animation festival
Organised by The International VFX Hub, the festival aims to highlight the British visual effects and animation work
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NewsAxiom Films takes UK rights for Keanu Reeves’ Side by Side
Axiom Films takes on UK and Irish rights to Side by Side, the documentary about the rise of digital technology in film co-produced by actor Keanu Reeves.
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CommentBringing Alan Moore's visions to life
Director Mitch Jenkins talks to Screen about his debut film project, a collaboration with graphic novelist Alan Moore.
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NewsUK producers talk about 'downward pressure on budgets'
Stephen Evans, Paul Webster, Neil Thompson and Richard Holmes spoke at GlobeScreen conference in London.
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FeaturesGone Too Far
The directorial feature debut by Destiny Ekaragha is based on the stage play by Bola Agbaje and stars newcomers Malachi Kirby and O.C. Ukeje. Screen visits the film set to find out more about the project and its origin.