All UK/Ireland articles – Page 801
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NewsExamining a new model: BT and The Sun sponsor Fox’s distribution of Chariots of Fire
Last month the The Sun and BT sponsored Fox UK’s re-release of British classic Chariots of Fire. Screen talked to Fox UK MD Cameron Saunders about the unusual model.
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NewsAsif Kapadia to mentor winner of BFI-Nintendo shorts competition
Kapadia to mentor winner of a Nintendo and BFI shorts competition, backed by Ridley Scott.
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Peccadillo hands home-ent to Fusion Media Sales
The company’s back catalogue titles remain with Lace Digital Media Sales until 30 September.
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NewsGareth Jones' Delight starts shooting
Jones’ second film in a planned trilogy stars Jeanne Balibar, Gavin Fowler, Tim Dutton and Eiry Thomas.
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NewsLondon hosting shoots for Fast 6, Jack Ryan, Kick-Ass 2
At a reception at London’s Barbican Centre last night, Film London took the opportunity to announce the many high-profile international films that are currently shooting or about to shoot in the city.
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NewsSteve Jenkins exits as BBC pares back film acquisitions
BBC head of film acquisitions Steve Jenkins is to leave the broadcaster this month after more than 15 years.
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NewsBob Hoskins announces retirement after Parkinson's diagnosis
Bob Hoskins has announce he will retire from acting at the age of 69, after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease last autumn.
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NewsNational Theatre announces free Films on the Flytower programme
Series runs Aug 16-25 and features six classic films, including This Is Spinal Tap and The Red Shoes.
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FeaturesUK and international box office healthy despite Olympics fever
UK distributors were braced for “the huge challenge” represented by the Olympics, but box office has remained solid despite record numbers staying in to watch TV coverage.
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NewsThe Barbican announces year-round film and learning offer for young people
Multi-strand programme kicks off in September with re-launch of Family Film Club.
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NewsLionsgate UK, BFI partners in £100k Games for Films competition
Competition to promote upcoming releases aimed at games developers; prizes total £100,000.
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NewsGreg Louganis doc shooting during London Olympics
Documentary follows Louganis’ return to diving as a mentor to the US team.
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NewsSky Movies gets rights to full Bond film catalogue, launching dedicated Bond channel
Sky Movies HD will run the channel throughout October to show the catalogue of Bond titles from MGM. It is the first time in history that all 22 Bond films are available on one platform (in HD and without commercials).The films will also be available on Sky’s on-demand Sky Anytime+. ...
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NewsDavid King joins IMAX as director of film distribution and marketing, EMEA
King was previously deputy sales director at PPI in London.
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NewsLondon's FilmFest Australia to open with European premiere of Not Suitable For Children
Dual site festival, which runs Sept 14-23, also features European premiere of Goddess and three UK premieres.
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NewsInaugural London Mexfest to launch with world premiere of Made In Mexico
Duncan Bridgeman’s documentary to kickstart three-day programme from Aug 17-19.
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NewsIndependent Cinema Office launches new digital marketing course
Course aimed at marketeers promoting cultural or specialised releases.
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NewsTed breaks the Bat at the UK box office
Universal’s comedy storms to an estimated $14.3m (£9.32m) opening; Fox’s Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Dog Days opens strongly in third.
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NewsProduction Finance Market strikes Indian partnership
Partnership with Primeexchange will see one producer attend Film Bazaar in Goa.