All UK/Ireland articles – Page 838
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NewsJacqueline Fernandez to star in UK-Canada thriller from James Simpson
EXCLUSIVE: Bollywood rising star Jacqueline Fernandez to play lead in UK-Canadian thriller; film to use NLP techniques to enhance fear factor.
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NewsOlswang opens Singapore office
The media law firm is continuing its worldwide expansion with a new Asia hub, based in Singapore.
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NewsRavensbourne to host 3D Storytelling conference in March
Confirmed speakers include Victor Riva [pictured], who worked on Hugo.
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NewsBAFTA to host industry debate on film policy review
The session will be hosted by Screen’s editor Mike Goodridge with panelists including Big Talk MD Matthew Justice, Bankside Films’ Stephen Kelliher and British director Iain Softley.
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NewsAndrew Cripps named IMAX's president, EMEA
Former Paramount Pictures International president Andrew Cripps has now joined IMAX as president, EMEA. He also becomes executive VP of IMAX Corp.
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NewsMichael Kuhn joins Northern Ireland Screen board
The independent producer is one of 8 new appointments to the board.
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NewsNew Wave surges with Caesar Must Die, Tabu and The Wall
UK distributor New Wave Films picked up a trio of critical hits at the EFM this year, including Golden Bear winnner Caesar Must Die.
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NewsKate Walker joins Revolver as head of marketing
Kate Walker is latest staff acquisition for UK distributor Revolver.
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NewsJoe Evea appointed DCM business development director
Cinema advertising firm Digital Cinema Media (DCM) has appointed Joe Evea to the position of business development director.
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NewsBFI to modernise its library
The BFI is in the process of refurbishing its library, which will include more digitised content and a move to a new space at the BFI Southbank.
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NewsMartin Freeman, Vicky McClure to star in Root Films' Svengali
Based on Jonny Owen and Dean Cavanagh’s hit youtube comedy series, Svengali will be the first feature to come out of Martin Root and Jonny Owen’s new London based production company Root Films.
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NewsHaslam and Grumbar's Embankment sells Princess Di film to 40 territories
Tim Haslam (formerly CEO of HanWay) and Hugo Grumbar (former MD of Icon) have unveiled their new international sales and financing company, Embankment Films.
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NewsShank co-writer starts shooting Cal in Bristol
UK independent production company Bonne Idée Productions is shooting its new feature, Cal, a follow-up to 2009 feature Shank.
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NewsSky Atlantic books Richard E Grant hotel series
Richard E Grant is to front a “luxurious” travel series for Sky Atlantic that marks the first commission for Clive Tulloh’s new indie.
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NewsJournalist and editor David Lewin dies at age 89
Veteran of Daily Mirror, Daily Express and Daily Mail.
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NewsBritdoc moves into distribution with summer launch of Ping Pong
Special sport-themed launch events planned.
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NewsMartina Ternstrom joins Revolver
Martina Ternstrom has joined UK distributor Revolver as acquisitions executive; Panizzo promoted; Lucy Taylor gets new role.
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NewsTabatznik Trust takes equity stake in Curzon Artificial Eye; Knatchbull contracts as CEO for three more years
EXCLUSIVE: The Tabatznik Family Trust has taken a “substantial equity position” in Curzon Artificial Eye.
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NewsIndependent strikes deals on Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
Artificial Eye has picked up UK rights and DCM has German speaking rights to the film about Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.