All UK/Ireland articles – Page 856
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NewsBFI pledges additional £1m to P&A fund
The BFI’s Board of Governors has approved an additional £1m funding for UK distributors via its P&A fund.
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NewsIcon UK shakeup continues as indie teams with Lionsgate on future distribution
Lionsgate UK will ‘distribute and release certain of Icon’s film rights’ in the UK as Icon confirms shift in direction
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NewsMister John, Run And Jump amongst IFB backed features
The Irish Film Board predicts that its latest round of funding will generate production activity of up to €38 million.
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FeaturesBreaking Dawn secures $7.1m (£4.6m) from second weekend in UK
Breaking Dawn easily on top, Arthur Christmas posts consecutive week-on-week increase.
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NewsPlacebo confirmed to play O2 at Sundance London
The inaugural arts event set to run from Apr 26-29 2012 has unveiled its first major music act – apart from T Bone Burnett, who as previously announced will take part in an on-stage conversation with Sundance Institute founder Robert Redford on opening night.
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NewsEntertainment One, Impossible Pictures sign co-development deal
The two companies will develop a slate of factual television projects for the UK, US and Canadian markets.
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NewsDirectors UK extends membership to all screen directors
It is part of the trade body’s push towards becoming the single professional organisation campaigning on behalf of all directors in the UK.
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NewsSky Movies on demand app reaches mobile and tablet
Sky Go app adds streaming on demand option for mobiles and tablets
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NewsPathé UK signs first-look deal with Stigma Films
Pathé UK to team up with Matt Wilkinson’s production company; Bradley Quirk appointed as creative executive.
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NewsNew UK Film Fund To Spotlight Dance And Performance
A new competition is inviting filmmakers to submit long format films for a chance to win a development and production budget between £120K and £400K.
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NewsEuropa Cinemas winners include exhibitors in Germany, Scotland, Poland
Europa Cinemas has presented its annual awards to the best exhibitors and cinemas in its network.
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NewsBritish director Ken Russell dies aged 84
Maverick director of Women In Love, Tommy and The Devils has died in his sleep aged 84.
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NewsIngenious launches Media Opportunities Fund
UK based Ingenious Ventures has launched its latest EIS fund, which aims to invest in up and coming businesses across the creative and media industries.
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NewsDogwoof picks up four IDFA titles, including winner Planet of Snail
Other acquisitions include The Island President, about a carbon neutral politician in the Maldives.
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NewsHot projects on Screenbase
Jo Nesbø’s novel The Snowman will be adapted for the big screen with Martin Scorsese attached to direct, while in Italy shooting is underway on Toni Trupia’s Itaker.
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NewsFilm4 launches online campaign for Dreams Of A Life
The online interactive experience will coincide with Dogwoof’s UK release of Carol Morley’s documentary.
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NewsBlack and Blue Films wrap hooligan feature
Based on the true story of a football fan who becomes embroiled in the world of credit card fraud, The Rise and Fall of A White Collar Hooligan has been written and directed by Paul Tanter.
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FeaturesShort Cuts
Funding may be scarce in the UK, but as public bodies formulate their talent development plans, Screen discovers that the appetite and ambition for short film-making is greater than ever.
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NewsHMV launches on demand service with FilmFlex
High street retailer finally enters VOD space in bid to combat physical DVD slump.