All UK/Ireland articles – Page 864
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NewsNorton resigns as CEO of Screen West Midlands
It comes as the UK regional agencies become part of new umbrella body Creative England.
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NewsJohn Cassy appointed as director of Sky 3D
James Hunt replaces former Sky Arts director Cassy who assumes newly created role
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NewsPopulus Pictures to develop feature about WWII survivor Vera Laska
The screenplay, which is based on the experiences of Resistance fighter Vera Laska, has been written by Caitlin McCarthy.
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NewsSimon Phillips joins Black & Blue Films
Next on the slate will be horror comedy Strippers Vs Werewolves which will start shooting on May 16.
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Matthew Kreuzer to join Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment
He previously worked at Revolver, Contender and Universal.
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NewsCannes 2011 analysis: Four women, two debuts in competition
Films in official selection are from 33 countries; total submissions were 1,715.
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Kate Crowe joining Scott Free UK in TV role
Misfits producer Kate Crowe is joining Scott Free UK as executive producer of TV.
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NewsAllessando Nivola to lead cast of A Single Shot
Chris Coen of Unanimous Entertainment has developed the thriller, which will feature an all star cast including William H. Macy and Terence Howard.
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NewsArtificial Eye takes on Cannes selection Days of Grace
Midnight out of competition selection is directed by Mexico’s Everardo Gout.
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NewsWill Davies to adapt This Book Will Save Your Life
The big screen version of AM Homes darkly comic novel is being developed by Smuggler Films.
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NewsCannes unveils Competition, Out of Competition, Un Certain Regard line-ups
Competitors include Almodovar, Ceylan, Dardennes, Kawase, Kaurismaki, Malick, Miike, Ramsay and more.
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NewsBritish Film Institute to partner with the British Library
The two UK public bodies will look at ways of increasing access to their collections through the partnership.
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NewsEdinburgh partners with Nokia for short film weekend, competition
The revamped Edinburgh International Film Festival has struck a new partnership with mobile phone company Nokia which will include staging a three-day festival event, The Nokia Shorts Weekend.
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NewsNewbigin addresses industry concerns over formation of Creative England
In a letter to the industry, the Creative England chair has defended concerns over the newly formed body’s remit and regional diversity; over 500 submissions were made as part of the consultation process.
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NewsUK independent distributors form new alliance
Twelve UK distributors have formed the Independent Film Distributors’ Association (IFDA)
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NewsArrow strikes UK deal for Mackenzie's Perfect Sense
TrustNordisk handled the sale — IFC previously bought US rights after Sundance premiere.
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NewsHagen, Skarsgard set to star in big UK-Danish production Kon-Tiki
Espen Sandberg and Joachim Rønning will direct the film for Denmark’s Nordisk and the UK’s Recorded Picture Company.
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FeaturesRio injects a little samba into listless UK box office
Fox’s animation grosses $2.5m (£1.5m) to lead the pack in one of the year’s weakest frames
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NewsSpurlock's Greatest Movie Ever Sold to open Sheffield Doc/Fest
Morgan Spurlock is expected to attend the opening night of the festival, which will take place in June for the first time this year.
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NewsLife In A Day gets UK release through Vue, HanWay books international sales
Exhibitor Vue teams with Scott Free and HanWay for UK theatrical release of YouTube-inspired film.