All UK/Ireland articles – Page 894
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NewsUK box office up 3% in first half of 2011 despite drop in 3D revenues
UK 3D revenues fell 21% year-on-year in the first half of 2011
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NewsFilm London shortlists 11 films for Best of Boroughs Awards
The awards will recognise the best short films to come out of the London Borough Film Fund Challenge
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NewsDaniel Brühl circling Niki Lauda role in Rush
The Spanish-born star is understood to be in talks to play the Austrian Formula One champion and arch rival to British racing icon James Hunt in the project from UK-based Revolution Films and Working Title and US financier Cross Creek Pictures.
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NewsMark Fisher appointed finance director for The Works Group
Fisher previously spent 10 years at the Icon Group
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NewsRaindance launches postgraduate training programme
The course, which allows students to negotiate on the content and title of their final certificate, will run at the UK’s Staffordshire University
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FeaturesAn eye on Sky
With Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation under intense pressure in the wake of the phone-hacking scandal, the UK industry is once again discussing BSkyB’s lack of investment in British film – and whether now is the time to push for change.
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NewsLoveFilm, eOne ink exclusive content deal
LoveFilm to be only subscription VOD service in the UK to stream eOne’s new catalogue for next five years
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NewsBen Kempas joins Scottish Documentary Institute
The film-maker/co-host of The D-Word will take up the role of producer for marketing & distribution
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NewsJoel Kennedy joins the UK's Metrodome as head of acquisitions
Former Revolver and Channel 4 executive takes over from James Brown
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NewsChina Lion, Metrodome in UK pact for Sex And Zen 3D
The distributor of Chinese titles will release the erotic arthouse hit exclusively through the Odeon chain on Sept 2 and has enlisted Metrodome to manage the theatrical release.
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NewsColours Of Passion wins audience award at London Indian Film Festival
Ketan Mehta’s film about Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma was one of 28 films to screen at the second London Indian Film Festival
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NewsFilm London, Film Export UK, Skillset launch video of experts detailing film value chain
Film London, Film Export UK and Skillset have launched Market Place Live, an online video resource with experts talking through every step of the film value chain.
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NewsJack O'Connell, Sheridan Smith to star in London set feature Tower Block
The film is being directed by first time feature film-makers Ronnie Thompson and James Nunn from a script by James Moran.
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FeaturesTransformers and Bridesmaids remain solid in UK
It’s as-you-were among the top four, while The Guard posts big numbers in Ireland.
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NewsTWC takes US, UK and other territories on Untouchable
TWC takes multiple territories on comedy Untouchable starring Francois Cluzet [pictured]; deals also done in Germany, Italy, Spain.
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NewsPeel Group takes 71.1% shares in Pinewood Shepperton
It is not enough for the investment company to take private ownership of the studio group.
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NewsPeter Mullan to star in urban thriller The Man Inside
He will star alongside actor/singer Ashley ‘Bashy’ Thomas and David Harewood in the film which is directed by Dan Turner and will shoot in the North East of the UK.
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NewsThe Guard among winners at Fleadh, festival boasts record admissions
The Guard, Parked and Charlie Casanova were among the feature winners at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh.
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NewsIreland, Luxembourg sign co-production treaty
Luxembourg becomes Ireland’s first official European co-production partner