All UK/Ireland articles – Page 906
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Technicolor reveals cost structure of 3D 'bridging the gap' system
Technicolor was in Cine Expo today to unveil further details of its new Technicolor 3D system, which employs a ‘pay as you go’ model for exhibitors.
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NewsWarner strikes multi-year deal with LoveFilm
Warner Bros. Entertainment has signed a multi-layered UK film distribution agreement with Europe’s LoveFilm.
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NewsKillers tops UK box office; Wild Target debuts at number 7
Vertigo’s powerhouse StreetDance 3D takes $688,000 to cross £11m in its fifth weekend.
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NewsSecret Cinema screens Bladerunner to packed audiences
The event took place over six days in London’s Canary Wharf.
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Channel 4 chief executive to launch Skillset campaign
David Abraham will speak at the launch of the campaign, which aims to strengthen the links between education and the media industry.
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NewsPhilip Rose joins Jam as Commercial Director
Digital creative, marketing and PR agency Jam has appointed Philip Rose to the post of Commercial Director.
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Writer Simon Lewis lands deal with Cloud Eight, Film4, Pathe
Christian Colson’s Cloud Eight Films, Film4 and Pathe are offering a script deal to Simon Lewis.
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NewsPuttnam supports competition for young filmmakers
Oscar-winning film producer David Puttnam will judge The Young Filmmaker Competition on behalf of the Transformation Trust, which celebrates its first anniversary next month.
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NewsBritish director Ronald Neame dies at age 99
Veteran British director Ronald Neame has died in hospital in Los Angeles aged 99. He directed a series of successful UK films, including The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) and The Horse’s Mouth (1958) before making one of the first of the great disaster movies, The Poseidon Adventure (1972) ...
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FeaturesEdinburgh: The discovery channel
The Edinburgh International Film Festival has a reputation for breaking new talent. Matt Mueller explores the importance of the event as a launch pad, and profiles selected titles world premiering at this year’s edition.
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FeaturesEdinburgh's cutting edge
Underlining its emphasis on discovery, the Edinburgh International Film Festival (June 16-27) brings new UK and international work to the attention of distributors and audiences. Matt Mueller reports
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NewsEcosse plans adaptation of Faulks' On Green Dolphin Street
London-based production company Ecosse films is developing the screen adaptation of Sebastian Faulks’ Cold War love story novel On Green Dolphin Street.
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NewsSheffield Doc/Fest plans move to June in 2011
Sheffield Doc/Fest will move from November to a June slot starting with its 2011 edition, which is slated for June 8-12. The 2010 edition, the festival’s 17th run, will take place as scheduled Nov 3-7.
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Inaugural London Indian Film Festival planned for July
Dibakar Banerjee’s fairy tale romance Love, Sex Aur Dhokha (Love, Sex and Betrayal) will open the festival with a screening at Cineworld, Haymarket.
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NewsSoda Pictures plans September launch for SoulBoy
UK outfit Soda Pictures is to release new Northern Soul movie SoulBoy under its recently launched distribution fund, Soda Film Fund.
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NewsEdinburgh kicks off 64th year with Chomet's The Illusionist
Sylvain Chomet was in Edinburgh last night to introduce the UK premiere of his Scottish themed animated feature, The Illusionist, which opened the 64th Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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NewsUK government pulls funding for BFI's National Film Centre
The British Film Institute has reacted with a mix of stoicism and dismay to the news (confirmed today) that the new UK coalition Government has scrapped plans for a National Film Centre. UKFC-BFI merger now looking shakier.
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Power To The Pixel to start first market
Power To The Pixel will host its first Pixel Market from October 13-14, and 20 cross-media projects will be selected to participate.
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FeaturesAnna Godas, Dogwoof
Dogwoof CEO Anna Godas talks about the challenges and rewards of distributing socially conscious films.
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BAFTA, Media Trust launch new Youth Mentoring programme
BAFTA and Media Trust have announced the launch of their new joint Youth Mentoring programme aimed at enhancing disadvantaged young people’s knowledge, skills and personal development.