All UK/Ireland articles – Page 947
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NewsMerger is not a "done deal", says BFI's Dyke
The proposed merger between the UK Film Council and the British Film Institute (BFI) will not go ahead unless the BFI’s brand and core activities are protected, according to BFI chairman Greg Dyke
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FeaturesIndie distribution update 2009: UK
Slumdog Millionaire’s success skews the figures as indie titles face mixed results at the UK box office.
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NewsUKFC and BFI merger proposed
The UK Film Council (UKFC) and the British Film Institute (BFI) are to be merged under plans announced by Film Minister Siôn Simon today (August 20).
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APC Copyright Code extended to cover online content
The Alliance for the Protection of Copyright (APC) has published an updated Code of Practice, which covers online and interactive content.
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CommentThe future for film has already been written
The digital revolution is reliant on the relationship with a new type of audience, says Liz Rosenthal, founder and managing director of Power to the Pixel.
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NewsUKFC trials funding scheme to support digital marketing
The UK Film Council is seeking help distributors to build digital marketing campaigns through a new scheme that will allow them to apply for funding earlier in the application process.
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Post-production company Rushes appoints Frankie Limata
Rushes, the UK post-production and visual effects company, has appointed Frankie Limata as senior producer.
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NewsNorthwest Vision and Media expand board after funding boost
Northwest Vision and Media, the regional screen agency, has expanded its board with four new appointments.
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NewsBafta to honour Monty Python team at New York reunion
The Monty Python team will receive a Bafta Special Award at the official 40th anniversary Monty Python reunion in New York on October 15.
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NewsLionsgate picks up North American rights to Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass
Lionsgate has picked up North American rights from Matthew Vaughn to his action-comedy Kick-Ass that is currently in post-production.
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NewsGuy Daniels starts shooting Love/Loss with McKenna, Michell
Shooting has begun on UK independent film Love/Loss, which marks British actress Virginia McKenna’s return to the big screen after 11 years.
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NewsRed Union's Powder kicks off shoot this weekend at V Festival
Shooting begins on August 22 on rock and roll film Powder, starring Liam Boyle (Awaydays) and Alfie Allen (Flashbacks Of A Fool).
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The Special Relationship
An examination of the unique political relationship between newly installed British Prime Minister Tony Blair and US President Bill Clinton
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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote
Production Company: Recorded Picture CompanyProducer: Jeremy ThomasIntl Sales: tbaDirector: Terry GilliamScreenplay; Terry Gilliam and Tony Grisoni (reported)Cast: Johnny Depp Contact: Recorded Picture Company (44) 207 636 2251
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The Eagle Of The Ninth
A young Roman soldier honours his father’s memoryProd companies: Toledo Productions, Film 4Intl Sales: Focus Features InternationalDirector: Kevin MacdonaldCast: Channing Tatum, Jamie BellLocations: Scotland, HungaryShooting dates: summerContact: Focus Features International (1) 212 539 4000
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The Last Word
A story about two people who fall in love just as the world starts falling apart