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All articles by Geoffrey Macnab – Page 115
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FeaturesGroups stake their positions for UK Film Policy Review
With a Sept 9 deadline looming, industry groups are readying their submissions for the government’s review about future support of film.
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NewsTurn Me On Goddammit closes more deals for Celsius
Buyers are tuning into hit Norwegian film, Turn Me On Goddammit, which is sold by Thierry Wase-Bailey’s London-based Celsius Entertainment.
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NewsSky could be forced to loosen grip on Pay TV rights in UK
UK independent sales agents and distributors have given a cautious welcome to the report from industry watchdog the Competition Commission recommending that Sky’s grip on premium Pay TV movie rights in the UK should be loosened.
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FeaturesHeather Stewart, BFI
The new creative director of public programme at the BFI talks to Screen about the changing role of the BFI and her long term plans for the organisation.
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NewsLondon riots: Ealing Studios impacted, some cinemas closed under police advisory
Ealing says damage has already been repaired; Film London advises productions to ‘exercise caution.’
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NewsFiennes confirmed to direct The Invisible Woman for Headline
Headline’s slate also includes Dustin Hoffman’s Quartet, The Recycler, and The Drivers.
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FeaturesLocarno finds a new voice
This year’s Locarno Film Festival has a distinctly French flavour as the event stakes its claim to become the perfect stepping stone between Cannes and Venice.
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NewsLars von Trier's Nymphomaniac being lined up for summer 2012 shoot
Nymphomaniac now looks certain to be Lars Von Trier’s next feature project, with production slated to begin in the summer of 2012.
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NewsBFD was "victim of own success"
Details have emerged of the shock decision last month to break up Benelux Film Distributors (BFD).
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NewsJeremy Thomas, Paul Berczeller developing film about Kim Jong-Il
Leading British producer Jeremy Thomas (Crash, The Last Emperor) has confirmed that he is working on a project about North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il.
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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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FeaturesComes A Bright Day
The directorial debut of award-winning commercials director Simon Aboud is a romantic thriller set in the heart of London’s West End. It is produced by Christine Alderson of Ipso Facto and sold internationally by Intandem.
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NewsLocarno announces more than 30 world premieres, including Morten Tyldum's Headhunters
US titles include Piazza Grande opening film Super 8 and Cowboys & Aliens, with Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig expected to attend
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NewsEli Roth's next projects include producing Chilean earthquake film
New projects include producing next film by young director Nicolas Lopez; he also talks about radical solution to film piracy.
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FeaturesElizabeth Karlsen and Stephen Woolley, Number 9 Films
Number 9 producers Stephen Woolley and Elizabeth Karlsen talk to Screen about Mike Newell’s adaptaiton of Great Expectations and the challenges of running an independent production company in the UK.
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NewsCineart takes on titles including Winding Refn's Drive and Only God Forgives
Leading independent Benelux distributor Cineart has revealed details of its latest round of acquisitions.
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FeaturesNo badge required
Informal and fun, Ireland’s Galway Film Fleadh (July 5-10) is also becoming a significant European co-production hub.
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NewsCell 211 director Monzon gears up for The Kid, Murder Weekend
Multi-award winning Spanish writer-director Daniel Monzón has revealed further details of his new projects to follow his hit Cell 211.
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NewsUK distributor Crabtree prepares first theatrical release
New UK distributor Crabtree Films has revealed details of its plans for its first theatrical pick-up, Kevin Asch’s Holy Rollers starring Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Bartha.