All articles by Ian Sandwell – Page 42
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FeaturesBox Office: Finding the funny
With Anchorman 2 about to start its international roll-out, Ian Sandwell looks at the performance of comedies at the box office in 2013 and examines the prospects for Ron Burgundy’s return.
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NewsMalick producer unveils Country Called Home
Terrence Malick producer to team with award-winning musician Ryan Bingham on comedy-drama, set to star Imogen Poots.
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NewsBerlin unveils first Generation titles
Stuart Murdoch’s God Help the Girl among 12 films announced for next year’s Berlinale.
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NewsGranier-Deferre replaces Goligher at iFeatures
Christopher Granier-Deferre succeeds Tristan Goligher who is currently overseeing post-production and delivery on films previously greenlit under the scheme.
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NewsWanda, Arts Alliance Media ink deal
Software from Arts Alliance Media will manage Wanda Cinema Line’s cinema screens in its new build sites in China.
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NewsWay To Blue reshuffles top level
Global communications agency promotes Marc Berry Reid to chief operating officer and Daniel Heale to chief client officer.
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NewsFrozen extinguishes Catching Fire at UK box office
Disney’s animation debuts top with $7.7m (£4.7m); Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: Catching Fire surpasses The Hunger Games’ final UK result.
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FeaturesBIFAs: Independent's day
The Moet British Independent Film Awards celebrate the diverse output of the UK film industry, and provide a significant platform for films and film-makers.
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NewsUK Screen launches visual effects Code
Trade association’s first ever Code of Practice for VFX members comes as Chancellor announces further changes to UK tax relief.
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NewsDevil's Bargain to receive digital release
Drew Cullingham’s horror will be available to watch from Jan 17 via Distrify.
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CommentSpider-Man 2 trailer swings in
Teaser trailer launches for superhero sequel, starring Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx and Dane DeHaan.
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NewsFilm Movement bites into Cannibal
Manuel Martin Cuenca’s dark romance [pictured] to open theatrically in US and Canada in Q3 2014, followed by VOD and DVD release.
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NewsDogwoof acquires Web Junkie
Shosh Shlam & Hilla Medalia’s documentary [pictured] about internet addiction has been selected for Sundance 2014.
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NewsKeating joins Postman Pat
Boyzone frontman to provide the singing voice of Postman Pat in upcoming film.
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FeaturesDaniel Radcliffe, Kill Your Darlings
Given the gap between first auditioning for the role and the completion of the film, Kill Your Darlings could almost be considered a passion project for Daniel Radcliffe.
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NewsCatching Fire retains UK lead
Lionsgate’s sequel takes $9m (£5.5m) to hold onto the top spot for the second consecutive week; Fox’s Philomena becomes Stephen Frears’ best-ever UK performer at $16.1m (£9.8m).
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NewsCatching Fire tops UK chart
Lionsgate’s highly anticipated sequel scores excellent debut of $19.8m (£12.2m) to mark the distributor’s biggest ever opening.
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NewsGravity stays top of UK box office
Warner Bros’ sci-fi records second consecutive week at number one with a strong $7.7m (£4.8m); Fox’s The Counsellor is the week’s highest new entry with $1.3m (£815,051).
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NewsAfrika Eye unveils new talent winner
Self-taught filmmaker Michael Jenkins [pictured] becomes inaugural winner of new talent award.
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NewsHigh Court issues site blocking Orders
Orders require the six largest UK ISPs to block access to two illegal streaming sites, SolarMovie and Tubeplus; MPA’s Chris Marcich [pictured] says “we have an obligation to take action against illegal websites”.