All articles by Ian Sandwell – Page 59
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NewsSecond edition of Frontières to run July 25-28
Inaugural edition of Fantasia International Film Festival’s international co-production market saw five projects find a co-producer, two find a sales agent and one project is currently in production.
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NewsKen Loach's Spirit of '45 among Berlinale Special world premieres
As part of the Festival’s official programme, the Berlinale Special 2013 is presenting recent works by contemporary filmmakers, including Michael Winterbottom’s The Look of Love and Giuseppe Tornatore’s The Best Offer.
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NewsSpeakers unveiled for inaugural UK Digital Cinema Conference
The theme for the one-day conference, hosted by Digital Cinema Solutions, will be digital innovation and alternative content.
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NewsIt's All So Quiet to open Berlin Panorama Special section
Twelve world premieres added to Berlin’s Panorama section.
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NewsPinewood Studios to develop centre of excellence
Centre will develop and deliver qualifications for all elements of the screen based industries including film, television, animation and video games.
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NewsLes Misérables hits high note at UK box office
Les Misérables has recorded Universal’s biggest ever three-day opening in the UK at non-final $13.1m (£8.1m), which is also the biggest for producer Working Title and the biggest ever opening for a musical in the UK.
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NewsKenny Smith appointed as Panalux's managing director of its South African operations
Appointment will see Smith continue to develop the Panalux brand in the South African market via its Cape Town and Johannesburg bases.
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CommentWalking down 8 Bit Lane
To celebrate the release of Wreck-It Ralph on Feb 8, Disney have transformed a street in London into a computer game.
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NewsOfficial Oscars App launches
Application will provide unparalleled access to the Oscars before, during and after the show.
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NewsRotterdam unveil inaugural Big Screen Award Competition lineup
Competition, which aims to support the distribution of films in Dutch cinemas, will hold world premieres of new films by Michael Noer [pictured] and David Verbeek.
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NewsNoble to begin shooting on Jan 10
Stephen Bradley’s true-life story will shoot for four weeks in Vietnam, before moving to Liverpool until March 8th.
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NewsFilm London launches Audience on Demand training scheme
The three-month programme is aimed at first and second time feature filmmakers from across the UK.
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NewsWay To Blue becomes fully integrated global communications agency
EXCLUSIVE: Digital native firm adds dedicated social and offline publicity teams; Daniel Heale and Laura Pettitt join as associate director of social and UK entertainment director, respectively.
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NewsHobbit and Impossible go head-to-head at UK box office
Based on estimates, The Hobbit has narrowly retained its UK box office crown ahead of The Impossible’s impressive $6.5m (£4m) debut, including previews.
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NewsSkyfall propels Sony to top of UK market
eOne has also become the UK’s number one independent distributor, ahead of Paramount – the first time that an indie has out-grossed a studio since 2007.
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FeaturesEurope's most wanted
From Intouchables to The Impossible, a host of local productions lit up the European box office in 2012. Ian Sandwell analyses the successes.
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NewsNew films from Rossellini and Foreman to be showcased at Berlinale's Forum Expanded
Forum, which presents film programmes, exhibitions and discussions, holds its eighth edition at the 2013 Berlinale and will also pay tribute to Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica
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News10 Things I Hate About Life begins shoot
Intandem Films & Mad Chance Productions’ independent comedy is written and directed by Gil Junger.
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NewsPark Circus to handle theatrical release of Paramount classics
Park Circus has been appointed as repertory theatrical sales representative for Paramount’s library.
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NewsToronto critics award The Master
Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama takes home four awards; Denis Lavant, Rachel Weisz scoop acting awards.