All UK/Ireland articles – Page 221
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English cinemas set to reopen from May 17 in lockdown easing plan
The UK prime minister outlined plans for England in a briefing to MPs.
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“It was torturous at times”: the 15-year journey behind ‘The Dig’
The Dig’s journey to the screen began when John Preston’s English historical novel was optioned in 2006.
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HanWay clocks world rights for Alice Lowe’s ‘Timestalker’ ahead of EFM
Reincarnation romantic comedy to also star Sam Riley, Natasia Demetriou and Jacob Anderson.
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Kate Winslet talks dirty fingernails and her “emotional bunker” on ‘Ammonite’
The UK actress on why getting dirt under her nails was necessary for the performance in Francis Lee’s romantic drama.
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Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson to star in Pathe EFM project ‘The Great Escaper’
Oliver Parker to direct drama based on true events
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Jenna Coleman, Tom Burke to lead Neil Maskell’s ‘Klokkenluider’ for UK’s Erebus, Rook (exclusive)
Maskell’s feature directorial debut is a darkly comic thriller.
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WarnerMedia hires Miranda Higham as international communications head
Higham was previously at 21st Century Fox
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England’s independent cinemas awarded £5m in pandemic support
More than £20m has been granted to date from the UK government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
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‘Rocks’ wins big at 2020 BIFAs with five awards
The film won three acting prizes including two for Kosar Ali.
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IFC Films takes North America on Eric Bana Australian box office smash ‘The Dry’
Crime drama has grossed more than A$17m in local territory.
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Tarik Saleh follow-up to ‘The Nile Hilton Incident’ acquired by STXfilms for US
STXinternational to distribute directly in UK and Ireland.
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‘Conversations With Friends’ casts Alison Oliver, Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn, Jemima Kirke
Creative team behind ‘Normal People’ to produce series for the BBC and Hulu.
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‘Blue Story’, ‘David Copperfield’ head UK Casting Directors’ Guild winners
Screen Star of Tomorrow Isabella Odoffin cast ’Blue Story’.
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Disney+ execs outline “exclusive streaming home” intent, plans for adult-focused Star
Star launches on the Disney+ platform next week.
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BFI Flare premiere ‘Rebel Dykes’ secures UK-Ireland deal
Documentary centres on a gang of activist lesbians in 1980s London.
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Signature takes UK-Ireland rights on Morgan Freeman thriller ‘Vanquish’
Ruby Rose, Ekaterina Baker, Nick Vallelonga also in the cast.
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Guy Davies’ ‘Philophobia’ closes UK, France, HBO Europe deals
Debut director managed his own UK theatrical release during pandemic.
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Game changer: what effect have the new Bafta rules had on the longlists?
Viewing groups, a broader membership and conscious voter videos have all been introduced.
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UK’s Birds’ Eye View steps up pandemic response as share of films on release by women increases
Film gender equality organisation BEV analysed every film on digital or theatrical release in 2020.
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HanWay Films boards Robert Connolly’s ‘Blueback’ ahead of EFM
Filming has begun in Australia with Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell and Eric Bana.