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All UK/Ireland articles – Page 49
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News“It’s not restricted to admissions”: Euro execs examine impact of UK indie film globally
Cineart, Lucky Red, Together Films and Film Constellation execs discussed the global footprint of UK films at the UK pavilion in Cannes.
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FeaturesMy Screen Life: Lionsgate UK’s Marie-Claire Benson on the UK-focused acquisitions strategy
The head of Lionsgate UK was inspired early in her career by several women leaders.
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FeaturesCelebrating the winners of the 2024 Global Production Awards
The second Global Production Awards were held earlier this week in Cannes, with 13 competitive and one special recognition award handed out.
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NewsProducers Fiona Lamptey and Ameenah Ayub Allen attend Diversity In Cannes celebration
Over 150 women attended the event, which began two years ago as a gathering of 15 people.
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NewsAnton set for major expansion following €100m funding boost from BlackRock
Anton plans to expand its genre-focused feature film and series development and production slate.
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NewsUK culture secretary grilled on AI, failed apprenticeship system by culture, media and sport committee
Lucy Frazer backed an “agile” approach to AI and believes there is “still scope” in the apprenticeship scheme.
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Reviews‘September Says’: Cannes Review
Ariane Labed goes behind the lens to direct this affecting study of adolescence playing in Un Certain Regard
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NewsHong Kong horror ‘Peg O’ My Heart’ lands UK-Ireland distribution (exclusive)
Award-winning actor Nick Cheung makes his fourth film as director with the feature.
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NewsBuyers flinch in Cannes as sellers ramp up asking prices
The tension remains particularly acute on A-list market packages.
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News‘Consent’ star Kim Higelin to lead UK-France co-production ‘Earl Grey’ (exclusive)
Film tells the story of a woman giving herself 24 hours before ending her life.
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NewsScreen International’s Global Production Awards unveil 2024 winners in Cannes
Film AlUla, Provence Studios among winners.
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News‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ stays top at UK and Ireland box office; ‘IF’ opens second
John Krasinski’s ‘If’ opened to £1.8m.
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NewsCurzon CEO talks cinema focus, flexible windows and the plans for revived Artificial Eye
“Number one, we’re a cinema company,” says Edward Fletcher who took over from Philip Knatchbull in November 2023.
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NewsTilman Singer’s ‘Cuckoo’ starring Hunter Schafer to open UK’s Raindance, full line-up revealed (exclusive)
The festival has shifted from autumn to a midsummer slot, running June 19-28.
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NewsSylvain Chomet’s ‘The Magnificent Life Of Marcel Pagnol’ scores UK-Ireland deal (exclusive)
Film in production ahead of 2025 completion.
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NewsUK’s Tea Shop on bustling development slate and why commerciality is not “a dirty word” (exclusive)
The producer of Cannes thriller ’The Surfer’ is developing projects with Ruth Paxton, Merman, Searchlight and Jimmy Dean.
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NewsColm Meaney, Sean Harris to star in Kevin Thomas’ ‘Bosco’ (exclusive)
Eugene O’Hare wrote script, about boy seeking revenge for murder of his father.
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News"I'm seeing increased interest from the US": UK producers courted by international partners thanks to 40% tax relief
”The credit has definitely opened up conversations with a wider variety of financiers”
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NewsCannes UK pavilion to ask: how can UK films engage global audiences?
Cineart, Lucky Red, Together Films and Film Constellation execs will discuss.
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Reviews‘Sister Midnight’: Cannes Review
Radhika Apte is sensational as a newly-married woman who discovers her wild side in this dark Mumbai-set comedy