UK edges closer to China co-production treaty
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: International panel talks China opportunities, but warns about tough US market. A UK-China co-production treaty is edging closer to reality, a British Film Institute executive told...
View ArticleUK works closer to China co-production treaty
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: International panel talks China opportunities, but warns about tough US market. A UK-China co-production treaty is edging closer to reality, a British Film Institute executive told...
View ArticleDaniel 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. Having auditioned in 2009,...
View ArticlePeter Possne leaves Sonet Film
Peter Possne, CEO and producer at Sweden’s Sonet Film is to leave the company after 29 years. Possne, who was one of the founders of Sonet Film in 1984, said he wanted “to do something else with my...
View ArticleBIFAs to honour Julie Walters
Actress to receive the Richard Harris Award at this weekend’s British Independent Film Awards. Julie Walters is to receive The Richard Harris Award at the 16th Moet British Independent Film Awards...
View ArticleDIFF unveils Enjaaz, Filmi recipients
The Dubai International Film Festial (DIFF) has unveiled the latest recipients of its Enjaaz funding programme, along with a new initiative, Filmi, which aims to support Emirati filmmakers. While...
View ArticleCross Channel Film Lab reveals projects
CCFL also unveils development scheme for low Budget VFX and 3D films. The Cross Channel Film Lab (CCFL) has revealed its selection of four low to medium budget feature film projects, all utilising...
View ArticleUniversal dates next Bourne film
Universal Pictures announced two key release dates on Monday (December 2) including a summer 2015 berth for the spy thriller. Untitled Next Bourne Chapter will open on August 14 2015. Justin Lin will...
View ArticleBona Film Group secures credit line
China’s Bona Film Group has secured a $13m (RMB80m) credit facility from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, which it will use to fund expansion of its multiplex business. “We are pleased to add...
View ArticleBAFTA honours Run Run Shaw
During its first week of events in Hong Kong, BAFTA has presented a special award to Run Run Shaw. Shaw, at age 106, becomes the oldest recipient of a BAFTA and also the first special award winner to...
View ArticleSky Movies: Netflix not a competitor
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Sky Movies boss Ian Lewis has said that Sky does not see SVOD services Netflix and Amazon’s LoveFilm as competitors in the UK. “We don’t see Netflix as a direct competitor,” he...
View ArticleAFI Conservatory dean steps down
Robert Mandel will step down as dean of the AFI Conservatory. The AFI made the announcement in the small hours of Monday morning (December 2). Robert Mandel will step down as dean of the AFI...
View ArticleOnly 7% of UK films make profit
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Statistics from the British Film Institute (BFI) also show the need for UK growth in Asia. Just 7% of UK films make a profit, according to figures revealed at the BFI Southbank...
View ArticleExpanding storytelling through convergence
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Understanding the differences between platforms is key to unlocking the potential of a converging world, attendees at Screen’s Film Summit at the BFI Southbank heard today (Dec 2)....
View ArticleInvestors clear on Powder Room ahead of release
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: As MJ Delaney’s low-budget Powder Room heads into its opening weekend with all investment already recouped, producer Damian Jones has confirmed that his next project will be a...
View ArticleFormer Central Partnership president launches Dreamteam
The Russian distribution sector is gaining a new player with the launch of Dreamteam. Mark Lolo, who exited his post as president of the distributor-producer Central Partnership a year ago to pursue...
View ArticleUK remains tough film market
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Financing film projects in the UK are increasingly challenging as the struggle to turn a profit becomes harder, according to funding experts. Speaking at the Screen Film Summit at...
View ArticleBBC making Laurel and Hardy biopic
BBC has ordered a biopic of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy produced by the BBC’s comedy arm and Harvey Weinstein’s US indie. The broadcaster has commissioned Stan and Ollie from BBC’s in-house comedy...
View ArticleHalle Berry to produce History miniseries
US cable network History is developing Hannibal, a miniseries produced by Red Arrow Entertainment and Monster’s Ball star Halle Berry. The scripted series, which will be one of the most significant...
View ArticleHalle Berry producing History miniseries
US cable network History is developing Hannibal, a miniseries produced by Red Arrow Entertainment and Monster’s Ball star Halle Berry. The scripted series, which will be one of the most significant...
View ArticleUni dates next Bourne episode
Universal Pictures announced two key new release dates on Monday (December 4). Untitled Next Bourne Chapter will open on August 14 2015. Justin Lin will direct the fifth entry in the franchise and...
View ArticleIron Sky director moves into ads
Director Timo Vuorensola to move into commercials. Finnish film director Timo Vuorensola and Blind Spot Pictures, which released sci-fi comedy Iron Sky last year, has signed a deal with Rawlan...
View ArticleTribeca Film checks in to Palo Alto
Tribeca Film has acquired North American rights to Gia Coppola’s directorial debut Palo Alto based on short stories by James Franco. The distributor plans a spring 2014 theatrical release, which is a...
View ArticleMetan targets China transmedia
Metan Development Group and a coalition of North American TV and film writers have joined forces to launch Metan Wen Zhi Ku, a joint venture linking Western writing talent with transmedia projects for...
View ArticleCapri to honour Sorrentino, Russell
Paolo Sorrentino will receive the Capri, Hollywood – International Film Festival’s International Visionary Movie Award while David O Russell will collect the Master Of Cinematic Art Award....
View ArticleInside Llewyn Davis wins Gotham
The Coen Brothers’ Inside Llewyn Davis was named best film at the 23rd annual Gotham Awards on Monday night (December 2) at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. In a solid recognition of independent...
View ArticleInbetweeners 2 sets shoot date
Creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley take over directing duties. The Inbetweeners Movie 2, the follow-up to the UK’s most successful comedy film of all time, is to begin shooting in Australia on Dec...
View ArticleInbetweeners 2 set to shoot
Creators Iain Morris and Damon Beesley take over directing duties. The Inbetweeners Movie 2, the follow-up to the UK’s most successful comedy film of all time, is to begin shooting in Australia on Dec...
View ArticleUK funders: Projects better than 10 years ago
SCREEN FILM SUMMIT: Diversity still a problem in terms of scripts and filmmakers. “The trend in the last five years is the quality of scripts we’re seeing. There are more viable projects than there...
View ArticleDenward named Nordic Head of Production at Svensk
After Svensk Filmindustri’s recent acquisition of Tre Vanner, the company is now gathering all its Nordic production activities under one roof. Charlotta Denward, who is currently head of production in...
View ArticlePinewood opens Q stage
Pinewood Studios has officially opened its new Q Stage. Ben Whishaw, the latest actor to play ‘Q’ in the Bond franchise, formally opened the facility today. Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael...
View ArticleSteve McQueen wins NYFCC prize
In other categories, Jennifer Lawrence has won the New York Film Critics Circle’s (NYFCC) supporting actress award and Jared Leto the best supporting actor prize as members continue to announce their...
View ArticleSteve McQueen scoops NYFCC prize
In other categories, Jennifer Lawrence has won the New York Film Critics Circle’s (NYFCC) supporting actress award and Jared Leto the best supporting actor prize as members continue to announce their...
View ArticleAcademy selects docs shortlist
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences has announced the 15 films in the documentary feature category that will advance in the voting process for the 86th Oscars. The list includes Joshua...
View ArticleCritics Choice sets timetable
The 19th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards will take place on January 16 2014. The awards show for the Broadcast Film Critics Association and Broadcast Television Journalists Association will follow...
View ArticleSaunders, Dixon promoted at Film4
Hannah Saunders [pictured] and Harry Dixon are promoted to new posts at Film4. Hannah Saunders has been promoted at Film4 to Marketing and Brand Executive; she was Commercial Development and...
View ArticleDominic Cooper in talks for Warcraft
Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures are in final negotiations with the UK star and have closed deals with Ben Foster and Paula Patton. The companies have also signed Travis Fimmel, Toby Kebbell...
View ArticleTWC to re-release Butler
The Weinstein Company is seeking to boost the ensemble drama’s awards profile and will re-release it this week. The Weinstein Company is seeking to boost the ensemble drama’s awards profile and will...
View ArticleNLP launches Goldfinch Pictures
EXCLUSIVE: Entertainment accountancy firm Nyman Lisbon Paul (NLP) is launching new venture Goldfinch Pictures Ltd, dedicated to supporting British films. Goldfinch Pictures Ltd is setting up an EIS...
View ArticleHuace pacts with Tiny Times creator
Shanghai-based production company Huace Film & TV has signed a $30m five-year deal with Guo Jingming, the novelist turned filmmaker behind the hugely successful Tiny Times franchise. Huace is...
View ArticleHorror site inks Content deal
VOD service TheHorrorShow.TV inks 50-film deal with Content Media Corp. UK horror VOD site TheHorrorShow.TV has inked a deal with Content Media Corp for at least 50 films. The non-exclusive deal...
View ArticlePaul Walker killed in car crash
Paul Walker, star of the Fast And The Furious franchise, died on Saturday (November 30) following a car accident. He was 40. According to reports the incident occurred at around 3.30pm local time in...
View ArticleScreen November 29 2013
Browse the digital version of Screen International here… Email Save Related videos Screen Digital Edition Nov 29 2013 Email Share Save Most popular What’s happening with the two versions of...
View ArticleCinema do Brasil brings nine to Ventana Sur
Brazil’s promotional film body will showcase nine productions and a promo at the fifth Ventana Sur in Buenos Aires. Brazil’s promotional film body will showcase nine productions and a promo at the...
View ArticleCinema do Brasil brings nine to VS
Brazil’s promotional film body will showcase nine productions and a promo at the fifth Ventana Sur in Buenos Aires. Brazil’s promotional film body will showcase nine productions and a promo at the...
View ArticlePaul Walker dies in car crash
Paul Walker, star of the Fast And The Furious franchise, died on Saturday (November 30) following a car accident. He was 40. According to reports the incident occurred at around 3.30pm local time in...
View ArticleSky's Lewis to deliver keynote at Screen Film Summit
Full Summit programme confirmed; delegate passes still available. Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies and Acquisitions, will deliver the keynote at the Screen International Film Summit on Monday. He...
View ArticleScreen Film Summit adds funders panel
The forthcoming Screen Film Summit has added an ‘ask the funders’ panel. The Screen Film Summit, to be held Monday 2 December at BFI Southbank, has added a special ‘meet the funders’ panel to the...
View ArticleSky's Ian Lewis to deliver keynote at Screen Film Summit
Full Summit programme confirmed; delegate passes still available. Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies and Acquisitions, will deliver the keynote at the Screen International Film Summit on Monday. He...
View ArticleFrancke, Heppell join Screen Film Summit funding panel
The Screen Film Summit, to be held Monday 2 December at BFI Southbank, has added two more expert panelists to its ‘Meet The Funders’ panel. BFI Film Fund senior executive Lizzie Francke and Screen...
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