BIFAs 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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