PRE-PRODUCTION | Julian Fellowes' 'Titanic' green lit
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ITV Studios Global Entertainment, ITV Studios, Lookout Point, Global TV and ABC Television are currently in pre-production with 'Titanic', a new co-production which sees Samson Films' David Collins (The Moth Diaries) on board as one of the drama's co-producers. TV3 have already signed on as the Irish broadcaster for the grand scale drama, written by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) which is to start shooting in Hungary later this spring.more |
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FESTIVALS | Irish Tribeca Premieres and Screenings Announced
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The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival will play host to several Irish feature premieres and screenings including Alexandra McGuinness' 'Lotus Eaters' and Octagon Films co-production, 'The Hideaways' (previously entitled 'The Last Furlong'). Other Irish projects screening at the event include Element Pictures' The Guard' alongside Irish shorts, 'Noreen', Switch' and 'Pentecost'. more |
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DISTRIBUTION| 'Song of the Sea' Secures UK & Ireland Distribution Deal
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The UK and Irish theatrical distribution rights for Cartoon Saloon's current feature production, 'Song of the Sea' have been nabbed by Optimum Releasing. Directed by Tomm Moore (The Secret of Kells) who co-wrote the feature with Will Collins (My Brothers), 'Song of the Sea' tells the story of the last Seal Child's journey home.more |
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BROADCAST | 'Mrs Brown's Boys' Re-commissioned by BBC & RTÉ |
It has been announced that RTÉ is to reduce its workforce by between 50 and 60 people as a result of the broadcaster's adverse financial situation. RTÉ management told its unions on Friday, March 11th that a voluntary redundancy and early retirement scheme is being prepared which will be discussed at a further meeting on March 23rd. more |
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INTERVIEW | Alan Glynn, Irish Writer Talks 'Limitless' Movie |
New thrill, 'Limitless' opens in cinemas across Europe today. The film is currently topping the U.S. box office and, to mark both events, IFTN caught up with Dublin author Alan Glynn whose first novel, 'The Dark Fields' was adapted by Leslie Dixon to become the film which stars Bradley Cooper (The Hangover), Robert deNiro (Goodfellas) ad Abbie Cornish (Bright Star). more |
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BROADCAST | RTÉ to Cut Up to 60 Staff |
Element Pictures' 'The Guard' is one of 11 European films confirmed by European Film Promotion's (EFP) members to receive Film Sales Support (FSS) at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. more |
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PRODUCTION | 'Éalú' Production Wraps |
Magamedia are currently in production with the third series of drama-documentary series, 'Éalú'. The new installment is at the end of its shoot and production is to wrap on Sunday, March 27th. Directed by Paddy Hayes (Corp + Anam), this series will examine the Irish republican prisoners who escaped from Irish jails. more |
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FESTIVALS | Irish Selection at Budapest's Titanic Film Fest |
Organisers of Budapest's 18th Titanic International Film Festival have introduced a new section to this year's event entitled Irish Selection. The new section of the festival looks to celebrate the Irish film industry and will include screenings of 'Savage', 'One Hundred Mornings', 'Perrier's Bounty' and 'Essential Killing'. more |
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FINANCE | UTV Group Revenue Rises 7% in 2010 |
UTV has released its preliminary results for the year ended December 31st 2010 which records a 7% growth in its group revenue to £120.2m from a figure of £112.1m at the end of 2009. Other highlights include a rise in group operating profit of 8% and a record pre-tax profits increase of 17%. more |
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AWARDS | Pulcinella Nod for Telegael's 'The DaVincibles' |
UTV has released its preliminary results for the year ended December 31st 2010 which records a 7% growth in its group revenue to £120.2m from a figure of £112.1m at the end of 2009. Other highlights include a rise in group operating profit of 8% and a record pre-tax profits increase of 17%. more |
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- Irish Stunt Experts Hosting Action Masterclass
- Fleadh Feature Submissions Deadline Approaches
- Arizona Festival Selects Irish Projects
- Human Rights Film Awards Deadline Approaches
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