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Gordon Brothers buys Blockbuster UK
By Ray Bennett Restructuring specialist Gordon Brothers Europe has acquired Blockbuster UK for an undisclosed sum and will retain 264 outlets under license from the US firm with around 2,000 jobs saved.
Royal Opera House is ready for its close-up
By Ray Bennett When the BBC’s new Director General, Tony Hall, takes up the job in April, the broadcaster will get not only a former BBC News Chief Executive but also the man who has brought financial stability to one … Continue reading
Entertainment industry moves to support HMV rebirth
By Sam Andrews and Ray Bennett / This story appears in Cue Entertainment Provided a buyer can be found, administration could be the best thing for HMV in the long run, according to entertainment industry leaders. Executives said the opportunity to … Continue reading
‘Lincoln’ with 10 tops Bafta nominations
By Ray Bennett Steven Spielberg’s “Lincoln” (pictured) led the British Academy Film Awards nominations with 10 followed by the musical “Les Miserables” and fantasy film “Life of Pi” both with nine. Nominations for “Lincoln”, which 20th Century Fox will release … Continue reading
‘The Master’, ‘Amour’ top London critics awards nominations
By Ray Bennett Entertainment Film’s “The Master” and Artificial Eye’s “Amour” topped the 33rd London Critics’ Circle Film Awards nominations with seven each including film of the year. “The Master”, which Entertainment in Video will release on Blu-ray and DVD … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Amour', 'The Master', Artificial Eye, Entertainment Films, London Critics' Circle Film Awards
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Riseborough, Jones, ‘Broken’ top British Indie Film Awards
By Ray Bennett Andrea Riseborough was named best actress for “Shadow Dancer”, Toby Jones won as best actor for “Berberian Sound Studio” and “Broken” picked up the best British film prize at the 15th British Independent Film Awards.
UK cinema ticket sales bottled in Bond
By Ray Bennett The UK box office is on track for record receipts this year thanks to James Bond and 3D pictures and in spite of competition for audiences from the royal jubilee and the London Olympiad. The Film Distributors’ … Continue reading
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Tagged 'Avengers Assemble', 'Skyfall', Film Distributors' Association
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TIFF: ‘Silver Linings’ wins People’s Choice Award
By Ray Bennett TORONTO – David O. Russell’s comedy “Silver Linings Playbook” starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence has won the People’s Choice Award at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Previous winners of the award include “The King’s … Continue reading
Toronto International Film Festival kicks off
By Ray Bennett The 37th annual Toronto International Film Festival gets under way on Sept. 6 with the world premiere of “Looper” and a slate that will include several new British movies including an animated tribute to Monty Python’s Graham … Continue reading