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Naman Ramachandran


1870 articles available in total starting from 03/05/2007. Last article published on 05/04/2018.

Another Year another Cannes for Mike Leigh

The announcement of the Cannes 2010 programme saw a solid if not spectacular British presence on the fabled Croisette, with eight films with UK involvement part of the line-up. Leading the way is...  

16/04/2010 | Cannes 2010 | UK

Sony boards Made in Dagenham

Sony Picture Classics has acquired Spain, US, Latin America and Japan rights for British director Nigel Cole’s Made in Dagenham. Cole is somewhat of a specialist on women’s rights films, having...  

14/04/2010 | Market | UK

Industry welcomes Bill, but detractors cavil

The British film industry has welcomed the Digital Economy Bill that became law last week. Phil Clapp of the Cinema Exhibitors’ Association’s said, “I join others representing the interests of...  

12/04/2010 | Industry | UK

Controversial anti-piracy bill becomes law

The infamous Digital Economy Bill has become law after it was approved in the House of Commons by a majority of 142 and passed in the House of Lords. Under the terms of the Bill, media regulatory...  

09/04/2010 | Industry | UK

The Illusionist mesmerises Edinburgh

Rather fittingly, the opening gala of the 2010 Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF, June 16-27) will be Sylvain Chomet’s paean to the city, The Illusionist. The fairy-tale depiction of...  

08/04/2010 | Festivals | UK

Yorkshire braves Tyrannosaur, climbs Heights

Scenic Yorkshire will play host to two major film productions soon. Principal photography commences on 12th April in Leeds for Tyrannosaur, actor Paddy Considine’s (Dead Man’s Shoes) debut as...  

07/04/2010 | Production | UK

Gunslinger hits bulls-eye with Shank

UK distributor Revolver Entertainment’s new production arm Gunslinger fired its opening salvo at the box office with the explosive performance of its debut film Shank. The film became Revolver’s...  

31/03/2010 | Box Office | UK

Age of Heroes begins in April

Director Adrian Vitoria (Hit Girls) will commence principal photography for Age of Heroes in April at Norway and UK locations. Sean Bean (Ca$h), Danny Dyer (The Football Factory) and Rosie Fellner...  

26/03/2010 | Production | UK/Norway

UKFC continues digital push

The UK Film Council (UKFC), which has awarded five distributors £30,000 each to use innovative digital and online tool to market films under its Digital Innovation in Distribution scheme, will...  

25/03/2010 | Distribution | UK

FitzPatrick appointed UKFC Head of Diversity

The UK Film Council (UKFC) has appointed Mary FitzPatrick Head of Diversity. She will take charge in May and report directly to UKFC CEO John Woodward. FitzPatrick was Editorial Manager, Cultural...  

24/03/2010 | Industry | UK

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