Welsh Hit & UK Oscar Hopeful ‘Effi O Blaenau’ Gets International Sales Deal Ahead Of TIFF Market
Released in UK cinemas mid June, the movie has become the highest-grossing Welsh language film ever at the box office. Source: Deadline
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ ‘The Odyssey’ Extend Battle Atop U.K. and Ireland Box Office as ‘Insidious’ Makes Strong Debut
Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” retained the No. 1 spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a fourth consecutive week, collecting £3.6 million ($4.8 million), according to Rentrak. Source: Variety
The Days Of Broadcast Digital TV Could Be Numbered
It’s a surprise to find that some governments are already looking at turning off digital TV broadcasting, with the UK in particular wanting to put a date on the switch-off of 2032. Source: Hackaday
‘The first half of my 20s was hell’: Maisie Williams on her tough childhood and why she’s been having more fun since Game of Thrones
After her role in the fantasy series, the actor felt lost. Now she’s getting relationship advice from Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, and following a Sex and the City star’s mantra: never be anywhere you aren’t enjoying yourself. Source: The … Continued
Historic U.K. estate used as Wayne Manor in “Batman Begins” must be surveyed for bats, officials say
A British estate used as a filming location in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins” may be taken from its owners if repair work, including bat surveys, does not commence, according to local council notices. Source: CBS
Edinburgh international film festival showcases a Scottish industry in rude health
This year’s festival is superpowered by a strong year for Scottish cinema, showing it can thrive under the ‘four dimensional perpetual catch-22’ of global ambitions. Source: The Guardian