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Asghar Farhadi wins top prize in Berlin
by Amber Wilkinson - 19 Feb 2011
Nader And Simin, A Separation takes Golden Bear
Shooting Stars honoured in Berlin
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Feb 2011
Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson among those tipped for success.
After Dark horror festival comes to UK
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Feb 2011
Empire cinemas to host inaugural British version of US showcase
Tribeca Film Institute launches New Media Fund
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Feb 2011
$750,000 fund aims to promote social change.
EIFF announces guest curators
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Feb 2011
Isabella Rosselini, Gus Van Sant and Jim Jarmusch among those named.
Love in the air for Lionsgate, Studiocanal and Miramax
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Feb 2011
Distributors partner up for home entertainment deal on 550 Miramax titles.
Firth crowned king at BAFTAs
by Maria Realf - 13 Feb 2011
King's Speech wins seven awards including best actor
Glasgow Youth Film Festival kicks off
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Feb 2011
A gala screening of Paul launches this year's event.
Sir Christopher Lee to receive BAFTA Fellowship
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Feb 2011
Veteran star honoured as 'bastion of filmmaking'.
Maria Schneider dies
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Feb 2011
The much admired actress has danced her last tango.
John Barry dies aged 77
by Jennie Kermode - 31 Jan 2011
We say goodbye to the man behind Goldfinger and many more classic film themes.
Screen Actors' Guild Awards announced
by Jennie Kermode - 31 Jan 2011
The King's Speech and The Fighter lead the pack.
Great night for British film at Sundance
by Amber Wilkinson - 30 Jan 2011
Paddy Considine, Asif Kapadia, Peter Mullan and Olivia Colman among winners
2011 Oscar nominations
by Jennie Kermode - 25 Jan 2011
The King's Speech is nominated in 12 categories and Winter's Bone enjoys surprise success.
Potiche to headline at 7th Glasgow Film Festival
by Jennie Kermode - 20 Jan 2011
2011 event to feature premieres of The Eagle and You, Instead.
2011 BAFTA nominations revealed
by Jennie Kermode - 18 Jan 2011
The King's Speech faces off against Black Swan
Colin Firth wins big for Britain at the Golden Globes
by Jennie Kermode - 17 Jan 2011
The Social Network takes Best Film and Natalie Portman has plenty to celebrate.
Susannah York dies at 72
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Jan 2011
British actress loses cancer fight
Rising Star nominees announced
by Jennie Kermode - 10 Jan 2011
BAFTA Orange Wednesdays reveals this year's shortlist.
Bullitt director dies, aged 81
by Amber Wilkinson - 10 Jan 2011
Peter Yates passes away after illness.
The Social Network scoops top gong from online critics
by Amber Wilkinson - 09 Jan 2011
OFCS names Fincher drama best film
Anne Francis dies
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Jan 2011
The Forbidden Planet star passes away aged 80.
Pete Postlethwaite dies aged 64
by Jennie Kermode - 03 Jan 2011
Veteran actor "was the best in the world".
Jafar Panahi receives six year prison sentence
by Jennie Kermode - 21 Dec 2010
Glasgow Short Film Festival to be dedicated in his honour.
Blake Edwards dies aged 88
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2010
Farewell to the man behind the Pink Panther
17th annual SAG award nominations revealed
by Jennie Kermode - 16 Dec 2010
The King's Speech leads the field.
Shooting Stars recognise Britsh and Irish talent
by Amber Wilkinson - 15 Dec 2010
Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson take centre stage
King's Speech leads Golden Globe nominations
by Amber Wilkinson - 14 Dec 2010
British film up in seven categories.
Curzon Artificial Eye launches on demand service
by Amber Wilkinson - 08 Dec 2010
Arthouse distributor and cinema chain to offer day and date releasees
King's Speech is talk of BIFAs
by Amber Wilkinson - 06 Dec 2010
Colin Firth drama nets five independent film awards
Irvin Kershner dies
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Nov 2010
The Empire Strikes Back director passes away at 87.
Leslie Nielsen dies at 84
by Amber Wilkinson - 29 Nov 2010
Naked Gun star passes away after pneumonia complications
UK Disability Film Festival to reach cinemas nationwide
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Nov 2010
New event aims to attract a wide audience.
Manchester to enjoy new film and arts centre
by Jennie Kermode - 24 Nov 2010
A massive development is planned for the city.
Ingrid Pitt dies
by Jennie Kermode - 23 Nov 2010
One of horror's greatest heroines has gone.
Dino De Laurentiis dies at 91
by Jennie Kermode - 11 Nov 2010
The veteran producer has passed away.
Jill Clayburgh dies at 66
by Jennie Kermode - 06 Nov 2010
An Unmarried Woman star succumbs to leukaemia
13th BIFA nominations announced
by Amber Wilkinson - 01 Nov 2010
The King keeps his voice, but Neds get a kicking
MGM files for bankruptcy
by Jennie Kermode - 08 Oct 2010
Troubled studio seeks approval from lenders.
Across The Street, Around The World
by Jennie Kermode - 05 Oct 2010
Films and events celebrate diversity in West London.
Norman Wisdom dies
by Jennie Kermode and Max Crawford - 05 Oct 2010
Comic actor dies aged 95
Tony Curtis dies at 85
by Max Crawford - 30 Sep 2010
Well, nobody's perfect.
Arthur Penn dies at 88
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Sep 2010
Bonnie and Clyde director passes away.
The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival opens this weekend.
by Jennie Kermode - 29 Sep 2010
Catch free short films in Glasgow as part of the festival.
Gloria Stuart sails into the sunset
by Jennie Kermode - 28 Sep 2010
The Titanic star has died at 100 years old.
Neds takes top prizes at San Sebastian
by Amber Wilkinson - 26 Sep 2010
Peter Mullan and Connor McCarron awarded Gold and Silver Shells
Claude Chabrol dies at 80
by Amber Wilkinson - 12 Sep 2010
Co-founder of Nouvelle Vague mourned
Somewhere wins Golden Lion
by Amber Wilkinson - 11 Sep 2010
Sofia Coppola takes top prize at Venice Film Festival
Clive Donner dies at 84
by Amber Wilkinson - 07 Sep 2010
Film director passes away after battle with Alzheimer's
Shetlanders welcome ScreenPlay festival
by Jennie Kermode - 01 Sep 2010
4th annual event brings independent film to the islands.
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