UK-backed covert influence network apparently planned to use its connections to ensure Hollywood and foreign-language films put out a pro-Western message and sought to influence awards like the Oscars and Baftas, show leaked docs. “We need to refocus and reenergize 'Western' entertainment to combat increasing authoritarianism and illiberal tendencies worldwide, how to go about doing so BUT without it being 'propaganda',” states an undated “Memorandum” uploaded online last week, in the fourth tranche of leaks from the international Foreign Office-funded Integrity Initiative. The PDF document title bears the name of Victor Madeira, a leading researcher at the Institute for Statecraft, the parent body of Integrity Initiative, who has featured extensively in files that have been anonymously leaked online since early November. World no longer believes in President Bill Pullman It begins with concern at China’s growing grasp on US media assets. AMC … [Read more...] about Use Hollywood films to counter China & Russia: Integrity Initiative psyop plan exposed in new leaks
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new shared-ownership homes in former film studios, eco-districts and Zone 1 developments
Lucky residents of Grade II-listed Denham Studios in Buckinghamshire get to walk across a marble-floored entrance hall to their front doors, following in the footsteps of Hollywood film-makers including Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg and Sir Ridley Scott. The former film studio that produced The Great Escape, Brief Encounter and Eyes Wide Shut is being restored and converted into 224 homes with glitzy nods to its Art Deco heritage: there's a glass-block wall spanning two floors and a dazzling curved concrete staircase. There is also, of course, a residents' cinema room and a James Bond-inspired townhouse. Prices start from £332,000 for a one-bedroom flat but those without a 10 per cent deposit can buy through the shared-ownership scheme and live there for a third of the price. Read more Shared ownership or Help to Buy. Which is better for London buyers? This month the charitable housing association L&Q launches 27 one- and two-bedroom apartments at Denham via its … [Read more...] about new shared-ownership homes in former film studios, eco-districts and Zone 1 developments
Thai cave rescue could become ‘major Hollywood film’, says studio
The nail-biting rescue of a Thai boys' football team and their coach from a flooded cave complex transfixed news viewers around the world, and the story could be headed for a retelling by Hollywood. Divers freed the last four of 12 boys and the adult coach on Tuesday, a successful end to a mission that gripped the world for more than two weeks. The saga is reminiscent of the 2010 rescue of 33 Chilean miners who were trapped for 69 days, a tale that was turned into the 2015 movie The 33 starring Antonio Banderas. Like the Chilean rescue, the Thai drama showcases real-life courage in the face of harrowing circumstances, said Mike Medavoy, the Oscar-nominated producer of The 33. It is likely the saga will be turned into a film or series of TV episodes at some point, he said. “It’s about the triumphs of individuals and groups of human beings over tragedy,” Medavoy said. “It’s a terrific story." Producers with Pure Flix, a studio that … [Read more...] about Thai cave rescue could become ‘major Hollywood film’, says studio
Film studio famous for Blade Runner reveals plans to come to Liverpool
A film studio that has worked on classics such as The Italian Job and Blade Runner plans to open a "Hollywood-standard filming complex" at the iconic Littlewoods Building. Twickenham Studios has signed a deal with developer Capital & Centric to create a £50m Northern base in Edge Lane. The scheme would see two new sound stages built next to the former Littlewoods Pools building. Meanwhile, workshops, wardrobe and prop storage areas and offices would be opened inside the landmark art deco building itself. Capital & Centric announced plans last year to turn Littlewoods into a film and TV hub dubbed the "Pinewood of the North". Twickenham would be its first anchor tenant. Twickenham Studios - its famous films and TV shows View gallery Twickenham is one of Britain's oldest film studio businesses and was Britain's largest when it was founded in 1913. The first two Beatles films, A Hard Day's Night and Help!, were made at the studios. And the studio has worked on many … [Read more...] about Film studio famous for Blade Runner reveals plans to come to Liverpool
Hollywood films find home in Liverpool
Entertainment & Arts By Ian Youngs Entertainment & arts reporter 7 June 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Messenger Share this with Messenger Share this with Email Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44382390 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel Hollywood stars will be filming in Liverpool after one of London's leading movie and TV studios announced plans to open a major new complex in the … [Read more...] about Hollywood films find home in Liverpool