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The BBC has unveiled its new documentary boss. Former Sky docs chief Poppy Dixon will take the reins of the biggest job in British TV documentaries. Dixon said it it is “an enormous honour to join this world-class team, and to help shape its future through this pivotal time for the organisation.” MORE FOLLOWS

Andy Burnham has become the leader of the U.K.’s Labour party, paving the way for him to take over as Prime Minister following Keir Starmer’s resignation last month. The formal handover at 10 Downing Street is expected on Monday, capping a five-week run from Burnham’s return to Parliament via a by-election win to his installation […]

Asghar Farhadi is set to receive an Honorary Heart of Sarajevo award at the upcoming Sarajevo Film Festival. The acclaimed Iranian director and screenwriter is set to accept the award in person, while a retrospective of his work will be presented as part of the festival’s ‘Tribute To’ program.  Farhadi returns to Sarajevo eight years […]

Iranian screenwriter and director Asghar Farhadi, who won Oscars with “A Separation” and “The Salesman,” will be honored at the 32nd Sarajevo Film Festival, which runs Aug. 14 to 21. The filmmaker will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to the art of cinema.” A retrospective of his work […]

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon MGM Studios continues to build its international theatrical team with the hire of eOne, Pathé and True Brit vet Chris Besseling as Head of Theatrical Marketing, U.K. & Ireland. Besseling will be based in London and report to Head of International Theatrical Marketing, Charlie Coleman. In the key UK market, he will partner […]

David Martínez, executive director of Raindance, and Jacky Orozco, its producer, have launched Casa Leo PR, a boutique publicity and strategy agency and a much needed addition to Europe and Latin America’s indie scene. London-based, Casa Leo PR offers specialized “end-to-end and bespoke PR, strategic guidance and in-house productions to a select number of films, […]