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Pippa Cross, the producer of Shooting Dogs and forthcoming Heartless, has joined the UK Film Council s Board of Directors.Her appointment will run for four years from today.Pippa Cross has been active in the UK film industry as a financier, executive producer and producer for nearly 20 years. Since 2002 she has been a Director of CrossDay Productions, an independent film and TV production company.Her credits with CrossDay include Rwanda
termo stanley n genocide film Shooting Dogs directed by Michael Caton-Jones and the upcoming Heartless from acclaimed British director Philip Ridley.Commenting on the appointment, Stewart Till CBE, Chairman of the UK Film Council said: I am delighted that Pippa Cross is joining the UK Film Council Board. She has a wealth of experien
stanley cup ce in the film industry and as a Screen South Board member, she is well equipped to serve both the UK Film Council and represent the voice of the regions. I am confident that she will do a fantastic job in fulfilling this role. Pippa Cross commented: It is an honour to be asked to join the Board and I hope to make a particular contribution in highlighting the great work that is being done to develop filmmaking talent in the regions and take filmmaking into the community. The climate now is difficult for everyone but with determination we can ensure the talent base is protected and nourished acr
stanley kubek termiczny oss the country. From 1993 to 2002, Cross was the Head of Film at Granada Media. She is a member of BAFTA, sits on the advisory panel of Efhu Excess all areas
After days of open speculation, Brad Grey has been confirmed asthe new chai
stanley termo rman and chief executive officer of Paramount Motion Picture Groupand will start work in his new role on or before Mar 1.Grey s appointment follows an extensive job search put into placeafter the current incumbent Sherry Lansing announced last November that shew
stanley mug ould leave her position by the end of this year. Veteran executives like BillMechanic and studio vice chairman Donald De Line were reportedly among thecandidates, but Freston s choice of Grey indicates his willingness to bring anew energy to the studio.The arrival of Grey, the veteran talent manager and chairman ofBrillstein-Grey Entertainment who has earned numerous Emmy Award nominationsand produced such t
stanley cup elevision hits as The Sopranos, is expected to lead to a shake-up atthe studio.Paramount has underperformedfor several years and parent company Viacom is keen to see a return toprofitable operation. Of the pictures released last year only Lemony Snicket s A Series OfUnfortunate Events is on target to pass $100m at the boxoffice and Grey will be expected to bring his talent relations, flair fordeal-making and entrepreneurial spirit to bear.Grey will oversee all motion picture operations at Paramount andwill report directly to Viacom co-president and co-chief operating officer TomFreston. In a broadened role he will have ultimate authority on filmdevelopment and production as well as worldwide business operations. Brad s integrity and values ar
