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News| Research Findings: Film & TV Industry Discriminates Against Women, Ethnic Minorities & Working Class

April 13, 2012April 16, 2012scenetvblog Comment

Reposted from The Independent The British film and television production industry is dominated by the middle-classes who “hoard” opportunities and benefit from family [...]

Aml Ameen Stars in an Episode of CSI: Miami

March 16, 2012March 16, 2012scenetvblog Comment

The US seem to love our Brit actors! Aml Ameen will be appearing in an episode of CSI: Miami on March 18th at [...]

‘A Man’s Story’ – Documentary on British Fashion Icon Ozwald Boateng

March 8, 2012March 8, 2012scenetvblog Comment

Tailor to Hollywood’s A-list, and a superstar in his own right, Ozwald Boateng is a dynamic force of energy, passion and colour. 1998: [...]

Women in Film & Television Top 50 Powerlist 2012

March 8, 2012March 8, 2012scenetvblog Comment

Amanda Berry, CEO at BAFTA To coincide with International Women's Day, which is today the 8th of March, Women in Film & [...]

Freema Agyeman To Start in CW’s ‘Sex & The City’ Prequel

March 6, 2012scenetvblog Comment

Freema Agyeman has landed a great role in the CW Network's 'The Carrie Diaries', the prequel to the 'Sex & The City' [...]

BFI to Launch Film Academy for Young Talent

February 28, 2012February 28, 2012scenetvblog Comment

Reposted from BFI website The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded the BFI £3 million over the next three years to lead on [...]

Britain’s First ‘Black’ Drama School Featured in The Guardian

February 28, 2012February 28, 2012scenetvblog Comment

Reposted from The Guardian In 2003, with just a few hundred pounds, actor Femi Oguns set up Britain's first 'black' drama school. [...]

Al-Jazeera English Wins RTS News Channel of the Year

February 23, 2012February 28, 2012scenetvblog Comment

Reposted from The Guardian Al-Jazeera English has seen off competition from Sky News and the BBC to be named news channel of [...]

Idris Elba Confirmed to Play Nelson Mandela in Biopic

February 23, 2012February 23, 2012scenetvblog Comment

Brit actor Idris Elba has confirmed that he will play Nelson Mandela in a film about the civil rights leader's life. Long Walk [...]

Channel 4 Defends ‘Big Fat Gypsy Weddings’.

February 21, 2012February 21, 2012scenetvblog Comment

Reposted from Digital Spy Channel 4's commissioning editor Nick Hornby has defended Big Fat Gypsy Weddings following criticism from the gypsy community. After London Gypsy [...]

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