Hot Topic: U.K.: Beyond London

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At north of $35 million, Walden Media and Playtone's "City of Ember" is the biggest film ever to shoot in Northern Ireland. A few years back, no one would have dreamed of bringing Bill Murray and Tim Robbins to make a children's fantasy movie in strife-torn Belfast. But the arrival of "City of Ember," shooting from July to October in the city's derelict docklands, is a vivid testimony to the revival of the province after decades of sectarian violence.

TV biz finds big buzz in Manchester

Communications Act shifts production patterns

EM Media in 'Control' of region

Producers sub East Midlands for Manchester

Warp X sets its own high standards

Herbert takes to experimental slate
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Niblo takes advantage of regions

Vertigo principal goes 'Dogging' in Newcastle

Aardman shines spotlight on Bristol

City plays host to biennial Wildscreen Festival

Medb Films comfortable in Ramsgate

Victorian seaside town draws Hoskins, Blethyn

Berrie births FilmCity Glasgow

Franz Ferdinand sets up shop in old town hall

Northwest Vision shows foresight

Screen agency launches Digital Departures

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A region by region breakdown

Edinburgh fest moves dates

2008 edition will move to June

Edinburgh Film Fest lineup

2007 edition

Edinburgh fest launches initiatives

Trailblazers and PPG Award added this year

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