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Channel 4 Recruitment Opportunities!

7/31/2019

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Channel 4 has revealed a recruitment drive for a wide range of positions ahead of opening its national headquarters in Leeds.The organisation wants to promote jobs which some may not have considered relevant to the broadcasting industry in its search for fresh talent, and is promoting its email alerts which update people about new roles.
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The move was announced earlier in 2019 and has already shaped a growing future for the North's Television and Film Industry!
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There are a range of other positions including programme co-ordinators and team assistants.
Anyone interested in finding out about jobs at Channel 4 can sign up for email alerts at https://careers.channel4.com/4jobs

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Yorkshire Actors On Screen

7/29/2019

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Yorkshire has brought, and continues to bring, great talent for television & film! The team at IPM have put together a list of 5 of their favourite Yorkshire performers. Who is your favourite Yorkshire actor, did they make the list?
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​Sean Bean

Sean Bean's career since the eighties spans theatre, radio, television and movies. Bean was born in Handsworth, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Most famously known for his roles in Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and several fantasy productions, Sean has a strong career that has taken his name globally.  

Judi Dench

Born and raised in York, Dame Judi Dench is known around the world for role in the 007 franchise. She attended Mount School in York, and studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and at Old Vic Theatre. She is a ten-time BAFTA winner including Best Actress in a Comedy Series for 'A Fine Romance'.
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Matthew Lewis

Most notable for his work in the Harry Potter series of the lovable Neville Longbottom, Matthew Lewis is from Leeds, West Yorkshire. Continuing in his career for the screen, he can be seen in feature work like 'Me Before You' and also produces for the screen. 

Ben Kingsley

From Scarborough, Kingsley first earned international fame for his performance in the drama movie Ghandi (1982). His performance as Ghandi earned him international fame. He won many awards - including an Academy Award for Best Actor. He also won Golden Globe, BAFTA and London Film Critics' Circle Awards. After acting his award winning lead, Ben was recognized as one of the finest British actors to date. 
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Jodie Whittaker

From Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire Jodie Whittaker was announced as the thirteenth incarnation of The Doctor in the science fiction television series Doctor Who. She made her onscreen debut as the Doctor on December 25, 2017. The first female doctor to take part in the series. 

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National Film & Television School to Open in Leeds!

7/23/2019

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The North is booming for the film industry! With Channel 4 coming to Leeds, following their suit is the National Film & Television School! Director Jon Wardle said the school recognises “the direction of travel is more out of London production” requiring more skilled talent in the regions.
This is an incredible opportunity for all students wanting to expand their knowledge in the industry with out the need to move to London. Many future filmmakers, actors and professionals will benefit from this new opportunity. Read the article attached below to find out more 
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Graduates from the school's original sites include Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, Oscar-winning animator Nick Park (the creator of Wallace & Gromit), acclaimed directors Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here, We Need to Talk About Kevin) and David Yates (the Harry Potter series, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) and renowned documentary makers Kim Longinotto (Pink Saris, Gaea Girls) and Nick Broomfield (Whitney: Can I Be Me, Kurt and Courtney).
The move follows the successful opening of NFTS Scotland, with the Leeds site being part of the school’s continuing strategy to support the growth of production outside London.
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ITV JOB OPPORTUNITY IN LIVE TELEVISION

7/22/2019

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Ever wanted to work in Live Television? ITV is looking for a Live Content Delivery Coordinator in LEEDS!

ITV is the biggest commercial television network in the UK. Behind every famous face, there are hundreds of others, all doing their bit to make things happen. They love telly, passionate about content and most importantly they understand their audiences. As a growing international company, they're commercially minded and have a global focus. They’re all about pushing the boundaries and being innovative.
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ITV loves helping people build their careers. Every day they create quality content for different platforms, including some of the UK's best-loved TV programmes. Behind the scenes, our diverse team works collaboratively in a variety of different roles, thinking creatively and commercially to make an impact across the globe.

Deadline for Applicants is 1st August, 2019
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Actors who Turned Down BIG Roles...

7/19/2019

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​When a film is well cast it is hard to imagine the characters being played by someone other than the actor chosen. However, sometimes these big roles are offered to different actors other than the one ultimately cast to play the part. Whether the role is rejected due to scheduling issues or a lack of interest from actors, it is interesting to explore these reasons to give  a deeper insight into the casting process. So, here is a list of 10 actors which turned down huge roles and why. 
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Emma Watson – La La Land
Emma Watson was originally the first choice to play lead female Mia Dolan in the Oscar Winning Film.  Scheduling conflicts were the reason she rejected the role since she had committed to filming Disney’s remake of Beauty and the Beast. Despite this, Watson insisted she has no regrets and praised Emma Stone’s portrayal of the character.
 
Sean Connery – Lord of the Rings
The former James Bond actor was offered a huge sum to play Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy but turned it down due to lack of understanding of the script. This was reportedly the reason he also turned down The Matrix. In the end, the iconic part went to the Gandalf we have come to meme, Ian McKellen.
Leonardo DiCaprio – The Imitation Game
In 2011, Warner Bros secured the rights to The Imitation Game after Leonardo expressed interest in the role and the company hoped to secure him for the lead. However after he refused the part, Warner Bros also backed out of the project and Black Bear Pictures committed to financing the film, instead casting Benedict Cumberbatch as lead.
 
Rosamund Pike – Harry Potter
Rosamund Pike, best known for her portrayal of Amy Dunne in Gone Girl was originally in the line up to play journalist Rita Skeeter in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. However, the actress allegedly turned down the role because the role was too small and it was a big commitment. The part instead went to Miranda Richardson. 
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​Emily Blunt –Iron Man 2
Emily Blunt was rumoured to be first choice to play the Black Widow in Iron Man 2. But she backed out of the film due to timing and scheduling differences with her starring in Gulliver’s Travels instead. Nevertheless, she insists that her replacement Scarlett Johannsson was the perfect choice and holds no regrets.
 
 
Hugh Jackman – James Bond
Before Daniel Craig was cast, Hugh Jackman was in the running to be the next James Bond. Ultimately, Jackman rejected the role due to his worries over portraying two enormous recurring parts given his role as Wolverine in X-Men, stating he wouldn’t have time to work on other projects. Imagine, we may not have gotten 'The Greatest Showman' if he took on a new franchise!
​Will Smith – The Matrix
Will Smith was originally urged to play Neo in blockbuster The Matrix. He describes turning down the role due to the way the directors pitched the concept which left him confused and unable to understand their vision. Furthermore, since the directors had only made one low-budget film at that time, he instead opted to star in Wild Wild West which turned out to be a box office disaster. 
 
Matt Damon – Avatar

Whilst Matt Damon was still finishing The Bourne Ultimatum he was offered the lead in Avatar, therefore had to decline the project due to scheduling issues. It came on to become the top grossing film of all time and one of Damon’s biggest regrets.
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