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UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2025
Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland.
2025 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates.
Kier-La Janisse’s ‘The Occupant Of The Room’ wraps principal photography
EXCLUSIVE: The ghost story is being aimed at autumn festivals and markets.
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Black Bear launches US theatrical distribution operation
Former CAA Media Finance co-head Benjamin Kramer to head.
Asian American producers talk distribution challenges and indie film ‘crisis’
Mynette Louie, Veronica Reyes-How and Poh Si Teng spoke at NYAFF.
Nikkatsu boards Eiji Uchida drama ‘Night Flower’ starring Keiko Kitagawa
EXCLUSIVE: The upcoming drama will be introduced to buyers at the ACFM.
Sergei Loznitsa, Tricia Tuttle among Sarajevo Film Festival competition jury members
Five-strong jury will award Heart of Sarajevo awards.
Mohammad Rasoulof, Fernanda Torres among Venice competition jury members
Julia Ducournau, Charlotte Wells to chair Horizons, debut film juries.
‘The Stimming Pool’ co-directors among recipients of third ICO bursary
EXCLUSIVE: The Miles Ketley Memorial Fund is being extended for a further three years, with a 40% increase in value.
Harris Dickinson’s Cannes premiere ‘Urchin’ picked up for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Dickinson’s debut feature film will be released in cinemas on October 3.
‘Basic Instinct’ relaunch in the works from UA and Scott Stuber
Original writer Joe Eszterhas is on board to script the new version of the erotic thriller.
Netflix reports 16% revenue boost as ‘Adolescence’ tops first half viewing
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos calls generative AI an “incredible opportunity” for creators.
Academy Museum gala honourees include Penelope Cruz and Walter Salles
Also getting awards are Bruce Springsteen and Bowen Yang.
Erin Westerman confirmed as president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group
Westerman takes over from departing executive Nathan Kahane.
Disney's ‘Lilo & Stitch’ passes $1bn at global box office
The film’s biggest international markets are Mexico, the UK, France and Brazil.
Edward Berger’s ‘Ballad Of A Small Player’ gets awards corridor slot
Colin Farrell stars in the German director’s follow-up to Conclave and All Quiet On The Western Front.
BFI’s Ben Roberts to give keynote speech at Screen’s ‘Building on the UK’s global success’ film summit
Roberts has been chief executive of the BFI since 2020.
UK producer Ian Davies to reboot Initialize Films, launches film fund
EXCLUSIVE: Davies was senior producer for film at Noah Media Group from 2022-2025.
Creative Europe to receive substantial budget increase under EC proposals
Fiad welcomes budget increase; expresses concern over Creative Europe combination.
Berlinale appoints programming delegate for South Asia
New delegate will report to Jacqueline Lyanga, Michael Stutz.
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