‘City Hunter 2’ filming in Japan for Netflix starring Ryohei Suzuki
Misato Morita also set to reprise her role in the sequel to the live-action manga adaptation.
ReFrame study reveals “significant” drop in gender-balanced projects
Eleven women and non-binary directors among to most popular films in 2025, marking 45% drop since 2023.
US talk show host Stephen Colbert co-writing ‘Lord Of The Rings’ film
The Lord Of The Rings: Shadow Of The Past will follow in-production The Hunt For Gollum.
Magnolia acquires Sundance doc ‘The History Of Concrete’ exec-produced by Josh Safdie
John Wilson film was executive-produced by Marty Supreme director Josh Safdie and writing partner Ronald Bronstein.
2026 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates.
UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2026
Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland.
Former Google exec Matt Brittin to become next BBC director general
The BBC broadcaster is now recruiting for his deputy.
TorinoFilmLab unveils projects selected for 2026 ScriptLab, ComedyLab and Green Film Lab
EXCLUSIVE: TFL also unveils participants of 2026 Green Film Lab programme
The rise of far-right politics is threatening freedom of expression, warn Europe’s screenwriters
Broadcasters and producers are moving away from stories that ”might attract the opprobrium of increasingly powerful far-right actors”.
Visions du Reel unveils 2026 programme including 83 world premieres, opening title
International competition includes Boubacar Sangare, Elsa Amiel, Jacqueline Zund films.
UK Global Screen Fund strategic plans for expanded 2026-29 funding unveiled
Plans include support for majority co-production, development, and UK sales agents’ MGs.
Final three cities in running to host Edinburgh TV Festival unveiled
Final trio to host flagship event from 2027 whittled down from eight bids.
Cannes Critics’ Week partners with the Institut Francais for 2026 festival
EXCLUSIVE: Based at Croisette Beach, the two organisations will host industry events and spotlight the La Fabrique Cinéma programme.
2026 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates
Screen reveals a snapshot of the latest high-end TV and film productions shooting in the UK for the big studios and streamers.
Disney will “continue to engage with AI platforms” as OpenAI shuts down Sora
Development comes months after Disney pledged $1bn investment in AI giant.
2026 Hot Docs to open with ‘Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions’
Oscar-nominated Kim Nguyen’s (War Witch) Saigon Story: Two Shootings In The Forest Kingdom among world premieres.
International industry gives verdict on 2026 Sofia Meetings
Czech drama ‘Broken Voices’ takes the top prize at the film festival.
Amazon MGM Studios appoints head of UK theatrical distribution in new role
Former Black Bear, Universal, eOne, STX executive joins Amazon.
Minerva Pictures boards Hot Docs title ‘A War On Women’, about Iran’s feminist movement
EXCLUSIVE: Doc uncovers how women’s struggle for equality has shaped the recent uprisings in Iran.
Kirk Jones signs to direct live-action film adaptation of ‘Mr Benn’
Casting is starting later this year with production slated for 2027.
