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News‘Zootropolis 2’ rises to UK-Ireland box office summit; ‘Freddy’s’ sequel pips ‘Wicked 2’
‘Pillion’ holds well for Picturehouse/Warner Bros.
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NewsUK-Ireland box office flattens in November, down 33% year-on-year
Year-to-date takings just 2% ahead of 2024.
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NewsJapan box office hit ‘Kokuho’ makes wave of sales including UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: The kabuki epic is Japan’s Oscar submission and highest-grossing local live-action film to date.
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NewsStrong UK presence at Red Sea reflects growing connections with MENA
The UK has eight films in this year’s Red Sea selection.
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NewsAGC sells Prince Naseem biopic ‘Giant’ to key territories
EXCLUSIVE: Deals have been closed across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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News“I had to sit down when I saw the news”: International industry reacts to Netflix-Warner Bros deal
While some international execs are reeling, others see opportunity.
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News‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ sets theatrical release ahead of Netflix debut
The feature follows on from the hit series starring Cillian Murphy.
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NewsEuropean cinema body UNIC warns Netflix-Warner Bros deal will mean “significant cinema closures”
“Both in its words and actions, Netflix has time and again made it clear that it doesn’t believe in cinemas”
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NewsUK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s 2’, ‘Eternity’ led new releases
Jafar Panahi’s ‘It Was Just An Accident’ and Jacinda Ardern doc ‘Prime Minister’ are also out.
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NewsUK’s Curzon to continue operating Mayfair cinema on a rolling basis
EXCLUSIVE: Landlord Fantasio said its ambitious renovation plans were not yet ready to launch.
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NewsBBFC head on how ‘I Swear’ avoided an 18-certificate despite “unprecedented” use of the “c-word”
Tourette’s drama ‘I Swear’ landed on a certificate 15 in the UK despite its use of swear words falling outside of the typical requirements for that bracket.
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NewsUK industry event Picturehouse Create returns for 2026 edition, names festival producer
The industry event includes screenings, panels and workshops.
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NewsHBO Max to launch in UK & Ireland in March 2026
Casey Bloys, chairman and chief exec of HBO and HBO Max content, confirmed the date during a global slate presentation in London.
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NewsUK’s Equity to hold ballot in support of industrial action over AI
Performers will be asked whether they are prepared to refuse to be digitally scanned on set.
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NewsBafta hits five-year membership diversity targets but gender falls short
For the 2025 survey, all members were required to resubmit their responses for the first time since the 2020-21 review.
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NewsQueen Latifah offers advice to Black British filmmakers: “Stand strong in your spot”
Latifah kicked off the starry Red Sea In Conversation series.
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NewsTogether Films launches BFI-backed impact lab, pitch programme
EXCLUSIVE: Five-month programme will support 10 projects and up to 20 producers.
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NewsGlasgow’s Funny Features Lab lineup includes ‘Notice Me’ from ‘Bearcave’ producer
Ten feature comedy projects in development will take part in the second iteration of the lab.
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News‘Mr. Men Little Miss’ film in the works for Studiocanal, Heyday Films
It is the first big screen adaptation of the iconic children’s books.
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NewsEmily Morgan, Karim Aïnouz join BFI-backed Matchmakers Global South Lab programme
EXCLUSIVE: UK production company DreamCoat Films and UK-Brazil outfit Mairare will deliver the lab.