BFI outlines nine recommendations for UK screen sector in era of AI
Robust licensing framework to address copyright concerns, more formal AI training for creative workforce among suggestions.
‘Ballerina’ stumbles on $25m launch as ‘Lilo & Stitch’ stays top at North American box office
The Phoenician Scheme reaches $6.5m after two weekends. TIFF People’s Choice Award winner The Life Of Chuck arrives.
2025 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
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UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2025
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UK-Ireland box office up 50% in May, with 2025 now £75m up on last year so far
Disney, Universal and Warner Bros hold nine of the top 10 films so far this year.
Jim Jarmusch’s ‘Father, Mother, Sister, Brother’ headed to Venice, confirms Mubi CEO
Efe Cakarel was speaking today at SXSW London.
FIDMarseille unveils 2025 lineup including Rita Azevedo Gomes’ ‘Fuck The Polis’
New films from Clemente Castor, Caroline Golum in international competition.
UK-Ireland box office preview: Lionsgate’s ‘Ballerina’ dances into 571 cinemas
Indie releases include ‘Falling Into Place’, Nick Skelton documentary.
UK producers consider what Ollie Madden’s move to Netflix could mean for the local film sector
Reactions ranged from enthusiasm to caution.
POM Anime acquires ‘Lupin The IIIrd The Movie’ as it readies ‘Dan Da Dan’ release
The European distributor is also set to re-release Japanese anime classics ‘Akira’ and ‘Grave Of The Fireflies’.
Association of Film Commissioners International names Claire Brooks exec director
Brooks most recently served as director of production at Homegrown Pictures.
Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize winner ‘A Poet’ lands US deal
Simón Mesa Soto’s second feature follows 2021 Cannes Critics’ Week entry ‘Amparo’.
Former Lionsgate top exec Jason Constantine dies aged 55
Industry veteran championed ’Saw’, ’John Wick’ franchises.
Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ to open Fantasia 2025
Festival to open one day earlier than previously announced, runs in Montreal July 16 to August 3.
Ruben Ostlund, Maura Delpero, Juho Kuosmanen head to Croatia’s Slano Film Days
Ostlund will edit his new film during the event, showing the process to attendees.
Edinburgh Filmhouse confirms June re-opening date, outlines programming and festival plans
The historic cinema is to re-open after nearly three years of closure.
“I want to build the African Odeon”: Idris Elba talks ambitions for the continent’s film infrastructure
The ‘Luther’ star, director and co-founder of the Akuna Group was talking at SXSW London’s inaugural edition.
Sundance, SXSW London premiere ‘Plainclothes’ picked up for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: Magnify has closed further deals across key territories.
Locarno unveils producers and projects for Africa-focused Open Doors programme
Festival’s co-production platform and talent development programme is focused on the African continent this year.
‘The Amazing Maurice’ producer signs first-look feature deal with ReDefine Originals
Both companies will bring projects to the combined venture.
