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Academy launches “Michelin Guide” for cinemas
Academy Marquee Theatre List will comprise 25 US, 25 international cinemas.
Vue lays off several senior staff ahead of expected sale or flotation
Group director of content Eduardo Leal is among those who have left the company in recent months
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.
South Korea launches committee to establish six-month theatrical window
Authorities aim to reach a deal by August.
UK cinema sector fair pay concerns raised by ICO survey
The ICO survey has also revealed a big increase in volunteer roles in the sector in the past four years.
Hammer Films to release 4K restoration of 1958 horror ‘Dracula’ with addition of long-lost footage
EXCLUSIVE: Theatrical and home entertainment release in time for Halloween will incorporate footage only ever seen by audiences attending the film’s original Japanese theatrical launch in 1958.
UK exhibitors welcome temporary cut in VAT rates on children’s cinema tickets
Questions remain about how the measure will work in practice, whether cinemas are obliged to pass on the VAT cut to customers.
Imax shares spike as report says company exploring sale
The premium cinema format leader had a record year at the box office in 2025.
Sarah Arnold’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight premiere ‘Too Many Beasts’ wins Europa Cinemas prize
Arnold’s feature debut will now receive the support from the European exhibition network during its release.
Timeless Cinema unveils platform for connecting classic film programmers and rights owners
Cannes launch comes as classic films enjoy a resurgence in cinemas.
‘Michael’ reclaims UK-Ireland box office crown from ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
‘The Christophers’ scores biggest opening ever for Picturehouse Entertainment.
Europa Cinemas unveils nine projects for 2026 Collaborate to Innovate scheme
EXCLUSIVE: Selected projects include a Danish version of the Cineville subscription scheme.
‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ holds off ‘Michael’, ‘Sheep Detectives’ at UK-Ireland box office
Three new titles in top five, with all five breaking £1m mark.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ struts to top of UK-Ireland box office with huge £9.3m
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ has 85% of the first film’s total already.
AMC, Cinema United praise wide theatrical release window as Netflix pushes ‘Narnia’ to February 2027
New plan follows production delays.
April sees 2% increase at UK-Ireland box office year-on-year
April 2026 beat a strong April 2025 thanks to ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, ‘Michael’.
UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ struts into 729 cinemas
Sequel will be looking to top the £14.2m total of the 2006 first film.
‘Michael’ moonwalks to UK-Ireland box office summit with record £8.4m opening weekend
King of Pop biopic tops openings of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Rocketman’, ‘Elvis’.
‘Michael’ tops global box office chart with record-breaking $219m opening
‘Michael’ records biggest opening for a musical biopic in 63 territories.
China’s Wanda Film renamed Ruyi Film Entertainment
A company letter detailed the need to expand screening venues into more diversified entertainment complexes.
