UK News – Page 13
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NewsNetflix, BFI, ScreenSkills react to sweeping recommendations from UK MPs
British Film Commission, Banijay and Bectu have also spoken out.
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NewsMubi takes multiple territories on Joachim Trier’s Cannes-bound ‘Sentimental Value’
It will premiere in Competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
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NewsThe UK’s film and high-end TV inquiry urges 5% levy on streamers
Other proposals include targeted tax reliefs across development and distribution.
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NewsFremantle launches AI-focused label Imaginae Studios
Label is specifically focused on harnessing artificial intelligence.
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NewsDaisy-May Hudson’s ‘Lollipop’ lands UK-Ireland release (exclusive)
The film will be released in cinemas on June 13.
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NewsUK cinemas respond to ‘A Minecraft Movie’ viral trend causing disruption at screenings
Some customers were seen making excessive noise and throwing their food and drink in the air.
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NewsUniversal’s first European theme park confirmed for UK
The park will provide a “£50bn boost for the economy” according to the government.
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News“We need a 52-week release calendar,” says FDA chief Andy Leyshon
UK and Irish annual admissions improved by 2.3% to 138 million while box office was up by 0.2% in 2024.
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News‘Adolescence’ director’s production company sells minority stake to Avalon
Philip Barantini and Samantha Beddoe’s outfit plans to open an office in Liverpool.
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NewsWerner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’, starring Rooney and Kate Mara, filming in Ireland
The film is directed and written by Werner Herzog.
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NewsAsif Kapadia on the “dark, heavy” journey of getting dystopian doc ‘2073’ made – and seen
The Oscar-winning director discussed the struggles of making and distributing the film at a Visions du Reel masterclass
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NewsIn pictures: Picturehouse Create celebrates first edition
The inaugural industry event took place April 3-5.
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News‘A Minecraft Movie’ smashes records at UK-Ireland box office with £15m opening
It’s the biggest opening ever for a videogame adaptation and biggest opening since ‘Barbie’.
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NewsBafta confirms date for 2026 film awards
Eligibility criteria and other key dates are still yet to be revealed.
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NewsUK actor and comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault
The charges relate to four different women.
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NewsUK-Ireland box office down 35% in March compared to last year
Slow month brings year-to-date takings back level with 2024.
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NewsGuardian editor-in-chief defends “clear public interest” in reporting Noel Clarke allegations
Katharine Viner gave evidence at London’s High Court today (April 4).
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NewsUK-Ireland box office preview: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ builds its way into 675 cinemas
Monster comedy ‘Death Of A Unicorn’ starring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega also opens.
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NewsClio Barnard’s ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ starts UK shoot
Filming begins in the UK with support from BBC Film and BFI.
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NewsNoel Clarke sources told journalist they were acting out of “moral obligation”, court told
The sources said they wanted to stop Clarke from being able to “abuse or harrass other women”.