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Lisa Nandy takes “dim view” of streamers and Banijay for not funding UK industry standards body CIISA
More support for the exhibition sector and “frustrations” over AI legislation were also talking points.
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“He was a true visionary”: Tributes paid to ‘Harry Potter’ production designer Stuart Craig, who has died at 83
Craig won three Oscars and was nominated for 16 Baftas.
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Film and TV to be taught in Scotland’s schools in landmark UK move
Film and screen studies will be available for all pupils from age three to 18.
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UK culture minister Chris Bryant leaves department in government reshuffle
Former Scotland secretary Ian Murray takes over.
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The Media Production & Technology Show unveils host of new features for 2026
The UK’s celebrated trade show will add a Content Creator Stage, a live podcast studio and an extra networking bar to mark its 10th anniversary
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‘Clayface’ kicks off UK shoot for Warner Bros
James Watkins is directing the feature which stars Tom Rhys Harries in the titular role.
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Cate Blanchett to star in Alice Birch’s directorial debut ‘Sweetsick’ for Searchlight Pictures
Production is set to begin this autumn in the UK and Greece.
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Caroline Norbury to step down as Creative UK chief executive
Norbury will leave the organisation by March 2026.
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AI-integrated animation ‘Critterz’ in production for UK’s Vertigo Films
OpenAI creative strategist serves as consulting producer.
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‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ summons strong £6.8m opening at UK-Ireland box office
Holdovers including ‘The Roses’ and ‘Weapons’ dominate rest of the top five.
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Fremantle appoints first ever executive vice president of AI
The role reports into Matthew Wilson, chief legal officer.
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UK features ‘Straight Circle’, ‘Ish’ take top awards at Venice Critics’ Week
‘Straight Circle’ won two prizes with ‘Ish’ taking the audience award.
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UK studio execs join Screen’s Summit ‘Building On the UK’s Global Success’
The summit is taking place at BFI Southbank on September 30.
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MMM Film Sales acquires Stroma Cairns’ Toronto premiere ‘The Son And The Sea’
EXCLUSIVE: Many of the cast in the BBC Film-backed feature are deaf and first-time actors.
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UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ launches in 620 cinemas
Ethan Coen’s ‘Honey Don’t!’, queer drama ‘On Swift Horses’, ‘The Cut’ and ’Christy’ also open.
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Ira Sachs’ ‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ starring Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall seals UK-Ireland deal
EXCLUSIVE: The feature will be released theatrically on January 2 2026.
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Sara Ishaq’s ‘The Station’ wins top prize at Venice’s Final Cut awards
Debut feature of Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq takes home La Biennale di Venezia Prize for best film in post-production.
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BFI London Film Festival adds four to lineup including world premiere of Samuel Abrahams’ ‘Lady’
Paolo Sorrentino’s ’La Grazia’ has also joined the LFF line-up.
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Brad Pitt’s Plan B launches European arm led by ‘Baby Reindeer’ exec
Clerkenwell Films executive producer Ed Macdonald to head up Plan B Europe, based in London
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Damiano Michieletto’s ‘Primavera’ picked up for UK-Ireland ahead of Toronto premiere
EXCLUSIVE: It is the feature debut of acclaimed Italian opera director Michieletto.