UK News – Page 42
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NewsFantastic Fest comedy ‘Hundreds Of Beavers’ scooped up for UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand (exclusive)
Lightbulb Film Distribution will release the films in UK and Irish cinemas on July 9.
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NewsOne in five UK creative industries workers have experienced a serious sexual assault at work, says Bectu survey
Only 14% of respondents believe high-profile cases, such as the allegations against Russell Brand, have improved employers’ responses to sexual harassment in the creative sector.
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NewsGuy Ritchie to direct Prime Video’s ‘Young Sherlock’ series starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Physical production will run through Motive Pictures.
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NewsCritics’ Week title ‘Julie Keeps Quiet’ heads to Curzon’s Artificial Eye (exclusive)
Curzon unveiled the re-launch of its specialist distribution label earlier this year.
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NewsUK Indie Film Tax Credit becomes law “in nick of time” ahead of General Election
Finance Act receives Royal Assent just before Parliament is dissolved.
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News‘Furiosa’ debuts with £2m at UK and Ireland box office; ‘Garfield’ opens fourth
‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ total was well behind its predecessor ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’.
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NewsWe Are Parable, Jamaica Film team up for UK Black and Caribbean filmmaker showcase
The event is supported by ‘James Bond’ producer Barbara Broccoli through EON Productions.
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NewsCannes Competition title ‘All We Imagine As Light’ snapped up for UK-Ireland (exclusive)
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s feature was well received at last night’s premiere.
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NewsUK and Ireland box office preview: ‘Furiosa’, ‘The Garfield Movie’ face off
Other openers include ‘Trainspotting’ and Cannes 2024 title ’Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In’
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NewsCoralie Fargeat’s Cannes Competition title ‘The Substance’ scores multiple international deals
Body horror stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.
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NewsInternational production execs talk prioritising sustainability in the film industry
“Nothing moves if government doesn’t move,” said the execs at the discussion ahead of Screen’s Global Production Awards.
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News“It’s not restricted to admissions”: Euro execs examine impact of UK indie film globally
Cineart, Lucky Red, Together Films and Film Constellation execs discussed the global footprint of UK films at the UK pavilion in Cannes.
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NewsProducers Fiona Lamptey and Ameenah Ayub Allen attend Diversity In Cannes celebration
Over 150 women attended the event, which began two years ago as a gathering of 15 people.
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NewsAnton set for major expansion following €100m funding boost from BlackRock
Anton plans to expand its genre-focused feature film and series development and production slate.
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NewsUK culture secretary grilled on AI, failed apprenticeship system by culture, media and sport committee
Lucy Frazer backed an “agile” approach to AI and believes there is “still scope” in the apprenticeship scheme.
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NewsHong Kong horror ‘Peg O’ My Heart’ lands UK-Ireland distribution (exclusive)
Award-winning actor Nick Cheung makes his fourth film as director with the feature.
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NewsBuyers flinch in Cannes as sellers ramp up asking prices
The tension remains particularly acute on A-list market packages.
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News‘Consent’ star Kim Higelin to lead UK-France co-production ‘Earl Grey’ (exclusive)
Film tells the story of a woman giving herself 24 hours before ending her life.
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NewsScreen International’s Global Production Awards unveil 2024 winners in Cannes
Film AlUla, Provence Studios among winners.
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News‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ stays top at UK and Ireland box office; ‘IF’ opens second
John Krasinski’s ‘If’ opened to £1.8m.