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UK News – Page 6
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NewsUK mystery thriller ‘Black Church Bay’ starring Tom Cullen and Joe Locke wraps Wales shoot
EXCLUSIVE: Rhys Marc Jones directs, with Ossian International and The Bureau producing.
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NewsUS streamers ramp up spending on European original content
The UK and Spain together accounted for 58% of US streamer spend on original European content.
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NewsUK actors’ union Equity to appeal Spotlight court decision
The High Court ruled against Equity’s request for Spotlight to be an employment agency.
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NewsLisa 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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News“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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NewsFilm 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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NewsUK culture minister Chris Bryant leaves department in government reshuffle
Former Scotland secretary Ian Murray takes over.
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NewsThe 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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News‘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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NewsCate 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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NewsCaroline Norbury to step down as Creative UK chief executive
Norbury will leave the organisation by March 2026.
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NewsAI-integrated animation ‘Critterz’ in production for UK’s Vertigo Films
OpenAI creative strategist serves as consulting producer.
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News‘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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NewsFremantle appoints first ever executive vice president of AI
The role reports into Matthew Wilson, chief legal officer.
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NewsUK 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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NewsUK 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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NewsMMM 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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NewsUK-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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NewsIra 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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NewsSara 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.