A partnership between the BBC and BFI will see a new movie premiere every Sunday night on BBC Two, celebrating a wave of British filmmakers who are offering fresh perspectives on UK life and experiences. Each film will be available on BBC iPlayer after its transmission on BBC Two, and most will also be available […]
Disney has spent months in negotiations with the French media and regulatory authorities over their current obligations over movie release dates. The FT reports that Disney has warned that future movie releases could bypass cinemas if the regulatory framework does not modernise. Disney has asked for a “clear timeline for those discussions” to be set […]
Apple Original Films’ “Emancipation,” directed and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Equalizer”) and starring and produced by Will Smith (“King Richard,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Ali”), will premiere in theaters on December 2nd 2022, and on Apple TV+ on December 9th. The announcement was made following an advance screening of “Emancipation” hosted […]
Giant screen specialist IMAX is to double its share repurchase scheme from the existing planned $200 million (€220m) to $400 million. The announcement was made to the New York Stock Exchange on September 7th. IMAX has been steadily buying in its own shares for cancellation since 2017 and costing the cinema operator $175 million. The […]
Antenna Group, the international media and entertainment organisation, has agreed with Eurobank to acquire the multiplex cinema chain, Village Roadshow Operations, in Greece. Antenna Group’s first acquisition in the cinema sector highlights its ambitious growth plans. The Group has a long history of serving audiences through its media outlets and across various platforms with quality […]
Universal Pictures, Miramax, and Blumhouse’s Halloween Ends, the final instalment of the celebrated horror franchise, will debut on the Peacock streaming service on October 14th, the same day as its theatrical release. The movie sees Hollywood star Jamie Lee Curtis returns for the last time in the role of Laurie Strode, as the franchise reaches […]
The Cineworld Group is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy after failing to significantly pull audiences back in following the pandemic. Cineworld is expected to file a chapter 11 petition in the US and is considering insolvency proceedings in the UK, according to the WSJ. It is the second largest cinema chain in the world, […]
BAFTA and Digital Cinema Media (DCM) have partnered on a major new cinema campaign to inspire and ignite the next generation of creative talent, by showcasing the diverse range of skills and knowledge that goes into making award-winning films, games and television – from writing to wardrobe, coding to camera-rigging, and special effects to sound. […]
Throughout the pandemic, MediaRadar reports that it uncovered numerous categories that flourished while lockdowns were enforced. Streaming services, pet supplies, home furnishings, direct response companies and alcoholic beverages became a sweet spot for ad sales. Now, as the market shifts once again, MediaRadar is seeing a change in ad spend. MediaRadar conducted an analysis based […]
NextUp has partnered with various UK-wide cinemas to bring a curated selection of the 60+ shows they’re live-streaming from the Edinburgh Fringe to the big screen. NextUp Founder, Sarah Henley, commented: ‘We’re so excited about this project. We want comedy to be as accessible as possible for everyone, and these screenings allow for that shared […]