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London landmarks light up for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

To mark the upcoming release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, franchise star Tom Cruise made a surprise appearance atop the BFI IMAX launching a dramatic series of projections lighting up London’s skyline. The stunt paid tribute to the franchise’s long-standing connection to the capital, which has featured prominently in several of the eight […]

May 20, 2025

Mega Movie Weekend back for May

Mega Movie Weekend returned from May 16th to 18th with discounted titles for viewers to add to their digital collections. The campaign runs across key retailers, including Prime Video, Sky Store, the Apple TV app, Rakuten TV, Virgin Media and EE TV Store, with prices starting at £2.99. Whether it’s a family movie night, a […]

May 16, 2025

Panavision Grip and Remote Systems moves London operations to larger facility

Panavision Grip and Remote Systems, a rental provider of camera cranes, dollies and grip accessories for the motion-picture industry and a division of the Panavision group, has relocated its London operations. The division’s rental inventory is now housed in a 25,149-square foot facility, representing a nearly 10,000-square-foot increase over the company’s previous location. Additionally, the […]

April 8, 2025

SkyShowtime announces new content for 2024

SkyShowtime has announced its newest original series and exclusive programming that will be coming to the service in 2024. The announcement was made by SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan and Chief Content Officer Kai Finke during a panel discussion at the Content London event, where they shared details about the upcoming programming. SkyShowtime will premiere the […]

November 30, 2023

IMAX profits helped by blockbusters

Giant cinema specialist IMAX reported Q2 revenues of $98 million (€89.4m), up 38 per cent from the same period last year and $87 million from its Q1 numbers. Profits were $8.4 million (compared to a $2.9 million loss a year ago) and up on the $2.5 million profit registered in Q1. The IMAX numbers were […]

July 28, 2023By Chris Forrester

Top Gun: Maverick breaks Paramount+ viewing records

On the heels of becoming the highest-grossing domestic and global film of 2022, the studio’s #1 film of all time, as well as the #1 best-selling Digital release ever, Paramount has confirmed that Top Gun: Maverick is the most watched movie globally in its premiere weekend streaming on Paramount+. “The runaway success of this film […]

December 29, 2022By Colin Mann

Vienna Film Incentive to drive Vienna as film location

The City of Vienna has announced a €2 million fund for international filmmakers in a bid to attract film productions and television series to film in the destination, especially with the rise of streaming platforms. The initiative is designed to benefit both the tourism and local economies. A study by TCI, a Brussels-based international online […]

April 5, 2022

Paramount+ expands to France

As part of a wide-ranging series of announcements, including the changing of the overall company name to Paramount Global, ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), a division of ViacomCBS, has agreed a long-term strategic partnership that will bring Canal+ subscribers ViacomCBS content. The strategic partnership includes the distribution of Paramount+ as the service expands to France this year. […]

February 16, 2022

ViacomCBS confirms leadership transition at Paramount

ViacomCBS has announced a leadership change at Paramount Pictures. Effective immediately, Jim Gianopulos, Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures, will transition oversight of Paramount to Brian Robbins, who, as rumoured, has been appointed President and CEO of the studio in addition to maintaining his current responsibilities leading Nickelodeon. Gianopulos will serve in an advisory role […]

September 14, 2021

UK sport, TV and film quarantine exemptions

Oliver Dowden, the UK Culture Secretary, has brokered agreements that will allow selected international sporting events and production on some of the biggest film and television productions to get underway safely this summer, in a major boost for the nation and its economy. A number of sports stars and their support teams, alongside international film […]

July 6, 2020By Colin Mann