Following the BAFTAs ceremony on February 22nd, analysis from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has revealed a widening gap between box office success and critical acclaim in the UK over the last four decades. Analysing nearly 37 years of BBFC age rating data – ranging back to 1989 when the 12 age rating […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]