A Parrot Analytics analysis of thousands of titles across Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix and HBO Max in the US finds that movies deliver disproportionately high engagement relative to the volume of content hours they represent. The recent narrative has been that movies, in contrast to TV series, were in decline – casualties of a once-in-a-century […]
Fremantle is partnering with MyTime Movie Network, in a dual-agreement to represent both their FAST and YouTube channels. This global carriage deal will begin from November 1st offering MyTime Movie Network’s content to audiences in the US currently live on Roku, LG and TCL and across three YouTube channels in the US and Latin America […]
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has signed a deal to sponsor movies across the Great! network of TV channels in a new 12-month deal beginning this October. The sponsorship will showcase the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter range alongside movies shown across the Great! channels – airing on Freeview, Sky, and Virgin Media – in a partnership led by Sky […]
The leading European platform for the convergence of cross-industry collaboration South by Southwest (SXSW) London, has opened submissions for session proposals across Conference, Music and Screen verticals for its 2026 programme. This comes as the dates for SXSW London’s return to the capital are confirmed for June 1st – 6th 2026, with tickets set to go live […]
On October 2nd, Disney Studios will transform The Venue in Piccadilly into the digital world of Tron: Ares, allowing fans to step into the saga’s iconic girl. The central London location will become a digital frontier, featuring cutting-edge lighting design, immersive soundscapes and futuristic set pieces. The experience will blur the lines between the real world and […]
Prime Video has announced that the global hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty is set to conclude its story with a feature film installation written and directed by Jenny Han. While story details are still under wraps, the surprise news was announced this evening at the series’ finale red carpet celebration in Paris, France. “The […]
New Culture Minister Ian Murray has carried out his first official visit since being appointed to the role by travelling to Pinewood Studios to formally open its new Independent Film Hub. The hub, which incorporates sound stages, production offices and workshop spaces, is designed to support lower budget, independent filmmakers. It has been set up […]
Disney and Pixar’s sci-fi adventure film Elio will land on the Disney+ streaming platform on September 17th. The movie’s debut onto the platform follows the success of last year’s Inside Out 2 which became the #1 film premiere on Disney+ in 2024, driving 30.5 million views globally in just 5 days. The film tells the […]
Channel 4 has announced the appointment of Farhana Bhula as Director of Film4, the channel’s feature film division. She takes on the role immediately, replacing Ollie Madden. Bhula joined Film4 in January 2022 and has overseen notable feature film projects for the division including Molly Manning Walker’s debut film How To Have Sex, Andrew Haigh’s […]
Prime Video has announced a multi-year licensing collaboration with Maddock Films, securing worldwide-exclusive streaming rights to eight of its upcoming films. Doubling down on its commitment to offer the best of Indian entertainment to audiences globally, these films will be available to Prime members on Prime Video across 240+ countries and territories, shortly after their […]