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Prime Video’s Culpa Nuestra trailer sets viewing record

Ahead of its premiere on Prime Video this October, Culpa Nuestra has become the most-watched trailer ever of any original streaming feature film, with more than 163 million views (based on one-week global video views figures across all social platforms, compared to any other streaming service films). The Idea of You (Prime Video) and Heart of […]

May 7, 2025

Sky acquires new Shaun the Sheep movie

Sky has announced a partnership with celebrated studio Aardman to release Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom as a Sky Original feature film. Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! […]

May 7, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Electric Entertainment acquires US rights to The Bunker

Electric Entertainment, the US-based production and distribution company, has acquired the exclusive North American distribution rights to the science-fiction horror film The Bunker from Jackrabbit Media. The deal gives Electric all rights in all media in the US and Canada, excluding ship and airline rights. Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, commented: “The Bunker fits […]

April 24, 2025

A Complete Unknown sets Disney+ premiere date

Searchlight Pictures’ A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet portraying Bob Dylan, will premiere on the Disney+ streaming service in the UK and Ireland on April 30th. Directed by Academy Award nominee James Mangold, A Complete Unknown offers an intimate portrayal of Dylan’s transformative years in the early 1960s – capturing his evolution from a burgeoning […]

April 23, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Report: Netflix’s Welsh productions generate £200m for UK economy

Netflix and Creative Wales have revealed that Netflix productions in Wales have contributed over £200 million (€233.7m) for the UK economy since 2020. This includes the upcoming film Havoc, the biggest feature film ever shot entirely in Wales. Havoc, directed by Welsh director Gareth Evans and starring Tom Hardy, follows a deal gone wrong and […]

April 16, 2025

A Real Pain streams on Disney+ this April

A Real Pain, starring Jesse Eisenberg (who also wrote and directed the feature) and Kieran Culkin, will make its streaming debut on Disney+ on April 2nd. Delving into the universal themes of cultural heritage, acceptance and family relationships set against the scenic backdrop of Poland, A Real Pain has been praised by audiences and critics […]

March 25, 2025

Mometu launches More for Me and You Podcast

Free streaming platform Mometu  has launched the More for Me and You Podcast – a new show that’s equal parts interview and movie critique. Hosted by Bryan Louzil, Mometu’s VP of Business Development, the podcast invites listeners to step behind the curtain of the entertainment industry, engaging with a roster of guests that spans directors, […]

March 14, 2025

Mufasa: The Lion King coming to Disney+

Streaming audiences around the world will be able to stream the musical drama Mufasa: The Lion King on Disney+ from March 26th. Directed by Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins and featuring all-new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda – including the viral sensation, I Always Wanted a Brother – Mufasa: The Lion King has been a huge hit […]

March 12, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Debut feature from Succession’s Armstrong coming to Sky

Sky has announced that it will debut an exclusive film, written, directed and executive produced by seven-time Emmy winner and Oscar-nominated Jesse Armstrong, this spring. Armstrong is best known for creating multi-award winning series Succession, and has also worked on TV shows including Peep Show, Black Mirror, Veep and Fresh Meat, among many more. Production […]

March 5, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Sunny Pictures, NL Film announce After Party movie

Incredible Film has acquired global distribution rights to the upcoming comedy film After Party, which will feature on its slate for EFM. After Party is coproduced by Sunny Pictures and NL Film, part of the Banijay Group, and is the first feature film to be shot on the Island of Rodrigues, Mauritius. Production is set […]

February 12, 2025