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Bhula named Director of Film4

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 […]

September 2, 2025

Prime Video secures Maddock Films deal

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 […]

August 21, 2025

Eminem’s STANS to stream on Paramount+ this August

Paramount+ has announced that, following a successful limited theatrical run, the new Eminem-produced documentary, STANS, directed by Emmy-winning director Steven Leckart, will exclusively debut on the streaming service in the US, Canada, Latin America and Brazil on August 26th; in the UK, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria on August 27th; followed by Japan […]

August 13, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Dangerous Animals to stream on MGM+

MGM+ has announced the horror-thriller movie, Dangerous Animals, will make its streaming debut on the service on September 12th. The film follows Zephyr, a savvy and free-spirited surfer, who is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer and held captive on his boat. From there, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out […]

August 13, 2025

GROW to premiere on Sky Cinema in October

Sky has unveiled the poster for GROW, a feel-good Sky Original family film for all ages. Following its World Premiere at this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival on August 16th, the film will premiere on Sky Cinema on October 10th. Cast members Golda Rosheuvel (Bridgerton), Priya-Rose Brookwell (The Lazarus Project), Dominic McLaughlin (HBO’s upcoming Harry […]

August 13, 2025

Lilo & Stitch movie streams on Disney+ in September

The live-action hit movie, Lilo & Stitch will be available to stream on Disney+ from September 3rd. The movie officially grossed over $1 billion at the global box office earlier this summer, making it the first Motion Picture Association (MPA) title of 2025 to reach the milestone. Following its record-breaking $183 million Memorial Day weekend […]

August 6, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Electric Entertainment acquires Somewhere in Montana

Electric Entertainment, the Los Angeles-based production and distribution company, has acquired the feature film Somewhere in Montana from Nova Vento Entertainment. The deal gives Electric the exclusive North American distribution rights. The announcement was made by Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, who commented: “Set against the beautiful, wide-open landscapes of Montana, this film delivers strong […]

July 29, 2025

Synchronicity Films options The Good Father

BAFTA-winning and Scottish independent production company Synchronicity Films has secured the screen rights to The Good Father, the masterful new thriller by Liam McIlvanney. A gripping story set on the Ayrshire coast, The Good Father explores the devastating impact of trauma, family secrets and community suspicion when a child goes missing from the beach outside […]

July 17, 2025

Season 1 of Screen Players Film Club podcast now available

Season One of Screen Players Film Club podcast is now available on all major podcast platforms. From Sam Taylor-Johnson, to Simon Beaufoy – guests reveal the stories and secrets behind the making of a much-loved movie. Like a book club for film, listeners can join host Charlotte Bogard Macleod in conversation with the film industry’s […]

June 30, 2025

Apple unveils Big Man film shot on iPhone 16 Pro

Apple has announced Big Man, a new short film shot entirely on iPhone 16 Pro, produced in association with Somesuch and Merky Films, directed by Aneil Karia, and starring UK rap artist Stormzy. Big Man tells the story of Tenzman, a world-weary musician, and two bright, industrious kids who come into his life by chance. […]

June 19, 2025