Should Hollywood look north after latest southern snub? June 10, 2024 Hollywood bigwigs have been called on to look north to stage their latest box office hits after the UK film industry was dealt another major blow recently as £750m plans for a new film studio in Buckinghamshire were quashed.
Disney+ price rises help UK sales surge towards £4bn on back of The Bear and Welcome to Wrexham June 4, 2024 The popularity of Disney+ in the UK helped the entertainment giant's sales take a giant leap towards the £4bn mark in the country during its latest financial year.
Top London film studio behind Whitney Houston biopic secures multi-million pound injection June 3, 2024 Next month, Dimension will officially open the doors to a new virtual production complex in West London.
Lush posts huge loss but hopes SpongeBob SquarePants and Barbie deals can turn fortunes around May 17, 2024 Lush is seeking the help of SpongeBob SquarePants and Barbie to help it boost sales and return to profit.
The creative industries are vital to British soft power May 13, 2024 Advertising, marketing, film, TV and other creative industries not only shape the culture and ethos of our city, they project Britain to the world, says Ruth Mortimer Is the UK still a creative superpower? The last year has been marked by war, economic and technological disruption. With an election on the horizon and constant talk [...]
Losses widen at James Corden’s production company behind final Gavin and Stacey episode May 9, 2024 Losses widened at James Corden's production company, which is making the final Gavin and Stacey episode, despite its turnover jumping to almost £100m, it has been revealed.
Super Wings: Maximum Speed review – a colourful distraction May 7, 2024 Super Wings isn’t Pixar and may leave parents a bit detached. However, as a colourful distraction for pre-schoolers, it delivers.
Hollywood strikes fail to dampen outlook at production firm Facilities by ADF after The Crown gig April 26, 2024 Film and TV production trailer provider Facilities by ADF has announced a “favourably high” long-term outlook ahead despite what has been a turbulent year of film strikes for the industry. In an update to markets, the leading provider of premium serviced production facilities to the UK film and high-end television industry, including the Crown, said its [...]
Videndum: Hollywood writers strike calls ‘cut’ on camera gizmo firm’s bottom line April 23, 2024 The 148 day-long strike is the second longest in the history of the Writers Guild of America
Barbie, blockchain and the future of film financing March 17, 2024 n 2023, Box Office’s in the UK and Ireland broke the £1bn barrier for the first time since the pandemic and market research agency Mintel predicts the UK cinema market size is expected to grow 42 per cent to reach £2bn in 2027.