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.
Spring Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt could back £450m ‘Hollywood of the North’ March 4, 2024 Plans for a £450m film and TV studio in the North East of England could be backed by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt when he unveils his spring Budget later this week.
Aardman co-founder steps down from board as Wallace and Gromit studio hires BBC executive March 1, 2024 The co-founder of Aardman, the animation studio behind Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run, has stepped down from its executive board.
James Bond studio Pinewood hails ‘resilience’ to US actors’ strikes as Amazon and Netflix deals boost outlook February 22, 2024 The group behind Pinewood Studios has said it remained "largely resilient" to the US actors strike during the final three months of 2023.