Locals asked to decide historic monastery’s future
Residents in Paignton are being urged to help decide the future of one of the town’s most recognisable historic buildings. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6726pdd64o
UK’s National Theatre strikes European cinema distribution deal with Piece of Magic
NT Live productions will be released in cinemas across much of Europe by Amsterdam-based distributor. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/uks-national-theatre-strikes-european-cinema-distribution-deal-with-piece-of-magic/5215573.article
Clair Obscur and Dispatch share top honours at Bafta games awards
Role-playing adventure and superhero comedy among big winners on a varied night in London. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/apr/17/clair-obscur-and-dispatch-share-top-honours-at-bafta-games-awards
UK’s Story Compound launches AI training programme for film production
Six early-to-mid career professionals will undertake 15 weeks of training. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/uks-story-compound-launches-ai-training-programme-for-film-production/5215472.article
Solstice AV signs UK distribution partnership with Amino
The platform combines media distribution, digital signage and remote device management within a single system, enabling IT and AV teams to monitor, control and scale across hundreds or thousands of endpoints. Source: https://www.avinteractive.com/news/products/solstice-av-signs-uk-distribution-partnership-with-amino-07-04-2026/
Rare portrait sparks identity quest
A rare 400-year-old painting, housed in a Kent former hunting lodge of Henry VIII, is at the heart of an identity mystery. One of the two teenage boys featured in the portrait is of African heritage, representing an very early … Continued