Tragedy meets ‘social realism’ in Welsh-language film hailed a ‘sensation’
The director of a new Welsh-language film released in cinemas across the UK says the reaction has been “amazing”. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr47n37xvwno
Lumma and Omniplex to Launch the first 4D E-Motion Theater in Scotland
Lumma is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Omniplex Cinemas to launch Scotland’s first-ever 4D E-Motion auditorium at the iconic Renfrew Street venue in Glasgow. This groundbreaking experience will officially premiere in September 2026. Source: https://celluloidjunkie.com/wire/lumma-and-omniplex-to-launch-the-first-4d-e-motion-theater-in-scotland/
Landmark North West listed building transformation wins prestigious accolade
Savills has won a prestigious RTPI North West Award for Planning Excellence 2026 for its role in the transformation of Sunlight House, a landmark Grade II listed building in Manchester city centre. Source: https://www.savills.co.uk/insight-and-opinion/savills-news/392222/landmark-north-west-listed-building-transformation-wins-prestigious-accolade
University of Birmingham launches support scheme for future filmmakers
New incubator will help Film and Television MA graduates make their first documentary. Source: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2026/university-of-birmingham-launches-support-scheme-for-future-filmmakers
Could an Andy Burnham premiership bring a boost to the UK TV and film industry?
“He has consistently argued that Manchester should be viewed as a genuine competitor to London for television and film production, and the new Production Fund is the latest example of that ambition translating into action.” Source: https://www.rsmuk.com/news/could-andy-burnham-premiership-bring-boost-to-uk-tv-film-industry
UK Movie Firm Action Xtreme Launches Specialist Security Division
Action Xtreme, Chee Keong Cheung and Andreas Roald’s British outfit, is launching a security division. AX Risk and Advisory (AXRA) will provide security for “high-net-worth clients, global brands and the film, TV and entertainment industry,” the company said. Source: https://deadline.com/2026/06/action-xtreme-launches-specialist-security-division-1236957146/