Could an Andy Burnham premiership bring a boost to the UK TV and film industry?

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“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

KBH launches ‘Canvas’: An immersive new large-format DOOH network in cinemas

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Featuring towering pillar wraps, striking overhead ceiling screens, curved panoramic displays and immersive digital staircases, Canvas enables advertisers to dominate the cinema environment and connect with audiences throughout their journey to the big screen.   Source: https://www.outsmart.org.uk/keep-up-to-date/news/997/kbh-launches-lcanvasr-an-immersive-new-large-format-dooh-network-in-cinemas  

UK Movie Firm Action Xtreme Launches Specialist Security Division

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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/

‘Northanger Abbey’ Crew Pursue Lawsuit After $9M Jane Austen Film Collapsed, With Producers Yet To Make Good On Promises To Pay Wages

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British crew members on an adaptation of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey are pursuing legal action after the film collapsed, leaving some people so broke, they had to ask colleagues for fuel money to get home.   Source: https://deadline.com/2026/06/northanger-abbey-jane-austen-lawsuit-1236962688/