formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
“I hope the studio films come back,” Frémaux said during the festival’s opening press conference on Monday. But will they? Studio executives, agents and publicity gurus think that future editions of Cannes will offer more Hollywood star power, but they … Continued
Industry experts at the Marché du Film have discussed the legal, ethical and creative implications of integrating AI tools into filmmaking workflows. Source: https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/491299
From Almodóvar to a new generation of auteurs, Spain has arrived at Cannes 2026 in historic fashion — and the industry behind it has never been in better shape: “Spanish cinema is in a very exceptional situation right now.” … Continued
France’s biggest film producer Canal+ will no longer work with hundreds of industry professionals who signed a petition against right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré, the group announced Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival, sending shockwaves through the European film industry. … Continued
EU commissioner Henna Virkunnen said the film industry “shouldn’t be too nervous” about future funding for European films under the proposed AgoraEU programme. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/eu-underlines-support-for-european-film-the-industry-shouldnt-be-too-nervous/5216811.article
UK and Ireland box office is forecast to hit £1.19bn ($1.61bn) in 2026 – a healthy 10% rise on 2025, following three years where cinema takings in the territory have essentially plateaued. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-and-ireland-box-office-forecast-to-rise-10-in-2026/5216692.article