Former Bond girl says next 007 should be ‘another gorgeous man’ as James Bond decision looms
“We’re going to find out pretty soon, aren’t we? Because they have picked him. They have made their choice, but they have not announced it yet.” Source: AOL
Philomena Cunk to Quiz Michael Bay and Benedict Cumberbatch in ‘Cunk on Cinema’ as Latest Outing for Diane Morgan’s Character Gets First Look
Michael Bay and Benedict Cumberbatch are set to face the ill-informed interview style of Philomena Cunk, the beloved TV idiot played by Diane Morgan. “Cunk on Cinema,” first announced by Variety earlier this year, will see Cunk chart the history … Continued
West of England launches £4.5m production fund
A £4.5m production fund, Greenlight West, has been launched by the West of England Combined Authority to increase the quantity, range and scale of film and TV productions made in the region. Source: Screen Daily
UK premiere of A Woman’s Life to launch French Film Festival London 2026
The French Film Festival London will showcase an “expertly curated and exclusive programme of outstanding new films” when it returns to the newly refurbished Ciné Lumière, the home of French cinema in the UK at London’s French Institute, it has … Continued
Cinema chain Vue unveils new look Finchley Road, London venue including arrival of Vue Your Way offering
The refurbished venue features Lux and Ultra Lux seating, Laser by Barco projection technology, an expanded hot food offering and the arrival of Vue Your Way, making Finchley Road the first London venue to introduce this concept. Source: RTIH
British Comedy Is Back: How the U.K.’s Funny Business Is Rallying Thanks to ‘SNL U.K.’ and ‘Mock the Week’
British comedy once dominated the small screen, spawning iconic shows and formats from “Monty Python” to “The Office.” But the last decade hasn’t been a bundle of laughs as sketch shows and sitcoms fell out of fashion. Source: Variety