formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Articles originating in the United Kingdom
Emma Thompson among voices supporting anti-ageism campaign, which has uncovered striking findings in top-grossing UK films over past three years. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/25/films-more-likely-to-star-an-actor-called-chris-or-a-talking-animal-than-a-woman-over-60-study-finds
She landed a role in hit TV show Skins at 17 and went on to star in the fantasy epic. Then she was drawn towards a mysterious spiritual community. How did she end up being sectioned? Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/23/hannah-murray-interview-wellness-cult-sectioned
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
Britain’s Bectu and sister unions in France have launched a joint campaign to highlight “unsustainable” working hours in the film and TV industries. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/uk-french-entertainment-unions-protest-long-working-hours-1236595774/
As Mia Bays prepares to leave her post as head of the BFI Filmmaking Fund, she reflects on five years of backing the films many deemed too risky — and why British cinema’s survival depends on never playing it safe. … Continued
Creator of Politidex hopes free online app will help humanise politics and act as a way of ‘flipping the narrative’. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/may/14/players-debate-uk-politicians-pokemon-style-online-game-politidex