Grant to ‘protect cinema for generations to come’
The 500-seat cinema, which was taken over by Hebden Royd Town Council in 2012, first opened in 1921. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78yq4v9p43o
Getty Images scraps $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock over UK scrutiny
The collapse of the merger comes as both companies face growing competition from AI image generators that offer a cheaper and easier way to create visuals. Source: https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/getty-images-scraps-shutterstock-merger-2026-06-30/
Sky to Buy ITV’s Media Arm for Up to $2.1 Billion: ‘This Is a Defining Moment for British Media’
The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2027, will separate ITV Studios into a standalone global content business and return roughly £950 million ($1.27 billion) to shareholders. Source: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/sky-itv-media-entertainment-sale-1236802209/
Elton John Announces Las Vegas Hologram Show With Cutting-Edge Technology
Since ABBA proved the popularity of a hologram-driven concert with their ABBA Voyage, bands like KISS hoped to capitalize on the advancements in technology. With the surge of AI, technology has exploded in terms of its vast capabilities. Merging the … Continued
Exact re-opening date for world’s tallest cinema in Glasgow with £22m makeover
Reportedly one of the UK and Ireland’s largest and fastest-growing cinema chains, Omniplex Cinemas has now shared a sneak peak of what the finished renovation will look like ahead of its phased opening, which will begin on Friday, July 10. … Continued
U.K. Government Likely to Intervene in Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery Takeover
U.K. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy cited concerns around the plurality of views in news media, and consolidation in on-demand programming. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/uk-may-try-stop-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-deal-1236633743/