No UK levy on streaming services
The government has ruled out imposing a 5% levy on the UK subscriber revenues of streaming services. Source: No UK levy on streaming services
Afrobeats – rare photos chart the rise of Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido
Afrobeats has swept the world of music like a tsunami – it dominates playlists and its fans cram into huge stadiums to hear the likes of Nigerian superstars Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy.Photographer Oliver Akinfeleye, known professionally as “Drummer”, caught … Continued
UK government says it is “looking afresh” at AI and copyright proposals for the creative sector
“We are looking afresh at the whole range of options,” said the government this week. Source: UK government says it is “looking afresh” at AI and copyright proposals for the creative sector | News | Screen
Abidjan dreams of becoming Africa’s next cinema hub
Ivory Coast is hosting an increasing number of local, pan-African and international productions, and is striving to establish itself as a go-to film destination in Africa in the face of longtime dominance by Nigeria’s thriving Nollywood. Source: Abidjan dreams of … Continued
French box office continues 2025 slump into summer with 23% dip in ticket sales in June
It has been a rocky first half of the year for French distributors. Source: French box office continues 2025 slump into summer with 23% dip in ticket sales in June | News | Screen
A dystopian survival film that expands the lens of Canadian cinema
With 40 Acres, R.T. Thorne projects Black and Indigenous stories into a sci-fi future. Source: A dystopian survival film that expands the lens of Canadian cinema | CBC Arts