Red Sea Film Festival cancelled as Israeli-US war on Iran hits Saudi Arabia
Regional wars which now includes Yemen are increasingly disrupting Riyadh’s drive to become a global entertainment and tourism hub. Source: MEE
The magnificent, historic British cinemas worth travelling for
As the UK’s picture houses continue to enjoy a renaissance with digital-weary audiences, here are 10 of the country’s finest examples. Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/magnificent-historic-british-cinemas-worth-travelling-for/
European Arthouse Cinema Day invites cinemas worldwide to join its 11th edition
Over its first ten editions, European Arthouse Cinema Day has reached 600,000 spectators in 45 countries, with approximately 660 cinemas participating annually. The 2025 edition featured 4,277 screenings and 400 national events, alongside international activities and workshops involving cinema professionals … Continued
Canon Wants the Camera to Recognize Who Is Holding It, New Patent Shows
Canon has published a patent that explores an unusual idea for future cameras: fingerprint authentication built directly into the camera grip. The concept is not simply about adding a fingerprint reader somewhere on the body. Canon is designing the grip … Continued
America’s superheroes moved to Britain, but will they stay?
The UK has been a major beneficiary of Hollywood shifting movie production overseas. Source: FT
UK filmmakers handed boost by new film agreement with Canada
Signed at the Toronto International Film Festival, the agreement will enable more collaboration in film and TV on both sides of the Atlantic. Source: BFI