York film festival to bring more than 300 films and events
Now in its 16th year, the BAFTA-qualifying event promises its largest programme to date, drawing creative professionals from more than 60 countries. Source: The Press
“We want to bring a bit of swagger back to British film”: Netflix’s director of UK film Ollie Madden outlines his strategy
Before he joined Netflix as its head of UK film in October 2025, Ollie Madden held the broad belief, like many of us, that this is a company that uses cold, hard data to make its commissioning decisions. Source: Screen … Continued
‘Ruin and decay bring a chance of rebirth’: Hidetaka Miyazaki on uniting players in a damaged world
As FromSoftware’s new multiplayer game The Duskbloods nears release, the legendary game director behind Dark Souls talks connection, pessimism and of course, feet. Source: The Guardian
Could an Andy Burnham premiership bring a boost to the UK TV and film industry?
“He has consistently argued that Manchester should be viewed as a genuine competitor to London for television and film production, and the new Production Fund is the latest example of that ambition translating into action.” Source: https://www.rsmuk.com/news/could-andy-burnham-premiership-bring-boost-to-uk-tv-film-industry
AMC Theatres to bring real-time concerts to hundreds of US locations
World’s largest cinema operator launches partnership with Arena One to stream live performances. Source: https://www.costar.com/article/2047385464/worlds-largest-cinema-operator-to-bring-real-time-concerts-to-hundreds-of-us-locations
How building new cinema will bring ‘joy and comfort’ to poorly children in Greater Manchester
Building a new MediCinema will bring ‘joy and comfort’ to poorly children across Greater Manchester. An appeal to raise £1.1m has exceeded its half-way point, raising more than £500k. Source: How building new cinema will bring ‘joy and comfort’ to … Continued