We became a film studio because farming didn’t pay
Harvey Mash set up Bovingdon Airfield Studios after several movie productions, including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, asked if they could film on his Buckinghamshire farm. Source: BBC
Universal becomes first studio to cross $4bn at global box office in 2026
The Odyssey, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Michael are key drivers. Source: ScreenDaily
Why London is now the biggest market for Yoruba cinema
London, UK, has emerged not merely as an international side market, but as the most lucrative overseas theatrical territory for Yoruba-language cinema and high-budget Nollywood titles. Source: Nigerian Tribune
Hend Sabry calls for fresh approach to Arab cinema financing and storytelling
Cairo-based Tunisian actress and producer Hend Sabry has called for a deeper look at the challenges facing Arab cinema, from financing and distribution to international representation, arguing that the region has the talent, audiences and financial resources needed to build … Continued
CD Projekt Red Co-CEO Hopes Witcher 4 Wins Back Players After ‘Heartbreaking’ Cyberpunk 2077 Launch
“I’m convinced that we lost the faith of some people indefinitely, and that’s a fair thing.” Source: https://nordic.ign.com/codename-orion/109030/cd-projekt-red-co-ceo-hopes-witcher-4-wins-back-players-after-heartbreaking-cyberpunk-2077-launch
Cinemark Posts Record $1.1 Billion Second Quarter Revenue on Box Office Rebound
The exhibition giant blew past the milestone for the first time ever as CEO Sean Gamble praised Hollywood studios for delivering a “compelling slate of films.” Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cinemark-second-quarter-revenue-1236660002/