formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
‘The Christophers’ scores biggest opening ever for Picturehouse Entertainment. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/michael-reclaims-uk-ireland-box-office-crown-from-the-devil-wears-prada-2/5216883.article
UK and Ireland box office is forecast to hit £1.19bn ($1.61bn) in 2026 – a healthy 10% rise on 2025, following three years where cinema takings in the territory have essentially plateaued. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-and-ireland-box-office-forecast-to-rise-10-in-2026/5216692.article
The programme will once again spotlight Europe’s most promising emerging producers, who will participate in a tailored series of activities, including project pitchings, one-on-one meetings, curated case studies and networking events designed to foster international collaboration. Source: https://www.screenireland.ie/news/julianne-forde-is-efps-irish-producer-on-the-move-2026
Maria Lax’s images are inspired by the phenomenon of ‘stray sod’, in which patches of enchanted land are said to lead astray anyone who steps on them… Source: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/apr/28/a-constant-quiet-terror-getting-lost-in-irish-folklore-in-pictures-maria-lax-stray-sod
Also new this weekend: family animation ’Hitpig!’ and A24’s ‘Mother Mary’. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-michael-spins-into-713-sites/5215980.article
‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ and ‘Tin Castle’ head to the Croisette in a modest year for UK and Irish filmmakers. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/how-are-the-uk-and-ireland-indie-film-sectors-represented-at-cannes-2026/5215725.article