UK pay-TV broadcaster Sky is to launch 30 new Sky Original films this year and will increase this to one a week from 2022 in a bid to become “the best home cinema service in the world”. Source: UK pay-TV giant Sky unveils major push into film | News | Screen … [Read more...]
Picturehouse Entertainment swoops on ‘The Nest’, bolsters 2021 UK slate
Picturehouse Entertainment has secured UK distribution rights to Sean Durkin’s The Nest from US outfit FilmNation Entertainment, strengthening its slate of upcoming awards buzz titles. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/picturehouse … [Read more...]
Curzon boss calls for UK government funding as campaign launches to support all UK cinemas
Philip Knatchbull, CEO of UK exhibitor, distributor and streaming platform Curzon, has called for state support during the pandemic as UK cinema exhibitors also issue an impassioned call for further government funding to keep the sector alive. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/ … [Read more...]
Google advertising Pixel 5 in the UK with free movies from a ‘Mobile Cinema’
Like every other phone this year, a key part of the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 are 5G speeds. In the UK, Google is running a Map-based “Mobile Cinema” game where you can find free movies as part of a Pixel 5 advertisement. Source: https://9to5google.com/2020/11/25/pixel-5-mobile-cinema/ … [Read more...]
Not en pointe: UK government pulls controversial ballet ad
You may not be anywhere near the office water cooler right now, but we still want to spotlight the most talked about creative from the brands that should be on your radar. Today, everyone is talking about the UK government's decision to pull its now controversial ad, suggesting a ballet dancer retrain in 'cyber.' 'Fatima's next job could be in … [Read more...]
New adaptation of Roald Dahl’s ‘The Witches’ skipping UK cinemas
A new adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Witches will not be coming to UK cinemas and go straight to on demand services, it has been announced. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/new-adaptation-roald-dahls-the-witches-skipping-cinemas-132927999.html … [Read more...]
