UK’s Booming Film Industry Has a Growth Lesson for Rishi Sunak
Carefully targeted tax breaks made the UK a magnet for big-budget productions. Source: How Can the UK Economy Recover? Film Studios Spur Jobs in Creative Industries – Bloomberg
Lanarkshire cinema crowns ‘Home Alone’ as the UK’s favourite Christmas movie of all time
Showcase Cinemas study also reveals Will Ferrell’s Buddy in Elf as Britain’s favourite character from a festive flick. Source: Lanarkshire cinema crowns ‘Home Alone’ as the UK’s favourite Christmas movie of all time – Daily Record
Sir Elton John to headline Glastonbury in last UK gig of farewell tour
Sir Elton John is to headline Glastonbury Festival next year in his final ever gig in the UK on his last tour after more than 50 years on the road. Source: Sir Elton John to headline Glastonbury in last UK … Continued
2022 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates
The latest’s TV and film projects shooting in the UK and Ireland. Source: 2022 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates | News | Screen
‘Girl’, ‘Scrapper’ and ‘Rye Lane’ among UK features set for Sundance 2023
There are six UK productions and four UK co-productions in the line-up. Source: ‘Girl’, ‘Scrapper’ and ‘Rye Lane’ among UK features set for Sundance 2023 | News | Screen
Inside the UK’s biggest IMAX with a 85ft-wide screen and laser projections
BFI IMAX reopens on Friday with laser projection technology and a huge new screen, measuring 85ft by 65 ftIt also has laser projection and a 12-channel sound system to give cinemagoers a more ‘immersive’ experience. Source: Inside the UK’s biggest … Continued