<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Movies - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Movies news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:27:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Stunt Driver’ lands with Independent Film Company for the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jay Baruchel biodrama gets it world premiere at the upcoming Toronto festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-stunt-driver-lands-with-independent-film-company-for-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-stunt-driver-lands-with-independent-film-company-for-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear recruits marketing and publicity heads for growing US distribution operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bianca Parkes was previously with Neon and Heather Phillips with 20th Century Fox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-recruits-marketing-and-publicity-heads-for-growing-us-distribution-operation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-recruits-marketing-and-publicity-heads-for-growing-us-distribution-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Completion bond players Film Finances and Media Guarantors to merge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media Guarantors president Fred Milstein will be CEO of the combined operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/completion-bond-players-film-finances-and-media-guarantors-to-merge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/completion-bond-players-film-finances-and-media-guarantors-to-merge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maren Ade, Maria Schrader films receive key German funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maren Ade&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Magic Word&rsquo; is her first film as director since her 2016 international arthouse hit &lsquo;Toni Erdmann&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maren-ade-maria-schrader-films-receive-key-german-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maren-ade-maria-schrader-films-receive-key-german-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moebius Entertainment boards ‘Happily Ever After’ ahead of Toronto premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cast includes Shuhua, the Taiwanese singer from K-pop group i-dle, in her feature debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moebius-entertainment-boards-happily-ever-after-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moebius-entertainment-boards-happily-ever-after-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ava DuVernay’s Netflix documentary ‘14th’ to open New York Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival screening comes a decade after DuVernay&rsquo;s 13th&nbsp;opened the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ava-duvernays-netflix-documentary-14th-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ava-duvernays-netflix-documentary-14th-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ava DuVernay’s Netflix documentary ‘14th’ to close New York Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival screening comes a decade after DuVernay&rsquo;s 13th&nbsp;opened the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ava-duvernays-netflix-documentary-14th-to-close-new-york-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ava-duvernays-netflix-documentary-14th-to-close-new-york-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgian organisations claim state festivals are being hijacked by “authoritarian regime”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Georgian groups say international guests are being used as &ldquo;useful idiots&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgian-organisations-claim-state-festivals-are-being-hijacked-by-authoritarian-regime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgian-organisations-claim-state-festivals-are-being-hijacked-by-authoritarian-regime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto’s expanded Platform section unveils 12 world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival&rsquo;s only competitive section offers a cash prize and potential Oscar eligibility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torontos-expanded-platform-section-unveils-12-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torontos-expanded-platform-section-unveils-12-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK appoints new chancellor in role that controls government cultural funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham is first UK prime minister to have previously been culture secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-appoints-new-chancellor-in-role-that-controls-government-cultural-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-appoints-new-chancellor-in-role-that-controls-government-cultural-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US judge pauses Paramount-Warner merger for two weeks after states challenge deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[An August 3 hearing has been set for the states&rsquo; request for a preliminary injunction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-judge-pauses-paramount-warner-merger-for-two-weeks-after-states-challenge-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-judge-pauses-paramount-warner-merger-for-two-weeks-after-states-challenge-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“He had a big impact on the history of film in this country”: Industry pays tribute to Simon Field who has died aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Simon never gave up, never compromised,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Apichatpong Weerasethakul of his &lsquo;Uncle Boomee&rsquo; producer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/he-had-a-big-impact-on-the-history-of-film-in-this-country-industry-pays-tribute-to-simon-field-who-has-died-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/he-had-a-big-impact-on-the-history-of-film-in-this-country-industry-pays-tribute-to-simon-field-who-has-died-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“He had a big impact on the history of film in this country”: Industry pays tribute to Simon Field who had died aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Simon never gave up, never compromised,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Apichatpong Weerasethakul of his &lsquo;Uncle Boomee&rsquo; producer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/he-had-a-big-impact-on-the-history-of-film-in-this-country-industry-pays-tribute-to-simon-field-who-had-died-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/he-had-a-big-impact-on-the-history-of-film-in-this-country-industry-pays-tribute-to-simon-field-who-had-died-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s summer box office hits $654m led by ‘Kung Fu Soccer’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The box office was also fired up by animated feature &lsquo;All Wishes Come True!&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-summer-box-office-hits-654m-led-by-kung-fu-soccer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-summer-box-office-hits-654m-led-by-kung-fu-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Curzon revamps senior team]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: New roles for Louisa Dent, Jake Garriock; Damian Spandley departs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-curzon-revamps-senior-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-curzon-revamps-senior-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto unveils 2026 galas and special presentations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto festival sections take in 56 films from nearly 30 countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-unveils-2026-galas-and-special-presentations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-unveils-2026-galas-and-special-presentations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shudder takes ‘Penny Lane Is Dead’ for US, UK and other markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian slasher film gets its North American premiere this week at Fantasia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shudder-takes-penny-lane-is-dead-for-us-uk-and-other-markets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shudder-takes-penny-lane-is-dead-for-us-uk-and-other-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Critics’ Week unveils 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine features include UK title &lsquo;Our Share Of Sand&rsquo;, Brazilian fetish disability drama &lsquo;London&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-critics-week-unveils-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-critics-week-unveils-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ delivers Korea’s biggest box office opening of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The action thriller earned $11.4m from 1.5 million admissions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-delivers-koreas-biggest-box-office-opening-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-delivers-koreas-biggest-box-office-opening-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno to honour US filmmaker James Gray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival will present award to Gray ahead of a Piazza Grande screening of his latest film &lsquo;Paper Tiger&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-to-honour-us-filmmaker-james-gray/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-to-honour-us-filmmaker-james-gray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ fires up UK-Ireland summer box office with huge £12.6m weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second-biggest opening weekend of the year, second-biggest opening ever for Christopher Nolan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-fires-up-uk-ireland-summer-box-office-with-huge-126m-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-fires-up-uk-ireland-summer-box-office-with-huge-126m-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zou Jing’s Cannes Critics’ Week title ‘A Girl Unknown’ lands multiple deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is Zou Jing&rsquo;s debut feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zou-jings-cannes-critics-week-title-a-girl-unknown-lands-multiple-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zou-jings-cannes-critics-week-title-a-girl-unknown-lands-multiple-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ sets sail with $264m at worldwide box office, a record opening for Christopher Nolan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film made $139.6m across 73 international markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-sets-sail-with-264m-at-worldwide-box-office-a-record-opening-for-christopher-nolan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-sets-sail-with-264m-at-worldwide-box-office-a-record-opening-for-christopher-nolan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Someone Special’ review: A therapist gets dangerously close to her patient in mangled Thai genre mash-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debut feature from&nbsp;Petong Sakulchai and Ariel Feng premieres at New York Asian Film Festival]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/someone-special-review-a-therapist-gets-dangerously-close-to-her-patient-in-mangled-thai-genre-mash-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/someone-special-review-a-therapist-gets-dangerously-close-to-her-patient-in-mangled-thai-genre-mash-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix snaps up Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ for the US and Latin America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature about Rupert Murdoch&rsquo;s early newspaper days is set to open the Venice festival in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-snaps-up-danny-boyles-ink-for-the-us-and-latin-america/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-snaps-up-danny-boyles-ink-for-the-us-and-latin-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ takes $16.7m in North American previews, $22.2m from first international markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Christopher Nolan epic launches this weekend in 3,919 domestic cinemas and 73 international markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-takes-167m-in-north-american-previews-222m-from-first-international-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-takes-167m-in-north-american-previews-222m-from-first-international-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ scores biggest preview take of 2026 in North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Christopher Nolan epic launches this weekend in 3,919 domestic cinemas and 73 international markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-scores-biggest-preview-take-of-2026-in-north-america/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-scores-biggest-preview-take-of-2026-in-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Hong Kong star Angela Yeun on going from accounting to big screen awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actress is known for &lsquo;The Narrow Road&rsquo;, &lsquo;Chilli Laugh Story&rsquo; and &lsquo;Hong Kong Family&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rising-hong-kong-star-angela-yeun-on-going-from-accounting-to-big-screen-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rising-hong-kong-star-angela-yeun-on-going-from-accounting-to-big-screen-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungary removes cap on production incentive to end uncertainty for international producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been a tough period for a sector that had previously been booming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hungary-removes-cap-on-production-incentive-to-end-uncertainty-for-international-producers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hungary-removes-cap-on-production-incentive-to-end-uncertainty-for-international-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies aged 81]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Irish actress won the best supporting Oscar for &rsquo;My Left Foot&rsquo; in 1990.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscar-winning-actress-brenda-fricker-dies-aged-81/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscar-winning-actress-brenda-fricker-dies-aged-81/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian 2026 unveils Spanish lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Sebastian unveiled the Spanish films in selection today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-2026-unveils-spanish-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-2026-unveils-spanish-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashgar Farhadi to be honoured at Sarajevo film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iranian filmmaker will recieve the honorary heart of Sarajevo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ashgar-farhadi-to-be-honoured-at-sarajevo-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ashgar-farhadi-to-be-honoured-at-sarajevo-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian world premiere ‘February, Seven Days’ boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film will premiere in the New Directors section.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-world-premiere-february-seven-days-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-world-premiere-february-seven-days-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ journeys into 760 cinemas for Universal]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a wider opening than the director&rsquo;s 2023 Oscar winner &lsquo;Oppenheimer&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-journeys-into-760-cinemas-for-universal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-journeys-into-760-cinemas-for-universal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mia Threapleton, Danny Huston join political thriller ‘The Price Of Peace’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guy Pearce, Jared Harris and Merab Ninidze also star in the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-threapleton-danny-huston-join-political-thriller-the-price-of-peace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-threapleton-danny-huston-join-political-thriller-the-price-of-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice sets closing film for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giovanni Veronesi&rsquo;s &rsquo;Dio ride&rsquo; will close out the festival on September 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-sets-closing-film-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-sets-closing-film-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Colony’ director Yeon Sang-ho talks sequel plans through novel, video game]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film has proved a box office hit in South Korea and is set for a US release on August 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colony-director-yeon-sang-ho-talks-sequel-plans-through-novel-video-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colony-director-yeon-sang-ho-talks-sequel-plans-through-novel-video-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix share price falls after growth forecast disappoints Wall Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streamer also names its most viewed series and films for the first half of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-share-price-falls-after-growth-forecast-disappoints-wall-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-share-price-falls-after-growth-forecast-disappoints-wall-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix reports revenue rise, holds to “builders, not buyers” stance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streamer also names its most viewed series and films for the first half of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-reports-revenue-rise-holds-to-builders-not-buyers-stance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-reports-revenue-rise-holds-to-builders-not-buyers-stance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance docudrama ‘Hanging By A Wire’ goes to Abramorama for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film will get August 28 theatrical releases in the US and the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-docudrama-hanging-by-a-wire-goes-to-abramorama-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-docudrama-hanging-by-a-wire-goes-to-abramorama-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish female filmmakers demand gender balance in production funding: “Stop just giving us mentorship”]]></title><description><![CDATA[A discussion took place last week at the Galway Film Fleadh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-female-filmmakers-demand-gender-balance-in-production-funding-stop-just-giving-us-mentorship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-female-filmmakers-demand-gender-balance-in-production-funding-stop-just-giving-us-mentorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto adds special presentations including ‘Alpha Gang’ to lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[World premieres joining the roster include Rachel Morrison&rsquo;s Love Of Your Life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-adds-special-presentations-including-alpha-gang-to-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-adds-special-presentations-including-alpha-gang-to-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto adds special presentations including ‘Alpha Gang’, ‘Love Of Your Life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other world premieres joining the roster include&nbsp;Ben Shirinian&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Housewife&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-adds-special-presentations-including-alpha-gang-love-of-your-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-adds-special-presentations-including-alpha-gang-love-of-your-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kino Lorber takes Cannes premiere ‘Atonement’ for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reed Van Dyk&rsquo;s Iraq War drama will get an awards season release after its festival run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-lorber-takes-cannes-premiere-atonement-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-lorber-takes-cannes-premiere-atonement-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Grey’s ‘Paper Tiger’ to open New York Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes premiere will make its North American debut on September 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-greys-paper-tiger-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-greys-paper-tiger-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ to open New York Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes premiere will make its North American debut on September 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-grays-paper-tiger-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-grays-paper-tiger-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ to open Venice Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack O&rsquo;Connell stars in the film about the early days of Rupert Murdoch&rsquo;s media empire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyles-ink-to-open-venice-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyles-ink-to-open-venice-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the Karlovy Vary, Galway and Munich film festivals do best - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, the Transilvania film festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-the-karlovy-vary-galway-and-munich-film-festivals-do-best-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-the-karlovy-vary-galway-and-munich-film-festivals-do-best-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome Film Festival 2026 unveils opening film]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival runs October 14-25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-festival-2026-unveils-opening-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-festival-2026-unveils-opening-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ opens strongly in South Korea after breaking pre-sale records]]></title><description><![CDATA[The action thriller premiered at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-opens-strongly-in-south-korea-after-breaking-pre-sale-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-opens-strongly-in-south-korea-after-breaking-pre-sale-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equity bolsters support for indie film actors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostafa Rajaai will help to enforce the rights of actors and supporting artists on films of &pound;3m and under.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/equity-bolsters-support-for-indie-film-actors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/equity-bolsters-support-for-indie-film-actors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Serkis, Margot Robbie, Omar Sy projects among Venice Immersive 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 30 projects in the immersive competition, of which 22 are world premieres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andy-serkis-margot-robbie-omar-sy-projects-among-venice-immersive-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andy-serkis-margot-robbie-omar-sy-projects-among-venice-immersive-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ildikó Enyedi’s Venice prize winner ‘Silent Friend’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A theatrical release is planned for January 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ildik-enyedis-venice-prize-winner-silent-friend-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ildik-enyedis-venice-prize-winner-silent-friend-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasia head talks titles to watch from 2026 lineup, YouTube creators and horror trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal fest runs&nbsp;July 16-August 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fantasia-head-talks-titles-to-watch-from-2026-lineup-youtube-creators-and-horror-trends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fantasia-head-talks-titles-to-watch-from-2026-lineup-youtube-creators-and-horror-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate attracts interest from Banijay and Mediawan, according to reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US film and TV studio is working with a bank to evaluate approaches, Reuters reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-attracts-interest-from-banijay-and-mediawan-according-to-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-attracts-interest-from-banijay-and-mediawan-according-to-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three films pulled from MIFFest due to censorship including Shu Qi’s ‘Girl’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further titles include Tarkovsky classic &lsquo;Andrei Rublev&rsquo; and Wang Yang&rsquo;s &lsquo;June&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/three-films-pulled-from-miffest-due-to-censorship-including-shu-qis-girl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/three-films-pulled-from-miffest-due-to-censorship-including-shu-qis-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ review: Matt Damon leads all-star cast in Christopher Nolan’s towering IMAX adaptation of Homer’s epic poem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson,&nbsp;Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron also star in the director&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Oppenheimer&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-review-matt-damon-leads-all-star-cast-in-christopher-nolans-towering-imax-adaptation-of-homers-epic-poem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-review-matt-damon-leads-all-star-cast-in-christopher-nolans-towering-imax-adaptation-of-homers-epic-poem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo; review: Matt Damon leads all-star cast in Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s towering IMAX adaptation of Homer's epic poem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson,&nbsp;Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron also star in the director&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Oppenheimer&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquothe-odysseyrsquo-review-matt-damon-leads-all-star-cast-in-christopher-nolanrsquos-towering-imax-adaptation-of-homers-epic-poem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquothe-odysseyrsquo-review-matt-damon-leads-all-star-cast-in-christopher-nolanrsquos-towering-imax-adaptation-of-homers-epic-poem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘All Of A Sudden’ set for North American awards season launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese-French language drama earned prizes for its leads at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ryusuke-hamaguchis-all-of-a-sudden-set-for-north-american-awards-season-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ryusuke-hamaguchis-all-of-a-sudden-set-for-north-american-awards-season-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno Pro 2026 to debate fast-evolving market dynamics, showcase fresh talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locarno Pro head Markus Duffner on what to expect at the festival&rsquo;s industry programme this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-pro-2026-to-debate-fast-evolving-market-dynamics-showcase-fresh-talent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-pro-2026-to-debate-fast-evolving-market-dynamics-showcase-fresh-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fabrice Du Welz, Paulina García join 2026 Locarno jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival takes place August 5-15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fabrice-du-welz-paulina-garca-join-2026-locarno-jury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fabrice-du-welz-paulina-garca-join-2026-locarno-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pathe, Tricky Knot, Saatchi and Logical Pictures execs to speak at Screen’s 2026 UK finance Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;&lsquo;Financing the Future of UK Film&rsquo; summit takes place on September 29 at the BFI Southbank in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathe-tricky-knot-saatchi-and-logical-pictures-execs-to-speak-at-screens-2026-uk-finance-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathe-tricky-knot-saatchi-and-logical-pictures-execs-to-speak-at-screens-2026-uk-finance-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[True Brit, UK Jewish Film key recipients of latest BFI audience projects funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dogwoof and&nbsp;Scottish Queer International Film Festival have also received support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/true-brit-uk-jewish-film-key-recipients-of-latest-bfi-audience-projects-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/true-brit-uk-jewish-film-key-recipients-of-latest-bfi-audience-projects-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Gealtra’ review: Brendan Canty follows ‘Christy’ with slight, engaging study of young Irish-language musicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dir: Brendan Canty. Ireland. 2025. 70mins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gealtra-review-brendan-canty-follows-christy-with-slight-engaging-study-of-young-irish-language-musicians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gealtra-review-brendan-canty-follows-christy-with-slight-engaging-study-of-young-irish-language-musicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fruit Gathering’ review: Karlovy Vary’s Crystal Globe winner is delicate LGBTQ Myanmar drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aung Phyoe&rsquo;s fine-tuned feature debut is powered by an impressive central performance from&nbsp;Nandar Myat Aung]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fruit-gathering-review-karlovy-varys-crystal-globe-winner-is-delicate-lgbtq-myanmar-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fruit-gathering-review-karlovy-varys-crystal-globe-winner-is-delicate-lgbtq-myanmar-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Samurai Vengeance’ review: Tasuku Emoto stars in Takashi Minamoto’s entertaining spin on the Japanese period drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Watanabe also stars in Minamoto&rsquo;s adaptation of Sayako Nagai&rsquo;s prizewinning novel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/samurai-vengeance-review-tasuku-emoto-stars-in-takashi-minamotos-entertaining-spin-on-the-japanese-period-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/samurai-vengeance-review-tasuku-emoto-stars-in-takashi-minamotos-entertaining-spin-on-the-japanese-period-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Māori gothic horror ‘Mārama’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Toronto 2025 world premiere is the debut feature of Taratoa Stappard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mori-gothic-horror-mrama-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mori-gothic-horror-mrama-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Gibney’s ‘Knife: The Attempted Murder Of Salman Rushdie’ to Abramorama for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sundance documentary has also sold to a number of international territories through Dogwoof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-gibneys-knife-the-attempted-murder-of-salman-rushdie-to-abramorama-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-gibneys-knife-the-attempted-murder-of-salman-rushdie-to-abramorama-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WGA adds its own suit to Paramount-Warner merger opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guild says the merger would create incentive and ability to suppress writers&rsquo; wages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wga-adds-its-own-suit-to-paramount-warner-merger-opposition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wga-adds-its-own-suit-to-paramount-warner-merger-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria’s Sofia Djama, UK-Jordanian Bassel Ghandour selected for Final Cut in Venice lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work-in-progress lab runs from September 6-8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/algerias-sofia-djama-uk-jordanian-bassel-ghandour-selected-for-final-cut-in-venice-lab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/algerias-sofia-djama-uk-jordanian-bassel-ghandour-selected-for-final-cut-in-venice-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s ‘Wild Things’, ‘The Alex’, and Netflix’s ’The Boys From Berlin’ secure nearly €50m for German shoots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The German Motion Picture Fund awarded nearly 90% of the total &euro;70m to US streaming projects in first six months of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/apples-wild-things-the-alex-and-netflixs-the-boys-from-berlin-secure-nearly-50m-for-german-shoots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/apples-wild-things-the-alex-and-netflixs-the-boys-from-berlin-secure-nearly-50m-for-german-shoots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund backs nine projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine projects backed overall with &euro;365,000 in production&nbsp;grants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlinales-world-cinema-fund-backs-nine-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlinales-world-cinema-fund-backs-nine-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK crew unemployment rose as volume of film and TV releases fell 13% between 2022-205]]></title><description><![CDATA[The production workforce was estimated to be working at about 50-55% capacity in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-crew-unemployment-rose-as-volume-of-film-and-tv-releases-fell-13-between-2022-205/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-crew-unemployment-rose-as-volume-of-film-and-tv-releases-fell-13-between-2022-205/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK crew unemployment rose as volume of film and TV releases fell 13% between 2022-2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The production workforce was estimated to be working at about 50-55% capacity in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-crew-unemployment-rose-as-volume-of-film-and-tv-releases-fell-13-between-2022-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-crew-unemployment-rose-as-volume-of-film-and-tv-releases-fell-13-between-2022-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes prizewinner ‘A Man Of His Time’ goes to 1-2 Special for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emmanuel Marre&rsquo;s second feature is set for theatrical release next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-prizewinner-a-man-of-his-time-goes-to-1-2-special-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-prizewinner-a-man-of-his-time-goes-to-1-2-special-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bectu head Philippa Childs to leave UK union]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will stand down in January 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bectu-head-philippa-childs-to-leave-uk-union/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bectu-head-philippa-childs-to-leave-uk-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice to honour ‘The Exorcist’ star Ellen Burstyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-to-honour-the-exorcist-star-ellen-burstyn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-to-honour-the-exorcist-star-ellen-burstyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group of US states calls for temporary restraining order against Paramount-Warner deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move follows an earlier lawsuit challenging the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/group-of-us-states-calls-for-temporary-restraining-order-against-paramount-warner-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/group-of-us-states-calls-for-temporary-restraining-order-against-paramount-warner-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ scores North America deal ahead of Locarno premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family drama will debut in Locarno&rsquo;s international competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-sangsoos-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-scores-north-america-deal-ahead-of-locarno-premiere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-sangsoos-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-scores-north-america-deal-ahead-of-locarno-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Kung Fu Soccer’ kicks off with strong $73.8m opening in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Chow&rsquo;s film performed strongly despite having almost zero marketing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kung-fu-soccer-kicks-off-with-strong-738m-opening-in-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kung-fu-soccer-kicks-off-with-strong-738m-opening-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi, with credits including ‘Infernal Affairs’, dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nansun Shi, the Hong Kong producer and co-founder of Film Workshop, has died aged 75.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-with-credits-including-infernal-affairs-dies-at-75-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-with-credits-including-infernal-affairs-dies-at-75-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi, with credits including 'Infernal Affairs', dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nansun Shi, the Hong Kong producer and co-founder of Film Workshop, has died, age 75.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-with-credits-including-infernal-affairs-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-with-credits-including-infernal-affairs-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nansun Shi, the Hong Kong producer and co-founder of Film Workshop, has died, age 75.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US states file suit challenging Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The states claim the merger would harm cinemas, cable companies and audiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-states-file-suit-challenging-paramounts-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-states-file-suit-challenging-paramounts-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice sets 2026 Horizons, debut film juries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors include&nbsp;Val&eacute;rie Donzelli,&nbsp;Akinola Davies Jr. and&nbsp;Ted Hope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-sets-2026-horizons-debut-film-juries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-sets-2026-horizons-debut-film-juries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Film and TV Charity reviews Mentally Healthy Productions unit as senior pair depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Mishcon and Andy Glynne have&nbsp;departed the charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-film-and-tv-charity-reviews-mentally-healthy-productions-unit-as-senior-pair-depart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-film-and-tv-charity-reviews-mentally-healthy-productions-unit-as-senior-pair-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney’s ‘Moana’ tops UK-Ireland box office with £2.8m as ‘Toy Story 5’ passes £40m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, Studiocanal&rsquo;s &rsquo;Evil Dead Burn&rsquo; opened in fourth place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disneys-moana-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-with-28m-as-toy-story-5-passes-40m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disneys-moana-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-with-28m-as-toy-story-5-passes-40m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovy Vary film festival unveils 2026 winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners included&nbsp;&lsquo;Fruit Gathering&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Guest&rsquo; and &rsquo;A Happy Family&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-film-festival-unveils-2026-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-film-festival-unveils-2026-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Lost Children Of Tuam’ wins best Irish film at Galway Film Fleadh 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Learning To Breathe Under Water&rsquo; won the audience award, while &rsquo;You&rsquo;ll Never Believe Who&rsquo;s Dead&rsquo; took best Irish debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lost-children-of-tuam-wins-best-irish-film-at-galway-film-fleadh-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lost-children-of-tuam-wins-best-irish-film-at-galway-film-fleadh-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Moana’ underwhelms with $95m debut at global box office; ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ hit $800m combined]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Michael&rsquo; becomes the first biopic to hit $1bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moana-underwhelms-with-95m-debut-at-global-box-office-obsession-and-backrooms-hit-800m-combined/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moana-underwhelms-with-95m-debut-at-global-box-office-obsession-and-backrooms-hit-800m-combined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“One of the greats”: Tributes paid to actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;A beautiful man. A national treasure who gave so much to New Zealand and to the world.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-of-the-greats-tributes-paid-to-actor-sam-neill-who-has-died-aged-78/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-of-the-greats-tributes-paid-to-actor-sam-neill-who-has-died-aged-78/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Siege Of Paradise’ review: Gar O’Rourke follows ‘Sanatorium’ with gentle, thought-provoking look at the impact of mass tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[O&rsquo;Rourke&rsquo;s enjoyable&nbsp;documentary travels to the tourist hot spot of Cinque Terra, on Italy&rsquo;s northwestern coast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-siege-of-paradise-review-gar-orourke-follows-sanatorium-with-gentle-thought-provoking-look-at-the-impact-of-mass-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-siege-of-paradise-review-gar-orourke-follows-sanatorium-with-gentle-thought-provoking-look-at-the-impact-of-mass-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Lost Children Of Tuam’ review: Sensitive, unfussy drama follows investigation into Irish mother and baby home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Neeson produces Frank Berry&rsquo;s respectful drama, which stars Monica Dolan as Galway historian Catherine Corless]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lost-children-of-tuam-review-sensitive-unfussy-drama-follows-investigation-into-irish-mother-and-baby-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lost-children-of-tuam-review-sensitive-unfussy-drama-follows-investigation-into-irish-mother-and-baby-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You’ll Never Believe Who’s Dead’ review: A Sligo family attempts to pull off a Christmas heist in raucous Irish black comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallan Shovlin&rsquo;s entertaining debut stars Ardal O&rsquo;Hanlon, Michelle Fairley and Stephen Rea, and premieres at Galway Film Fleadh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youll-never-believe-whos-dead-review-a-sligo-family-attempts-to-pull-off-a-christmas-heist-in-raucous-irish-black-comedy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youll-never-believe-whos-dead-review-a-sligo-family-attempts-to-pull-off-a-christmas-heist-in-raucous-irish-black-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Learning To Breathe Under Water’ review: Winning Irish heartwarmer takes a child’s eye view of healing from grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory Kinnear,&nbsp;Maria Bakalova and Ezra Carlisle impress in Rebekah Fortune&rsquo;s well-observed feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/learning-to-breathe-under-water-review-winning-irish-heartwarmer-takes-a-childs-eye-view-of-healing-from-grief/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/learning-to-breathe-under-water-review-winning-irish-heartwarmer-takes-a-childs-eye-view-of-healing-from-grief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon sells “significant” stake to Department M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Quinn remains CEO; company will launch Neon TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-sells-significant-stake-to-department-m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-sells-significant-stake-to-department-m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK actor Micheal Ward found not guilty of rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury acquitted Ward of two charges of rape and three of sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-actor-micheal-ward-found-not-guilty-of-rape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-actor-micheal-ward-found-not-guilty-of-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios names head of drama TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios&rsquo; overhaul under recently installed chief Peter Friedlander has continued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-names-head-of-drama-tv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-names-head-of-drama-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ena Sendijareviç’s ‘The Possessed’ starring Ariane Labed among first projects for NLWave 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French-language film is in prep for a mid-September shoot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ena-sendijarevis-the-possessed-starring-ariane-labed-among-first-projects-for-nlwave-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ena-sendijarevis-the-possessed-starring-ariane-labed-among-first-projects-for-nlwave-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ena Sendijarevic’s ‘The Possessed’ starring Ariane Labed among first projects for NLWave 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French-language film is in prep for a mid-September shoot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ena-sendijarevics-the-possessed-starring-ariane-labed-among-first-projects-for-nlwave-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ena-sendijarevics-the-possessed-starring-ariane-labed-among-first-projects-for-nlwave-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Try!’ review: Crowd-pleasing Irish doc celebrates the community spirit of Mixed Ability Rugby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ois&iacute;n Mist&eacute;il&rsquo;s heartfelt film plays Galway after a Sheffield DocFest premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/try-review-crowd-pleasing-irish-doc-celebrates-the-community-spirit-of-mixed-ability-rugby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/try-review-crowd-pleasing-irish-doc-celebrates-the-community-spirit-of-mixed-ability-rugby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ sails into 628 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also out: Karim Ainouz&rsquo;s &lsquo;Rosebush Pruning&rsquo; and&nbsp;Daniele Rugo&rsquo;s &lsquo;Life Support&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-disneys-live-action-moana-sails-into-628-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-disneys-live-action-moana-sails-into-628-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Classics picks up Florian Zeller’s ‘Bunker’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thriller also stars Stephen Graham, Paul Dano and Patrick Schwarzenegger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-picks-up-florian-zellers-bunker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-picks-up-florian-zellers-bunker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florin Şerban’s Locarno world premiere ‘You Don’t Belong Here’ boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Romanian Silver Bear winner returns with his next project, in which a father makes an earth-shattering&nbsp;discovery about his son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florin-erbans-locarno-world-premiere-you-dont-belong-here-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florin-erbans-locarno-world-premiere-you-dont-belong-here-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Kneecap’ producers DMC, Fine Point Films expand partnership with strategic stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Birney&rsquo;s Fine Point Films has taken a strategic stake in DMC&rsquo;s Dublin business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kneecap-producers-dmc-fine-point-films-expand-partnership-with-strategic-stake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kneecap-producers-dmc-fine-point-films-expand-partnership-with-strategic-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMC, Fine Point Films expand partnership with strategic stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Birney&rsquo;s Fine Point Films has taken a strategic stake in DMC&rsquo;s Dublin business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dmc-fine-point-films-expand-partnership-with-strategic-stake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dmc-fine-point-films-expand-partnership-with-strategic-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piece of Magic to unleash ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ in 46 territories]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The highly anticipated follow-up to Oscar-winner &lsquo;Godzilla Minus One&rsquo; will release from November 4, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/piece-of-magic-to-unleash-godzilla-minus-zero-in-46-territories/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/piece-of-magic-to-unleash-godzilla-minus-zero-in-46-territories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Life Support’ review: Distressing, essential documentary follows volunteer medics into Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniele Rugo&rsquo;s powerful first-hand account opens in UK/Irish cinemas after a Sheffield premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/life-support-review-distressing-essential-documentary-follows-volunteer-medics-into-gaza/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/life-support-review-distressing-essential-documentary-follows-volunteer-medics-into-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queer Australian horror ‘Leviticus’ wins top awards at Bifan 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included Curry Barker&rsquo;s &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/queer-australian-horror-leviticus-wins-top-awards-at-bifan-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/queer-australian-horror-leviticus-wins-top-awards-at-bifan-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Komplizen, Razor heads talk German funding changes, streaming obligation - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roman Paul and Janine Jackowski also discuss how the companies that are part of The Creatives are working together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/komplizen-razor-heads-talk-german-funding-changes-streaming-obligation-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/komplizen-razor-heads-talk-german-funding-changes-streaming-obligation-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rain Catcher’ review: A London street photographer loses his grip on reality in intriguing, twisty neo-noir]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dudley O&rsquo;Shaughnessy impresses in Michele Fiascaris debut feature, premiering in Karlovy Vary&rsquo;s Proxima competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rain-catcher-review-a-london-street-photographer-loses-his-grip-on-reality-in-intriguing-twisty-neo-noir/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rain-catcher-review-a-london-street-photographer-loses-his-grip-on-reality-in-intriguing-twisty-neo-noir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Provost’s French drama ‘Love Lessons’ woos buyers ahead of Locarno world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Fabrice Luchini stars in the film that will screen as part of the Piazza Grande programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/martin-provosts-french-drama-love-lessons-woos-buyers-ahead-of-locarno-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/martin-provosts-french-drama-love-lessons-woos-buyers-ahead-of-locarno-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hijamat’ review: Jafar Panahi produces Nader Saeivar’s disjointed study of a Turkish immigrant family in Berlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fourth feature from Panahi collaborator and It Was Just An Accident co-writer Saeivar premieres in&nbsp;Karlovy Vary competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hijamat-review-jafar-panahi-produces-nader-saeivars-disjointed-study-of-a-turkish-immigrant-family-in-berlin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hijamat-review-jafar-panahi-produces-nader-saeivars-disjointed-study-of-a-turkish-immigrant-family-in-berlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh UFO comedy-drama ‘Out There’ acquired for sales ahead of Edinburgh launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: First image of Michael Sheen in the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/welsh-ufo-comedy-drama-out-there-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-edinburgh-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/welsh-ufo-comedy-drama-out-there-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-edinburgh-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ameen Nayfeh’s ‘Jo Of Montreal’ begins Jordan, Saudi Arabia shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Marks the second feature from the Palestinian filmmaker behind Venice title &lsquo;200 Meters&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ameen-nayfehs-jo-of-montreal-begins-jordan-saudi-arabia-shoot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ameen-nayfehs-jo-of-montreal-begins-jordan-saudi-arabia-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno Film Festival unveils 2026 lineup including Hong Sangsoo, Denis Cote films]]></title><description><![CDATA[103 world premieres include new films from Maria Back, Ann Oren, Basil Da Cunha.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup-including-hong-sangsoo-denis-cote-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup-including-hong-sangsoo-denis-cote-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Range Select unveils co-heads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives most recently served at UTA Independent Film Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/range-select-unveils-co-heads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/range-select-unveils-co-heads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Pitt’ leads 2026 Emmys nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Television awards&nbsp;will be handed out on September 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pitt-leads-2026-emmys-nominations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pitt-leads-2026-emmys-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Evil Dead Burn’ review: Latest in long-running horror franchise has lots of gore, little of substance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infested director Sebastien Vanicek takes the reins for this ultra-violent domestic horror]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evil-dead-burn-review-latest-in-long-running-horror-franchise-has-lots-of-gore-little-of-substance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evil-dead-burn-review-latest-in-long-running-horror-franchise-has-lots-of-gore-little-of-substance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGC sets new sales leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diane Ferrandez, Nat McCormick named co-heads of worldwide sales and distribution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-sets-new-sales-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-sets-new-sales-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Moana’ review: Lifeless live-action remake fails to capture the spirit of Disney’s animated original]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Kail&rsquo;s effects-heavy feature stars Dwayne Johnson and newcomer&nbsp;Catherine Laga&#699;aia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moana-review-lifeless-live-action-remake-fails-to-capture-the-spirit-of-disneys-animated-original/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moana-review-lifeless-live-action-remake-fails-to-capture-the-spirit-of-disneys-animated-original/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Council relaunches £623,000 Travel Grant Fund to support international festival, lab attendance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel Grant Fund will complement UKGSF&rsquo;s Festival Launch Support Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/british-council-relaunches-623000-travel-grant-fund-to-support-international-festival-lab-attendance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/british-council-relaunches-623000-travel-grant-fund-to-support-international-festival-lab-attendance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Education Of Jane Cumming’ sells to key territories including UK-Ireland, France]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Berlinale title also heads to Italy, Spain, Portugal among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-education-of-jane-cumming-sells-to-key-territories-including-uk-ireland-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-education-of-jane-cumming-sells-to-key-territories-including-uk-ireland-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea cinema attendance leaps 75% for local films in first half of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figures were fuelled by strong performers such as &lsquo;The King&rsquo;s Warden&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-korea-cinema-attendance-leaps-75-for-local-films-in-first-half-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-korea-cinema-attendance-leaps-75-for-local-films-in-first-half-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Reminiscence’, ‘Selamlik’ lead Karlovy Vary 2026 industry winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Reminiscence&rsquo; takes two prizes including special co-production development award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reminiscence-selamlik-lead-karlovy-vary-2026-industry-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reminiscence-selamlik-lead-karlovy-vary-2026-industry-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Rayns, film critic, programmer and Asia cinema expert, dies aged 77]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rayns was highly regarded by festivals, filmmakers and cinephiles alike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-rayns-film-critic-programmer-and-asia-cinema-expert-dies-aged-77/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-rayns-film-critic-programmer-and-asia-cinema-expert-dies-aged-77/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moritz de Hadeln, former Berlinale director, dies aged 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmakers including Ang Lee and Andrei Zvyangintsev said they owed their international careers to de Hadeln.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moritz-de-hadeln-former-berlinale-director-dies-aged-85/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moritz-de-hadeln-former-berlinale-director-dies-aged-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our House’ review: Galway opener is lively, unbalanced Northern Irish home invasion thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Young&rsquo;s promising feature debut stars Hannah McClean, Michael Shea and Andy Doherty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-house-review-galway-opener-is-lively-unbalanced-northern-irish-home-invasion-thriller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-house-review-galway-opener-is-lively-unbalanced-northern-irish-home-invasion-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarajevo 2026 unveils opening film, creates new prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prix Cineplexx will be awarded to a new project from the&nbsp;former Yugoslavia, chosen by the audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-2026-unveils-opening-film-creates-new-prize/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-2026-unveils-opening-film-creates-new-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Documentary ‘Making Marie Antoinette’ about Sofia Coppola’s film acquired for worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film was backed by Our Films, Mediawan Rights and&nbsp;Entourage Pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/documentary-making-marie-antoinette-about-sofia-coppolas-film-acquired-for-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/documentary-making-marie-antoinette-about-sofia-coppolas-film-acquired-for-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anselm Chan’s ‘1971’ begins Hong Kong shoot with ‘The Last Dance’ cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dayo Wong, Michael Hui and Michelle Wai will star in the period drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anselm-chans-1971-begins-hong-kong-shoot-with-the-last-dance-cast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anselm-chans-1971-begins-hong-kong-shoot-with-the-last-dance-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office for 2026 up 14% year-on-year in first six months]]></title><description><![CDATA[June was up 29% year-on-year, boosted by &lsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-for-2026-up-14-year-on-year-in-first-six-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-for-2026-up-14-year-on-year-in-first-six-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto unveils opening film, first world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto International Film Festival runs September 10-20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-unveils-opening-film-first-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-unveils-opening-film-first-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artef launches Main Character showcase for unproduced screenplays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The screenplays should tell&nbsp;European stories not widely represented on screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/artef-launches-main-character-showcase-for-unproduced-screenplays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/artef-launches-main-character-showcase-for-unproduced-screenplays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Black Money For White Nights’ review: Absurdist drama reckons with Bulgaria’s culture of corruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov return to Karlovy Vary following their Crystal Globe-winning The Father]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-money-for-white-nights-review-absurdist-drama-reckons-with-bulgarias-culture-of-corruption/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-money-for-white-nights-review-absurdist-drama-reckons-with-bulgarias-culture-of-corruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarajevo CineLink selects final Co-Production Market 2026 lineup and introduces €10,000 award]]></title><description><![CDATA[New projects from&nbsp;Nadejda Koseva,&nbsp;Ralitza Petrova and&nbsp;Ur&scaron;ka Djuki&#263; Lecamus are in the selection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-cinelink-selects-final-co-production-market-2026-lineup-and-introduces-10000-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-cinelink-selects-final-co-production-market-2026-lineup-and-introduces-10000-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tilly Norwood creator developing feature film ‘Misaligned’ starring the AI actor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Particle 6, which created the AI actress, will train traditional filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tilly-norwood-creator-developing-feature-film-misaligned-starring-the-ai-actor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tilly-norwood-creator-developing-feature-film-misaligned-starring-the-ai-actor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Lion At My Back’ review: Cypriot migrant drama is anchored by persuasive performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonia Mishiali&rsquo;s second feature makes its debut in Karlovy Vary&rsquo;s Crystal Globe copetition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lion-at-my-back-review-cypriot-migrant-drama-is-anchored-by-persuasive-performances/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lion-at-my-back-review-cypriot-migrant-drama-is-anchored-by-persuasive-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ powers best June at North American box office since 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Month was up 27% on the year-ago period]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-powers-best-june-at-north-american-box-office-since-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-powers-best-june-at-north-american-box-office-since-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix to skip theatrical release for ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move consistent with how streamer releases its films in the territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-to-skip-theatrical-release-for-narnia-the-magicians-nephew-in-france/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-to-skip-theatrical-release-for-narnia-the-magicians-nephew-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes’ Critics’ Week’s Next Step Studio teams with Sarajevo’s CineLink]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership will support CineLink&rsquo;s wider commitment to bring new voices into the international industry, said industry head&nbsp;Ma&scaron;a Markovi&#263;,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-weeks-next-step-studio-teams-with-sarajevos-cinelink/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-weeks-next-step-studio-teams-with-sarajevos-cinelink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ sets mainland China release, 25 years after ‘Shaolin Soccer’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat and Lay Zhang Yixing head the cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stephen-chows-kung-fu-soccer-sets-mainland-china-release-25-years-after-shaolin-soccer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stephen-chows-kung-fu-soccer-sets-mainland-china-release-25-years-after-shaolin-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galway Film Fleadh receives €20,000 from inaugural Amazon Regional Creatives Fund Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fund is being used to&nbsp;launch talent development programme Eitilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/galway-film-fleadh-receives-20000-from-inaugural-amazon-regional-creatives-fund-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/galway-film-fleadh-receives-20000-from-inaugural-amazon-regional-creatives-fund-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ challenge content investment obligations in France with formal appeals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix claimed the&nbsp;measures &ldquo;lock in a rigid editorial blueprint that ignores what audiences actually watch&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-prime-video-and-disney-challenge-content-investment-obligations-in-france-with-formal-appeals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-prime-video-and-disney-challenge-content-investment-obligations-in-france-with-formal-appeals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo; fends off &lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; for top spot at UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black Bear comedy &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; also broke into the top five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquotoy-story-5rsquo-fends-off-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-for-top-spot-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquotoy-story-5rsquo-fends-off-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-for-top-spot-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interactive animated feature ‘Replica’ showcased at Bifan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next Interactive Studio founder Ronan Wong is known for his work as an advisor on &lsquo;Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-&lsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/interactive-animated-feature-replica-showcased-at-bifan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/interactive-animated-feature-replica-showcased-at-bifan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bearhunting’ review: A real-life 19th century bear hunt fuels underpowered German satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second feature from Peter Meister will release in Germany in August following plays at Munich and Shanghai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bearhunting-review-a-real-life-19th-century-bear-hunt-fuels-underpowered-german-satire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bearhunting-review-a-real-life-19th-century-bear-hunt-fuels-underpowered-german-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France box office soars in first six months of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local films are performing well, led by &lsquo;Guru&rsquo;, &lsquo;Children Of The Resistance&rsquo; and &rsquo;De Gaulle: Resistance&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-box-office-soars-in-first-six-months-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-box-office-soars-in-first-six-months-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong box office rises 25% in 2026 first half, reverses downward trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top performers included &lsquo;Night King&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-kong-box-office-rises-25-in-2026-first-half-reverses-downward-trend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-kong-box-office-rises-25-in-2026-first-half-reverses-downward-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shame And Money’, ‘A Girl Unknown’ lead Munich competition winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Shame And Money&rsquo; is the third feature by Kosovan director Visar Morina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shame-and-money-a-girl-unknown-lead-munich-competition-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shame-and-money-a-girl-unknown-lead-munich-competition-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky and ITV seal landmark £1.6bn deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The content deal is for a minimum spend commitment of &pound;2.1bn between 2028-32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sky-and-itv-seal-landmark-16bn-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sky-and-itv-seal-landmark-16bn-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice film festival to honour George Clooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clooney said of the award: &rdquo;It also probably means I&rsquo;m old, but I&rsquo;ll take it.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-film-festival-to-honour-george-clooney/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-film-festival-to-honour-george-clooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Guest’ review: Trine Dyrholm is magnetic at the heart of knotty Danish domestic drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mads Mengel&rsquo;s feature debut premieres in Karlovy Vary&rsquo;s Crystal Globe competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-guest-review-trine-dyrholm-is-magnetic-at-the-heart-of-knotty-danish-domestic-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-guest-review-trine-dyrholm-is-magnetic-at-the-heart-of-knotty-danish-domestic-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International markets boost &lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; to chart-topping $121m weekend at global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney&rsquo;s &rsquo;Toy 5&rsquo; offered some formidable competition as it passed $700m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-markets-boost-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-to-chart-topping-121m-weekend-at-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-markets-boost-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-to-chart-topping-121m-weekend-at-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dónall Ó Héalaí and Moe Dunford lead Irish inheritance drama ‘Landlines’ with Connemara shoot underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Tristan Heanue directs in his feature debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dnall-hala-and-moe-dunford-lead-irish-inheritance-drama-landlines-with-connemara-shoot-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dnall-hala-and-moe-dunford-lead-irish-inheritance-drama-landlines-with-connemara-shoot-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier PR hires ITV’s Matthew Clayden in newly created strategic role]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Clayden has joined as account director, strategy and business development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/premier-pr-hires-itvs-matthew-clayden-in-newly-created-strategic-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/premier-pr-hires-itvs-matthew-clayden-in-newly-created-strategic-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dear Future Self’ impresses at Munich’s German Cinema New Talent Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film about female friendship is co-directed by&nbsp;Ella Cieslinski and Nina Wesemann.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dear-future-self-impresses-at-munichs-german-cinema-new-talent-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dear-future-self-impresses-at-munichs-german-cinema-new-talent-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; scores franchise-low US box office debut; &lsquo;Young Washington&rsquo; soars]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; breaks into top 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-scores-franchise-low-us-box-office-debut-lsquoyoung-washingtonrsquo-soars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-scores-franchise-low-us-box-office-debut-lsquoyoung-washingtonrsquo-soars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Richardson discusses ‘The Movie Critic’ breakdown, “fresh” next Tarantino film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richardson is the subject of Karlovy Vary documentary &lsquo;Robert Richardson: The White Devil&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/robert-richardson-discusses-the-movie-critic-breakdown-fresh-next-tarantino-film/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/robert-richardson-discusses-the-movie-critic-breakdown-fresh-next-tarantino-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Eisenberg confirms ‘The Debut’ autumn festival launch, teases new A24 series]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A24 series will be adapted from Eisenberg&rsquo;s short stories, produced by Peter Rice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jesse-eisenberg-confirms-the-debut-autumn-festival-launch-teases-new-a24-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jesse-eisenberg-confirms-the-debut-autumn-festival-launch-teases-new-a24-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, eclectic medley kick off Karlovy Vary’s 60th edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hoffman advocates for &ldquo;film festivals&hellip; that help support and inspire actors and filmmakers.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dustin-hoffman-maggie-gyllenhaal-eclectic-medley-kick-off-karlovy-varys-60th-edition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dustin-hoffman-maggie-gyllenhaal-eclectic-medley-kick-off-karlovy-varys-60th-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Her Private Hell’, ‘Freaks Part II’ to bookend 2026 Fantasia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal festival runs July 16-August 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/her-private-hell-freaks-part-ii-to-bookend-2026-fantasia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/her-private-hell-freaks-part-ii-to-bookend-2026-fantasia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China box office plunges 40.6% in 2026 first half despite strong performers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top titles included &lsquo;Pegasus 3&rsquo;, &lsquo;Dear You&rsquo; and &lsquo;Blades Of The Guardians&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/china-box-office-plunges-406-in-2026-first-half-despite-strong-performers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/china-box-office-plunges-406-in-2026-first-half-despite-strong-performers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Block 10’ review: Harrowing Holocaust drama sheds light on Nazi sterilisation experiments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus O. Rosenmuller&rsquo;s unflinching feature premieres in Munich&rsquo;s Spotlight strand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/block-10-review-harrowing-holocaust-drama-sheds-light-on-nazi-sterilisation-experiments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/block-10-review-harrowing-holocaust-drama-sheds-light-on-nazi-sterilisation-experiments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Ireland appoints three project managers for film, TV and animation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nora Keely, Sarah Dillon and Tom Hall join the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-ireland-appoints-three-project-managers-for-film-tv-and-animation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-ireland-appoints-three-project-managers-for-film-tv-and-animation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Hausner, Lav Diaz, Ursula Meier projects among Venice Gap-Financing Market 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 38 feature-length projects have been selected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jessica-hausner-lav-diaz-ursula-meier-projects-among-venice-gap-financing-market-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jessica-hausner-lav-diaz-ursula-meier-projects-among-venice-gap-financing-market-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streaming execs and producers debate likely German investment obligation in Munich]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We&rsquo;re struggling to understand why this law is necessary at all,&rdquo; said Amazon&rsquo;s Inga Moser von Fllseck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/streaming-execs-and-producers-debate-likely-german-investment-obligation-in-munich/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/streaming-execs-and-producers-debate-likely-german-investment-obligation-in-munich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Minions And Monsters’ opens in 665 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also out: Olivia Wilde&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; and comedy &rsquo;Nirvana: The Band The Show The Movie&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-minions-and-monsters-opens-in-665-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-minions-and-monsters-opens-in-665-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: &lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; opens in 665 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also out: Olivia Wilde&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; and comedy &rsquo;Nirvana: The Band The Show The Movie&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-opens-in-665-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-opens-in-665-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danish Production Incentive Scheme backs seven projects in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven projects awarded a total of 56.3m DKK ($8.6m).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danish-production-incentive-scheme-backs-seven-projects-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danish-production-incentive-scheme-backs-seven-projects-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move comes as Academy prepares to switch ceremony to YouTube stream in 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chief-oscars-officer-teni-melidonian-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chief-oscars-officer-teni-melidonian-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tina í Dali Wagner, film educator, executive in Denmark and Faroe Islands, dies aged 66]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wagner, also known as Tina Sorensen, was the first-ever director of the Faroese Film Institute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tina-dali-wagner-film-educator-executive-in-denmark-and-faroe-islands-dies-aged-66/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tina-dali-wagner-film-educator-executive-in-denmark-and-faroe-islands-dies-aged-66/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Echo Of Tomorrow’s War’ review: Germany’s past seems destined to repeat itself in timely family drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Ehret&rsquo;s poignant feature debut bows in Munich&rsquo;s New German Cinema strand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/echo-of-tomorrows-war-review-germanys-past-seems-destined-to-repeat-itself-in-timely-family-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/echo-of-tomorrows-war-review-germanys-past-seems-destined-to-repeat-itself-in-timely-family-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Swear’, ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ among latest UK Global Screen Fund recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Distribution grants have been given to 25 companies, totalling &pound;703,956.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-swear-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-among-latest-uk-global-screen-fund-recipients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-swear-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-among-latest-uk-global-screen-fund-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen’s ‘Financing the future of UK film’ summit: tickets on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third edition of the Screen Summit takes place on&nbsp;September 29, 2026, at BFI Southbank in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-summit-tickets-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-summit-tickets-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German thriller ‘Prosecution’ sets key sales, releases first trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film heads to territories including Spain, India, Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/german-thriller-prosecution-sets-key-sales-releases-first-trailer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/german-thriller-prosecution-sets-key-sales-releases-first-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotte, Megabox cinema chains merger collapses in South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows recent troubles for media giant and Megabox-owner JoongAng Group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lotte-megabox-cinema-chains-merger-collapses-in-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lotte-megabox-cinema-chains-merger-collapses-in-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The titles that had cinema owners buzzing at CineEurope 2026 – The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen&rsquo;s box office and awards editor Charles Gant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-titles-that-had-cinema-owners-buzzing-at-cineeurope-2026-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-titles-that-had-cinema-owners-buzzing-at-cineeurope-2026-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fawzia Mirza’s ‘Written In The Stars’ begins Melbourne shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The romantic comedy stars Menik Gooneratne, Nikesh Patel and Saagar Shaikh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fawzia-mirzas-written-in-the-stars-begins-melbourne-shoot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fawzia-mirzas-written-in-the-stars-begins-melbourne-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Puttnam calls for bolder action from UK producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I hate defeatism, I really do, and I particularly hate it when it comes from within my own industry.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-puttnam-calls-for-bolder-action-from-uk-producers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-puttnam-calls-for-bolder-action-from-uk-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa’s Known Associates Group expands into Spain with €12.7m backing from Spanish government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Known Associates divisions - production and servicing outfit Moonlighting Studios and vfx specialist The Refinery - launch Spanish arms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-africas-known-associates-group-expands-into-spain-with-127m-backing-from-spanish-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-africas-known-associates-group-expands-into-spain-with-127m-backing-from-spanish-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alamo Drafthouse launches programme to champion unreleased festival premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[First title is &rsquo;Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alamo-drafthouse-launches-programme-to-champion-unreleased-festival-premieres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alamo-drafthouse-launches-programme-to-champion-unreleased-festival-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon schedules December release for Cannes selection ‘Clarissa’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Okonedo stars in Nigeria-set Mrs. Dalloway reimagining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-schedules-december-release-for-cannes-selection-clarissa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-schedules-december-release-for-cannes-selection-clarissa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh film festival unveils 2026 programme including 21 world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten world premiere titles will compete for the Sean Connery prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-film-festival-unveils-2026-programme-including-21-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-film-festival-unveils-2026-programme-including-21-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government launches wide review of National Lottery support, including BFI funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Lottery Good Cause funding covers around a third of the BFI&rsquo;s budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-government-launches-wide-review-of-national-lottery-support-including-bfi-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-government-launches-wide-review-of-national-lottery-support-including-bfi-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Five Years, Four Months’: exclusive first trailer for Karlovy Vary contender]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colombia-US co-production is the second feature from Gelacio and Garc&iacute;a and is the first Colombian film at Karlovy Vary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-years-four-months-exclusive-first-trailer-for-karlovy-vary-contender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-years-four-months-exclusive-first-trailer-for-karlovy-vary-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount offers EU commitments to clear Warner Bros Discovery takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount could pull out of its&nbsp;United International Pictures film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures to gain clearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-offers-eu-commitments-to-clear-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-offers-eu-commitments-to-clear-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Miserable Mother’ review: German musical comedy is wry, sincere study of new motherhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susanne Heinrich&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Aren&rsquo;t You Happy?&rsquo; plays Munich&rsquo;s New German Cinema strand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-miserable-mother-review-german-musical-comedy-is-wry-sincere-study-of-new-motherhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-miserable-mother-review-german-musical-comedy-is-wry-sincere-study-of-new-motherhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shadowbox Studios creates initiative for indie productions at Shinfield and Atlanta sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Shadowbox Independent aims to support lower-budget productions&nbsp;to access its facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shadowbox-studios-creates-initiative-for-indie-productions-at-shinfield-and-atlanta-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shadowbox-studios-creates-initiative-for-indie-productions-at-shinfield-and-atlanta-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suzannah Mirghani’s ‘Cotton Queen’ among features selected for Locarno’s Open Doors Screenings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudanese director&rsquo;s feature is one of eight features and five shorts selected for programme focused on African continent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/suzannah-mirghanis-cotton-queen-among-features-selected-for-locarnos-open-doors-screenings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/suzannah-mirghanis-cotton-queen-among-features-selected-for-locarnos-open-doors-screenings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Polish directors to showcase next feature projects at Polish Days 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry programme of the New Horizons International Film Festival takes place from July 26-28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/top-polish-directors-to-showcase-next-feature-projects-at-polish-days-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/top-polish-directors-to-showcase-next-feature-projects-at-polish-days-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon acquires Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman film ‘Artificial’ dumped by Amazon MGM Studios; will push for Oscars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Garfield plays controversial OpenAI co-founder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-luca-guadagninos-sam-altman-film-artificial-dumped-by-amazon-mgm-studios-will-push-for-oscars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-luca-guadagninos-sam-altman-film-artificial-dumped-by-amazon-mgm-studios-will-push-for-oscars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Cage starrer ‘Best Pancakes In The County’ hot seller for Fortitude International]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production wrapped earlier this year in central Arkansas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-cage-starrer-best-pancakes-in-the-county-hot-seller-for-fortitude-international/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-cage-starrer-best-pancakes-in-the-county-hot-seller-for-fortitude-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Cage action thriller ‘Best Pancakes In The County’ hot seller for Fortitude International]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production wrapped earlier this year in central Arkansas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-cage-action-thriller-best-pancakes-in-the-county-hot-seller-for-fortitude-international/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-cage-action-thriller-best-pancakes-in-the-county-hot-seller-for-fortitude-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK culture secretary “minded to intervene” in Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Nandy expresses concerns over &ldquo;sufficient plurality&rdquo; of news views and persons of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-culture-secretary-minded-to-intervene-in-paramounts-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-culture-secretary-minded-to-intervene-in-paramounts-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mounia Akl, Diego Cespedes among 13 screenwriters selected for Greece’s Oxbelly retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Advisors and special guests include Richard Linklater, Barry Jenkins, Charlie Kaufman, Annemarie Jacir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mounia-akl-diego-cespedes-among-13-screenwriters-selected-for-greeces-oxbelly-retreat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mounia-akl-diego-cespedes-among-13-screenwriters-selected-for-greeces-oxbelly-retreat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greece’s Oxbelly Retreat for second-feature filmmakers selects 13 participants]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Advisors and special guests include Richard Linklater, Barry Jenkins, Charlie Kaufman, Annemarie Jacir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/greeces-oxbelly-retreat-for-second-feature-filmmakers-selects-13-participants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/greeces-oxbelly-retreat-for-second-feature-filmmakers-selects-13-participants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[€1.5m Fondazione Prada Film Fund returns with 2026 call for entries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fund for independent films from around the world first launched last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/15m-fondazione-prada-film-fund-returns-with-2026-call-for-entries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/15m-fondazione-prada-film-fund-returns-with-2026-call-for-entries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; review: The half-pint heroes return for a gleefully anarchic animation set in 1920s Hollywood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christoph Waltz, Allison Janney and Jesse Eisenberg lend their voices to the latest instalment in Illumination&rsquo;s hit franchise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-review-the-half-pint-heroes-return-for-a-gleefully-anarchic-animation-set-in-1920s-hollywood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-review-the-half-pint-heroes-return-for-a-gleefully-anarchic-animation-set-in-1920s-hollywood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal, Florian Moch adapting children’s book ‘The Rainbow Fish’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filming on the project, which uses traditional puppetry, is underway in Augsburg, Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-florian-moch-adapting-childrens-book-the-rainbow-fish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-florian-moch-adapting-childrens-book-the-rainbow-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pathe’s two-part ‘De Gaulle’ biopic conquers major international markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The two films, Resistance and Liberte, have sold as a package to more than 20 territories]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathes-two-part-de-gaulle-biopic-conquers-major-international-markets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathes-two-part-de-gaulle-biopic-conquers-major-international-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan, Charlie Heaton, Domhnall Gleeson join ‘Bad Bridgets’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Himesh Patel, Niamh Algar, Simone Kirby also join cast with production next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colin-farrell-steve-coogan-charlie-heaton-domhnall-gleeson-join-bad-bridgets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colin-farrell-steve-coogan-charlie-heaton-domhnall-gleeson-join-bad-bridgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Lionel’: first trailer for Transilvania film festival top prize winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Corral and Lionel Corral Bernal play versions of themselves in the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionel-first-trailer-for-transilvania-film-festival-top-prize-winner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionel-first-trailer-for-transilvania-film-festival-top-prize-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keanu Reeves gives character evidence as ‘47 Ronin’ director sentenced for $11m Netflix fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Rinsch found guilty last December of money laundering, wire fraud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/keanu-reeves-gives-character-evidence-as-47-ronin-director-sentenced-for-11m-netflix-fraud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/keanu-reeves-gives-character-evidence-as-47-ronin-director-sentenced-for-11m-netflix-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore reflects on Mandarin language policy as ‘Dear You’ Teochew screenings sell out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Teochew-language drama has sold out screenings in its original dialect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-reflects-on-mandarin-language-policy-as-dear-you-teochew-screenings-sell-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-reflects-on-mandarin-language-policy-as-dear-you-teochew-screenings-sell-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Identitti’ review: A university student wrestles with identity issues in uneven German drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Babaei Vieira and rapper Sabrina Setlur star in Randa Chahoud&rsquo;s adaptation of Mithu Sanyal&rsquo;s 2021 betseller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/identitti-review-a-university-student-wrestles-with-identity-issues-in-uneven-german-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/identitti-review-a-university-student-wrestles-with-identity-issues-in-uneven-german-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comcast to split from NBCUniversal to create two companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky will be part of standalone NBCU, where it would be joined by ITV if &pound;1.6bn takeover goes ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/comcast-to-split-from-nbcuniversal-to-create-two-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/comcast-to-split-from-nbcuniversal-to-create-two-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comcast to split from NBC Universal to create two companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky will be part of standalone NBCU, where it would be joined by ITV if &pound;1.6bn takeover goes ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/comcast-to-split-from-nbc-universal-to-create-two-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/comcast-to-split-from-nbc-universal-to-create-two-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Violinist’ review: Annecy Cristal winner is sedate, traditional Singapore-set animation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dir. Ervin Han, Ra&uacute;l Garc&iacute;a. Singapore/Spain/Italy. 2026. 114mins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-violinist-review-annecy-cristal-winner-is-sedate-traditional-singapore-set-animation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-violinist-review-annecy-cristal-winner-is-sedate-traditional-singapore-set-animation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EAVE names new co-heads of Producers Workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;They will replace outgoing head of studies, the Ocar-nominated Lise Lense&#8209;M&oslash;ller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eave-names-new-co-heads-of-producers-workshop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eave-names-new-co-heads-of-producers-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative Scotland CEO Iain Munro to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munro will remain in post until the end of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creative-scotland-ceo-iain-munro-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creative-scotland-ceo-iain-munro-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland CEO Iain Munro to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munro will remain in post until the end of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creative-scotland-and-screen-scotland-ceo-iain-munro-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creative-scotland-and-screen-scotland-ceo-iain-munro-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinto Brass’s 1967 pop thriller ‘Deadly Sweet’ to screen as “pre-opening film” at Venice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jean-Louis Trintignant and Ewa Aulin star in the London-set film by the &lsquo;Caligula&rsquo; director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tinto-brasss-1967-pop-thriller-deadly-sweet-to-screen-as-pre-opening-film-at-venice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tinto-brasss-1967-pop-thriller-deadly-sweet-to-screen-as-pre-opening-film-at-venice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busan’s Asian Cinema Fund selects 12 projects for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmakers include Payal Sethi, Mehrnoush Alia, Aditya Ahmad and Shin Dongmin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busans-asian-cinema-fund-selects-12-projects-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busans-asian-cinema-fund-selects-12-projects-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ scores huge £9.2m second UK-Ireland box office weekend, ‘Supergirl’ falters]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo; is outpacing all previous &lsquo;Toy Story&rsquo; films at the same stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-scores-huge-92m-second-uk-ireland-box-office-weekend-supergirl-falters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-scores-huge-92m-second-uk-ireland-box-office-weekend-supergirl-falters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mohamed Kordofani and Mohammed Alomda projects among Doha Film Institute spring selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DFI grants are for&nbsp;first- and second-time filmmakers globally and&nbsp;MENA directors in post-production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mohamed-kordofani-and-mohammed-alomda-projects-among-doha-film-institute-spring-selection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mohamed-kordofani-and-mohammed-alomda-projects-among-doha-film-institute-spring-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Supergirl’ starts with soft $68m at global box office, ‘Toy Story 5’ nears $600m]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; pips &lsquo;Jackass: Best And Last&rsquo; from first territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/supergirl-starts-with-soft-68m-at-global-box-office-toy-story-5-nears-600m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/supergirl-starts-with-soft-68m-at-global-box-office-toy-story-5-nears-600m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’ wins best film prize at Mediterrane Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The people&rsquo;s choice award was won by Kiah Roache-Turner&rsquo;s Second World War shark-attack&nbsp;thriller Beast Of War.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/steven-soderberghs-the-christophers-wins-best-film-prize-at-mediterrane-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/steven-soderberghs-the-christophers-wins-best-film-prize-at-mediterrane-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Studios insists company strategy in good shape despite ‘Supergirl’ $38m US box office stumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[A24 earns respite from AI backlash as &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; scores mighty limited bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dc-studios-insists-company-strategy-in-good-shape-despite-supergirl-38m-us-box-office-stumble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dc-studios-insists-company-strategy-in-good-shape-despite-supergirl-38m-us-box-office-stumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Studios insists company strategy in good shape despite ‘Supergirl’ $37m US box office stumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[A24 earns respite from AI backlash as &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; scores mighty limited bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dc-studios-insists-company-strategy-in-good-shape-despite-supergirl-37m-us-box-office-stumble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dc-studios-insists-company-strategy-in-good-shape-despite-supergirl-37m-us-box-office-stumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal delivers double portion of ‘The Odyssey’ at CineEurope, also shows ‘Werwulf’ teaser]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Odyssey&rsquo; footage showed a flashback sequence featuring one of the most famous stories of literature: the Greeks entering the city of Troy in a wooden horse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-delivers-double-portion-of-the-odyssey-at-cineeurope-also-shows-werwulf-teaser/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-delivers-double-portion-of-the-odyssey-at-cineeurope-also-shows-werwulf-teaser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Housemaid&rsquo; trailer, 'The Roses' top BBFC&rsquo;s 2025 complaints list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complainants suggested &lsquo;The Roses&rsquo; made light of a serious health condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-housemaidrsquo-trailer-the-roses-top-bbfcrsquos-2025-complaints-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-housemaidrsquo-trailer-the-roses-top-bbfcrsquos-2025-complaints-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Housemaid’ trailer, ‘The Roses’ top BBFC’s 2025 complaints list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complainants suggested &lsquo;The Roses&rsquo; made light of a serious health condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-housemaid-trailer-the-roses-top-bbfcs-2025-complaints-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-housemaid-trailer-the-roses-top-bbfcs-2025-complaints-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annecy film festival unveils 2026 winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prizes include Cristal for best film, jury award, Contrechamp section.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-film-festival-unveils-2026-winners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-film-festival-unveils-2026-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24 defends Google AI partnership after backlash: “We’d rather have a seat at the table”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Our relationship with our audience is something we don&rsquo;t take for granted.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-defends-google-ai-partnership-after-backlash-wed-rather-have-a-seat-at-the-table-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-defends-google-ai-partnership-after-backlash-wed-rather-have-a-seat-at-the-table-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24 defends Google AI partnership after backlash: ‘We’d rather have a seat at the table’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Our relationship with our audience is something we don&rsquo;t take for granted.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-defends-google-ai-partnership-after-backlash-wed-rather-have-a-seat-at-the-table/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-defends-google-ai-partnership-after-backlash-wed-rather-have-a-seat-at-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pablo Larraín, Netflix eye Chile production start in second half of 2026 on ‘Eleven’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish-language feature takes place during 1973 coup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pablo-larran-netflix-eye-chile-production-start-in-second-half-of-2026-on-eleven/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pablo-larran-netflix-eye-chile-production-start-in-second-half-of-2026-on-eleven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Market announces more than 150 participating sales and promotional film agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A24, Protagonist Pictures, Black Bear, Charades among companies separately categorised as &ldquo;expected to attend&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-announces-more-than-150-participating-sales-and-promotional-film-agencies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-announces-more-than-150-participating-sales-and-promotional-film-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios strikes first-look deal with ‘My Fault’ author Mercedes Ron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of Prime Video&rsquo;s Top 10 most-watched original films worldwide this week are adaptations of Ron&rsquo;s works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-strikes-first-look-deal-with-my-fault-author-mercedes-ron/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-strikes-first-look-deal-with-my-fault-author-mercedes-ron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney trumpets lengthy theatrical window at slick CineEurope presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Cinemas matter,&rdquo; said Disney&rsquo;s Andrew&nbsp;Cripps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-trumpets-lengthy-theatrical-window-at-slick-cineeurope-presentation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-trumpets-lengthy-theatrical-window-at-slick-cineeurope-presentation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Warner Bros’ ‘Supergirl’ takes on Paramount’s ’Jackass: Best And Last’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also new this weekend: Japanese animation &lsquo;Ghost In The Shell&rsquo; and Chinese box office hit &lsquo;Dear You&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-warner-bros-supergirl-takes-on-paramounts-jackass-best-and-last/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-warner-bros-supergirl-takes-on-paramounts-jackass-best-and-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warp’s Mark Herbert, Bad Wolf’s Jane Tranter join BFI board of governors]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Slow Horses&rsquo; executive producer&nbsp;Hakan Kousetta has also joined the board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warps-mark-herbert-bad-wolfs-jane-tranter-join-bfi-board-of-governors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warps-mark-herbert-bad-wolfs-jane-tranter-join-bfi-board-of-governors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French heatwave sends audiences to air-conditioned cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three cinemas in Paris are offering free tickets to children, the elderly, and pregnant and disabled people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-heatwave-sends-audiences-to-air-conditioned-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-heatwave-sends-audiences-to-air-conditioned-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristy Matheson, Ameenah Ayub Allan, Line Langebek join lineup of Reclaim The Frame return-to-work initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Back In The Frame supports experienced women and marginalised gender directors and producers re-entering the industry after career breaks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kristy-matheson-ameenah-ayub-allan-line-langebek-join-lineup-of-reclaim-the-frame-return-to-work-initiative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kristy-matheson-ameenah-ayub-allan-line-langebek-join-lineup-of-reclaim-the-frame-return-to-work-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ameenah Ayub Allan, Line Langebek join lineup of Reclaim The Frame return-to-work initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Back In The Frame supports experienced women and marginalised gender directors and producers re-entering the industry after career breaks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ameenah-ayub-allan-line-langebek-join-lineup-of-reclaim-the-frame-return-to-work-initiative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ameenah-ayub-allan-line-langebek-join-lineup-of-reclaim-the-frame-return-to-work-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount celebrates expanded slate at CineEuropes, shows ‘Ebenezer’, ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ footage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio touted 15 theatrical films in 2026, nearly double last year&rsquo;s releases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-celebrates-expanded-slate-at-cineeuropes-shows-ebenezer-children-of-blood-and-bone-footage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-celebrates-expanded-slate-at-cineeuropes-shows-ebenezer-children-of-blood-and-bone-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount celebrates expanded slate at CineEurope, shows ‘Ebenezer’, ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ footage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio touted 15 theatrical films in 2026, nearly double last year&rsquo;s releases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-celebrates-expanded-slate-at-cineeurope-shows-ebenezer-children-of-blood-and-bone-footage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-celebrates-expanded-slate-at-cineeurope-shows-ebenezer-children-of-blood-and-bone-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie Murphy’s ‘Shrek’ spin-off ‘Donkey’ gets summer 2028 release date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spin-off will open a year after new main franchise entry Shrek 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eddie-murphys-shrek-spin-off-donkey-gets-summer-2028-release-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eddie-murphys-shrek-spin-off-donkey-gets-summer-2028-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York rape charge against Harvey Weinstein dismissed after mistrial]]></title><description><![CDATA[District Attorney recommends 20 year sentence on separate charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-york-rape-charge-against-harvey-weinstein-dismissed-after-mistrial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-york-rape-charge-against-harvey-weinstein-dismissed-after-mistrial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evan Horan, Wendy Griffin among Irish, Scottish and Canadian producers in second edition of Limerick Film Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lab runs from July 6-8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evan-horan-wendy-griffin-among-irish-scottish-and-canadian-producers-in-second-edition-of-limerick-film-lab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evan-horan-wendy-griffin-among-irish-scottish-and-canadian-producers-in-second-edition-of-limerick-film-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rose’ director Markus Schleinzer to make coming-of-age musical biopic ‘Klaus’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is a biopic of German singer Klaus Nomi, who made waves in&nbsp;New York&rsquo;s East Village art scene in the 1970s and 80s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rose-director-markus-schleinzer-to-make-coming-of-age-musical-biopic-klaus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rose-director-markus-schleinzer-to-make-coming-of-age-musical-biopic-klaus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount may pull out of UIP distribution deal to win EU backing for WBD takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports suggest David Ellison-led company may offer to divest film distribution venture with Universal Pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-may-pull-out-of-uip-distribution-deal-to-win-eu-backing-for-wbd-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-may-pull-out-of-uip-distribution-deal-to-win-eu-backing-for-wbd-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount may pull out of UIP distibution deal with Universal to win EU backing for WBD takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports suggest David Ellison-led company may offer to divest film distribution venture with Universal Pictures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-may-pull-out-of-uip-distibution-deal-with-universal-to-win-eu-backing-for-wbd-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-may-pull-out-of-uip-distibution-deal-with-universal-to-win-eu-backing-for-wbd-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Jackass: Best And Last’ review: Johnny Knoxville and gang reunite for gleeful mix of past highlights and punishing new stunts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series regulars Steve-O and Chirs Pontius also join returning director Jeff Tremaine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jackass-best-and-last-review-johnny-knoxville-and-gang-reunite-for-gleeful-mix-of-past-highlights-and-punishing-new-stunts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jackass-best-and-last-review-johnny-knoxville-and-gang-reunite-for-gleeful-mix-of-past-highlights-and-punishing-new-stunts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tangled Up In Blue’ starring Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue starts filming in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cast has been spotted in the town of Porthcawl and Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tangled-up-in-blue-starring-quentin-tarantino-and-kylie-minogue-starts-filming-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tangled-up-in-blue-starring-quentin-tarantino-and-kylie-minogue-starts-filming-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros wins distributor of the year at CineEurope, shows first seven minutes of ‘Dune: Part Three’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio - which did not mention imminent acquisition by&nbsp;Paramount - touted a stacked slate that also includes &lsquo;Clayface&rsquo;, &lsquo;Digger&rsquo; and seven animations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-wins-distributor-of-the-year-at-cineeurope-shows-first-seven-minutes-of-dune-part-three/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-wins-distributor-of-the-year-at-cineeurope-shows-first-seven-minutes-of-dune-part-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do film industry open letters make a difference? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team also discusses what the Netflix and TF1 deal could mean for the future of streaming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/do-film-industry-open-letters-make-a-difference-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/do-film-industry-open-letters-make-a-difference-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Happy Family’: exclusive trailer for first Swiss film in Karlovy Vary main competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Jan-Eric Mack&rsquo;s film is a social drama exploring poverty and inequality in Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-happy-family-exclusive-trailer-for-first-swiss-film-in-karlovy-vary-main-competition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-happy-family-exclusive-trailer-for-first-swiss-film-in-karlovy-vary-main-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginie Efira to receive Locarno’s Leopard Club Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efira recently won Cannes&rsquo; best actress prize for her role in&nbsp;Ryusuke Hamaguchi&rsquo;s All of a Sudden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/virginie-efira-to-receive-locarnos-leopard-club-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/virginie-efira-to-receive-locarnos-leopard-club-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film London restructures leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helena Mackenzie and&nbsp;Rose Cupit have taken on updated roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-london-restructures-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-london-restructures-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish government invests massive €40m in two international production companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investments are part of a public-private strategy to bring international financing to Spain&rsquo;s screen sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-government-invests-massive-40m-in-two-international-production-companies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-government-invests-massive-40m-in-two-international-production-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Blaise’ review: Droll French animation follows an introverted teen and his dysfunctional parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dimitri Planchon and Jean-Paul Guigue&rsquo;s follow-up to their popular TV series premieres in Annecy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blaise-review-droll-french-animation-follows-an-introverted-teen-and-his-dysfunctional-parents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blaise-review-droll-french-animation-follows-an-introverted-teen-and-his-dysfunctional-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon sets Palme D’Or winner ‘Fjord’ for awards season North American launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristian Mungiu&rsquo;s drama gets a similar slot to Neon&rsquo;s Oscar winners Parasite and Anora.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-sets-palme-dor-winner-fjord-for-awards-season-north-american-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-sets-palme-dor-winner-fjord-for-awards-season-north-american-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes premiere ‘La Bola Negra’ set for US theatrical run by Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spanish-language drama will get a four-week awards season cinema release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-premiere-la-bola-negra-set-for-us-theatrical-run-by-netflix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-premiere-la-bola-negra-set-for-us-theatrical-run-by-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Academy invites 529 to join, among them Josh O'Connor, Stephen Fry and Nathanael Karmitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty-two percent of invitees are women, and 53% come from 60 countries outside the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-academy-invites-529-to-join-among-them-josh-oconnor-stephen-fry-and-nathanael-karmitz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-academy-invites-529-to-join-among-them-josh-oconnor-stephen-fry-and-nathanael-karmitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kino Lorber takes Un Certain Regard entry ‘The Meltdown’ for US distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manuela Martelli&rsquo;s nineties-set mystery is her follow-up to Chile &rsquo;76.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-lorber-takes-un-certain-regard-entry-the-meltdown-for-us-distribution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-lorber-takes-un-certain-regard-entry-the-meltdown-for-us-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Supergirl’ review: Milly Alcock impresses as the sardonic superhero but latest DC adventure fails to soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthias Schoenaerts and Jason Momoa co-star in Craig Gillespie&rsquo;s lacklustre summer actioner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/supergirl-review-milly-alcock-impresses-as-the-sardonic-superhero-but-latest-dc-adventure-fails-to-soar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/supergirl-review-milly-alcock-impresses-as-the-sardonic-superhero-but-latest-dc-adventure-fails-to-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s CNC responds to Nadav Lapid situation by launching a support service for filmmakers and festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aim is to help artists and organisations facing challenging decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cnc-responds-to-nadav-lapid-situation-by-launching-a-support-service-for-filmmakers-and-festivals-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cnc-responds-to-nadav-lapid-situation-by-launching-a-support-service-for-filmmakers-and-festivals-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France's CNC responds to Nadav Lapid situation by launching a support service for filmmakers and festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aim is to help artists and organisations facing challenging decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cnc-responds-to-nadav-lapid-situation-by-launching-a-support-service-for-filmmakers-and-festivals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cnc-responds-to-nadav-lapid-situation-by-launching-a-support-service-for-filmmakers-and-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Boyle talks new film ‘Ink’ at Studiocanal CineEurope slate presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other titles showcased included &rsquo;Pressure&rsquo; and &rsquo;The Divorce&rsquo;&nbsp;from The Housemaid writer Frieda McFadden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-talks-new-film-ink-at-studiocanal-cineeurope-slate-presentation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-talks-new-film-ink-at-studiocanal-cineeurope-slate-presentation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Boyle talks ‘Ink’ at Studiocanal CineEurope slate presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other titles showcased included &rsquo;Pressure&rsquo; and &rsquo;The Divorce&rsquo;&nbsp;from The Housemaid writer Frieda McFadden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-talks-ink-at-studiocanal-cineeurope-slate-presentation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-talks-ink-at-studiocanal-cineeurope-slate-presentation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix teases animations  ‘Ray Gunn’, ‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory’ films at Annecy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streamer announces late 2026 release date for Brad Bird&rsquo;s animated noir &lsquo;Ray Gunn&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-teases-animations-ray-gunn-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory-films-at-annecy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-teases-animations-ray-gunn-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory-films-at-annecy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix teases animations ‘Ray Gunn’, ‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory’ at Annecy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streamer announces late 2026 release date for Brad Bird&rsquo;s animated noir &lsquo;Ray Gunn&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-teases-animations-ray-gunn-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory-at-annecy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-teases-animations-ray-gunn-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory-at-annecy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce LaBruce and Hilal Baydarov projects among 11 selected for Locarno Pro’s Alliance 4 Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development programme is aimed at feature-length projects from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bruce-labruce-and-hilal-baydarov-projects-among-11-selected-for-locarno-pros-alliance-4-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bruce-labruce-and-hilal-baydarov-projects-among-11-selected-for-locarno-pros-alliance-4-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Purnell, former UK culture secretary and BBC executive, set to be Andy Burnham’s chief of staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Purnell will be right-hand-man to the Prime Minister-in-waiting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-purnell-former-uk-culture-secretary-and-bbc-executive-set-to-be-andy-burnhams-chief-of-staff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-purnell-former-uk-culture-secretary-and-bbc-executive-set-to-be-andy-burnhams-chief-of-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Pact creates guidelines for working with crew on low-budget feature films]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has never been an agreement for the engagement of crew on films budgeted under &pound;30m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-pact-creates-guidelines-for-working-with-crew-on-low-budget-feature-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-pact-creates-guidelines-for-working-with-crew-on-low-budget-feature-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain’s Jaime Tarrazón elected president of international cinema body UNIC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tarraz&oacute;n&nbsp;takes over from the UK&rsquo;s Phil Clapp who has held the role for the past 13 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-jaime-tarrazn-elected-president-of-international-cinema-body-unic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-jaime-tarrazn-elected-president-of-international-cinema-body-unic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s Camden Film Quarter film and TV studio plans narrowly approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local planning committee approved the studios with a majority of one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/londons-camden-film-quarter-film-and-tv-studio-plans-narrowly-approved/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/londons-camden-film-quarter-film-and-tv-studio-plans-narrowly-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Producer groups from France, Germany and Spain team up as Euro lobbying accelerates]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;France&rsquo;s Eurocinema, Germany&rsquo;s PROG and Spain&rsquo;s PATE, which represent three of largest European production territories, have begun working closely together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producer-groups-from-france-germany-and-spain-team-up-as-euro-lobbying-accelerates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producer-groups-from-france-germany-and-spain-team-up-as-euro-lobbying-accelerates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael B Jordan adds star power to inaugural Amazon MGM Studios slate presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;This is a wholehearted pledge to the theatrical business,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Charlie Coleman, head of international theatrical marketing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-b-jordan-adds-star-power-to-inaugural-amazon-mgm-studios-slate-presentation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-b-jordan-adds-star-power-to-inaugural-amazon-mgm-studios-slate-presentation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Patty Is Such A Girly Name’ dominates Greece’s Iris Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giorgos Georgopoulos&rsquo;s film takes seven prizes including best film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/patty-is-such-a-girly-name-dominates-greeces-iris-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/patty-is-such-a-girly-name-dominates-greeces-iris-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ScreenSkills CEO Laura Mansfield to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[ScreenSkills chair Lisa Opie will step in as executive chair until new CEO appointed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screenskills-ceo-laura-mansfield-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screenskills-ceo-laura-mansfield-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-Jin’s Cannes hit ‘Hope’ named NYAFF centrepiece film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neon to distribute in North America, English-speaking territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-cannes-hit-hope-named-nyaff-centrepiece-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-cannes-hit-hope-named-nyaff-centrepiece-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Element Pictures’ ‘The Lost Children Of Tuam’ among Galway Film Fleadh 2026 world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;You&rsquo;ll Never Believe Who&rsquo;s Dead&rsquo; from producers of &rsquo;Kneecap&rsquo; and Ukrainian doc &lsquo;Brace For The Oblivion&rsquo; are also in the line-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/element-pictures-the-lost-children-of-tuam-among-galway-film-fleadh-2026-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/element-pictures-the-lost-children-of-tuam-among-galway-film-fleadh-2026-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester wins bid for Edinburgh TV Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual festival will move to what organisers described as the more &ldquo;affordable&rdquo; host city from 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manchester-wins-bid-for-edinburgh-tv-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manchester-wins-bid-for-edinburgh-tv-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate dates ‘Blair Witch’ reboot from YouTuber Dylan Clark for September 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Blum, James Wan, Roy Lee, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath producing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-dates-blair-witch-reboot-from-youtuber-dylan-clark-for-september-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-dates-blair-witch-reboot-from-youtuber-dylan-clark-for-september-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven participants selected for Sarajevo, Slano Female Filmmakers Support Programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading Serbian documentary maker Mila Turajli&#263; is among the participants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seven-participants-selected-for-sarajevo-slano-female-filmmakers-support-programme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seven-participants-selected-for-sarajevo-slano-female-filmmakers-support-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaki Lacuesta’s ‘Close To Me’, Nikolaj Arcel’s ‘My Fairytale Life’ among latest Eurimages recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total amount of &euro;10.2m has been awarded in this round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/isaki-lacuestas-close-to-me-nikolaj-arcels-my-fairytale-life-among-latest-eurimages-recipients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/isaki-lacuestas-close-to-me-nikolaj-arcels-my-fairytale-life-among-latest-eurimages-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Lion At My Back’: first trailer for Tonia Mishiali’s Karlovy Vary competition title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film follows a teenage Senegalese asylum seeker crosses paths with a 40-year-old Cypriot woman quietly trying to rebuild her life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lion-at-my-back-first-trailer-for-tonia-mishialis-karlovy-vary-competition-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lion-at-my-back-first-trailer-for-tonia-mishialis-karlovy-vary-competition-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Julián’ review: Latest animation from Ireland’s Carton Saloon is vibrant Brooklyn-set coming-of-age drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louise Bagnall&rsquo;s feature debut makes its bow at Annecy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/julin-review-latest-animation-from-irelands-carton-saloon-is-vibrant-brooklyn-set-coming-of-age-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/julin-review-latest-animation-from-irelands-carton-saloon-is-vibrant-brooklyn-set-coming-of-age-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Álex de la Iglesia to make animation feature debut with ‘Ages of Madness: The Howling of the Jinn’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adult 3D animation production is based on the universe of influential US horror and sci-fi writer H.P. Lovecraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lex-de-la-iglesia-to-make-animation-feature-debut-with-ages-of-madness-the-howling-of-the-jinn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lex-de-la-iglesia-to-make-animation-feature-debut-with-ages-of-madness-the-howling-of-the-jinn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Film Promotion’s Sonja Heinen to join Hamburg fund MOIN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heinen to take up newly created post of development executive for MOIN&rsquo;s NEST development programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-promotions-sonja-heinen-to-join-hamburg-fund-moin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-promotions-sonja-heinen-to-join-hamburg-fund-moin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, Jeffrey Wright join Karlovy Vary honorees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cinematographer Robert Richardson also to be honoured; Harvey Keitel to attend festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dustin-hoffman-juliette-binoche-jeffrey-wright-join-karlovy-vary-honorees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dustin-hoffman-juliette-binoche-jeffrey-wright-join-karlovy-vary-honorees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which UK cinemas are screening World Cup matches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picturehouse, Showcase, Scotland&rsquo;s Vue cinemas and Arc Cinemas are among the chains showing games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/which-uk-cinemas-are-screening-world-cup-matches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/which-uk-cinemas-are-screening-world-cup-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony shows first chunks of new ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Resident Evil’ films at CineEurope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony&rsquo;s Steven O&rsquo;Dell began the slate presentation by saying: &ldquo;What a difference a year makes.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-shows-first-chunks-of-new-spider-man-and-resident-evil-films-at-cineeurope/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-shows-first-chunks-of-new-spider-man-and-resident-evil-films-at-cineeurope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romeo Beckham makes acting debut in Studiocanal’s ‘Forty Love’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is the directorial debut of French photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romeo-beckham-makes-acting-debut-in-studiocanals-forty-love/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romeo-beckham-makes-acting-debut-in-studiocanals-forty-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Screen CEO Richard Williams to step down after 23 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Williams will exit as chief executive in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-ireland-screen-ceo-richard-williams-to-step-down-after-23-years-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-ireland-screen-ceo-richard-williams-to-step-down-after-23-years-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Screen CEO Richard Williams to step down after 23 years.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Williams will exit as chief executive in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-ireland-screen-ceo-richard-williams-to-step-down-after-23-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-ireland-screen-ceo-richard-williams-to-step-down-after-23-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agnieszka Holland to direct biopic of Marlene Dietrich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film reunites producers behind Holland&rsquo;s Franz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agnieszka-holland-to-direct-biopic-of-marlene-dietrich/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agnieszka-holland-to-direct-biopic-of-marlene-dietrich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rogue Trooper’ review: Duncan Jones adapts 2000 AD comic strip into eccentric, entertaining animated actioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aneurin Barnard, Jack Lowden and Hayley Atwell lend their voices to Jones&rsquo;s Annecy premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rogue-trooper-review-duncan-jones-adapts-2000-ad-comic-strip-into-eccentric-entertaining-animated-actioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rogue-trooper-review-duncan-jones-adapts-2000-ad-comic-strip-into-eccentric-entertaining-animated-actioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freya Allan, Kodi Smit-McPhee to lead Nick Hamm’s ‘Black Palace’ for New Regency]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production underway in UK; Joe Anders, Raffey Cassidy also star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/freya-allan-kodi-smit-mcphee-to-lead-nick-hamms-black-palace-for-new-regency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/freya-allan-kodi-smit-mcphee-to-lead-nick-hamms-black-palace-for-new-regency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Lionel’ review: Tender, understated Spanish father-son drama draws from real life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Saiz&rsquo;s small-scale feature debut won Transilvania&rsquo;s top prize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionel-review-tender-understated-spanish-father-son-drama-draws-from-real-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionel-review-tender-understated-spanish-father-son-drama-draws-from-real-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women account for two-thirds of 2026 BAFTA Student Awards finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finalists span seven countries; winner announced on July 17 after&nbsp;Experience Week in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/women-account-for-two-thirds-of-2026-bafta-student-awards-finalists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/women-account-for-two-thirds-of-2026-bafta-student-awards-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google strikes AI partnership with A24, invests in ‘Backrooms’ studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[No comment on reported $75m investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/google-strikes-ai-partnership-with-a24-invests-in-backrooms-studio-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/google-strikes-ai-partnership-with-a24-invests-in-backrooms-studio-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google strikes AI partnership with A24, invests in 'Backrooms' studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio did not comment on reported $75m investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/google-strikes-ai-partnership-with-a24-invests-in-backrooms-studio/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/google-strikes-ai-partnership-with-a24-invests-in-backrooms-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney’s ‘Toy Story 5’ sets franchise record at UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pixar&rsquo;s animation opened strongly with &pound;14.4m in the territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disneys-toy-story-5-sets-franchise-record-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disneys-toy-story-5-sets-franchise-record-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Lucy Lost’ review: Charming, playful animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo novel ‘Listen To The Moon’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olivier&nbsp;Cl&eacute;rt&rsquo;s feature debut plays Annecy competition following its Cannes premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucy-lost-review-charming-playful-animated-adaptation-of-michael-morpurgo-novel-listen-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucy-lost-review-charming-playful-animated-adaptation-of-michael-morpurgo-novel-listen-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europa Distribution’s new co-presidents to focus on AgoraEU negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Contracorriente&rsquo;s Eduardo Escudero and Polyfilm&rsquo;s Sabine Hofmann have been elected co-presidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/europa-distributions-new-co-presidents-to-focus-on-agoraeu-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/europa-distributions-new-co-presidents-to-focus-on-agoraeu-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Leviticus’ review: Striking performances and a balanced tone elevate unnerving Australian LGBTQ+ horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen impress in Adrian Chiarella&rsquo;s feature debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/leviticus-review-striking-performances-and-a-balanced-tone-elevate-unnerving-australian-lgbtq-horror/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/leviticus-review-striking-performances-and-a-balanced-tone-elevate-unnerving-australian-lgbtq-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timothee Chalamet, Selena Gomez to voice animation ‘Not Alone’ for Universal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voice cast includes Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan, Jamie Demetriou, Brett Goldstein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/timothee-chalamet-selena-gomez-to-voice-animation-not-alone-for-universal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/timothee-chalamet-selena-gomez-to-voice-animation-not-alone-for-universal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transilvania industry prizes go to projects from Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulgarian filmmaker Martin Iliev&rsquo;s Fathers won the&nbsp;Transilvania Pitch Stop&nbsp;lead prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/transilvania-industry-prizes-go-to-projects-from-bulgaria-romania-and-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/transilvania-industry-prizes-go-to-projects-from-bulgaria-romania-and-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube animator Vivienne Medrano to direct musical ‘Prehistoria’ for Warner Bros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros Animation adds cast including James Acaster to &lsquo;Bad Fairies&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-animator-vivienne-medrano-to-direct-musical-prehistoria-for-warner-bros/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-animator-vivienne-medrano-to-direct-musical-prehistoria-for-warner-bros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Malta special: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects such as &rsquo;Jurassic World: Dominion&rsquo; and &rsquo;The Magic Faraway Tree&rsquo; have shot on the&nbsp;Mediterranean island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-malta-special-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-malta-special-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our Father’ review: Transilvania’s Special Jury Award winner is brooding, unsettling Serbian addiction drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goran Stankovic&rsquo;s feature debut is based on the story of Serbian Orthodox priest Branislav Peranovic, who was jailed for murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-father-review-transilvanias-special-jury-award-winner-is-brooding-unsettling-serbian-addiction-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-father-review-transilvanias-special-jury-award-winner-is-brooding-unsettling-serbian-addiction-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh’s Midnight Madness to open with Chee Keong Cheung’s ‘Bad Day At The Office’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Thriller was shot using GoPro cameras from a first-person perspective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburghs-midnight-madness-to-open-with-chee-keong-cheungs-bad-day-at-the-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburghs-midnight-madness-to-open-with-chee-keong-cheungs-bad-day-at-the-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annecy opens with &lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; in sweltering heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures hit 36 degrees Celsius in the French lakeside town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-opens-with-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-in-sweltering-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-opens-with-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-in-sweltering-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaouther Ben Hania, Daniel Blumberg join Venice Competition jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[They join jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kaouther-ben-hania-daniel-blumberg-join-venice-competition-jury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kaouther-ben-hania-daniel-blumberg-join-venice-competition-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production to begin this month on ‘Ballerina 2’, sequel to French animation hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris-based production firm Good Hero is also expanding the IP to a series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-to-begin-this-month-on-ballerina-2-sequel-to-french-animation-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-to-begin-this-month-on-ballerina-2-sequel-to-french-animation-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain’s ‘Lionel’ wins top award at Transilvania film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other winners included Konstantina Kotzamani&rsquo;s &lsquo;Titanic Ocean&rsquo; and Goran Stankovi&#263;&rsquo;s &lsquo;Our Father&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-lionel-wins-top-award-at-transilvania-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-lionel-wins-top-award-at-transilvania-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cinema chain Everyman on path to quit London Stock Exchange ahead of possible takeover bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Admissions and revenue were both up year-on-year in the first 21 weeks of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cinema-chain-everyman-on-path-to-quit-london-stock-exchange-ahead-of-possible-takeover-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cinema-chain-everyman-on-path-to-quit-london-stock-exchange-ahead-of-possible-takeover-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ launches with record $312m at global box office; ‘Disclosure Day’ leads holdover pack with $36.1m second weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo; tops global box office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-launches-with-record-312m-at-global-box-office-disclosure-day-leads-holdover-pack-with-361m-second-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-launches-with-record-312m-at-global-box-office-disclosure-day-leads-holdover-pack-with-361m-second-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ launches with record $312m at global box office; ‘Disclosure Day’ leads holdover pack with $35.7m second weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo; tops global box office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-launches-with-record-312m-at-global-box-office-disclosure-day-leads-holdover-pack-with-357m-second-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-launches-with-record-312m-at-global-box-office-disclosure-day-leads-holdover-pack-with-357m-second-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ scores biggest North American box office bow of 2026 on $160m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall year-to-date box office of&nbsp;$4.5bn tracks 14% ahead of 2025 by same stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-scores-biggest-north-american-box-office-bow-of-2026-on-160m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-scores-biggest-north-american-box-office-bow-of-2026-on-160m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ wins top Golden Goblet award at Shanghai film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included &lsquo;Her First Taste&rsquo;, which scooped the best film in the Asian New Talent section]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atlantic-rhapsody-wins-top-golden-goblet-award-at-shanghai-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atlantic-rhapsody-wins-top-golden-goblet-award-at-shanghai-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios offloading Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ about OpenAI head Sam Altman]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;We believe that Artificial will be better served if it were released by a different studio.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-offloading-luca-guadagninos-artificial-about-openai-head-sam-altman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-offloading-luca-guadagninos-artificial-about-openai-head-sam-altman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Obsession’ director Curry Barker sets third feature at Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Universal Film Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Obsession&rsquo; crossing $300m at worldwide box office this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-director-curry-barker-sets-third-feature-at-blumhouse-atomic-monster-universal-film-group-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-director-curry-barker-sets-third-feature-at-blumhouse-atomic-monster-universal-film-group-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Obsession' director Curry Barker sets third feature at Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Universal Film Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Obsession&rsquo; crossing $300m at worldwide box office this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-director-curry-barker-sets-third-feature-at-blumhouse-atomic-monster-universal-film-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-director-curry-barker-sets-third-feature-at-blumhouse-atomic-monster-universal-film-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruben Ostlund reveals further plot details of ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket, Australian masculinity, Andrey Zvyagintsev and Adam Sandler all play their part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ruben-ostlund-reveals-further-plot-details-of-the-entertainment-system-is-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ruben-ostlund-reveals-further-plot-details-of-the-entertainment-system-is-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olivier Clert’s Annecy competition title ‘Lucy Lost’ sells around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Clert, producer Marc du Pontavice discuss switching from series to feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/olivier-clerts-annecy-competition-title-lucy-lost-sells-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/olivier-clerts-annecy-competition-title-lucy-lost-sells-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Toy Story 5’ plays in 699 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Virginia Woolf&rsquo;s Night &amp; Day&rsquo;, Welsh-language &rsquo;Effi O Blaenau&rsquo; also open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-toy-story-5-plays-in-699-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-toy-story-5-plays-in-699-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaga boards ‘The Potentials’ from Koreeda protégé Shoichi Morimoto]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The drama is co-directed by Takuma Sato of &lsquo;Any Crybabies Around?&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaga-boards-the-potentials-from-koreeda-protg-shoichi-morimoto/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaga-boards-the-potentials-from-koreeda-protg-shoichi-morimoto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Iron Boy’ review: Belgian animator Louis Clichy’s first feature is striking, personal study of a challenging childhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clichy&rsquo;s debut bowed in Cannes&rsquo; Un Certain Regard before moving on to Annecy competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iron-boy-review-belgian-animator-louis-clichys-first-feature-is-striking-personal-study-of-a-challenging-childhood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iron-boy-review-belgian-animator-louis-clichys-first-feature-is-striking-personal-study-of-a-challenging-childhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In Waves’ review: French debut animation is handsome, empathetic study of love and grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[French-Vietnamese director Phuong Mai Nguyen&rsquo;s first feature plays Annecy competition after opening Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-waves-review-french-debut-animation-is-handsome-empathetic-study-of-love-and-grief/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-waves-review-french-debut-animation-is-handsome-empathetic-study-of-love-and-grief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romania extends cash rebate and relaunches Cinema Law with minority coproduction support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The minority producer support aims to make Romanian producers important international partners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romania-extends-cash-rebate-and-relaunches-cinema-law-with-minority-coproduction-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romania-extends-cash-rebate-and-relaunches-cinema-law-with-minority-coproduction-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dear You’ review: Chinese box office hit is sentimental, culturally-specific Teochew family drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lan Hongchun&rsquo;s feature now rolls out internationally after becoming second biggest film of the year in China]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dear-you-review-chinese-box-office-hit-is-sentimental-culturally-specific-teochew-family-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dear-you-review-chinese-box-office-hit-is-sentimental-culturally-specific-teochew-family-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ada Solomon warns of “over-production crisis” in Europe, rallies for training and exhibition support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romanian producer and chair of the European Film Academy (EFA)&nbsp;also spoke about nurturing the next generation of talent and AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ada-solomon-warns-of-over-production-crisis-in-europe-rallies-for-training-and-exhibition-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ada-solomon-warns-of-over-production-crisis-in-europe-rallies-for-training-and-exhibition-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Market schedules Pam Abdy, Mike De Luca conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives are coming off a&nbsp;spectacular awards season and 2025 box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-schedules-pam-abdy-mike-de-luca-conversation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-schedules-pam-abdy-mike-de-luca-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Baynton to direct ‘Little Santa’ for Apple Original Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baynton is&nbsp;co-director of the Oscar-winning short The Boy The Mole, The Fox And The Horse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-baynton-to-direct-little-santa-for-apple-original-films/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-baynton-to-direct-little-santa-for-apple-original-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple, Oscar-winning former Screen Star of Tomorrow Peter Baynton reunite on ‘Little Santa’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Hynes adapts screenplay from Jon Agee&rsquo;s children&rsquo;s book.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/apple-oscar-winning-former-screen-star-of-tomorrow-peter-baynton-reunite-on-little-santa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/apple-oscar-winning-former-screen-star-of-tomorrow-peter-baynton-reunite-on-little-santa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance duo ‘The Only Living Pickpocket In New York’, ‘Wicker’ get October US release dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Company handles international sales on production from Tango and Topic Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-duo-the-only-living-pickpocket-in-new-york-wicker-get-october-us-release-dates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-duo-the-only-living-pickpocket-in-new-york-wicker-get-october-us-release-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear schedules October US release for Olivia Colman Sundance hit ‘Wicker’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Company handles international sales on production from Tango and Topic Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-schedules-october-us-release-for-olivia-colman-sundance-hit-wicker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-schedules-october-us-release-for-olivia-colman-sundance-hit-wicker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix rolls out TF1 content in France marking streamer’s first tie-up with local broadcaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streamer incorpates TF1+&rsquo;s service into its platform in first of its kind partnership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-rolls-out-tf1-content-in-france-marking-streamers-first-tie-up-with-local-broadcaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-rolls-out-tf1-content-in-france-marking-streamers-first-tie-up-with-local-broadcaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Labrador - Autopsy Of Silence’ review: Slow-burn Tribeca winner is emotionally-rich Canadian character study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcomer&nbsp;Christopher Angatookalook impresses in Rodrigue Jean&rsquo;s study of guilt, justice and Indigenous identity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/labrador-autopsy-of-silence-review-slow-burn-tribeca-winner-is-emotionally-rich-canadian-character-study/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/labrador-autopsy-of-silence-review-slow-burn-tribeca-winner-is-emotionally-rich-canadian-character-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanghai Project market reveals 2026 award winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six titles picked up prizes at the SIFF Project event in Shanghai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shanghai-project-market-reveals-2026-award-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shanghai-project-market-reveals-2026-award-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBO Max names Movistar Plus+ film exec Guillermo Farré as head of Spanish originals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Movistar+&rsquo;s former head of original films&rsquo; credits include Oscar nominee&nbsp;Sir&acirc;t by Oliver Laxe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hbo-max-names-movistar-plus-film-exec-guillermo-farr-as-head-of-spanish-originals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hbo-max-names-movistar-plus-film-exec-guillermo-farr-as-head-of-spanish-originals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third annual Screen UK Summit ‘Financing the future of UK film’ to take place in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen Summit will take place on September 29, 2026, at BFI Southbank in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/third-annual-screen-uk-summit-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-to-take-place-in-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/third-annual-screen-uk-summit-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-to-take-place-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aardman’s Peter Lord on his love of physical production in the age of AI - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The co-founder also discusses AI, how to get into the industry and the upcoming &lsquo;Shaun The Sheep&rsquo; feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aardmans-peter-lord-on-his-love-of-physical-production-in-the-age-of-ai-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aardmans-peter-lord-on-his-love-of-physical-production-in-the-age-of-ai-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK producers raise alarm over scam VAT letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[They claim to be from the UK tax authority and encourage producers to hand over confidential information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producers-raise-alarm-over-scam-vat-letters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producers-raise-alarm-over-scam-vat-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munich film festival unveils 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Films by Pawel Pawlikowski, Valeska Grisebach and Skinner Myers among 48 playing in festival&rsquo;s four competition strands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/munich-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/munich-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munich film festival unveils 2026 line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Films by Pawel Pawlikowski, Valeska Grisebach and Skinner Myers among 48 playing in festival&rsquo;s four competition strands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/munich-film-festival-unveils-2026-line-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/munich-film-festival-unveils-2026-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester launches £10.5m fund to boost film and TV production in the region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local government wants to make Manchester the UK&rsquo;s leading screen industry cluster outside London by 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manchester-launches-105m-fund-to-boost-film-and-tv-production-in-the-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manchester-launches-105m-fund-to-boost-film-and-tv-production-in-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reboot Studios MD on expanding into features: “We want to be in the Jewish story IP business”]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Company operates under Reboot, nonprofit co-founded by Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw&rsquo;s Righteous Persons Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-md-on-expanding-into-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-md-on-expanding-into-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reboot Studios expands fund to features: “We want to be in the Jewish story IP business”]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Company operates under Reboot, nonprofit co-founded by Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw&rsquo;s Righteous Persons Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-expands-fund-to-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-expands-fund-to-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reboot Studios expands annual support to features: “We want to be in the Jewish story IP business”]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Company operates under banner of Reboot, nonprofit co-founded by Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw&rsquo;s Righteous Persons Foundation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-expands-annual-support-to-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-expands-annual-support-to-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYAFF 2026 unveils second wave, Screen International Star Asia Award honouree]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Asian Film Festival runs July 10-26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nyaff-2026-unveils-second-wave-screen-international-star-asia-award-honouree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nyaff-2026-unveils-second-wave-screen-international-star-asia-award-honouree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno unveils partners and participants for first Open Doors Connect programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Programme sees&nbsp;foundations, film institutions, and organisations sponsor industry professionals from Global South.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-unveils-partners-and-participants-for-first-open-doors-connect-programme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-unveils-partners-and-participants-for-first-open-doors-connect-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC to cut £80m spend and 550 jobs from Content, Nations and News]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an all-staff email this morning, Brittin said all divisions will have to make &ldquo;significant savings&rdquo; with the first divisions announcing their plans internally today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-to-cut-80m-spend-and-550-jobs-from-content-nations-and-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-to-cut-80m-spend-and-550-jobs-from-content-nations-and-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix denies Lionsgate deal reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Netflix is not interested and is not pursuing Lionsgate,&rdquo; the company said, sending shares that had risen almost 15% on the rumours back down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-denies-lionsgate-deal-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-denies-lionsgate-deal-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Jail Time Records’ review: Impactful documentary explores the transformative power of music in a Cameroon jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dione Roach and Steve Happi&rsquo;s Tribeca-winning film is executive produced by Taika Waititi and Rita Ora]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jail-time-records-review-impactful-documentary-explores-the-transformative-power-of-music-in-a-cameroon-jail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jail-time-records-review-impactful-documentary-explores-the-transformative-power-of-music-in-a-cameroon-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cinemas to challenge music tariff rise in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music rights collective PRS wants more money from UK cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cinemas-to-challenge-music-tariff-rise-in-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cinemas-to-challenge-music-tariff-rise-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viu, iQiyi International join forces to launch streaming bundle in Southeast Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Launching in H2 2026 across Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/viu-iqiyi-international-join-forces-to-launch-streaming-bundle-in-southeast-asia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/viu-iqiyi-international-join-forces-to-launch-streaming-bundle-in-southeast-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Archangel’ starring Jim Cavaziel and Ashkenazi drama ‘Lost Paradise’ among recipients of Romania’s cash rebate]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Lost Paradise&rsquo; is produced by France&rsquo;s Alain Goldman with Legendary 193&rsquo;s Patrick Wachsberger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/archangel-starring-jim-cavaziel-and-ashkenazi-drama-lost-paradise-among-recipients-of-romanias-cash-rebate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/archangel-starring-jim-cavaziel-and-ashkenazi-drama-lost-paradise-among-recipients-of-romanias-cash-rebate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Market says over 130 buyers confirmed so far for launch edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[List of buyers includes UK&rsquo;s Picturehouse, Greece&rsquo;s Tanweer, Benelux&rsquo;s Cineart, Germany&rsquo;s Plaion, China&rsquo;s Bona Film Group, and Spain&rsquo;s A Contracorriente.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-says-over-130-buyers-confirmed-so-far-for-launch-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-says-over-130-buyers-confirmed-so-far-for-launch-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI’s Ben Roberts to deliver keynote at Edinburgh film festival’s inaugural conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK film conference will be hosted by Picturehouse&rsquo;s Clare Binns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfis-ben-roberts-to-deliver-keynote-at-edinburgh-film-festivals-inaugural-conference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfis-ben-roberts-to-deliver-keynote-at-edinburgh-film-festivals-inaugural-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ review: Pixar successfully updates its hit animated franchise for a new digital age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Andrew Stanton returns for delightful new adventure alongside voice stars Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-review-pixar-successfully-updates-its-hit-animated-franchise-for-a-new-digital-age/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-review-pixar-successfully-updates-its-hit-animated-franchise-for-a-new-digital-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal seals deals on Cannes slate titles ‘Elsinore’, ‘Ink’, ‘Everybody Wants To F*ck Me’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further deals for &lsquo;Les Miserables&rsquo;, &lsquo;Words Of Love&rsquo;, &lsquo;Visitation&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-seals-deals-on-cannes-slate-titles-elsinore-ink-everybody-wants-to-fck-me/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-seals-deals-on-cannes-slate-titles-elsinore-ink-everybody-wants-to-fck-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix partners with Sony for international distribution on Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio schedules exclusive Imax previews ahead of worldwide release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-partners-with-sony-for-international-distribution-on-greta-gerwigs-narnia-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-partners-with-sony-for-international-distribution-on-greta-gerwigs-narnia-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristina Grosan’s mob drama ‘Lesdenzero’ among Karlovy Vary Central European projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival selects eight books for inaugural Book-to-Screen programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cristina-grosans-mob-drama-lesdenzero-among-karlovy-vary-central-european-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cristina-grosans-mob-drama-lesdenzero-among-karlovy-vary-central-european-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros acquires Sean Penn’s police officer drama, with Bradley Cooper in talks to star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production earmarked for mid-2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-acquires-sean-penns-police-officer-drama-with-bradley-cooper-in-talks-to-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-acquires-sean-penns-police-officer-drama-with-bradley-cooper-in-talks-to-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros acquires January 6 police officer drama; Sean Penn directing, Bradley Cooper circling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production earmarked for mid-2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-acquires-january-6-police-officer-drama-sean-penn-directing-bradley-cooper-circling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-acquires-january-6-police-officer-drama-sean-penn-directing-bradley-cooper-circling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siddiq Barmak’s Kurdistan-set ‘The Postman’ secures sales agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;&lsquo;The Postman&rsquo; is Barmak&rsquo;s third film following &lsquo;Osama&rsquo; and &lsquo;Opium War&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/siddiq-barmaks-kurdistan-set-the-postman-secures-sales-agent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/siddiq-barmaks-kurdistan-set-the-postman-secures-sales-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siddiq Barmak’s Afghanistan-set ‘The Postman’ secures sales agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;&lsquo;The Postman&rsquo; is Barmak&rsquo;s third film following &lsquo;Osama&rsquo; and &lsquo;Opium War&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/siddiq-barmaks-afghanistan-set-the-postman-secures-sales-agent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/siddiq-barmaks-afghanistan-set-the-postman-secures-sales-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French legal drama ‘Women On Trial’, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, secures US deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Sales agent Gaumont has also sold the film to a slew of international territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-legal-drama-women-on-trial-starring-charlotte-gainsbourg-secures-us-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-legal-drama-women-on-trial-starring-charlotte-gainsbourg-secures-us-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice title ‘Gioia’ and Rome premiere ‘The Eyes Of Others’ secure North American deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Both films are being sold by Italy&rsquo;s Vision Distribution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-title-gioia-and-rome-premiere-the-eyes-of-others-secure-north-american-deals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-title-gioia-and-rome-premiere-the-eyes-of-others-secure-north-american-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia Argento to receive lifetime achievement award at Locarno Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress and filmmaker stars in&nbsp;Jorge Thielen Armand&rsquo;s &rsquo;Death Has No Master&rsquo;,&nbsp;which will have a Piazza Grande screening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asia-argento-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-locarno-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asia-argento-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-locarno-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anya Taylor‑Joy joins ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Serkis directing and stars in LOTR spin-off. Warner Bros will release on&nbsp;December 17, 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anya-taylorjoy-joins-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anya-taylorjoy-joins-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo del Toro, ‘Vice’ Oscar winner Patricia Dehaney join Academy board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Board comprises 47% women and 32% from underrepresented communities, based on self-reporting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-vice-oscar-winner-patricia-dehaney-join-academy-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-vice-oscar-winner-patricia-dehaney-join-academy-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian and UK producers meet in London for major coproduction initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner With Australia (UK) was initiated by Screen Australia and Ausfilm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-and-uk-producers-meet-in-london-for-major-coproduction-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-and-uk-producers-meet-in-london-for-major-coproduction-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian and UK producers meet in London for major co-production initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner With Australia (UK) was initiated by Screen Australia and Ausfilm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-and-uk-producers-meet-in-london-for-major-co-production-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-and-uk-producers-meet-in-london-for-major-co-production-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox Corp strikes $22bn deal for Roku]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox shareholders will own about 73% of the merged business, with Roku shareholders taking the other 27%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fox-corp-strikes-22bn-deal-for-roku/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fox-corp-strikes-22bn-deal-for-roku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bàrbara Mestanza and Marc Pujolar’s ‘Filthy’ leads Sheffield DocFest winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spanish documentary won the grand jury award in the international competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brbara-mestanza-and-marc-pujolars-filthy-leads-sheffield-docfest-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brbara-mestanza-and-marc-pujolars-filthy-leads-sheffield-docfest-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ tops UK-Ireland box office, ‘Obsession’ scores highest placement to date]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Disclosure Day&rsquo; scores best opening for a Spielberg film since 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-obsession-scores-highest-placement-to-date/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-obsession-scores-highest-placement-to-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helen Mirren, Aardman co-founders and Glasgow Film’s Allison Gardner recognised in King’s Birthday honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film composer Patrick Doyle, actor and director Dexter Fletcher and vfx exec Paul J. Franklin also honoured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/helen-mirren-aardman-co-founders-and-glasgow-films-allison-gardner-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/helen-mirren-aardman-co-founders-and-glasgow-films-allison-gardner-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese box office hit ‘Dear You’ lands sales to North America, Australia, NZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drama ranks as the second biggest film of 2026 to date at the China box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-box-office-hit-dear-you-lands-sales-to-north-america-australia-nz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-box-office-hit-dear-you-lands-sales-to-north-america-australia-nz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ wins top prize at Sydney Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included documentary &lsquo;Time And Tide&rsquo; and Banchi Hanuse&rsquo;s &lsquo;Ceremony&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andrey-zvyagintsevs-minotaur-wins-top-prize-at-sydney-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andrey-zvyagintsevs-minotaur-wins-top-prize-at-sydney-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI to fund dedicated sustainability consultants on BFI-backed features]]></title><description><![CDATA[BFI will fund sustainability consultants on Filmmaking Fund projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-to-fund-dedicated-sustainability-consultants-on-bfi-backed-features/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-to-fund-dedicated-sustainability-consultants-on-bfi-backed-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ tops expectations with $94m global box office opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; is pulling ahead of &lsquo;Backrooms&rsquo;, with the former enjoying strong holds week by week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-expectations-with-94m-global-box-office-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-expectations-with-94m-global-box-office-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ tops expectations with $93m global box office opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; is pulling ahead of &lsquo;Backrooms&rsquo;, with the former enjoying strong holds week by week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-expectations-with-93m-global-box-office-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-expectations-with-93m-global-box-office-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia’s Eliso film awards selects winners for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awards for &lsquo;Dry Leaf&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Kartli Kingdom&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Pipe&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgias-eliso-film-awards-selects-winners-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgias-eliso-film-awards-selects-winners-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ tops North American box office in $44m bow; ‘Obsession’ nears $200m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action title Furious from Bill Kong, action comedy Stop! That! Train! starring RuPaul arrive in top 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-north-american-box-office-in-44m-bow-obsession-nears-200m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-north-american-box-office-in-44m-bow-obsession-nears-200m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ tops North American box office in $44.5m bow; ‘Obsession’ nears $200m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action title Furious from Bill Kong, action comedy Stop! That! Train! starring RuPaul arrive in top 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-north-american-box-office-in-445m-bow-obsession-nears-200m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-north-american-box-office-in-445m-bow-obsession-nears-200m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Department of Justice approves Paramount-WBD merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antitrust division says transaction &rdquo;not likely to harm competition or American consumers&rdquo;. Diane Warren posts on X: &ldquo;This fight isn&rsquo;t over.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-department-of-justice-approves-paramount-wbd-merger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-department-of-justice-approves-paramount-wbd-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industry veteran Adam Keen launches Agenda Collective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry veteran Adam Keen has announced the launch of the Los Angeles- and New York-based full-service PR entertainment company Agenda Collective and its senior leadership team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/industry-veteran-adam-keen-launches-agenda-collective/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/industry-veteran-adam-keen-launches-agenda-collective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Undefined Things II’, ‘The Unmoving Hands’ take top prizes at Madrid’s ECAM Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event wrapped on Thursday after three days of project presentations and industry meetings at Madrid&rsquo;s Matadero cultural centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/undefined-things-ii-the-unmoving-hands-take-top-prizes-at-madrids-ecam-forum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/undefined-things-ii-the-unmoving-hands-take-top-prizes-at-madrids-ecam-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ opens up in 720 sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also new this weekend is a limited release of Netflix&rsquo;s &rsquo;In The Hand Of Dante&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-steven-spielbergs-disclosure-day-opens-up-in-720-sites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-steven-spielbergs-disclosure-day-opens-up-in-720-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hijamat’: first trailer for Nader Saeivar’s Karlovy Vary title produced by Jafar Panahi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saeivar&rsquo;s recent work includes co-writing It Was Just An Accident with Jafar Panahi, which was nominated for two Oscars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hijamat-first-trailer-for-nader-saeivars-karlovy-vary-title-produced-by-jafar-panahi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hijamat-first-trailer-for-nader-saeivars-karlovy-vary-title-produced-by-jafar-panahi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleanor Mortimer’s deep sea doc ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ sells to UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Tull Stories will release the film in the UK on&nbsp;September 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eleanor-mortimers-deep-sea-doc-how-deep-is-your-love-sells-to-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eleanor-mortimers-deep-sea-doc-how-deep-is-your-love-sells-to-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh International Film Festival unveils closing night film]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The festival runs from August 13-19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-international-film-festival-unveils-closing-night-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-international-film-festival-unveils-closing-night-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish streaming platform Filmin acquires Elastica distribution arm in landmark deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The agreement, signed on June 12, brings together two leading Spanish independent film companies while allowing them to operate autonomously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-streaming-platform-filmin-acquires-elastica-distribution-arm-in-landmark-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-streaming-platform-filmin-acquires-elastica-distribution-arm-in-landmark-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese smash hit ‘Dear You’ heads to UK-Ireland, France with Trinity CineAsia]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The family drama has earned nearly $240m at the China box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-smash-hit-dear-you-heads-to-uk-ireland-france-with-trinity-cineasia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-smash-hit-dear-you-heads-to-uk-ireland-france-with-trinity-cineasia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Death Of Robin Hood’ review: Hugh Jackman is the tortured ageing outlaw in sombre, uninspired drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Sarnoski follows &lsquo;Pig&rsquo; and &lsquo;A Quiet Place: Day One&rsquo; with subversive take on the familiar folk legend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-death-of-robin-hood-review-hugh-jackman-is-the-tortured-ageing-outlaw-in-sombre-uninspired-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-death-of-robin-hood-review-hugh-jackman-is-the-tortured-ageing-outlaw-in-sombre-uninspired-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marjane Satrapi: an appreciation by Paul Webster]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;She was a force of nature,&rdquo; recalls Shoebox Films co-founder and former Film4 chief executive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marjane-satrapi-an-appreciation-by-paul-webster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marjane-satrapi-an-appreciation-by-paul-webster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Labrador – Autopsy Of Silence’, ‘Jail Time Records’ earn three Tribeca awards apiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Cotton Fever,&rsquo; &rsquo;Summer Of Three&rsquo; each win two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/labrador-autopsy-of-silence-jail-time-records-earn-three-tribeca-awards-apiece/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/labrador-autopsy-of-silence-jail-time-records-earn-three-tribeca-awards-apiece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Low Expectations’ rides high with multiple fresh territory deals after Cannes debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Paris and Berlin-based Salaud Morisset sells&nbsp;Cannes&rsquo; Directors&rsquo; Fortnight entry across multiple territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-rides-high-with-multiple-fresh-territory-deals-after-cannes-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-rides-high-with-multiple-fresh-territory-deals-after-cannes-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Víctor Iriarte’s ‘Snow Country’ Wins Screen International ECAM Forum Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iriarte&rsquo;s second feature is about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vctor-iriartes-snow-country-wins-screen-international-ecam-forum-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vctor-iriartes-snow-country-wins-screen-international-ecam-forum-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Daddy wrestling doc ‘Who’s The Daddy’ in the works from BUFF Studios, Rainbow Trout Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[The doc will explore the life of&nbsp;British wrestling icon Shirley Crabtree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/big-daddy-wrestling-doc-whos-the-daddy-in-the-works-from-buff-studios-rainbow-trout-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/big-daddy-wrestling-doc-whos-the-daddy-in-the-works-from-buff-studios-rainbow-trout-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Birds Of War’ review: Love blossoms across conflict zones in intimate first-person documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directors Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak&rsquo;s personal film plays Sheffield before a UK/Ireland theatrical release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/birds-of-war-review-love-blossoms-across-conflict-zones-in-intimate-first-person-documentary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/birds-of-war-review-love-blossoms-across-conflict-zones-in-intimate-first-person-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jasmila Zbanic, Danis Tanovic, Liam Cunningham join Slano Film Days lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emerging filmmakers will learn from leading international film professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jasmila-zbanic-danis-tanovic-liam-cunningham-join-slano-film-days-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jasmila-zbanic-danis-tanovic-liam-cunningham-join-slano-film-days-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US producer John Sloss on building finance plans for indie projects - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sloss speaks to Wendy Mitchell about finance trends, working in Europe, and the restructuring of deal-making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-producer-john-sloss-on-building-finance-plans-for-indie-projects-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-producer-john-sloss-on-building-finance-plans-for-indie-projects-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emily Watson to head jury and receive honorary award at Sarajevo Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarajevo Film Festival runs in Bosnia&nbsp;and Herzegovina&nbsp;from August 14-21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-watson-to-head-jury-and-receive-honorary-award-at-sarajevo-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-watson-to-head-jury-and-receive-honorary-award-at-sarajevo-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US directors guild reaches tentative four-year deal with studios, streamers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agreement goes to national board for approval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-directors-guild-reaches-tentative-four-year-deal-with-studios-streamers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-directors-guild-reaches-tentative-four-year-deal-with-studios-streamers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy to honour Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Floyd Norman, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler]]></title><description><![CDATA[17th Governors Awards take place on November 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-to-honour-glenn-close-ridley-scott-floyd-norman-christine-vachon-and-pamela-koffler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-to-honour-glenn-close-ridley-scott-floyd-norman-christine-vachon-and-pamela-koffler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oliver Stone’s ‘White Lies’ wraps production in Europe, Asia; adds cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homer Gere, Yvonne Chapman, Ellen Barkin, Willem Dafoe, Michael Douglas join Josh Hartnett and Leila George.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oliver-stones-white-lies-wraps-production-in-europe-asia-adds-cast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oliver-stones-white-lies-wraps-production-in-europe-asia-adds-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich Film Festival appoints new president, adds to board of directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[New president will take on role from July 1, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-appoints-new-president-adds-to-board-of-directors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-appoints-new-president-adds-to-board-of-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joachim Trier, Vicky Krieps and Mark Cousins among 640 new European Film Academy members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new members span 50 countries and comprise 51% women, 48% men and 1% non-binary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-vicky-krieps-and-mark-cousins-among-640-new-european-film-academy-members/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-vicky-krieps-and-mark-cousins-among-640-new-european-film-academy-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joachim Trier, Mark Cousins and Lukas Dhont among 640 new European Film Academy members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new members span 50 countries and comprise 51% women, 48% men and 1% non-binary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-mark-cousins-and-lukas-dhont-among-640-new-european-film-academy-members/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-mark-cousins-and-lukas-dhont-among-640-new-european-film-academy-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAA, IMC to grow creator economy business through $250m holding company Compound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucker Brown to lead new venture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/caa-imc-to-grow-creator-economy-business-through-250m-holding-company-compound/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/caa-imc-to-grow-creator-economy-business-through-250m-holding-company-compound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European festival network Europa Film Festivals appoints next president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network co-founder Alexis Juncosa of Lux Film Festival&nbsp;has stepped down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-festival-network-europa-film-festivals-appoints-next-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-festival-network-europa-film-festivals-appoints-next-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight feature projects selected for inaugural Nordic Genre Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Projects include Swedish thriller &lsquo;Trespassers&rsquo; from &lsquo;Midsommar&rsquo; producer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eight-feature-projects-selected-for-inaugural-nordic-genre-lab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eight-feature-projects-selected-for-inaugural-nordic-genre-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia film festival 2026 to honour Lee Chang-dong, reveals 10 awards competitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIFFest to open with &lsquo;BAGA: Tomorrow Belongs To No One&rsquo; and close with &lsquo;Yellow Letters&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malaysia-film-festival-2026-to-honour-lee-chang-dong-reveals-10-awards-competitors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malaysia-film-festival-2026-to-honour-lee-chang-dong-reveals-10-awards-competitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greece set as Cannes Marché du Film 2027 country of honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The market will host dedicated events under the banner Ride the Greek Wave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/greece-set-as-cannes-march-du-film-2027-country-of-honour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/greece-set-as-cannes-march-du-film-2027-country-of-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Emmys 2026 special: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browse Screen&rsquo;s Primetime Emmys 2026 special, which focuses on some of this year&rsquo;s international contenders including The Pitt, Lord Of The Flies, Beef and Shrinking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-emmys-2026-special-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-emmys-2026-special-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix rejects “absurd” Paramount claim of “scorched-earth” campaign over WBD merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has issued a firm rebuttal and labelled &ldquo;absurd&rdquo; a claim by Paramount&rsquo;s chief legal officer that the streamer has been trying to derail its proposed $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-rejects-absurd-paramount-claim-of-scorched-earth-campaign-over-wbd-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-rejects-absurd-paramount-claim-of-scorched-earth-campaign-over-wbd-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bleecker Street, LD Entertainment acquire Anton Corbijn’s ‘A Talent For Murder’ with Helen Mirren]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar winner portrays celebrated&nbsp;novelist Patricia Highsmith in new thriller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-street-ld-entertainment-acquire-anton-corbijns-a-talent-for-murder-with-helen-mirren/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-street-ld-entertainment-acquire-anton-corbijns-a-talent-for-murder-with-helen-mirren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cohort to participate in Sundance Institute summer labs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Himesh Patel and novelist Nikesh Shukla among participants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cohort-to-participate-in-sundance-institute-summer-labs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cohort-to-participate-in-sundance-institute-summer-labs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ review: Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor face an astronomical truth in Steven Spielberg’s stirring sci-fi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo and Colin Firth also star in the director&rsquo;s 37th feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-review-emily-blunt-and-josh-oconnor-face-an-astronomical-truth-in-steven-spielbergs-stirring-sci-fi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-review-emily-blunt-and-josh-oconnor-face-an-astronomical-truth-in-steven-spielbergs-stirring-sci-fi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Asian Film Festival 2026 reveals first wave of titles, Joan Chen to receive honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hong Kong&rsquo;s Angela Yeun and Japan&rsquo;s Sara Minami to receive Screen International Rising Star awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-york-asian-film-festival-2026-reveals-first-wave-of-titles-joan-chen-to-receive-honour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-york-asian-film-festival-2026-reveals-first-wave-of-titles-joan-chen-to-receive-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French industry rallies around Israel’s Nadav Lapid following forced withdrawal from FID Marseille]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Cinema institutions aren&rsquo;t courageous enough,&rdquo; Nadiv told Screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-industry-rallies-around-israels-nadav-lapid-following-forced-withdrawal-from-fid-marseille/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-industry-rallies-around-israels-nadav-lapid-following-forced-withdrawal-from-fid-marseille/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French industry rallies around Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid following forced withdrawal from FID Marseille]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Cinema institutions aren&rsquo;t courageous enough,&rdquo;&nbsp;Nadav Lapid&nbsp;told Screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-industry-rallies-around-israeli-filmmaker-nadav-lapid-following-forced-withdrawal-from-fid-marseille/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-industry-rallies-around-israeli-filmmaker-nadav-lapid-following-forced-withdrawal-from-fid-marseille/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Left Bank Pictures CEO, Renny Harlin among industry speakers at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malta&rsquo;s Land Sea Superstage will be discussed in an industry panel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/left-bank-pictures-ceo-renny-harlin-among-industry-speakers-at-maltas-mediterrane-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/left-bank-pictures-ceo-renny-harlin-among-industry-speakers-at-maltas-mediterrane-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK competition regulator begins inquiry into Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadline of August 7 has been set for the first phase of inquiry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-competition-regulator-begins-inquiry-into-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-competition-regulator-begins-inquiry-into-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edna Fainaru, Israeli journalist and film festival specialist, dies aged 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fainaru was a longtime correspondent for Screen International.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edna-fainaru-israeli-journalist-and-film-festival-specialist-dies-aged-85/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edna-fainaru-israeli-journalist-and-film-festival-specialist-dies-aged-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media satire ‘Babystar’ sells to key territories including UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will release in UK-Ireland cinemas in autumn 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/social-media-satire-babystar-sells-to-key-territories-including-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/social-media-satire-babystar-sells-to-key-territories-including-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Elysian Film Group Distribution enters insolvency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Perkins&rsquo; Elysian Film Group production arm remains in operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-elysian-film-group-distribution-enters-insolvency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-elysian-film-group-distribution-enters-insolvency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Black Money For White Nights’: first trailer for Karlovy Vary competition title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is directed by Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov, who won KVIFF&rsquo;s top prize in 2019 for &rsquo;The Father&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-money-for-white-nights-first-trailer-for-karlovy-vary-competition-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-money-for-white-nights-first-trailer-for-karlovy-vary-competition-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain’s ECAM Forum unveils 30 projects to sales execs, festival programmers and top producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event is taking place in Madrid from June 9-11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-ecam-forum-unveils-30-projects-to-sales-execs-festival-programmers-and-top-producers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-ecam-forum-unveils-30-projects-to-sales-execs-festival-programmers-and-top-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shivani Pandya Malhotra’s Ta Films expands production slate, readies ‘Drowning’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dubai-based production company also has a film in development with MBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shivani-pandya-malhotras-ta-films-expands-production-slate-readies-drowning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shivani-pandya-malhotras-ta-films-expands-production-slate-readies-drowning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Competition drama ‘The Beloved’ starring Javier Bardem picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: Bardem plays an acclaimed film director known for his films and for his past of violence and excess.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-competition-drama-the-beloved-starring-javier-bardem-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-competition-drama-the-beloved-starring-javier-bardem-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios acquires large international footprint on ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Production underway on meta action comedy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-acquires-large-international-footprint-on-jason-statham-stole-my-bike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-acquires-large-international-footprint-on-jason-statham-stole-my-bike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovy Vary to honour Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gyllenhaal will receive her award at the festival&rsquo;s opening ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-to-honour-maggie-gyllenhaal-and-jesse-eisenberg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-to-honour-maggie-gyllenhaal-and-jesse-eisenberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ first film to hit $1bn global box office in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[International markets have produced $572m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-first-film-to-hit-1bn-global-box-office-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-first-film-to-hit-1bn-global-box-office-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California, New York prepare Warner Bros Discovery-Paramount lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other US states are understood to be joining action that seeks to block $110bn deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-new-york-prepare-warner-bros-discovery-paramount-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-new-york-prepare-warner-bros-discovery-paramount-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scary Movie’ tops UK-Ireland box office, ‘Backrooms’ holds off ‘Masters Of The Universe’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; passes &pound;10m after increasing takings for second consecutive weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-backrooms-holds-off-masters-of-the-universe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-backrooms-holds-off-masters-of-the-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scary Movie’ tops global box office with over $100m, ‘Masters Of The Universe’ in second]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Backrooms&rsquo;, &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; post strong global holds to both cross $200m worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-tops-global-box-office-with-over-100m-masters-of-the-universe-in-second/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-tops-global-box-office-with-over-100m-masters-of-the-universe-in-second/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scary Movie’ leads global box office with over $100m, ‘Masters Of The Universe’ in second]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Backrooms&rsquo;, &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; post strong global holds to both cross $200m worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-leads-global-box-office-with-over-100m-masters-of-the-universe-in-second/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-leads-global-box-office-with-over-100m-masters-of-the-universe-in-second/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shivani Pandya Malhotra steps down as managing director of Red Sea Film Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MENA film industry veteran spearheaded the launch of Red Sea International Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shivani-pandya-malhotra-steps-down-as-managing-director-of-red-sea-film-foundation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shivani-pandya-malhotra-steps-down-as-managing-director-of-red-sea-film-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAG-AFTRA national members ratify new four-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[91.4% voted in favour after 19.3% turnout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-national-members-ratify-new-four-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-national-members-ratify-new-four-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office up 11% year-on-year thanks to strong May]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Michael&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo; took over &pound;65m combined in the month alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-up-11-year-on-year-thanks-to-strong-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-up-11-year-on-year-thanks-to-strong-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Buffy&rsquo;, 'Ted Lasso' actor Anthony Head dies aged 72]]></title><description><![CDATA[His film credits included &rsquo;The Iron Lady&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Inbetweeners&rsquo;, &rsquo;Ghost Rider 2&rsquo; and &rsquo;Percy Jackson&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquobuffyrsquo-ted-lasso-actor-anthony-head-dies-aged-72/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquobuffyrsquo-ted-lasso-actor-anthony-head-dies-aged-72/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Film Festival confirms 2027 dates for 80th edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next year&rsquo;s festival will take place the month after a French presidential election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-film-festival-confirms-2027-dates-for-80th-edition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-film-festival-confirms-2027-dates-for-80th-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood Climate Summit talks infrastructure, incentives, storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We have the best crews in the world. Our infrastructure, equipment and confluence of landscapes are all here.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hollywood-climate-summit-talks-infrastructure-incentives-storytelling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hollywood-climate-summit-talks-infrastructure-incentives-storytelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Boy With The Light Blue Eyes’ review: Greek debut is beguiling, lyrical coming-of-age fable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanasis Neofotistos&rsquo;s story of a teenage boy living in a Greek mountain village premieres at SXSW London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-boy-with-the-light-blue-eyes-review-greek-debut-is-beguiling-lyrical-coming-of-age-fable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-boy-with-the-light-blue-eyes-review-greek-debut-is-beguiling-lyrical-coming-of-age-fable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I live on there,” say Amazon, Fremantle and Banijay execs of BookTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios&rsquo; Tara Erer,&nbsp;Fremantle UK CEO Amelia Brown and&nbsp;Banijay&rsquo;s&nbsp;head of adaptations Hannah Griffiths were talking at SXSW London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-live-on-there-say-amazon-fremantle-and-banijay-execs-of-booktok/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-live-on-there-say-amazon-fremantle-and-banijay-execs-of-booktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Masters Of The Universe’ and ‘Scary Movie’ lead new releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also in cinemas: period drama satire &lsquo;Savage House&rsquo; and Charli XCX drama &rsquo;Erupcja&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-masters-of-the-universe-and-scary-movie-lead-new-releases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-masters-of-the-universe-and-scary-movie-lead-new-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production begins on UK, Malta shoot ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta action comedy arrives in summer 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-begins-on-uk-malta-shoot-jason-statham-stole-my-bike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-begins-on-uk-malta-shoot-jason-statham-stole-my-bike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear begins filming ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’ in the UK and Malta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta action comedy arrives in summer 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-begins-filming-jason-statham-stole-my-bike-in-the-uk-and-malta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-begins-filming-jason-statham-stole-my-bike-in-the-uk-and-malta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasia second wave includes Jane Schoenbrun, Adams Family, ‘Cape Fear’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal festival runs July 16-August 2. Full line-up coming in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fantasia-second-wave-includes-jane-schoenbrun-adams-family-cape-fear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fantasia-second-wave-includes-jane-schoenbrun-adams-family-cape-fear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Frontières Market brings first Thai project, growing female presence, record submissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Fifteenth annual event runs in Montreal from July 22-25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-frontires-market-brings-first-thai-project-growing-female-presence-record-submissions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-frontires-market-brings-first-thai-project-growing-female-presence-record-submissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Obsession’, ‘Camp Miasma’ to compete at 30th Bucheon fantasy festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 11 titles in competition also include &lsquo;Hokum&rsquo; and &lsquo;Nightborn&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-camp-miasma-to-compete-at-30th-bucheon-fantasy-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-camp-miasma-to-compete-at-30th-bucheon-fantasy-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix EMEA head says UK earnings boost local ecosystem and do not “disappear into a black box in California”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larry Tanz, EMEA content chief, said UK revenues are&nbsp;&ldquo;recycled into more British investment, more stories, more jobs and more infrastructure&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-emea-head-says-uk-earnings-boost-local-ecosystem-and-do-not-disappear-into-a-black-box-in-california/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-emea-head-says-uk-earnings-boost-local-ecosystem-and-do-not-disappear-into-a-black-box-in-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banijay and Pact lobby for household levy to replace UK licence fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banijay UK and Pact support the introduction of a household levy to replace the BBC&rsquo;s licence fee funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/banijay-and-pact-lobby-for-household-levy-to-replace-uk-licence-fee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/banijay-and-pact-lobby-for-household-levy-to-replace-uk-licence-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Films by Kuosmanen, Akin and Seidl among seven projects backed by German minority co-production fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kuosmanen&rsquo;s &rsquo;Dream Come True&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;is inspired by the true story surrounding the salvaging of&nbsp;the cargo of the world&rsquo;s most expensive champagne in the 1990s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/films-by-kuosmanen-akin-and-seidl-among-seven-projects-backed-by-german-minority-co-production-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/films-by-kuosmanen-akin-and-seidl-among-seven-projects-backed-by-german-minority-co-production-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Iluminada’: first trailer for Nicolas Rincon Gille’s film ahead of Shanghai launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Belgian film follows a young woman who sees visions which she tries to decipher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iluminada-first-trailer-for-nicolas-rincon-gilles-film-ahead-of-shanghai-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iluminada-first-trailer-for-nicolas-rincon-gilles-film-ahead-of-shanghai-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scary Movie’ review: The Wayans brothers return for dull, dated sixth instalment of horror parody franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall are also back in the first &rsquo;Scary Movie&rsquo; feature since 2013]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-review-the-wayans-brothers-return-for-dull-dated-sixth-instalment-of-horror-parody-franchise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-review-the-wayans-brothers-return-for-dull-dated-sixth-instalment-of-horror-parody-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon boards Asif Kapadia’s ‘70Up’ as Tom Quinn says: “While everyone is snoozing on docs, I’m a firm believer”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn is also on the lookout for international action thrillers and TV projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-asif-kapadias-70up-as-tom-quinn-says-while-everyone-is-snoozing-on-docs-im-a-firm-believer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-asif-kapadias-70up-as-tom-quinn-says-while-everyone-is-snoozing-on-docs-im-a-firm-believer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon boards Asif Kapadia’s ‘70 Up’ as Tom Quinn says: “While everyone is snoozing on docs, I’m a firm believer”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn is also on the lookout for international action thrillers and TV projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-asif-kapadias-70-up-as-tom-quinn-says-while-everyone-is-snoozing-on-docs-im-a-firm-believer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-asif-kapadias-70-up-as-tom-quinn-says-while-everyone-is-snoozing-on-docs-im-a-firm-believer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard join Croatia’s Slano Film Days lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pawel Pawlikowski will present his Cannes prizewinner &lsquo;Fatherland&rsquo; at the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maggie-gyllenhaal-peter-sarsgaard-join-croatias-slano-film-days-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maggie-gyllenhaal-peter-sarsgaard-join-croatias-slano-film-days-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French truck driver romance ‘Flesh And Fuel’ drives to deals for North America and UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The French film won a prize at Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-truck-driver-romance-flesh-and-fuel-drives-to-deals-for-north-america-and-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-truck-driver-romance-flesh-and-fuel-drives-to-deals-for-north-america-and-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our critics’ hidden gems from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen&rsquo;s senior critics Wendy Ide and Tim Grierson share the films they think deserve more attention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-critics-hidden-gems-from-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-critics-hidden-gems-from-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marjane Satrapi, Iranian French director of ‘Persepolis’, dies aged 56]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artist and filmmaker is also known for directing &lsquo;Radioactive&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marjane-satrapi-iranian-french-director-of-persepolis-dies-aged-56/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marjane-satrapi-iranian-french-director-of-persepolis-dies-aged-56/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Cinema Editors sets awards season timetable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ceremony to take place in Los Angeles on February 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/american-cinema-editors-sets-awards-season-timetable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/american-cinema-editors-sets-awards-season-timetable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hasbro launches subsidiary AI studio Sixth Wall to exploit IP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Company strikes partnership with leading AI audio company ElevenLabs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hasbro-launches-subsidiary-ai-studio-sixth-wall-to-exploit-ip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hasbro-launches-subsidiary-ai-studio-sixth-wall-to-exploit-ip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangkok International Content Market launches to boost Thailand as Asia content hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The market will be dedicated to film, series and animation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bangkok-international-content-market-launches-to-boost-thailand-as-asia-content-hub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bangkok-international-content-market-launches-to-boost-thailand-as-asia-content-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simon Rumley’s Thailand-set thriller ‘Crushed’ lands key deals including UK-Ireland, North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film has played at Edinburgh, Fantastic Fest and Sitges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/simon-rumleys-thailand-set-thriller-crushed-lands-key-deals-including-uk-ireland-north-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/simon-rumleys-thailand-set-thriller-crushed-lands-key-deals-including-uk-ireland-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal, UK government confirm £7.3bn investment in Bedford theme park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name unveiled for new resort, which is scheduled to open in 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-uk-government-confirm-73bn-investment-in-bedford-theme-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-uk-government-confirm-73bn-investment-in-bedford-theme-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise hit ‘Dear You’ now China’s second biggest film of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lan Hongchun&rsquo;s nostalgic family drama has earned more than $213m to date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/surprise-hit-dear-you-now-chinas-second-biggest-film-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/surprise-hit-dear-you-now-chinas-second-biggest-film-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix US comms head Emily Feingold to depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feingold is an experienced comms executive who has worked at Ralph Lauren and the Doha Film Institute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-us-comms-head-emily-feingold-to-depart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-us-comms-head-emily-feingold-to-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office up in first quarter of 2026, boosted by book-to-screen adaptations]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Project Hail Mary&rsquo;, &lsquo;Wuthering Heights&rsquo;, &lsquo;Hamnet&rsquo; and &lsquo;The Magic Faraway Tree&rsquo; have all been released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-up-in-first-quarter-of-2026-boosted-by-book-to-screen-adaptations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-up-in-first-quarter-of-2026-boosted-by-book-to-screen-adaptations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bendita Film Sales boards Karlovy Vary title Jan-Eric Mack’s ‘A Happy Family’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The film&nbsp;explores themes of poverty and social inequality in Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bendita-film-sales-boards-karlovy-vary-title-jan-eric-macks-a-happy-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bendita-film-sales-boards-karlovy-vary-title-jan-eric-macks-a-happy-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Virginia Woolf&rsquo;s Night &amp; Day&rsquo; review: A spirited Haley Bennett helps lift weighty adaptation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tina Gharavi&rsquo;s take on Woolf&rsquo;s 1919 novel opens SXSW London before a theatrical release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquovirginia-woolfrsquos-night-amp-dayrsquo-review-a-spirited-haley-bennett-helps-lift-weighty-adaptation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquovirginia-woolfrsquos-night-amp-dayrsquo-review-a-spirited-haley-bennett-helps-lift-weighty-adaptation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un Certain Regard prize-winner ‘Congo Boy’ scores key deals for The Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Rafiki Fariala&rsquo;s fiction debut heading to Germany and Austria, Brazil, Norway and Denmark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-prize-winner-congo-boy-scores-key-deals-for-the-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-prize-winner-congo-boy-scores-key-deals-for-the-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French box office jumps 33% to 15 million admissions in May powered by ‘Michael,’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The highest-grossing local film in May was&nbsp;1980s-set family comedy Just An Illusion.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-box-office-jumps-33-to-15-million-admissions-in-may-powered-by-michael-the-devil-wears-prada-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-box-office-jumps-33-to-15-million-admissions-in-may-powered-by-michael-the-devil-wears-prada-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yukiko Sode’s ‘All The Lovers In The Night’ lands multiple deals after Cannes bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film received its world premiere in Un Certain Regard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yukiko-sodes-all-the-lovers-in-the-night-lands-multiple-deals-after-cannes-bow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yukiko-sodes-all-the-lovers-in-the-night-lands-multiple-deals-after-cannes-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyrielle Raingou, Mikel Gurrea films among six-strong line up for Munich’s first work-in-progress showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inaugural First Cut+ Munich event will present projects by filmmakers from Brazil, Cameroon, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Spain and Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cyrielle-raingou-mikel-gurrea-films-among-six-strong-line-up-for-munichs-first-work-in-progress-showcase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cyrielle-raingou-mikel-gurrea-films-among-six-strong-line-up-for-munichs-first-work-in-progress-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We got it wrong,” says UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy of government misstep on AI and copyright strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nandy took part in an on-stage conversation with screenwriter Steven Knight at SXSW London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-got-it-wrong-says-uk-culture-secretary-lisa-nandy-of-government-misstep-on-ai-and-copyright-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-got-it-wrong-says-uk-culture-secretary-lisa-nandy-of-government-misstep-on-ai-and-copyright-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Masters Of The Universe’ review: Nicholas Galitzine wields the Sword Of Power in irreverent, conventional actioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Idris Elba, Jared Leto and Kristen Wiig also star in Travis Knight&rsquo;s overstuffed Mattel reboot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/masters-of-the-universe-review-nicholas-galitzine-wields-the-sword-of-power-in-irreverent-conventional-actioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/masters-of-the-universe-review-nicholas-galitzine-wields-the-sword-of-power-in-irreverent-conventional-actioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galway Film Fleadh 2026 lineup includes ‘Finnegan’s Foursome’, ‘Learning To Breathe Underwater’ and spotlight on Estonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 7-12 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/galway-film-fleadh-2026-lineup-includes-finnegans-foursome-learning-to-breathe-underwater-and-spotlight-on-estonia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/galway-film-fleadh-2026-lineup-includes-finnegans-foursome-learning-to-breathe-underwater-and-spotlight-on-estonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovy Vary competition selection ‘The Lion At My Back’ picked up for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Cyprus-shot film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a&nbsp;teenage Senegalese asylum seeker and a 40-year-old Cypriot woman rebuilding her life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-competition-selection-the-lion-at-my-back-picked-up-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-competition-selection-the-lion-at-my-back-picked-up-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovy Vary Film Festival unveils 2026 official selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lineup includes new films by&nbsp;Nader Saeivar, Valeria Sarmiento, and Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-film-festival-unveils-2026-official-selection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-film-festival-unveils-2026-official-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy launches “Michelin Guide” for cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Academy Marquee Theatre List will comprise 25 US, 25 international cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-launches-michelin-guide-for-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-launches-michelin-guide-for-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24’s ‘Backrooms’ sets box-office record for original horror in UK-Ireland with £4.3m opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu&rsquo; and &lsquo;Michael&rsquo; complete the top three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24s-backrooms-sets-box-office-record-for-original-horror-in-uk-ireland-with-43m-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24s-backrooms-sets-box-office-record-for-original-horror-in-uk-ireland-with-43m-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sound Of Falling’ sweeps German Film Awards, as Tricia Tuttle and Wim Wenders receive standing ovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#304;lker &Ccedil;atak&rsquo;s Yellow Letters&nbsp;received the Silver Lola.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sound-of-falling-sweeps-german-film-awards-as-tricia-tuttle-and-wim-wenders-receive-standing-ovations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sound-of-falling-sweeps-german-film-awards-as-tricia-tuttle-and-wim-wenders-receive-standing-ovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vue lays off several senior staff ahead of expected sale or flotation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group director of content Eduardo Leal is among those who have left the company in recent months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vue-lays-off-several-senior-staff-ahead-of-expected-sale-or-flotation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vue-lays-off-several-senior-staff-ahead-of-expected-sale-or-flotation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We Are Aliens’ review: Delicate, sophisticated Japanese animation tracks the fragility of boyhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kohei Kadowaki&rsquo;s debut feature heads to Annecy after a Cannes premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-are-aliens-review-delicate-sophisticated-japanese-animation-tracks-the-fragility-of-boyhood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-are-aliens-review-delicate-sophisticated-japanese-animation-tracks-the-fragility-of-boyhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhong Kaifeng’s Shanghai competitor ‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ boarded by Rediance]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Chinese fantasy drama will play in the main competition of Shanghai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zhong-kaifengs-shanghai-competitor-atlantic-rhapsody-boarded-by-rediance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zhong-kaifengs-shanghai-competitor-atlantic-rhapsody-boarded-by-rediance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube creator horror vanquishes worldwide box office as ‘Backrooms’ delivers $118m opening, ‘Obsession’ hits $148m total]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Backrooms&rsquo; is A24&rsquo;s biggest-ever opening in North America, UK/Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Middle East, Scandinavia, Taiwan, Israel and Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-creator-horror-vanquishes-worldwide-box-office-as-backrooms-delivers-118m-opening-obsession-hits-148m-total/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-creator-horror-vanquishes-worldwide-box-office-as-backrooms-delivers-118m-opening-obsession-hits-148m-total/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno’s Open Doors unveils projects, producers and directors for Africa-focused 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Doors programme is part of the festival&rsquo;s industry strand Locarno Pro and runs from August 5-10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarnos-open-doors-unveils-projects-producers-and-directors-for-africa-focused-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarnos-open-doors-unveils-projects-producers-and-directors-for-africa-focused-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second World War propaganda porn drama ‘Think Of England’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Richard Hawkins&rsquo;&nbsp;psychological drama played at Tallinn and Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/second-world-war-propaganda-porn-drama-think-of-england-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/second-world-war-propaganda-porn-drama-think-of-england-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube creators rule US box office: ‘Backrooms’ opens on A24-record $82m, ‘Obsession’ hits $100m]]></title><description><![CDATA[20-year-old Kane Parsons is youngest director of number one global release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-creators-rule-us-box-office-backrooms-opens-on-a24-record-82m-obsession-hits-100m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-creators-rule-us-box-office-backrooms-opens-on-a24-record-82m-obsession-hits-100m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Backrooms’ review: Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve lose themselves in creepy, slow-burn horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kane Parsons&rsquo; debut feature is based on his own YouTube shorts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/backrooms-review-chiwetel-ejiofor-and-renate-reinsve-lose-themselves-in-creepy-slow-burn-horror/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/backrooms-review-chiwetel-ejiofor-and-renate-reinsve-lose-themselves-in-creepy-slow-burn-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at 2026 Cannes Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prizes for &lsquo;Minotaur&rsquo;, &rsquo;The Black Ball&rsquo;, &lsquo;All Of A Sudden&rsquo;, &lsquo;Fatherland&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cristian-mungius-fjord-wins-palme-dor-at-2026-cannes-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cristian-mungius-fjord-wins-palme-dor-at-2026-cannes-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Winding Refn teams with Mubi on next film ‘Maniac Cop’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mubi to fully finance the feature and give a wide theatrical release in its territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-winding-refn-teams-with-mubi-on-next-film-maniac-cop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-winding-refn-teams-with-mubi-on-next-film-maniac-cop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Winding Refn teams with Mubi for next film ‘Maniac Cop’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mubi to fully finance the feature and give a wide theatrical release in its territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-winding-refn-teams-with-mubi-for-next-film-maniac-cop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-winding-refn-teams-with-mubi-for-next-film-maniac-cop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix nearing US deal for Cannes Competition title ‘The Black Ball’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film debuted in Cannes on Thursday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-nearing-us-deal-for-cannes-competition-title-the-black-ball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-nearing-us-deal-for-cannes-competition-title-the-black-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Film Festival 2026: follow the winners live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ceremony will start at 20.15 CEST (19.15 BST).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-film-festival-2026-follow-the-winners-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-film-festival-2026-follow-the-winners-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fatherland’ triumphs on Screen’s 2026 Cannes jury grid; ‘The Birthday Party’ lands bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valeska Grisebach&rsquo;s &rsquo;The Dreamed Adventure&rsquo;&nbsp;and Lea Mysius&rsquo; &rsquo;The Birthday Party&rsquo; were the final two films to land on the grid this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-triumphs-on-screens-2026-cannes-jury-grid-the-birthday-party-lands-bottom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-triumphs-on-screens-2026-cannes-jury-grid-the-birthday-party-lands-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Crescendo’ review: A French opera is rocked by scandal in Agnès Jaoui’s tone-deaf #MeToo satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Auteuil,&nbsp;Vincenzo Amato and&nbsp;Claire Chust star alongside Jaoui in blunt Cannes Out Of Competition premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/crescendo-review-a-french-opera-is-rocked-by-scandal-in-agns-jaouis-tone-deaf-metoo-satire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/crescendo-review-a-french-opera-is-rocked-by-scandal-in-agns-jaouis-tone-deaf-metoo-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’ wins Queer Palm at Cannes Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time ever, the jury also opted to award a new &lsquo;Queer Palm Revelation&rsquo; prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-wins-queer-palm-at-cannes-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-wins-queer-palm-at-cannes-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandra Wollner’s ‘Everytime’ takes top Un Certain Regard prize in Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other winners include &rsquo;Elephants In The Fog&rsquo; and &lsquo;Iron Boy&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-wollners-everytime-takes-top-un-certain-regard-prize-in-cannes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-wollners-everytime-takes-top-un-certain-regard-prize-in-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Birthday Party’ review: Hafsia Herzi and Monica Bellucci head conventional home invasion thriller from Lea Mysius]]></title><description><![CDATA[French Cannes Competition title is adaptation of the novel by Laurent Mauvignier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-birthday-party-review-hafsia-herzi-and-monica-bellucci-head-conventional-home-invasion-thriller-from-lea-mysius/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-birthday-party-review-hafsia-herzi-and-monica-bellucci-head-conventional-home-invasion-thriller-from-lea-mysius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Maverick: The Epic Adventures Of David Lean’ review: Enthusiastic, star-studded romp through the life and work of the legendary director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Barnaby Thompson assembles famous fans including Denis Villeneuve, Alfonso Cuaron and&nbsp;Autumn Durald Arkapaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maverick-the-epic-adventures-of-david-lean-review-enthusiastic-star-studded-romp-through-the-life-and-work-of-the-legendary-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maverick-the-epic-adventures-of-david-lean-review-enthusiastic-star-studded-romp-through-the-life-and-work-of-the-legendary-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Dreamed Adventure’ review: Exhilarating Bulgarian borderlands fable makes expert use of non-professional cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valeska Grisebach&rsquo;s unpredictable&nbsp;Cannes Competition entry is lead by former geologist Yana Radeva]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-dreamed-adventure-review-exhilarating-bulgarian-borderlands-fable-makes-expert-use-of-non-professional-cast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-dreamed-adventure-review-exhilarating-bulgarian-borderlands-fable-makes-expert-use-of-non-professional-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[193 inks Cannes market deals on ‘Brigands’, ‘Bitcoin’ and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales also recorded for Fernando Meirelles&rsquo; &lsquo;Art&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/193-inks-cannes-market-deals-on-brigands-bitcoin-and-more-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/193-inks-cannes-market-deals-on-brigands-bitcoin-and-more-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[193 inks Cannes market deals on ‘Brigands’, ‘Bitcoin and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales also recorded for Fernando Meirelles&rsquo; &lsquo;Art&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/193-inks-cannes-market-deals-on-brigands-bitcoin-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/193-inks-cannes-market-deals-on-brigands-bitcoin-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ to Sony Pictures Classics for North and Latin America and other markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winner of the L&rsquo;Oeil d&rsquo;or, the film traces 40 years of Iran&rsquo;s history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rehearsals-for-a-revolution-to-sony-pictures-classics-for-north-and-latin-america-and-other-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rehearsals-for-a-revolution-to-sony-pictures-classics-for-north-and-latin-america-and-other-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegah Ahangarani’s ‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ wins Cannes documentary award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Murphy&rsquo;s Tin Castle receives&nbsp;a special mention from&nbsp;L&rsquo;&OElig;il d&rsquo;or&nbsp;jury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pegah-ahangaranis-rehearsals-for-a-revolution-wins-cannes-documentary-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pegah-ahangaranis-rehearsals-for-a-revolution-wins-cannes-documentary-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu’ flies into 691 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also out: romcom &rsquo;Finding Emily&rsquo; and animation &lsquo;Charlie And The Wonderdog&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-flies-into-691-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-flies-into-691-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Madame’ review: Brooding French debut mines uneasy relationship between wealth and freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helene Rosselet-Ruiz&rsquo;s Cannes Special Screening features strong performances and confident craft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/madame-review-brooding-french-debut-mines-uneasy-relationship-between-wealth-and-freedom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/madame-review-brooding-french-debut-mines-uneasy-relationship-between-wealth-and-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ hits middle of Screen’s Cannes jury grid despite buzzy reception; ‘Coward’ also lands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo&rsquo;s &lsquo;La Bola Negra&rsquo; divided our critics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-hits-middle-of-screens-cannes-jury-grid-despite-buzzy-reception-coward-also-lands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-hits-middle-of-screens-cannes-jury-grid-despite-buzzy-reception-coward-also-lands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK exhibitors welcome temporary cut in VAT rates on children’s cinema tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions remain about how the measure will work in practice, whether cinemas are obliged to pass on the VAT cut to customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-exhibitors-welcome-temporary-cut-in-vat-rates-on-childrens-cinema-tickets-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-exhibitors-welcome-temporary-cut-in-vat-rates-on-childrens-cinema-tickets-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK exhibitors welcome temporary cut in VAT rates on children's cinema tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions remain about how the measure will work in practice, whether cinemas are obliged to pass on the VAT cut to customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-exhibitors-welcome-temporary-cut-in-vat-rates-on-childrens-cinema-tickets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-exhibitors-welcome-temporary-cut-in-vat-rates-on-childrens-cinema-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reykjavik film festival sets up Script Lab for Arctic storytelling traditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Lab will welcome up to eight Nordic screenwriters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reykjavik-film-festival-sets-up-script-lab-for-arctic-storytelling-traditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reykjavik-film-festival-sets-up-script-lab-for-arctic-storytelling-traditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Loach, Aki Kaurismäki, Yorgos Lanthimos and Javier Bardem sign Canal+ controversy letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canal+ controversy is the talk of the Cannes Film Festival among the French sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-aki-kaurismki-yorgos-lanthimos-and-javier-bardem-sign-canal-controversy-letter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-aki-kaurismki-yorgos-lanthimos-and-javier-bardem-sign-canal-controversy-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Loach, Aki Kaurismäki, Yorgos Lanthimos and Javier Bardem sign anti-Bollore letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canal + controversy is the talk of the Cannes Film Festival among the French sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-aki-kaurismki-yorgos-lanthimos-and-javier-bardem-sign-anti-bollore-letter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-aki-kaurismki-yorgos-lanthimos-and-javier-bardem-sign-anti-bollore-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Vertiginous’ review: Quentin Dupieux’s outre comedy tackles complex issues of identity through crude animation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French auteur&rsquo;s latest work closes Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vertiginous-review-quentin-dupieuxs-outre-comedy-tackles-complex-issues-of-identity-through-crude-animation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vertiginous-review-quentin-dupieuxs-outre-comedy-tackles-complex-issues-of-identity-through-crude-animation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Station’ review: Moving Yemen-set drama explores the importance of community in the face of war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq&rsquo;s debut bows in Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-station-review-moving-yemen-set-drama-explores-the-importance-of-community-in-the-face-of-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-station-review-moving-yemen-set-drama-explores-the-importance-of-community-in-the-face-of-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘De Gaulle: Tilting Iron’ review: Broad-brush, old-fashioned biopic of former French president Charles de Gaulle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonin Baudry&rsquo;s sweeping epic is fuelled by national-origin-story patriotism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/de-gaulle-tilting-iron-review-broad-brush-old-fashioned-biopic-of-former-french-president-charles-de-gaulle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/de-gaulle-tilting-iron-review-broad-brush-old-fashioned-biopic-of-former-french-president-charles-de-gaulle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘De Gaulle: Résistance’ review: Broad-brush, old-fashioned biopic of former French president Charles de Gaulle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonin Baudry&rsquo;s sweeping epic is fuelled by national-origin-story patriotism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/de-gaulle-rsistance-review-broad-brush-old-fashioned-biopic-of-former-french-president-charles-de-gaulle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/de-gaulle-rsistance-review-broad-brush-old-fashioned-biopic-of-former-french-president-charles-de-gaulle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imax shares spike as report says company exploring sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premium cinema format leader had a record year at the box office in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/imax-shares-spike-as-report-says-company-exploring-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/imax-shares-spike-as-report-says-company-exploring-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate gives update on second Michael Jackson film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow-up &ldquo;can go forwards and backwards&rdquo; in telling Jackson&rsquo;s story, say film group head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-gives-update-on-second-michael-jackson-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-gives-update-on-second-michael-jackson-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Resurrection Of The Christ’ set for staggered two-part 2027/2028 launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two parts of the bibilical drama had originally been set for launch 40 days apart next spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-resurrection-of-the-christ-set-for-staggered-two-part-20272028-launch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-resurrection-of-the-christ-set-for-staggered-two-part-20272028-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Coward’ review: Two Belgian soldiers are drawn together amid the horrors of war in Lukas Dhont’s intimate queer drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcomers Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne drive Dhont&rsquo;s First World War Cannes Competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coward-review-two-belgian-soldiers-are-drawn-together-amid-the-horrors-of-war-in-lukas-dhonts-intimate-queer-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coward-review-two-belgian-soldiers-are-drawn-together-amid-the-horrors-of-war-in-lukas-dhonts-intimate-queer-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The End Of It’ review: Striking future-set study of mortality hangs on a layered performance from Rebecca Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maria Martinez Bayona&rsquo;s Cannes Premiere title also stars Gael Garcia Bernal, Noomi Rapace and Beanie Feldstein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-end-of-it-review-striking-future-set-study-of-mortality-hangs-on-a-layered-performance-from-rebecca-hall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-end-of-it-review-striking-future-set-study-of-mortality-hangs-on-a-layered-performance-from-rebecca-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ wins Directors’ Fortnight audience award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The People&rsquo;s Choice award launched in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-wins-directors-fortnight-audience-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-wins-directors-fortnight-audience-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics’ Week prize winner ‘La Gradiva’ bought by 1-2 Special for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French-Italian drama is the directing debut of cinematographer Marine Atlan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/critics-week-prize-winner-la-gradiva-bought-by-1-2-special-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/critics-week-prize-winner-la-gradiva-bought-by-1-2-special-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ review: Penelope Cruz and Guitarricadelafuente star in sprawling exploration of Spain’s queer culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The works of Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca inform Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi&rsquo;s Cannes Competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-review-penelope-cruz-and-guitarricadelafuente-star-in-sprawling-exploration-of-spains-queer-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-review-penelope-cruz-and-guitarricadelafuente-star-in-sprawling-exploration-of-spains-queer-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Arnold’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight premiere ‘Too Many Beasts’ wins Europa Cinemas prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arnold&rsquo;s feature debut&nbsp;will now receive the support from the European exhibition network during its release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarah-arnolds-cannes-directors-fortnight-premiere-too-many-beasts-wins-europa-cinemas-prize/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarah-arnolds-cannes-directors-fortnight-premiere-too-many-beasts-wins-europa-cinemas-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un Certain Regard entry ‘Iron Boy’ goes to Sony Pictures Classics for North America and other markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hand painted film is the first as a solo director from former Pixar animator Louis Clichy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-entry-iron-boy-goes-to-sony-pictures-classics-for-north-america-and-other-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-entry-iron-boy-goes-to-sony-pictures-classics-for-north-america-and-other-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un Certain Regard entry ‘Iron Boy’ goes to Sony Pictures Classic for North America and other markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hand painted film is the first as a solo director from former Pixar animator Louis Clichy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-entry-iron-boy-goes-to-sony-pictures-classic-for-north-america-and-other-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-entry-iron-boy-goes-to-sony-pictures-classic-for-north-america-and-other-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Roma Elastica’ review: Marion Cotillard anchors fractured, excessive Italian 1980s drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bertrand Mandico&rsquo;s Cannes Midnight title also stars&nbsp;Noemie Merlant and&nbsp;Isabella Ferrari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/roma-elastica-review-marion-cotillard-anchors-fractured-excessive-italian-1980s-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/roma-elastica-review-marion-cotillard-anchors-fractured-excessive-italian-1980s-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Victorian Psycho’ review: Maika Monroe is gloriously gonzo in fun, feminist 19th-century horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Isaacs, Ruth Wilson and&nbsp;Thomasin McKenzie also star in Zachary Wigon&rsquo;s intense Cannes Un Certain Regard title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/victorian-psycho-review-maika-monroe-is-gloriously-gonzo-in-fun-feminist-19th-century-horror/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/victorian-psycho-review-maika-monroe-is-gloriously-gonzo-in-fun-feminist-19th-century-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the key private equity players backing film productions in Europe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe is a haven for films looking for soft money, but has very few private investors prepared to put in equity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/who-are-the-key-private-equity-players-backing-film-productions-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/who-are-the-key-private-equity-players-backing-film-productions-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vicky Krieps in talks to star in comedy ‘Operation Annie’ for Luxembourg’s Samsa Film]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is about the US forces who pumped out fake propaganda broadcasts to the Nazis in 1944.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vicky-krieps-in-talks-to-star-in-comedy-operation-annie-for-luxembourgs-samsa-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vicky-krieps-in-talks-to-star-in-comedy-operation-annie-for-luxembourgs-samsa-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Elephants In The Fog’ review: Sensitive, stirring debut is set at the heart of Nepal’s transgender community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screenwriter and short filmmaker Abinash Bikram Shah&rsquo;s engaging first feature bows in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/elephants-in-the-fog-review-sensitive-stirring-debut-is-set-at-the-heart-of-nepals-transgender-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/elephants-in-the-fog-review-sensitive-stirring-debut-is-set-at-the-heart-of-nepals-transgender-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Man Of His Time’, ‘The Man I Love’ land middle of the pack on Screen’s Cannes jury grid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both films posted solid scores but failed to get close to leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-man-of-his-time-the-man-i-love-land-middle-of-the-pack-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-man-of-his-time-the-man-i-love-land-middle-of-the-pack-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madman taps into Australia’s housing crisis to as part of the release campaign for comedy ‘Birthright’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madman has teamed with property platform Coposit to give preview audience members deposit help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/madman-taps-into-australias-housing-crisis-to-as-part-of-the-release-campaign-for-comedy-birthright/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/madman-taps-into-australias-housing-crisis-to-as-part-of-the-release-campaign-for-comedy-birthright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malta’s Mediterrane film festival unveils expanded programme for fourth edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Rosebush Pruning&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Christophers&rsquo; and &lsquo;Couture&rsquo; are among the competing titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maltas-mediterrane-film-festival-unveils-expanded-programme-for-fourth-edition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maltas-mediterrane-film-festival-unveils-expanded-programme-for-fourth-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘9 Temples To Heaven’ review: A poignant family road trip across contemporary Thailand produced by Apichatpong Weerasethakul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sompot Chidgasornpongse&rsquo;s&nbsp;Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title balances ritual, memory and familial tensions with a light touch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/9-temples-to-heaven-review-a-poignant-family-road-trip-across-contemporary-thailand-produced-by-apichatpong-weerasethakul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/9-temples-to-heaven-review-a-poignant-family-road-trip-across-contemporary-thailand-produced-by-apichatpong-weerasethakul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ll Be Gone In June’ review: A German exchange student navigates post-9/11 America in modest, engaging debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katharina Rivilis&rsquo;s Cannes Un Certain Regard title is produced by Wim Wenders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ill-be-gone-in-june-review-a-german-exchange-student-navigates-post-911-america-in-modest-engaging-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ill-be-gone-in-june-review-a-german-exchange-student-navigates-post-911-america-in-modest-engaging-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI to expand geographical reach of Skills Clusters Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: In addition to &pound;9m for its existing seven skills clusters, &pound;2.9m has been set aside for new regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-to-expand-geographical-reach-of-skills-clusters-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-to-expand-geographical-reach-of-skills-clusters-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’ review: Poetic, slow-burn debut unfolds within a Bedouin community in Lebanon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palestinian director Rayakan Mayasi&rsquo;s first feature premieres in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-review-poetic-slow-burn-debut-unfolds-within-a-bedouin-community-in-lebanon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-review-poetic-slow-burn-debut-unfolds-within-a-bedouin-community-in-lebanon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Orange-Flavoured Wedding’ review: Adele Exarchopoulos leads Christophe Honore’s propulsive, poignant 1970s ensemble drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honore&rsquo;s latest work also stars Vincent Lacoste and Paul Kircher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/orange-flavoured-wedding-review-adele-exarchopoulos-leads-christophe-honores-propulsive-poignant-1970s-ensemble-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/orange-flavoured-wedding-review-adele-exarchopoulos-leads-christophe-honores-propulsive-poignant-1970s-ensemble-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 10: Three key talking points from the market - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The buzziest deals, the Dogma boom and the AI for Talent summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-10-three-key-talking-points-from-the-market-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-10-three-key-talking-points-from-the-market-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese stop-motion animation ‘The Bear Hunter’ set as first feature from Taiyo Kikaku]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The stop-motion animation will mark the feature directorial debut of Takeshi Yashiro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-stop-motion-animation-the-bear-hunter-set-as-first-feature-from-taiyo-kikaku/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-stop-motion-animation-the-bear-hunter-set-as-first-feature-from-taiyo-kikaku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Damon set to replace Ryan Gosling in the Daniels tentpole]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sci-fi project is the Daniels first feature since multiple Oscar winner Everthing Everywhere All At Once.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matt-damon-set-to-replace-ryan-gosling-in-the-daniels-tentpole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matt-damon-set-to-replace-ryan-gosling-in-the-daniels-tentpole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix sets Brad Pitt Cliff Booth film for late November Imax theatrical slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Once Upon A Time&hellip; In Hollywood spin-off has been viewed as a Venice contender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-sets-brad-pitt-cliff-booth-film-for-late-november-imax-theatrical-slot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-sets-brad-pitt-cliff-booth-film-for-late-november-imax-theatrical-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Man I Love’ review: A powerful Rami Malek drives Ira Sachs’s compelling, opaque queer drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sachs&rsquo;s Cannes Competition title plays out in 1980s New York City]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-i-love-review-a-powerful-rami-malek-drives-ira-sachss-compelling-opaque-queer-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-i-love-review-a-powerful-rami-malek-drives-ira-sachss-compelling-opaque-queer-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics’ Week unveils prizes for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners included &lsquo;La Gradiva&rsquo; and&nbsp;Aina Clotet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-unveils-prizes-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-unveils-prizes-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yutaro Seki’s ‘My Son’ wins Imagica Group financing prize backed by Kei Ishikawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The award includes up to $440,000 (&yen;70m) in investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yutaro-sekis-my-son-wins-imagica-group-financing-prize-backed-by-kei-ishikawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yutaro-sekis-my-son-wins-imagica-group-financing-prize-backed-by-kei-ishikawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s Imagica Group selects ‘My Son’ for financing prize backed by Kei Ishikawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The award includes up to $440,000 (&yen;70m) in investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-imagica-group-selects-my-son-for-financing-prize-backed-by-kei-ishikawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-imagica-group-selects-my-son-for-financing-prize-backed-by-kei-ishikawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timeless Cinema unveils platform for connecting classic film programmers and rights owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cannes launch comes as classic films enjoy a resurgence in cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/timeless-cinema-unveils-platform-for-connecting-classic-film-programmers-and-rights-owners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/timeless-cinema-unveils-platform-for-connecting-classic-film-programmers-and-rights-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Man Of His Time’ review: A superb Swann Arlaud powers Emmanuel Marre’s ambitious, overlong Vichy France drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes Competition title follows real-life opportunist Henri Marre as he seeks to make a mark in 1940s France]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-man-of-his-time-review-a-superb-swann-arlaud-powers-emmanuel-marres-ambitious-overlong-vichy-france-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-man-of-his-time-review-a-superb-swann-arlaud-powers-emmanuel-marres-ambitious-overlong-vichy-france-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benelux projects receive funding boost from first Co-Development Fund awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three projects have received &euro;50,000 each.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/benelux-projects-receive-funding-boost-from-first-co-development-fund-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/benelux-projects-receive-funding-boost-from-first-co-development-fund-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Red Rocks’ review: Bruno Dumont assembles a charming young cast for his beguiling childhood fantasy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dumon&rsquo;s distinctive, accessible new feature bows in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/red-rocks-review-bruno-dumont-assembles-a-charming-young-cast-for-his-beguiling-childhood-fantasy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/red-rocks-review-bruno-dumont-assembles-a-charming-young-cast-for-his-beguiling-childhood-fantasy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Missing Child Videotape’ director Ryota Kondo readies fresh horror ‘Afunruparo’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Produced by Synca Creations, filming is set to begin summer 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/missing-child-videotape-director-ryota-kondo-readies-fresh-horror-afunruparo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/missing-child-videotape-director-ryota-kondo-readies-fresh-horror-afunruparo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Diamond’ review: Andy Garcia directs and stars as a noirish detective in disappointingly superficial LA story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosemarie Dewitt, Brendan Fraser, Vicky Krieps, Bill Murray and Dustin Hoffman aslo appear in Garcia&rsquo;s second directorial feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/diamond-review-andy-garcia-directs-and-stars-as-a-noirish-detective-in-disappointingly-superficial-la-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/diamond-review-andy-garcia-directs-and-stars-as-a-noirish-detective-in-disappointingly-superficial-la-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Loach talks Wim Wenders, European support at Cannes beach screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loach decries return of fascism; Cannes juror Paul Laverty praises &ldquo;the wonderful people of Gaza&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-talks-wim-wenders-european-support-at-cannes-beach-screening/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-talks-wim-wenders-european-support-at-cannes-beach-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAD Solutions lands MENA rights to Zamo Mkhwanazi’s ‘Laundry’ as its first non-Arab title]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film proved a breakout hit at Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-solutions-lands-mena-rights-to-zamo-mkhwanazis-laundry-as-its-first-non-arab-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-solutions-lands-mena-rights-to-zamo-mkhwanazis-laundry-as-its-first-non-arab-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Film and TV Charity introduces “industry first” anti-racism well-being adviser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chartered psychologist Anthony Newton will&nbsp;support Black and global majority professionals working behind the scenes in film, TV and cinema who are experiencing racism, racialised bullying or harassment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-film-and-tv-charity-introduces-industry-first-anti-racism-well-being-adviser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-film-and-tv-charity-introduces-industry-first-anti-racism-well-being-adviser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Channel 4 head backs idea for combined public service broadcaster streaming platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Mahon said combining distributor power is &ldquo;the answer&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-channel-4-head-backs-idea-for-combined-public-service-broadcaster-streaming-platform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-channel-4-head-backs-idea-for-combined-public-service-broadcaster-streaming-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s K2 Pictures boards Karim Ainouz’s English-language drama ‘Neon River’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film will shoot in Japan in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-k2-pictures-boards-karim-ainouzs-english-language-drama-neon-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-k2-pictures-boards-karim-ainouzs-english-language-drama-neon-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Death Has No Master’ review: Asia Argento is unconvincing in uneven drama set in the Venezuelan jungle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jorge Thielen Armand&rsquo;s hallucinatory thriller premieres in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-has-no-master-review-asia-argento-is-unconvincing-in-uneven-drama-set-in-the-venezuelan-jungle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-has-no-master-review-asia-argento-is-unconvincing-in-uneven-drama-set-in-the-venezuelan-jungle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Death Has No Master’ review: Asia Argento finds herself adrift in heady, uneven Venezuelan drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jorge Thielen Armand&rsquo;s hallucinatory thriller premieres in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-has-no-master-review-asia-argento-finds-herself-adrift-in-heady-uneven-venezuelan-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-has-no-master-review-asia-argento-finds-herself-adrift-in-heady-uneven-venezuelan-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal, Sun Africa Group sign three-year South African theatrical distribution deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sun Africa Group will theatrically distribute Studiocanal&rsquo;s English-language slate including &rsquo;Pressure&rsquo; and &lsquo;Ink&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-sun-africa-group-sign-three-year-south-african-theatrical-distribution-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-sun-africa-group-sign-three-year-south-african-theatrical-distribution-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Minotaur’ storms to second place on Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘Bitter Christmas’ also lands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrey Zvyagintsev&rsquo;s latest is just behind &lsquo;Fatherland&rsquo; in the rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minotaur-storms-to-second-place-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-bitter-christmas-also-lands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minotaur-storms-to-second-place-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-bitter-christmas-also-lands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Goodbye Cruel World’ review:  ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ star Milo Machado-Graner shines in dreamlike Cannes Critics’ Week closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor-turned-filmmaker Felix de Givry&rsquo;s debut follows a&nbsp;bullied teenager who vanishes from his provincial town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/goodbye-cruel-world-review-anatomy-of-a-fall-star-milo-machado-graner-shines-in-dreamlike-cannes-critics-week-closer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/goodbye-cruel-world-review-anatomy-of-a-fall-star-milo-machado-graner-shines-in-dreamlike-cannes-critics-week-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cesc Gay’s Spanish romantic comedy woos buyers for Filmax]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Olivia Wilde has remade Gay&rsquo;s &lsquo;The People Upstairs&rsquo; as &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cesc-gays-spanish-romantic-comedy-woos-buyers-for-filmax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cesc-gays-spanish-romantic-comedy-woos-buyers-for-filmax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Low Expectations’ review: Understated Norwegian debut stars singer Marie Ulven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ulven, aka Girl in Red, makes an impressive acting debut in Eivind Landsvik&rsquo;s&nbsp;drama of burnout and recovery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-review-understated-norwegian-debut-stars-singer-marie-ulven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-review-understated-norwegian-debut-stars-singer-marie-ulven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ review: Clio Barnard’s Birmingham friendship drama builds on its superb performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Ali &amp; Ava&rsquo; director&rsquo;s Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title stars Joe Cole, Lola Petticrew and an excellent UK cast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-review-clio-barnards-birmingham-friendship-drama-builds-on-its-superb-performances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-review-clio-barnards-birmingham-friendship-drama-builds-on-its-superb-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Low Expectations’ review: Understated Norwegian depression drama stars singer Marie Ulven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ulven, aka Girl in Red, impresses in Eivind Landsvik&rsquo;s&nbsp;debut of burnout and recovery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-review-understated-norwegian-depression-drama-stars-singer-marie-ulven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-review-understated-norwegian-depression-drama-stars-singer-marie-ulven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Samurai And The Prisoner’ review: Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s handsome Japanese period drama is a staid siege mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kurosawa&rsquo;s Cannes Premiere title lacks the action of his previous pictures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-samurai-and-the-prisoner-review-kiyoshi-kurosawas-handsome-japanese-period-drama-is-a-staid-siege-mystery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-samurai-and-the-prisoner-review-kiyoshi-kurosawas-handsome-japanese-period-drama-is-a-staid-siege-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Six Months In A Pink And Blue Building’ review: Intimate, precise portrait of childhood, memory and sexuality in Mexico City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruno Santamar&iacute;a Razo&rsquo;s Cannes Critics Week title effectively blends documentary and fiction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/six-months-in-a-pink-and-blue-building-review-intimate-precise-portrait-of-childhood-memory-and-sexuality-in-mexico-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/six-months-in-a-pink-and-blue-building-review-intimate-precise-portrait-of-childhood-memory-and-sexuality-in-mexico-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spring’ review: Assured, tense Lithuanian debut plays out in occupied Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong performances and atmospheric craft anchor a story of quiet resistance and mounting dread]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spring-review-assured-tense-lithuanian-debut-plays-out-in-occupied-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spring-review-assured-tense-lithuanian-debut-plays-out-in-occupied-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 9: French industry mood and the best parties so far - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen&rsquo;s UK and international reporter Ben Dalton and France correspondent Rebecca Leffler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-9-french-industry-mood-and-the-best-parties-so-far-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-9-french-industry-mood-and-the-best-parties-so-far-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Chan-wook’s ‘The Brigands Of Rattlecreek’ set for Warner Bros Clockwork in North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The western is expected to start shooting early next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/park-chan-wooks-the-brigands-of-rattlecreek-set-for-warner-bros-clockwork-in-north-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/park-chan-wooks-the-brigands-of-rattlecreek-set-for-warner-bros-clockwork-in-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iraqi Film Fund forges major partnership with pan-Arab studio MAD Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The agreement will see MAD handle sales and distribution of upcoming Iraqi features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iraqi-film-fund-forges-major-partnership-with-pan-arab-studio-mad-solutions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iraqi-film-fund-forges-major-partnership-with-pan-arab-studio-mad-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Minotaur’ review: Andrey Zvyagintsev remakes Claude Chabrol’s ‘The Unfaithful Wife’ as immaculate domestic thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Loveless&rsquo; and &lsquo;Leviathan&rsquo; director&rsquo;s Cannes Competition title intertwines personal and national crisis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minotaur-review-andrey-zvyagintsev-remakes-claude-chabrols-the-unfaithful-wife-as-immaculate-domestic-thriller/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minotaur-review-andrey-zvyagintsev-remakes-claude-chabrols-the-unfaithful-wife-as-immaculate-domestic-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Women On Trial’  review: Charlotte Gainsbourg leads a persuasive dramatisation of landmark 1972 French abortion trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller revisit the historic Bobigny case through the eyes of lawyer and activist Gisele Halimi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/women-on-trial-review-charlotte-gainsbourg-leads-a-persuasive-dramatisation-of-landmark-1972-french-abortion-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/women-on-trial-review-charlotte-gainsbourg-leads-a-persuasive-dramatisation-of-landmark-1972-french-abortion-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate developing stage version of ‘The Housemaid’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company launched a stage version of The Hunger Games in the West End last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-developing-stage-version-of-the-housemaid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-developing-stage-version-of-the-housemaid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Aqui’ review: Ambitious Portuguese J.M. Coetzee adaptation explores the mysteries of childhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[An improvised family navigates uncertainty in Tiago Guedes&rsquo;s&nbsp;three-hour Cannes Premiere title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aqui-review-ambitious-portuguese-jm-coetzee-adaptation-explores-the-mysteries-of-childhood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aqui-review-ambitious-portuguese-jm-coetzee-adaptation-explores-the-mysteries-of-childhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ben’Imana’ review: Evocative debut delivers a haunting tale of post-genocide Rwanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie-Cl&eacute;mentine Dusabejambo&rsquo;s Un Certain Regard title is set against Rwanda&rsquo;s post-genocide gacaca courts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/benimana-review-evocative-debut-delivers-a-haunting-tale-of-post-genocide-rwanda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/benimana-review-evocative-debut-delivers-a-haunting-tale-of-post-genocide-rwanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers rush to Berenger Thouin’s Cannes archive-fiction mash-up ‘The Golden Age’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thouin&rsquo;s debut feature blends footage from the Gaumont Path&eacute; Archives with fictional material.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-rush-to-berenger-thouins-cannes-archive-fiction-mash-up-the-golden-age/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-rush-to-berenger-thouins-cannes-archive-fiction-mash-up-the-golden-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu’ review: Disney+ favourite makes a safe but satisfying jump to cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Favreau expands his streamer success into a visually rich, brisk adventure that feels more evolutionary than essential]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review-disney-favourite-makes-a-safe-but-satisfying-jump-to-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review-disney-favourite-makes-a-safe-but-satisfying-jump-to-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Unknown’, ‘Fjord’ divide critics on Screen’s Cannes jury grid]]></title><description><![CDATA[New films from Arthur Harari and Cristian Mungiu have settled in the middle of the pack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-unknown-fjord-divide-critics-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-unknown-fjord-divide-critics-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“There’s been a huge gold rush”: video game IP hot property in Hollywood, say experts at Cannes UK Pavilion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producers from the UK and New Zealand discussed finding the right IP for cross-media adaptations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theres-been-a-huge-gold-rush-video-game-ip-hot-property-in-hollywood-say-experts-at-cannes-uk-pavilion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theres-been-a-huge-gold-rush-video-game-ip-hot-property-in-hollywood-say-experts-at-cannes-uk-pavilion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Her Private Hell’ review: Nicolas Winding Refn thriller is exercise in style over substance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton star in director&rsquo;s soulless follow-up to &lsquo;The Neon Demon&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/her-private-hell-review-nicolas-winding-refn-thriller-is-exercise-in-style-over-substance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/her-private-hell-review-nicolas-winding-refn-thriller-is-exercise-in-style-over-substance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia’s Eliso film awards selects jury for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Malgorzata Szumowska, Lea Glob among five jurors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgias-eliso-film-awards-selects-jury-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgias-eliso-film-awards-selects-jury-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Colony’ review: ‘Train To Busan’ director Yeon Sang-ho returns with fun, forgettable zombie horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seoul-set Cannes Midnight title stars&nbsp;Koo Kyo-hwan,&nbsp;Gianna Jun and&nbsp;Kim Shin-rock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colony-review-train-to-busan-director-yeon-sang-ho-returns-with-fun-forgettable-zombie-horror/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colony-review-train-to-busan-director-yeon-sang-ho-returns-with-fun-forgettable-zombie-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nirvanna: The Band, The Show, The Movie’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will release in cinemas on July 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tin Castle’ review: Affectionate, unsentimental doc follows an Irish traveller family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Murphy&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Goodbye Sisters&rsquo; debuts in Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tin-castle-review-affectionate-unsentimental-doc-follows-an-irish-traveller-family/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tin-castle-review-affectionate-unsentimental-doc-follows-an-irish-traveller-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dora’ review: K-pop star Kim Do-yeon helms July Jung’s feverish South Korean psychodrama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jung follows &lsquo;Next Sohee&rsquo; and &lsquo;A Girl At My Door&rsquo; with Cannes Un Certain Regard title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dora-review-k-pop-star-kim-do-yeon-helms-july-jungs-feverish-south-korean-psychodrama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dora-review-k-pop-star-kim-do-yeon-helms-july-jungs-feverish-south-korean-psychodrama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 8: How is the Competition shaping up? Plus parallel sections gems - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, our critics pick their favourites from the parallel sections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-8-how-is-the-competition-shaping-up-plus-parallel-sections-gems-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-8-how-is-the-competition-shaping-up-plus-parallel-sections-gems-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which films are in the running for the 2026 Venice Film Festival?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Adventures Of Cliff Booth, Wild Horse Nine, A Woman Unknown,&nbsp;Being Heumann tipped for Lido bows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/which-films-are-in-the-running-for-the-2026-venice-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/which-films-are-in-the-running-for-the-2026-venice-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Asian titles secure strong business at Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upcoming films from Vietnam, China and Thailand among hot projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/key-asian-titles-secure-strong-business-at-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/key-asian-titles-secure-strong-business-at-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungary’s new culture minister Zoltan Tarr makes pledge to filmmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funds will be distributed on &ldquo;merit, not political loyalty&rdquo;, said Tarr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hungarys-new-culture-minister-zoltan-tarr-makes-pledge-to-filmmakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hungarys-new-culture-minister-zoltan-tarr-makes-pledge-to-filmmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortitude International closes deals in Cannes on Liam Hemsworth, Priyanka Chopra Jonas titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Nadine de Barros and her team strike sales in Australia, Italy, Middle East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fortitude-international-closes-deals-in-cannes-on-liam-hemsworth-priyanka-chopra-jonas-titles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fortitude-international-closes-deals-in-cannes-on-liam-hemsworth-priyanka-chopra-jonas-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Cinema should be for everyone”: blind filmmaker Bahman Yazdan Panah talks navigating Cannes with guide dog Tess]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Tess helps a lot because everyone is interested in her and her market badge.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-should-be-for-everyone-blind-filmmaker-bahman-yazdan-panah-talks-navigating-cannes-with-guide-dog-tess/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-should-be-for-everyone-blind-filmmaker-bahman-yazdan-panah-talks-navigating-cannes-with-guide-dog-tess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics’ Week opener ‘In Waves’ goes to Netflix for the world outside France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu head the English-language cast for the French animated romance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/critics-week-opener-in-waves-goes-to-netflix-for-the-world-outside-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/critics-week-opener-in-waves-goes-to-netflix-for-the-world-outside-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fjord’ review: Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve intrigue in Cristian Mungiu’s underpowered Norway-set drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mungiu&rsquo;s Cannes Competition title sees a Christian family going up against Norway&rsquo;s child protection services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fjord-review-sebastian-stan-and-renate-reinsve-intrigue-in-cristian-mungius-underpowered-norway-set-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fjord-review-sebastian-stan-and-renate-reinsve-intrigue-in-cristian-mungius-underpowered-norway-set-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Unknown’ review: Léa Seydoux brings conviction to an ambitious but frustrating body-swap mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niels Schneider also stars in Arthur Harari&rsquo;s twisting Cannes Competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-unknown-review-la-seydoux-brings-conviction-to-an-ambitious-but-frustrating-body-swap-mystery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-unknown-review-la-seydoux-brings-conviction-to-an-ambitious-but-frustrating-body-swap-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Viva Carmen’ review: Sébastien Laudenbach follows ‘Chicken For Linda!’ with vivid animated take on Bizet’s ‘Carmen’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laudenbach&rsquo;s third feature premieres in Cannes Directors Fortnight before moving on to Annecy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/viva-carmen-review-sbastien-laudenbach-follows-chicken-for-linda-with-vivid-animated-take-on-bizets-carmen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/viva-carmen-review-sbastien-laudenbach-follows-chicken-for-linda-with-vivid-animated-take-on-bizets-carmen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s Cannes absence exposes growing row over public film funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no majority Italian film premiering on the Croisette, a dispute over the country&rsquo;s selective funding system has become a wider argument about transparency, reliability and cultural policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-cannes-absence-exposes-growing-row-over-public-film-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-cannes-absence-exposes-growing-row-over-public-film-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin confirms ‘Hope’ sequel in development: “There is a story and a script”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The genre thriller premiered in Compeititon at Cannes Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jin-confirms-hope-sequel-in-development-there-is-a-story-and-a-script/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jin-confirms-hope-sequel-in-development-there-is-a-story-and-a-script/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Everytime’ review: Austrian director Sandra Wollner impresses with an emotionally precise study of grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wollner&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;The Trouble With Being Born&rsquo; bows in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everytime-review-austrian-director-sandra-wollner-impresses-with-an-emotionally-precise-study-of-grief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everytime-review-austrian-director-sandra-wollner-impresses-with-an-emotionally-precise-study-of-grief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ reclaims UK-Ireland box office crown from ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Christophers&rsquo; scores biggest opening ever for Picturehouse Entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-reclaims-uk-ireland-box-office-crown-from-the-devil-wears-prada-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-reclaims-uk-ireland-box-office-crown-from-the-devil-wears-prada-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France to host international Lumière Summit focused on the future of cinema]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summit will be held in the South of France in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-to-host-international-lumire-summit-focused-on-the-future-of-cinema/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-to-host-international-lumire-summit-focused-on-the-future-of-cinema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ impresses on Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘Moulin’, ‘Another Day’ also land]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Hope&rsquo; is currently joint third on the grid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-impresses-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-moulin-another-day-also-land/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-impresses-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-moulin-another-day-also-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carine Tardieu’s ‘All The Little Live Things’ wins Cannes Marche du Film Investors Circle prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film stars Beno&icirc;t Magimel, L&eacute;a Drucker and Melanie Thierry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/carine-tardieus-all-the-little-live-things-wins-cannes-marche-du-film-investors-circle-prize/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/carine-tardieus-all-the-little-live-things-wins-cannes-marche-du-film-investors-circle-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Perra’ review: Chile’s Dominga Sotomayor returns with a visually rich island drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[A solitary woman&rsquo;s bond with an abandoned dog anchors this textured Chilean film in Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-perra-review-chiles-dominga-sotomayor-returns-with-a-visually-rich-island-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-perra-review-chiles-dominga-sotomayor-returns-with-a-visually-rich-island-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cantona’ review: Energetic doc explores the man behind football’s enigmatic icon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julien Gaspar-Oliveri&rsquo;s lively portrait plays as a Cannes Special Screening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cantona-review-energetic-doc-explores-the-man-behind-footballs-enigmatic-icon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cantona-review-energetic-doc-explores-the-man-behind-footballs-enigmatic-icon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Full Phil’ review: Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart relish their roles in Quentin Dupieux’s absurdist comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s English-language Cannes Midnight title also stars Emma Mackey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/full-phil-review-woody-harrelson-and-kristen-stewart-relish-their-roles-in-quentin-dupieuxs-absurdist-comedy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/full-phil-review-woody-harrelson-and-kristen-stewart-relish-their-roles-in-quentin-dupieuxs-absurdist-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ shimmies back to top of worldwide box office; ‘Obsession’ scares up profitable $23m debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionsgate&rsquo;s &lsquo;Michael&rsquo; hits $700m and knocks &lsquo;Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo; down into second place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-shimmies-back-to-top-of-worldwide-box-office-obsession-scares-up-profitable-23m-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-shimmies-back-to-top-of-worldwide-box-office-obsession-scares-up-profitable-23m-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24 takes world rights on buzzy Cannes title ‘Club Kid’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Jordan Firstman stars with Cara Delevingne, Diego Calva, Reggie Absolom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-takes-world-rights-on-buzzy-cannes-title-club-kid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-takes-world-rights-on-buzzy-cannes-title-club-kid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anonymous Content pledges to double number of European productions]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;&ldquo;We want to be in the international market with greater intensity,&rdquo; says president and CEO Darren Walker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anonymous-content-pledges-to-double-number-of-european-productions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anonymous-content-pledges-to-double-number-of-european-productions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 7: Genre films shine, market buzz for ‘Club Kid’ and ‘A Man Of His Time’ - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, a new US distributor Cineverse is making noise with Guillermo del Toro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-7-genre-films-shine-market-buzz-for-club-kid-and-a-man-of-his-time-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-7-genre-films-shine-market-buzz-for-club-kid-and-a-man-of-his-time-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildstar seals Cannes sales on titles including vampire film ‘Drax’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Company sells package of films to Benelux, Germany, Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wildstar-seals-cannes-sales-on-titles-including-vampire-film-drax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wildstar-seals-cannes-sales-on-titles-including-vampire-film-drax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising producers Noëlle Levenez and Clara Marquardt stand for Cérémonie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rising French producers are developing a lively slate driven by fresh voices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rising-producers-nolle-levenez-and-clara-marquardt-stand-for-crmonie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rising-producers-nolle-levenez-and-clara-marquardt-stand-for-crmonie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rise Of The Footsoldier: Retribution’ locks in key international deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Carnaby International Sales and Distribution is selling the project at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rise-of-the-footsoldier-retribution-locks-in-key-international-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rise-of-the-footsoldier-retribution-locks-in-key-international-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mia Bays to launch Dogma UK programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Bays will work with Sigma Films producer Gillian Berrie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-bays-to-launch-dogma-uk-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-bays-to-launch-dogma-uk-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koreeda’s Bunbuku teams with Johnny Depp’s In.2 Film on Kohki Hasei’s ‘Kutheran’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The story follows a young woman on Okinawa who risks her dream to help a migrant worker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koreedas-bunbuku-teams-with-johnny-depps-in2-film-on-kohki-haseis-kutheran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koreedas-bunbuku-teams-with-johnny-depps-in2-film-on-kohki-haseis-kutheran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has the Dutch cinema sector discovered the secret of arthouse box-office success?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular membership programme and investment in arthouse cinemas are driving a boom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/has-the-dutch-cinema-sector-discovered-the-secret-of-arthouse-box-office-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/has-the-dutch-cinema-sector-discovered-the-secret-of-arthouse-box-office-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Palestine Pavilion organisers on securing a long-term presence at the festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Palestine pavilion has returned for the third time in the festival&rsquo;s history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-palestine-pavilion-organisers-on-securing-a-long-term-presence-at-the-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-palestine-pavilion-organisers-on-securing-a-long-term-presence-at-the-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers pick Laila Marrakchi’s Un Certain Regard title ‘Strawberries’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Lucky Number is handling international sales on the Atlas Workshop award winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-pick-laila-marrakchis-un-certain-regard-title-strawberries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-pick-laila-marrakchis-un-certain-regard-title-strawberries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beijing-set romantic drama ‘Crossing A Dawn’ secures sales for Parallax Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The feature premiered in competition at Beijing International Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/beijing-set-romantic-drama-crossing-a-dawn-secures-sales-for-parallax-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/beijing-set-romantic-drama-crossing-a-dawn-secures-sales-for-parallax-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Jim Queen’ review: Cheeky French animation proves an irreverent celebration of LGBTQ+ culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feature premieres in Cannes Midnight strand before opening in France in June]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jim-queen-review-cheeky-french-animation-proves-an-irreverent-celebration-of-lgbtq-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jim-queen-review-cheeky-french-animation-proves-an-irreverent-celebration-of-lgbtq-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hope’ review: A rural South Korean community comes under attack in Na Hong-jin’s thunderously entertaining genre mash-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;The Wailing&rsquo; stars&nbsp;Hwang Jung-min and &rsquo;Squid Game&rsquo;&rsquo;s&nbsp;Hoyeon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hope-review-a-rural-south-korean-community-comes-under-attack-in-na-hong-jins-thunderously-entertaining-genre-mash-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hope-review-a-rural-south-korean-community-comes-under-attack-in-na-hong-jins-thunderously-entertaining-genre-mash-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Hope’ review: A rural South Korean comes under attack in Na Hong-Jin thunderously entertaining genre mash-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;The Wailing&rsquo; stars&nbsp;Hwang Jung-Min and &rsquo;Squid Game&rsquo;&rsquo;s&nbsp;Hoyeon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hope-review-a-rural-south-korean-comes-under-attack-in-na-hong-jin-thunderously-entertaining-genre-mash-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hope-review-a-rural-south-korean-comes-under-attack-in-na-hong-jin-thunderously-entertaining-genre-mash-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘When The Night Falls’ review: Director Daniel Auteuil turns real-life Second World War event into provocative moral thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auteuil also stars in the drama, which premieres in Cannes Premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/when-the-night-falls-review-director-daniel-auteuil-turns-real-life-second-world-war-event-into-provocative-moral-thriller-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/when-the-night-falls-review-director-daniel-auteuil-turns-real-life-second-world-war-event-into-provocative-moral-thriller-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’When The Night Falls’ review: Director Daniel Auteuil turns real-life Second World War event into provocative moral thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auteuil also stars in the drama, which premieres in Cannes Premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/when-the-night-falls-review-director-daniel-auteuil-turns-real-life-second-world-war-event-into-provocative-moral-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/when-the-night-falls-review-director-daniel-auteuil-turns-real-life-second-world-war-event-into-provocative-moral-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Avedon’ review: Ron Howard documentary puts master photographer Richard Avedon in the frame]]></title><description><![CDATA[An authorised documentary offers a comprehensive look at Avedon&rsquo;s artistry and drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/avedon-review-ron-howard-documentary-puts-master-photographer-richard-avedon-in-the-frame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/avedon-review-ron-howard-documentary-puts-master-photographer-richard-avedon-in-the-frame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Another Day’ review: Adèle Exarchopoulos is the beating heart of Jeanne Herry’s naturalistic study of alcoholism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes Competition title also stars&nbsp;Mathilde Roehrich and Brigitte Sy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/another-day-review-adle-exarchopoulos-is-the-beating-heart-of-jeanne-herrys-naturalistic-study-of-alcoholism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/another-day-review-adle-exarchopoulos-is-the-beating-heart-of-jeanne-herrys-naturalistic-study-of-alcoholism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Moulin’ review: Gilles Lellouche impresses in Laszlo Nemes’ powerful French resistance drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s follow up to &lsquo;Orphan&rsquo; plays in Cannes Competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moulin-review-gilles-lellouche-impresses-in-laszlo-nemes-powerful-french-resistance-drama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moulin-review-gilles-lellouche-impresses-in-laszlo-nemes-powerful-french-resistance-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cate Blanchett says #MeToo “got killed very quickly”; talks political discussions at festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian actor also discussed consent around AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cate-blanchett-says-metoo-got-killed-very-quickly-talks-political-discussions-at-festivals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cate-blanchett-says-metoo-got-killed-very-quickly-talks-political-discussions-at-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sheep In The Box’ sits bottom of Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘Paper Tiger’, ‘The Beloved’ also land]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is Hirokazu Koreeda&rsquo;s lowest-scoring film on the jury grid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheep-in-the-box-sits-bottom-of-screens-cannes-jury-grid-paper-tiger-the-beloved-also-land/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheep-in-the-box-sits-bottom-of-screens-cannes-jury-grid-paper-tiger-the-beloved-also-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Driver responds to Lena Dunham claims: “I’m saving it all for my book”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &rsquo;Girls&rsquo; creator claimed Driver &ldquo;hruled a chair&rdquo; at her during filming/]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adam-driver-responds-to-lena-dunham-claims-im-saving-it-all-for-my-book/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adam-driver-responds-to-lena-dunham-claims-im-saving-it-all-for-my-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Too Many Beasts’ review:  Alexis Manenti and Ella Rumpf anchor a genre-bending French crime story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Arnold&rsquo;s debut feature caper makes its bow in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/too-many-beasts-review-alexis-manenti-and-ella-rumpf-anchor-a-genre-bending-french-crime-story/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/too-many-beasts-review-alexis-manenti-and-ella-rumpf-anchor-a-genre-bending-french-crime-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All The Lovers In The Night’ review: Yukino Kishii and Tadanobu Asano star in challenging, insightful Japanese drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yukiko Sode follows &lsquo;Aristocrats&rsquo; with low-key Cannes Un Certain Regard title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-the-lovers-in-the-night-review-yukino-kishii-and-tadanobu-asano-star-in-challenging-insightful-japanese-drama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-the-lovers-in-the-night-review-yukino-kishii-and-tadanobu-asano-star-in-challenging-insightful-japanese-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Javier Bardem says he has received “host of offers” despite speaking out on Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bardem criticises &ldquo;male toxic behaviour&rdquo; of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/javier-bardem-says-he-has-received-host-of-offers-despite-speaking-out-on-gaza/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/javier-bardem-says-he-has-received-host-of-offers-despite-speaking-out-on-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Girl’s Story’ review: Sensitive adaptation of Annie Ernaux’s MeToo novel from Judith Godrèche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second feature from actress-turned-filmmaker&nbsp;Godr&egrave;che bows in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-girls-story-review-sensitive-adaptation-of-annie-ernauxs-metoo-novel-from-judith-godrche/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-girls-story-review-sensitive-adaptation-of-annie-ernauxs-metoo-novel-from-judith-godrche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See-Saw Films and Entourage Ventures enter $50m slate financing partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entourage Ventures will invest up to $50m in equity across a slate of future See-Saw feature films over the next three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/see-saw-films-and-entourage-ventures-enter-50m-slate-financing-partnership/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/see-saw-films-and-entourage-ventures-enter-50m-slate-financing-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Circle Lab Nouvelle-Aquitaine Hessen reveals 2026 selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Films include Franz Bohm and Suli Kurban&rsquo;s &lsquo;Keep Her Quiet&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/full-circle-lab-nouvelle-aquitaine-hessen-reveals-2026-selection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/full-circle-lab-nouvelle-aquitaine-hessen-reveals-2026-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europa Cinemas unveils nine projects for 2026 Collaborate to Innovate scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Selected projects include a Danish version of the Cineville subscription scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/europa-cinemas-unveils-nine-projects-for-2026-collaborate-to-innovate-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/europa-cinemas-unveils-nine-projects-for-2026-collaborate-to-innovate-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shana’ review: Impressive French debut makes the most of a propulsive performance from newcomer Eva Huault]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are shades of &rsquo;Anora&rsquo; in Lina Pinell&rsquo;s feature debut, which premieres in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shana-review-impressive-french-debut-makes-the-most-of-a-propulsive-performance-from-newcomer-eva-huault/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shana-review-impressive-french-debut-makes-the-most-of-a-propulsive-performance-from-newcomer-eva-huault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Karma’ review: Marion Cotillard’s blistering performance fails to boost Guillaume Canet’s conventional thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cotillard and Canet&rsquo;s latest collaboration premieres Out Of Competition in Cannes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karma-review-marion-cotillards-blistering-performance-fails-to-boost-guillaume-canets-conventional-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karma-review-marion-cotillards-blistering-performance-fails-to-boost-guillaume-canets-conventional-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes buyers finally catch festival fever, circle &lsquo;Club Kid', &lsquo;A Man Of His Time&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acquisition teams on alert after slow start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-lsquoclub-kid-lsquoa-man-of-his-timersquo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-lsquoclub-kid-lsquoa-man-of-his-timersquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes buyers finally catch festival fever, circle ‘Club Kid’, ‘A Man Of His Time’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acquisition teams on alert after slow start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-club-kid-a-man-of-his-time-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-club-kid-a-man-of-his-time-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 6: Competition highlights so far and the year of Sandra Huller? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior US critic Tim Grierson discusses Fatherland, All Of A Sudden and Gentle Monster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-6-competition-highlights-so-far-and-the-year-of-sandra-huller-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-6-competition-highlights-so-far-and-the-year-of-sandra-huller-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steven Knight explains why he believes he has a licence to reinvent James Bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knight is in Cannes to talk to producers about his studio Digbeth Loc, a partnership with BBC Studioworks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/steven-knight-explains-why-he-believes-he-has-a-licence-to-reinvent-james-bond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/steven-knight-explains-why-he-believes-he-has-a-licence-to-reinvent-james-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK comedy ‘Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint’ unwraps UK-Ireland deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A first look image has been unveiled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-comedy-merry-christmas-aubrey-flint-unwraps-uk-ireland-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-comedy-merry-christmas-aubrey-flint-unwraps-uk-ireland-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Twilight Of The Warriors’ sequel lands key Europe, Asia sales as Daniel Wu joins cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &lsquo;Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In&rsquo; premiered at Cannes in 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/twilight-of-the-warriors-sequel-lands-key-europe-asia-sales-as-daniel-wu-joins-cast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/twilight-of-the-warriors-sequel-lands-key-europe-asia-sales-as-daniel-wu-joins-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shark thriller ‘The Black Demon: Atlantis’ sells for Highland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: UK, Germany, Australia buyers bite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shark-thriller-the-black-demon-atlantis-sells-for-highland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shark-thriller-the-black-demon-atlantis-sells-for-highland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opera doc ‘Primadonna Or Nothing’ sells to China]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Primadonna Or Nothing&nbsp;is directed by&nbsp;German filmmaker and music journalist Juliane Sauter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/opera-doc-primadonna-or-nothing-sells-to-china/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/opera-doc-primadonna-or-nothing-sells-to-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish producer David Collins on Cannes Critics’ Week selection ‘Tin Castle’ and the secret to a long career]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Tin Castle&rsquo; is directed by French-Irish filmmaker Alexander Murphy, and sold by Films Boutique.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-producer-david-collins-on-cannes-critics-week-selection-tin-castle-and-the-secret-to-a-long-career/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-producer-david-collins-on-cannes-critics-week-selection-tin-castle-and-the-secret-to-a-long-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French genre duo jump onto high-concept thriller ‘The Cliff’ starring Nora Arnezeder]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo will direct the UK-French collaboration for The Pool Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-genre-duo-jump-onto-high-concept-thriller-the-cliff-starring-nora-arnezeder/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-genre-duo-jump-onto-high-concept-thriller-the-cliff-starring-nora-arnezeder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Directors’ Fortnight’s ‘Clarissa’ filmmakers on their next feature and the future of Nigerian cinema]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arie and Chuko Esiri have co-directed a modern-day adaptation of Virginia Woolf&rsquo;s &rsquo;Mrs Dalloway&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/directors-fortnights-clarissa-filmmakers-on-their-next-feature-and-the-future-of-nigerian-cinema/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/directors-fortnights-clarissa-filmmakers-on-their-next-feature-and-the-future-of-nigerian-cinema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes buyers finally catch festival fever, circle ‘Club Kid, ‘A Man Of His Time’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acquisition teams on alert after slow start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-club-kid-a-man-of-his-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-club-kid-a-man-of-his-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Town In Nova Scotia’ starring Bill Nighy sells to UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Babak Jalali&rsquo;s first film since &lsquo;Fremont&rsquo; also stars Makram J Khoury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-town-in-nova-scotia-starring-bill-nighy-sells-to-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-town-in-nova-scotia-starring-bill-nighy-sells-to-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Paper Tiger’ review: Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson drive James Gray’s textured 1980s crime thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gray&rsquo;s Cannes Competition premiere unfolds in 1980s Queens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-review-adam-driver-miles-teller-and-scarlett-johansson-drive-james-grays-textured-1980s-crime-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-review-adam-driver-miles-teller-and-scarlett-johansson-drive-james-grays-textured-1980s-crime-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Visitation’ review: Volker Schlöndorff returns with a haunting chronicle of modern German history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Palme d&rsquo;Or-winning director&rsquo;s latest is an ambitious, time-hopping drama set against the volatile 20th century]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visitation-review-volker-schlndorff-returns-with-a-haunting-chronicle-of-modern-german-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visitation-review-volker-schlndorff-returns-with-a-haunting-chronicle-of-modern-german-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU underlines support for European film: “the industry shouldn’t be too nervous”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed AgoraEU programme will replace&nbsp;Creative Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eu-underlines-support-for-european-film-the-industry-shouldnt-be-too-nervous/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eu-underlines-support-for-european-film-the-industry-shouldnt-be-too-nervous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Beloved’ review: Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s muscular drama features a blistering Javier Bardem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria&nbsp;Luengoemilia also stars in Sorogoyen&rsquo;s bold Cannes Competition entry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-beloved-review-rodrigo-sorogoyens-muscular-drama-features-a-blistering-javier-bardem/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-beloved-review-rodrigo-sorogoyens-muscular-drama-features-a-blistering-javier-bardem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sheep In The Box’ review: AI changes the nature of grief in Hirokazu Koreeda’s scattershot, syrupy near-future drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes Competition title stars Haruka Ayase and Daigo as grieving parents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheep-in-the-box-review-ai-changes-the-nature-of-grief-in-hirokazu-koreedas-scattershot-syrupy-near-future-drama/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheep-in-the-box-review-ai-changes-the-nature-of-grief-in-hirokazu-koreedas-scattershot-syrupy-near-future-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ review: Four decades of Iranian history informs this timely, moving documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pegah Ahangarani&rsquo;s deeply personal film hits the sweet spot between intimate diary and political narrative]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rehearsals-for-a-revolution-review-four-decades-of-iranian-history-informs-this-timely-moving-documentary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rehearsals-for-a-revolution-review-four-decades-of-iranian-history-informs-this-timely-moving-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ review: Steven Soderbergh’s poignant doc is undercut by egregious AI visuals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uneven Cannes Special Screening is structured around Lennon and Yoko Ono&rsquo;s final interview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-lennon-the-last-interview-review-steven-soderberghs-poignant-doc-is-undercut-by-egregious-ai-visuals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-lennon-the-last-interview-review-steven-soderberghs-poignant-doc-is-undercut-by-egregious-ai-visuals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Screen Life: The BFI’s Ama Ampadu on growing up with Spike Lee films and her love of music]]></title><description><![CDATA[She joined the BFI as senior production and development executive at the BFI Filmmaking Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/my-screen-life-the-bfis-ama-ampadu-on-growing-up-with-spike-lee-films-and-her-love-of-music/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/my-screen-life-the-bfis-ama-ampadu-on-growing-up-with-spike-lee-films-and-her-love-of-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All Of A Sudden’ lands second on Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘Gentle Monster’ disappoints]]></title><description><![CDATA[It marks Ryusuke Hamaguchi&rsquo;s third time on the grid after 2021&rsquo;s &lsquo;Drive My Car&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-of-a-sudden-lands-second-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-gentle-monster-disappoints/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-of-a-sudden-lands-second-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-gentle-monster-disappoints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ review: John Travolta’s directorial debut is eccentric, diverting oddity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actor-turned-filmmaker&rsquo;s&nbsp;paean to the golden age of air travel bows in Cannes Premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/propeller-one-way-night-coach-review-john-travoltas-directorial-debut-is-eccentric-diverting-oddity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/propeller-one-way-night-coach-review-john-travoltas-directorial-debut-is-eccentric-diverting-oddity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany launches Dogma initiative with Tom Tykwer, Nora Fingscheidt, Ilker Catak films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five filmmakers will each make a feature film in the coming years, similar to the Nordic programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/germany-launches-dogma-initiative-with-tom-tykwer-nora-fingscheidt-ilker-catak-films/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/germany-launches-dogma-initiative-with-tom-tykwer-nora-fingscheidt-ilker-catak-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Clarissa’ review: Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo anchor bold Lagos-set ‘Mrs Dalloway’ adaptation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Esiri brothers&rsquo; Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title relocate Virginia Woolf&rsquo;s potent themes to modern Nigeria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clarissa-review-sophie-okonedo-david-oyelowo-anchor-bold-lagos-set-mrs-dalloway-adaptation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clarissa-review-sophie-okonedo-david-oyelowo-anchor-bold-lagos-set-mrs-dalloway-adaptation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Gradiva’ review: Observant French debut captures volatile youths on an Italian school trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine Atlan&rsquo;s Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week title is set against the landscape of Pompeii]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-gradiva-review-observant-french-debut-captures-volatile-youths-on-an-italian-school-trip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-gradiva-review-observant-french-debut-captures-volatile-youths-on-an-italian-school-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Hunger for IP-driven material can seem overwhelming”: producers to discuss adaptations at Cannes UK Pavilion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speakers include&nbsp;Element Pictures&rsquo;&nbsp;Chelsea Morgan Hoffman,&nbsp;Good Gate Media&rsquo;s&nbsp;John Giwa-Amu and&nbsp;Fumes and Piki Films&rsquo; Carthew Neal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hunger-for-ip-driven-material-can-seem-overwhelming-producers-to-discuss-adaptations-at-cannes-uk-pavilion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hunger-for-ip-driven-material-can-seem-overwhelming-producers-to-discuss-adaptations-at-cannes-uk-pavilion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Once Upon A Time In Gaza’ leads Palestinian sweep of 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Palestine 36&rsquo; and &lsquo;Yunun&rsquo; each picked up two awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/once-upon-a-time-in-gaza-leads-palestinian-sweep-of-10th-critics-awards-for-arab-films/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/once-upon-a-time-in-gaza-leads-palestinian-sweep-of-10th-critics-awards-for-arab-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK producer Tracy O’Riordan on ’I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’, rallying for arts funding and future projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[O&rsquo;Riordan is attending Cannes with Clio Barnard&rsquo;s Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title, &lsquo;I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producer-tracy-oriordan-on-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-rallying-for-arts-funding-and-future-projects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producer-tracy-oriordan-on-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-rallying-for-arts-funding-and-future-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Global Screen Fund head reveals details of £100,000 minimum guarantee funds for sales agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;It will be a competitive application process,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Denitsa Yordanova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-head-reveals-details-of-100000-minimum-guarantee-funds-for-sales-agents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-head-reveals-details-of-100000-minimum-guarantee-funds-for-sales-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Global Screen Fund head digs into £100,000 minimum guarantees for sales agents and breakdown of £18m pot]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;There are more opportunities than before to collaborate with the UK. This fund is very much about collaboration.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-head-digs-into-100000-minimum-guarantees-for-sales-agents-and-breakdown-of-18m-pot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-head-digs-into-100000-minimum-guarantees-for-sales-agents-and-breakdown-of-18m-pot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production underway on Paolo Sorrentino’s Carlo Ancelotti doc; FilmNation selling in Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Italian&nbsp;filmmaker and football legend will travel to World Cup next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-underway-on-paolo-sorrentinos-carlo-ancelotti-doc-filmnation-selling-in-cannes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-underway-on-paolo-sorrentinos-carlo-ancelotti-doc-filmnation-selling-in-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Producer burnout cases are rising fast, says EAVE report]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &rdquo;Producers carry the creative, financial, and emotional weight of projects,&rdquo; said co-author Kristina Trapp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producer-burnout-cases-are-rising-fast-says-eave-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producer-burnout-cases-are-rising-fast-says-eave-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motel checks in to French indie distribution scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Founders Simon Robert and Guillaume De Castro are looking for US and UK films]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/motel-checks-in-to-french-indie-distribution-scene/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/motel-checks-in-to-french-indie-distribution-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maxine Peake, Gemma Jones to star in Altitude’s ‘The Bright Side Running Club’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The drama is the first film to be supported by Norfolk Screen&rsquo;s regional incentive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maxine-peake-gemma-jones-to-star-in-altitudes-the-bright-side-running-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maxine-peake-gemma-jones-to-star-in-altitudes-the-bright-side-running-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GDH’s Out of the Box moves into sales with ‘In The Name Of Love’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The $3m Thai feature is produced by Julian Taesung Jeong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gdhs-out-of-the-box-moves-into-sales-with-in-the-name-of-love/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gdhs-out-of-the-box-moves-into-sales-with-in-the-name-of-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabor Reisz’s tragicomic new film ‘Ember végez’ acquired for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Full plot, cast, production details on Reisz&rsquo;s new work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gabor-reiszs-tragicomic-new-film-ember-vgez-acquired-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gabor-reiszs-tragicomic-new-film-ember-vgez-acquired-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Cinema not just for the elite”: New Tokyo film festival director reveals plans for next edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Takeo Hisamatsu wants to add more commerical titles and increase the number of films from Japanese filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-not-just-for-the-elite-new-tokyo-film-festival-director-reveals-plans-for-next-edition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-not-just-for-the-elite-new-tokyo-film-festival-director-reveals-plans-for-next-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cartoon Saloon animation ‘Julián’ sets distributors for UK, Ireland, Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film adds further deals for Poland, Benelux.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cartoon-saloon-animation-julin-sets-distributors-for-uk-ireland-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cartoon-saloon-animation-julin-sets-distributors-for-uk-ireland-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 5: Mixed picture for Asia, plus talent talks politics and AI - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asian titles loom large but many buyers from the region have stayed away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-5-mixed-picture-for-asia-plus-talent-talks-politics-and-ai-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-5-mixed-picture-for-asia-plus-talent-talks-politics-and-ai-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian buyers hip to Cannes’ Gen Z titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although some sellers note fewer Chinese buyers than usual, there is still a strong Asian presence in town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asian-buyers-hip-to-cannes-gen-z-titles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asian-buyers-hip-to-cannes-gen-z-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Gentle Monster’ review: Léa Seydoux is excellent in Marie Kreutzer’s undisciplined follow-up to ‘Corsage’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cannes Competition title explores the collateral damage of abuse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gentle-monster-review-la-seydoux-is-excellent-in-marie-kreutzers-undisciplined-follow-up-to-corsage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gentle-monster-review-la-seydoux-is-excellent-in-marie-kreutzers-undisciplined-follow-up-to-corsage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Club Kid’ review: Jordan Firstman’s queer drama is triumphant, acidic portrait of New York’s gay scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &rsquo;I Love LA&rsquo; star&rsquo;s feature debut makes an impact in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/club-kid-review-jordan-firstmans-queer-drama-is-triumphant-acidic-portrait-of-new-yorks-gay-scene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/club-kid-review-jordan-firstmans-queer-drama-is-triumphant-acidic-portrait-of-new-yorks-gay-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Thanks for Coming’ review: Alain Cavalier’s playful final chapter to his long-running filmed diary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 94-year-old director&rsquo;s farewell film plays in Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thanks-for-coming-review-alain-cavaliers-playful-final-chapter-to-his-long-running-filmed-diary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thanks-for-coming-review-alain-cavaliers-playful-final-chapter-to-his-long-running-filmed-diary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All Of A Sudden’ review: Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto form a magnetic connection in Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s rich Paris drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film marks the third time that&nbsp;Hamaguchi has played in Cannes Competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-of-a-sudden-review-virginie-efira-and-tao-okamoto-form-a-magnetic-connection-in-ryusuke-hamaguchis-rich-paris-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-of-a-sudden-review-virginie-efira-and-tao-okamoto-form-a-magnetic-connection-in-ryusuke-hamaguchis-rich-paris-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Blow’ review: Raw, affecting French debut explores the fault lines in a troubled family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julien Gaspar-Oliveri&rsquo;s Critics&rsquo; Week title stars&nbsp;Diego Murgia and Romane Fringeli&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-blow-review-raw-affecting-french-debut-explores-the-fault-lines-in-a-troubled-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-blow-review-raw-affecting-french-debut-explores-the-fault-lines-in-a-troubled-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Congo Boy’ review: Central African Republic debut is a warm, humane portrait of survival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafiki Fariala draws on his own experiences as a Congolese refugee for this authentic Un Certain Regard title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/congo-boy-review-central-african-republic-debut-is-a-warm-humane-portrait-of-survival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/congo-boy-review-central-african-republic-debut-is-a-warm-humane-portrait-of-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Atonement’ review: Involving, balanced US-Iraq war drama stars a magnetic Hiam Abbass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boyd Holbrook and Kenneth Branagh also star in Reed Van Dyk&rsquo;s Directors&rsquo; Fortnight debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atonement-review-involving-balanced-us-iraq-war-drama-stars-a-magnetic-hiam-abbass/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atonement-review-involving-balanced-us-iraq-war-drama-stars-a-magnetic-hiam-abbass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Atonement’ review: Involving, balanced US-Iraq war drama stars a magnetic Hiam Abass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boyd Holdbrook and Kenneth Branagh also star in Reed Van Dyk&rsquo;s Directors&rsquo; Fortnight debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atonement-review-involving-balanced-us-iraq-war-drama-stars-a-magnetic-hiam-abass/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atonement-review-involving-balanced-us-iraq-war-drama-stars-a-magnetic-hiam-abass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Girl Unknown’ review: Assured, controlled debut traces an adopted girl’s journey through China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zou Jing&rsquo;s Critics&rsquo; Week premiere features an impressive performance from Resurrection star&nbsp;Li Gengxi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-girl-unknown-review-assured-controlled-debut-traces-an-adopted-girls-journey-through-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-girl-unknown-review-assured-controlled-debut-traces-an-adopted-girls-journey-through-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandra Huller on playing a post-war German in ‘Fatherland’: “I feel the guilt every day”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pawel Pawlikowski discusses &ldquo;unholy mixture&rdquo; of &ldquo;brave new world and barbarism&rdquo; today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-huller-on-playing-a-post-war-german-in-fatherland-i-feel-the-guilt-every-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-huller-on-playing-a-post-war-german-in-fatherland-i-feel-the-guilt-every-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charades founders talk company ethos, animation niche and finding new UK voices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris-based sales and production outfit Charades launched in 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/charades-founders-talk-company-ethos-animation-niche-and-finding-new-uk-voices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/charades-founders-talk-company-ethos-animation-niche-and-finding-new-uk-voices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia boosts film incentive to headline 60% rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Film Commission said increase was part of overall update of incentive programme that would include improved and quicker pay outs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saudi-arabia-boosts-film-incentive-to-headline-60-rate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saudi-arabia-boosts-film-incentive-to-headline-60-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fatherland’ takes early lead on Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘Parallel Tales’ divides critics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest titles from Pawel Pawlikowski and&nbsp;Asghar Farhadi land on the grid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-takes-early-lead-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-parallel-tales-divides-critics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-takes-early-lead-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-parallel-tales-divides-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Trino Motion Pictures reveals ambitious plans to take African films global]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uche Okocha wants to bolster the company&rsquo;s international sales and meet Brazilian, UK and Canadian partners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nigerias-trino-motion-pictures-reveals-ambitious-plans-to-take-african-films-global/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nigerias-trino-motion-pictures-reveals-ambitious-plans-to-take-african-films-global/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 4: The future of Creative Europe and the history of Screen’s jury grid - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s the&nbsp;reason behind the jury grid&rsquo;s four-star system?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-4-the-future-of-creative-europe-and-the-history-of-screens-jury-grid-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-4-the-future-of-creative-europe-and-the-history-of-screens-jury-grid-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sergi López to star in ‘Memorial’ about an art curator at Madrid’s Prado Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The star of&nbsp;Sir&acirc;t&nbsp;will lead the film to be directed by&nbsp;Sergi P&eacute;rez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sergi-lpez-to-star-in-memorial-about-an-art-curator-at-madrids-prado-museum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sergi-lpez-to-star-in-memorial-about-an-art-curator-at-madrids-prado-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;UK sales companies have become more aggressive," say UK execs of securing buzzy local projects for Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buzzy UK projects include Cornerstone&rsquo;s &rsquo;A Waiter In Paris&rsquo;,&nbsp;&nbsp;Bankside&rsquo;s &rsquo;Ceasefire&rsquo; and Altitude&rsquo;s &lsquo;Mars Express&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ldquouk-sales-companies-have-become-more-aggressive-say-uk-execs-of-securing-buzzy-local-projects-for-cannes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ldquouk-sales-companies-have-become-more-aggressive-say-uk-execs-of-securing-buzzy-local-projects-for-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kino Swiat CEO Dorota Eberhardt on pushing into Polish production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eberhardt&nbsp;estimates Kino Swiat will invest in two to four productions a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-swiat-ceo-dorota-eberhardt-on-pushing-into-polish-production/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-swiat-ceo-dorota-eberhardt-on-pushing-into-polish-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s Toei, Thailand’s M Studio, Korea’s Showbox team for horror ‘The Long Hair In The Attic’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is based on a Japanese manga by prominent artist Junji Ito.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-toei-thailands-m-studio-koreas-showbox-team-for-horror-the-long-hair-in-the-attic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-toei-thailands-m-studio-koreas-showbox-team-for-horror-the-long-hair-in-the-attic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Farthing boards ‘Glenn Gould Lovers’ for France TV Distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The UK actor will play the Canadian pianist Glenn Gould in the English-language film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jack-farthing-boards-glenn-gould-lovers-for-france-tv-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jack-farthing-boards-glenn-gould-lovers-for-france-tv-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli award winner ‘The Sea’ finally secures international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The producer has been representing the film himself until now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/israeli-award-winner-the-sea-finally-secures-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/israeli-award-winner-the-sea-finally-secures-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesia’s Afterlight International makes Cannes debut with bumper genre slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Lineup includes the country&rsquo;s highest&nbsp;ever&nbsp;grossing film&nbsp; &lsquo;Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesias-afterlight-international-makes-cannes-debut-with-bumper-genre-slate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesias-afterlight-international-makes-cannes-debut-with-bumper-genre-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesia’s Afterlife International makes Cannes debut with bumper genre slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Lineup includes the country&rsquo;s highest&nbsp;ever&nbsp;grossing film&nbsp; &lsquo;Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesias-afterlife-international-makes-cannes-debut-with-bumper-genre-slate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesias-afterlife-international-makes-cannes-debut-with-bumper-genre-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How airlines buyers are navigating stiff challenges at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budgets and competition for passenger attention from on-board high-speed internet connections are causing shifts in buyer behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-airlines-buyers-are-navigating-stiff-challenges-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-airlines-buyers-are-navigating-stiff-challenges-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Heysel 85’ closes key deals in Europe and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is inspired by events on the day of the Heysel football stadium disaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/heysel-85-closes-key-deals-in-europe-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/heysel-85-closes-key-deals-in-europe-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Give them more than what they want,” says Sasha Hadden of the audience-focused strategy of his second film ‘Frozen Assets’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hadden is teaming with legendary cinematographer Don McAlpine to make the comedy-drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/give-them-more-than-what-they-want-says-sasha-hadden-of-the-audience-focused-strategy-of-his-second-film-frozen-assets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/give-them-more-than-what-they-want-says-sasha-hadden-of-the-audience-focused-strategy-of-his-second-film-frozen-assets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giacomo Abbruzzese and producer Agostino Gambino launch Rome creative hub to support rising talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The production company and creative hub will produce the films of&nbsp;Abbruzzese and new talents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/giacomo-abbruzzese-and-producer-agostino-gambino-launch-rome-creative-hub-to-support-rising-talent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/giacomo-abbruzzese-and-producer-agostino-gambino-launch-rome-creative-hub-to-support-rising-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Deployed: Colombia’ to be first adaptation in series of Andy McNab’s Liam Scott novels]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: MasonMediaMatrix producing, Circus Studios handling sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/deployed-colombia-to-be-first-adaptation-in-series-of-andy-mcnabs-liam-scott-novels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/deployed-colombia-to-be-first-adaptation-in-series-of-andy-mcnabs-liam-scott-novels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Species’ review: Astute, extreme French body horror explores the pressures of modern life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marion Le Corroller&rsquo;s unflinching debut bows in Cannes Midnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/species-review-astute-extreme-french-body-horror-explores-the-pressures-of-modern-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/species-review-astute-extreme-french-body-horror-explores-the-pressures-of-modern-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Marie Madeleine’ review: Haiti-set drama finds grace in the tension between sexuality and faith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gessica Geneus follows debut Freda with a sensual, socially-grounded tale of belief, repression and change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marie-madeleine-review-haiti-set-drama-finds-grace-in-the-tension-between-sexuality-and-faith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marie-madeleine-review-haiti-set-drama-finds-grace-in-the-tension-between-sexuality-and-faith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Parallel Tales’ review: Asghar Farhadi drama is convoluted, superficial musing on the interplay between fact and fiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farhadi&rsquo;s French language Cannes Competition title stars Isabelle Huppert,&nbsp;Virginie Efira and Vincent Cassel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/parallel-tales-review-asghar-farhadi-drama-is-convoluted-superficial-musing-on-the-interplay-between-fact-and-fiction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/parallel-tales-review-asghar-farhadi-drama-is-convoluted-superficial-musing-on-the-interplay-between-fact-and-fiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fatherland’ review: Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler command Pawel Pawlikowski’s finely-honed literary drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black-and-white Cannes Competition title follows Nobel-winning author Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-review-sandra-hller-and-hanns-zischler-command-pawel-pawlikowskis-finely-honed-literary-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-review-sandra-hller-and-hanns-zischler-command-pawel-pawlikowskis-finely-honed-literary-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Meltdown’ review: Distinctive drama sees a young girl lose her innocence in post-Pinochet Chile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manuela Martelli second feature bows in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-meltdown-review-distinctive-drama-sees-a-young-girl-lose-her-innocence-in-post-pinochet-chile/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-meltdown-review-distinctive-drama-sees-a-young-girl-lose-her-innocence-in-post-pinochet-chile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Words Of Love’ review: Hafsia Herzi stars in energetic, lighthearted French family drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rudi Rosenberg&rsquo;s Un Certain Regard title follows a young girl&rsquo;s attempts to connect with her absent father]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/words-of-love-review-hafsia-herzi-stars-in-energetic-lighthearted-french-family-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/words-of-love-review-hafsia-herzi-stars-in-energetic-lighthearted-french-family-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Gabin’ review: Delicate, absorbing doc follows 10 years in the life of a boy in rural France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maxence Voiseux&rsquo;s debut documentary premieres in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gabin-review-delicate-absorbing-doc-follows-10-years-in-the-life-of-a-boy-in-rural-france/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gabin-review-delicate-absorbing-doc-follows-10-years-in-the-life-of-a-boy-in-rural-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Diary Of A Chambermaid’ review: Radu Jude adapts the 1900 novel into a biting commentary on the modern class divide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melanie Thierry,&nbsp;Vincent Macaigne and&nbsp;Ana Dumitrascu star in the Romanian director&rsquo;s restrained Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-diary-of-a-chambermaid-review-radu-jude-adapts-the-1900-novel-into-a-biting-commentary-on-the-modern-class-divide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-diary-of-a-chambermaid-review-radu-jude-adapts-the-1900-novel-into-a-biting-commentary-on-the-modern-class-divide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV remains in &lsquo;active discussions with Sky&rsquo; as report suggests M&amp;A deal at advanced stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial details for acquisition of media and entertainment business in process of being thrashed out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/itv-remains-in-lsquoactive-discussions-with-skyrsquo-as-report-suggests-mampa-deal-at-advanced-stage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/itv-remains-in-lsquoactive-discussions-with-skyrsquo-as-report-suggests-mampa-deal-at-advanced-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Alive’ review: Actress-filmmaker Aina Clotet’s grounded debut channels personal and global anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clotet&rsquo;s Critics&rsquo; Week title delivers a controlled study of illness, impulse and the fear of time running out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alive-review-actress-filmmaker-aina-clotets-grounded-debut-channels-personal-and-global-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alive-review-actress-filmmaker-aina-clotets-grounded-debut-channels-personal-and-global-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen’s 2026 Cannes jury grid kicks off with mixed scores for ’Nagi Notes’ and ‘A Woman’s Life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 22 films in competition this year and 12 critics scoring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-2026-cannes-jury-grid-kicks-off-with-mixed-scores-for-nagi-notes-and-a-womans-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-2026-cannes-jury-grid-kicks-off-with-mixed-scores-for-nagi-notes-and-a-womans-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 3: UK sellers make a comeback, the private equity landscape - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where is the UK presence in the programme and the market?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-3-uk-sellers-make-a-comeback-the-private-equity-landscape-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-3-uk-sellers-make-a-comeback-the-private-equity-landscape-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 3: UK sellers make a comeback, the private equity boom - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where is the UK presence in the programme and the market?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-3-uk-sellers-make-a-comeback-the-private-equity-boom-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-3-uk-sellers-make-a-comeback-the-private-equity-boom-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Death Whisperer’ spin-off ‘Saming The Werebeast’ unleashed at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Thailand&rsquo;s M Studio is also launching survival horror &lsquo;The Last Bliss&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-whisperer-spin-off-saming-the-werebeast-unleashed-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-whisperer-spin-off-saming-the-werebeast-unleashed-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wind Up: The Movie&rsquo; with K-pop stars Jeno and Jaemin scores sales for Finecut]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The South Korea sales agent&nbsp;continues to expand its slate with theatrical versions of short-form series featuring K-pop stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wind-up-the-moviersquo-with-k-pop-stars-jeno-and-jaemin-scores-sales-for-finecut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wind-up-the-moviersquo-with-k-pop-stars-jeno-and-jaemin-scores-sales-for-finecut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestEnd unveils first look at Corinna Faith’s horror ‘Unspeakable’ as Sky Yang joins cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A UK shoot is underway, in Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/westend-unveils-first-look-at-corinna-faiths-horror-unspeakable-as-sky-yang-joins-cast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/westend-unveils-first-look-at-corinna-faiths-horror-unspeakable-as-sky-yang-joins-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘West The Road’ starring Imelda Staunton sells to UK-Ireland with a first look revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The shoot is underway in County Kerry, Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/west-the-road-starring-imelda-staunton-sells-to-uk-ireland-with-a-first-look-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/west-the-road-starring-imelda-staunton-sells-to-uk-ireland-with-a-first-look-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two sequels to ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ to be produced by UK’s Neal Street and Elysian]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &rsquo;The Magic Faraway Tree&rsquo; has grossed $20m in the UK-Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/two-sequels-to-the-magic-faraway-tree-to-be-produced-by-uks-neal-street-and-elysian/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/two-sequels-to-the-magic-faraway-tree-to-be-produced-by-uks-neal-street-and-elysian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scanbox acquires Swedish producer DramanationNordic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects in development include heist thriller&nbsp;Made in Sweden&nbsp;(working title).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scanbox-acquires-swedish-producer-dramanationnordic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scanbox-acquires-swedish-producer-dramanationnordic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruben Ostlund doc ‘Ruben’ to track filmmaker’s quest for third Palme d’Or]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The doc has been filming for three years and will conclude with the launch of Ostlund&rsquo;s next film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ruben-ostlund-doc-ruben-to-track-filmmakers-quest-for-third-palme-dor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ruben-ostlund-doc-ruben-to-track-filmmakers-quest-for-third-palme-dor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s ‘Weary Sun’, Diao Yinan’s ‘Red Snow’ head to busy Memento]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Turkish director Ceylan&rsquo;s latest starts shooting next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nuri-bilge-ceylans-weary-sun-diao-yinans-red-snow-head-to-busy-memento/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nuri-bilge-ceylans-weary-sun-diao-yinans-red-snow-head-to-busy-memento/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnify closes deals on Venice entry ‘Barrio Triste’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: UK, Spain, Latin America among licensed territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magnify-closes-deals-on-venice-entry-barrio-triste/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magnify-closes-deals-on-venice-entry-barrio-triste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Hardy’s ‘Wrath Of The Gods’ launches in Cannes to mark conclusion of ‘Wicker Man’ trilogy]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Laurence Gornall&rsquo;s Unannounced Film Company is handling international sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/justin-hardys-wrath-of-the-gods-launches-in-cannes-to-mark-conclusion-of-wicker-man-trilogy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/justin-hardys-wrath-of-the-gods-launches-in-cannes-to-mark-conclusion-of-wicker-man-trilogy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’GusThe Guide Dog’, ‘The Neverending Pillow Fort’ head Sola Media’s Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &rsquo;The Neverending Pillow Fort&rsquo; is co-scripted by&nbsp;Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gusthe-guide-dog-the-neverending-pillow-fort-head-sola-medias-cannes-slate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gusthe-guide-dog-the-neverending-pillow-fort-head-sola-medias-cannes-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delroy Lindo lines up feature directorial debut with Jamaica-set ‘Jabari’s People’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Producer Rob Maylor in Cannes meeting potential financiers, distributors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/delroy-lindo-lines-up-feature-directorial-debut-with-jamaica-set-jabaris-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/delroy-lindo-lines-up-feature-directorial-debut-with-jamaica-set-jabaris-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Competition drama ‘Fjord’ starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve sells to UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The family drama marks the first feature with an international cast for Romanian Palme d&rsquo;Or winner&nbsp;Mungiu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-competition-drama-fjord-starring-sebastian-stan-and-renate-reinsve-sells-to-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-competition-drama-fjord-starring-sebastian-stan-and-renate-reinsve-sells-to-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Finch’s one-shot horror ‘Bury The Devil’ lands deals in North America and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Germany, Poland, India and the MENA region have also locked in deals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blue-finchs-one-shot-horror-bury-the-devil-lands-deals-in-north-america-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blue-finchs-one-shot-horror-bury-the-devil-lands-deals-in-north-america-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix ad tier to expand into 15 more international markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ad tier now has more than 250m global monthly active viewers, the streamer reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-ad-tier-to-expand-into-15-more-international-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-ad-tier-to-expand-into-15-more-international-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Forsaken’ review: Docudrama about 2020 murder of a French schoolteacher is uneasy retelling of a national trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Garenq&rsquo;s exploration of the Samuel Paty murder combines careful reconstruction with more heavy-handed flourishes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/forsaken-review-docudrama-about-2020-murder-of-a-french-schoolteacher-is-uneasy-retelling-of-a-national-trauma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/forsaken-review-docudrama-about-2020-murder-of-a-french-schoolteacher-is-uneasy-retelling-of-a-national-trauma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’: Fear and desire are potent bedfellows in Jane Schoenbrun’s twisty satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star in Schoenbrun&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;I Saw The TV Glow&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-fear-and-desire-are-potent-bedfellows-in-jane-schoenbruns-twisty-satire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-fear-and-desire-are-potent-bedfellows-in-jane-schoenbruns-twisty-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Woman’s Life’ review: A dynamic Lea Drucker fuels Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet’s restrained mid-life drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bourgeois-Tacquet&rsquo;s follow up to &lsquo;Anais In Love&rsquo; debuts in Cannes Competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-womans-life-review-a-dynamic-lea-drucker-fuels-charline-bourgeois-tacquets-restrained-mid-life-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-womans-life-review-a-dynamic-lea-drucker-fuels-charline-bourgeois-tacquets-restrained-mid-life-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ashes’ review: Diego Luna directs a quiet exploration of the Mexican immigrant experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luna&rsquo;s fourth directorial feature stars an impressive Anna Diaz and premieres as a Cannes Special Screening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ashes-review-diego-luna-directs-a-quiet-exploration-of-the-mexican-immigrant-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ashes-review-diego-luna-directs-a-quiet-exploration-of-the-mexican-immigrant-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nagi Notes’ review: A stranger unsettles a rural Japanese community in Koji Fukada’s subdued drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fukada&rsquo;s Cannes Competition premiere stars&nbsp;Shizuka Ishibash and Takako Matsu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nagi-notes-review-a-stranger-unsettles-a-rural-japanese-community-in-koji-fukadas-subdued-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nagi-notes-review-a-stranger-unsettles-a-rural-japanese-community-in-koji-fukadas-subdued-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ulya’: first trailer for Cannes Uljana Semjonova biopic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film is about&nbsp;the true-life rise to fame of Uljana Semjonova, the seven-&shy;foot Latvian woman who became an international basketball star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ulya-first-trailer-for-cannes-uljana-semjonova-biopic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ulya-first-trailer-for-cannes-uljana-semjonova-biopic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Marvelous Mornings’: First trailer for Cannes Special Screenings title starring Eric Cantona, India Hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is produced by France&rsquo;s To Be Continued Productions and Topshot Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marvelous-mornings-first-trailer-for-cannes-special-screenings-title-starring-eric-cantona-india-hair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marvelous-mornings-first-trailer-for-cannes-special-screenings-title-starring-eric-cantona-india-hair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Butterfly Jam’ review: Barry Keoghan, Riley Keough and Harry Melling star in unconvincing Cannes Directors’ Fortnight opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kantemir Balagov follows &lsquo;Closeness&rsquo; and &lsquo;Beanpole&rsquo; with drama set in New Jersey&rsquo;s Circassian community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/butterfly-jam-review-barry-keoghan-riley-keough-and-harry-melling-star-in-unconvincing-cannes-directors-fortnight-opener-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/butterfly-jam-review-barry-keoghan-riley-keough-and-harry-melling-star-in-unconvincing-cannes-directors-fortnight-opener-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Butterfly Jam’ review: Barry Keoghan, Riley Keough and Harry Melling star in unconvincing Cannes Directors Fortnight opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kantemir Balagov follows &lsquo;Closeness&rsquo; and &lsquo;Beanpole&rsquo; with drama set in New Jersey&rsquo;s Circassian community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/butterfly-jam-review-barry-keoghan-riley-keough-and-harry-melling-star-in-unconvincing-cannes-directors-fortnight-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/butterfly-jam-review-barry-keoghan-riley-keough-and-harry-melling-star-in-unconvincing-cannes-directors-fortnight-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dua’ review: Blerta Basholli follows ‘Hive’ with taut drama set against the tensions of 1990s Kosovo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s Cannes Critics Week title features an impressive performance from newcomer&nbsp;Pinea Matoshi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dua-review-blerta-basholli-follows-hive-with-taut-drama-set-against-the-tensions-of-1990s-kosovo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dua-review-blerta-basholli-follows-hive-with-taut-drama-set-against-the-tensions-of-1990s-kosovo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Jackson writing ‘Tintin’ film while in Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson was speaking the morning after&nbsp;receiving&nbsp;an honorary Palme d&rsquo;Or at the festival&rsquo;s opening ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-jackson-writing-tintin-film-while-in-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-jackson-writing-tintin-film-while-in-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theatre impresario John Gore on his £100m bet on the UK film industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the space of 15 months, John Gore Studios has financed six films and acquired a slew of UK companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theatre-impresario-john-gore-on-his-100m-bet-on-the-uk-film-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theatre-impresario-john-gore-on-his-100m-bet-on-the-uk-film-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theatre billionaire John Gore on his £100m bet on the UK film industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the space of 15 months, John Gore Studios has financed six films and acquired a slew of UK companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theatre-billionaire-john-gore-on-his-100m-bet-on-the-uk-film-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theatre-billionaire-john-gore-on-his-100m-bet-on-the-uk-film-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Statham to add punch to star-driven Cannes packages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statham arrives in Cannes on Wednesday for Black Bear&rsquo;s presentation of &lsquo;John Doe&rsquo; at the Hotel du Cap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jason-statham-to-add-punch-to-star-driven-cannes-packages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jason-statham-to-add-punch-to-star-driven-cannes-packages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 2: Where are the US studios? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team also discusses why French sales agents are dominating the market more than ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-2-where-are-the-us-studios-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-2-where-are-the-us-studios-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit sells Berlin Panorama hit ‘Mouse’ to UK and Ireland, France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Altitude in the UK &amp; Ireland and Tandem in France are among the international buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visit-sells-berlin-panorama-hit-mouse-to-uk-and-ireland-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visit-sells-berlin-panorama-hit-mouse-to-uk-and-ireland-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban Sales boards Annecy-bound animation ‘Spacetime Chronicles’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French sales outfit has also added the Alps-set doc &lsquo;My Tiny Little School&rsquo; to its Cannes slate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/urban-sales-boards-annecy-bound-animation-spacetime-chronicles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/urban-sales-boards-annecy-bound-animation-spacetime-chronicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tian Zhuangzhuang returns with ‘Song Of The Birds’, Rediance launching at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: This film is an adaptation of Ah Cheng&rsquo;s 1984 classic novella &lsquo;The King Of Trees&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tian-zhuangzhuang-returns-with-song-of-the-birds-rediance-launching-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tian-zhuangzhuang-returns-with-song-of-the-birds-rediance-launching-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss culinary drama ‘Hallo Betty’ greets international buyers for Picture Tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Hello Betty&rsquo; is about the Swiss copywriter who invented Betty Bossi, the fictional character famous for her food and recipes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/swiss-culinary-drama-hallo-betty-greets-international-buyers-for-picture-tree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/swiss-culinary-drama-hallo-betty-greets-international-buyers-for-picture-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showbox opens ‘Bok-ja’s Special Rice Cake Shop’ to buyers at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The cast includes Ra Mi-ran, Ko Kyung-pyo, Minnie, Park Gyeong-hye and Jang Yong-won.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/showbox-opens-bok-jas-special-rice-cake-shop-to-buyers-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/showbox-opens-bok-jas-special-rice-cake-shop-to-buyers-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romantic comedy ‘All That She Wants’ starring Annie Murphy, Cooper Raiff and Zosia Mamet boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A first-look image has also been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romantic-comedy-all-that-she-wants-starring-annie-murphy-cooper-raiff-and-zosia-mamet-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romantic-comedy-all-that-she-wants-starring-annie-murphy-cooper-raiff-and-zosia-mamet-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscilloscope, strikes international sales pact with TPC]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Multi-year deal starts in Cannes with &lsquo;Union County&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscilloscope-strikes-international-sales-pact-with-tpc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscilloscope-strikes-international-sales-pact-with-tpc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikkatsu takes blind couple drama ‘Black Coffee’ to Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Reza Rahadian and Sha Ine Febriyanti star in the Indonesian drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nikkatsu-takes-blind-couple-drama-black-coffee-to-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nikkatsu-takes-blind-couple-drama-black-coffee-to-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands Film Fund pumps €1.8m into Sacha Polak’s ‘The Discomfort Of Evening’]]></title><description><![CDATA[New CEO Iwana Chronis has unveiled the Fund&rsquo;s first investments under her aegis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netherlands-film-fund-pumps-18m-into-sacha-polaks-the-discomfort-of-evening/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netherlands-film-fund-pumps-18m-into-sacha-polaks-the-discomfort-of-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hirokazu Koreeda’s Cannes Competition sci-fi ‘Sheep In The Box’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese sci-fi drama follows a married couple who decide to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hirokazu-koreedas-cannes-competition-sci-fi-sheep-in-the-box-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hirokazu-koreedas-cannes-competition-sci-fi-sheep-in-the-box-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemma Arterton, Ewen Bremner and Olympic boxer Nicola Adams join MMA biopic ‘Killa Bee’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: It is the first film role for Gold medal winner Adams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gemma-arterton-ewen-bremner-and-olympic-boxer-nicola-adams-join-mma-biopic-killa-bee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gemma-arterton-ewen-bremner-and-olympic-boxer-nicola-adams-join-mma-biopic-killa-bee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cineverse boss talks ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ re-release: “The idea is to introduce this to a new generation”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Producers want to&nbsp;get a nice return that&rsquo;s more than just the upfront guarantee,&rdquo; said Chris McGurk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cineverse-boss-talks-pans-labyrinth-re-release-the-idea-is-to-introduce-this-to-a-new-generation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cineverse-boss-talks-pans-labyrinth-re-release-the-idea-is-to-introduce-this-to-a-new-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cineverse boss talks &lsquo;Pan&rsquo;s Labyrinth&rsquo; re-release: &ldquo;The idea is to introduce this to a new generation"]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Producers want to&nbsp;get a nice return that&rsquo;s more than just the upfront guarantee,&rdquo; said Chris McGurk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cineverse-boss-talks-lsquopanrsquos-labyrinthrsquo-re-release-ldquothe-idea-is-to-introduce-this-to-a-new-generation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cineverse-boss-talks-lsquopanrsquos-labyrinthrsquo-re-release-ldquothe-idea-is-to-introduce-this-to-a-new-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers find ‘A Place For Her’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film, set in a women&rsquo;s shelter, has garnered 475,000 admissions in France to date and won the audience award at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-find-a-place-for-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-find-a-place-for-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers find Glasgow audience award winner ‘A Place For Her’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film, set in a women&rsquo;s shelter, has garnered 475,000 admissions in France to date and won the audience award at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-find-glasgow-audience-award-winner-a-place-for-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-find-glasgow-audience-award-winner-a-place-for-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Electric Kiss’ review: Pierre Salvadori’s 1920s Paris-set Cannes opener lacks genuine spark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ana&iuml;s Demou and&nbsp;Gilles Lellouche star in retro romcom set against bohemian Paris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-electric-kiss-review-pierre-salvadoris-1920s-paris-set-cannes-opener-lacks-genuine-spark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-electric-kiss-review-pierre-salvadoris-1920s-paris-set-cannes-opener-lacks-genuine-spark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Obsession’ review: Curry Barker puts an incisive, schlocky spin on the wish fulfillment horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Johnston and Inde Navarette impress in romance-gone-wrong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-review-curry-barker-puts-an-incisive-schlocky-spin-on-the-wish-fulfillment-horror/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-review-curry-barker-puts-an-incisive-schlocky-spin-on-the-wish-fulfillment-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix to co-finance all five Dogma 25 films as ‘Mr. Nawashi’ starts filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nordisk Film Distribution will release the films in the Nordic region ahead of streaming on Netflix in the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-to-co-finance-all-five-dogma-25-films-as-mr-nawashi-starts-filming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-to-co-finance-all-five-dogma-25-films-as-mr-nawashi-starts-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’: first trailer for Cannes Un Certain Regard title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is the debut feature of Germany-born Palestinian filmmaker Mayasi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-first-trailer-for-cannes-un-certain-regard-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-first-trailer-for-cannes-un-certain-regard-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Reel takes on sales for Brazilian feature ‘Low Light’ starring Palme d’Or winner Sandra Corveloni]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Directed by Bel Bechara and Sandro Serpa, Low Light won the three prizes as a work in progress at last year&rsquo;s Ventana Sur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/open-reel-takes-on-sales-for-brazilian-feature-low-light-starring-palme-dor-winner-sandra-corveloni/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/open-reel-takes-on-sales-for-brazilian-feature-low-light-starring-palme-dor-winner-sandra-corveloni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European buyers braced for “winner takes it all” Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There is a concentration on a few arthouse titles,&rdquo; said one leading German distributor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-buyers-braced-for-winner-takes-it-all-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-buyers-braced-for-winner-takes-it-all-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mackenzie Crook to direct debut feature ‘Mars Express’ starring Toby Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The films tells the extraordinary true story of an English couple&rsquo;s mission to find life on Mars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mackenzie-crook-to-direct-debut-feature-mars-express-starring-toby-jones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mackenzie-crook-to-direct-debut-feature-mars-express-starring-toby-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 1: Buyers and sellers arrive early, Thierry Fremaux tackles politics - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wendy Mitchell, Ben Dalton and Louise Tutt preview the market and festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-1-buyers-and-sellers-arrive-early-thierry-fremaux-tackles-politics-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-1-buyers-and-sellers-arrive-early-thierry-fremaux-tackles-politics-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelle Yeoh to make Chinese-language return in &lsquo;This Is My Time']]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Marks the first Chinese-language film in almost a decade from the Oscar-winning actress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michelle-yeoh-to-make-chinese-language-return-in-lsquothis-is-my-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michelle-yeoh-to-make-chinese-language-return-in-lsquothis-is-my-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeon Sang-ho virus thriller ‘Colony’ sold to more than 120 territories ahead of Cannes premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film has been picked up for North America, the UK and multiple Asia territories among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yeon-sang-ho-virus-thriller-colony-sold-to-more-than-120-territories-ahead-of-cannes-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yeon-sang-ho-virus-thriller-colony-sold-to-more-than-120-territories-ahead-of-cannes-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pool Films dives into art documentary ‘Caravaggio’s Eye’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;&ldquo;There is a strong niche audience eager to know more about painting giants,&rdquo; said the producer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pool-films-dives-into-art-documentary-caravaggios-eye/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pool-films-dives-into-art-documentary-caravaggios-eye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand’s GDH 559 launching ‘GFF’ and ‘Untitled Snooker’ project at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The titles are produced by acclaimed filmmakers Banjong Pisanthanakun, Vanridee Pongsittisak and Baz Poonpiriya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-gdh-559-launching-gff-and-untitled-snooker-project-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-gdh-559-launching-gff-and-untitled-snooker-project-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance prize winner ‘Filipiñana’ heads to UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A release is planned for autumn 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-prize-winner-filipiana-heads-to-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-prize-winner-filipiana-heads-to-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal secures international rights to 4K restoration of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;20th anniversary edition of Guillermo del Toro&rsquo;s dark fantasy screens in Cannes Classics on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-secures-international-rights-to-4k-restoration-of-pans-labyrinth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-secures-international-rights-to-4k-restoration-of-pans-labyrinth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Rodriguez and Alexis Garcia’s Brass Knuckle Films brings debut slate to Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A Higher Standard launches sales on&nbsp;Latin action ensemble&nbsp;Inc&oacute;gnito led by Jessica Alba, Michael Pe&ntilde;a.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/robert-rodriguez-and-alexis-garcias-brass-knuckle-films-brings-debut-slate-to-cannes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/robert-rodriguez-and-alexis-garcias-brass-knuckle-films-brings-debut-slate-to-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paolo Virzì, Sebastiano Riso films lead True Colours’ Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virz&igrave;&rsquo;s feature doc Masters centres on nine top filmmakers including&nbsp;Jane Campion, Tim Burton, and Martin Scorsese.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paolo-virz-sebastiano-riso-films-lead-true-colours-cannes-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paolo-virz-sebastiano-riso-films-lead-true-colours-cannes-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paolo Civati, Levi Riso films lead True Colours’ Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virz&igrave;&rsquo;s feature doc Masters centres on nine top filmmakers including&nbsp;Jane Campion, Tim Burton, and Martin Scorsese.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paolo-civati-levi-riso-films-lead-true-colours-cannes-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paolo-civati-levi-riso-films-lead-true-colours-cannes-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Margreth Olin’s ‘The Horse’ rides into Cannes market with key presales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film heads to Nordics, Italy, Spain, Portugal among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/margreth-olins-the-horse-rides-into-cannes-market-with-key-presales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/margreth-olins-the-horse-rides-into-cannes-market-with-key-presales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s Cinefrance Studios outlines expansion into sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Paris outfit is in Cannes looking to acquire director-driven upscale arthouse films from all territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cinefrance-studios-outlines-expansion-into-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cinefrance-studios-outlines-expansion-into-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes 2026: Screen’s dailies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browse Screen International&rsquo;s daily editions from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 12-23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-screens-dailies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-screens-dailies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon takes multiple territories on Neil Burger’s ’Barracuda’ with Anthony Mackie and Dafne Keen]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production underway in Las Cruces, New Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-takes-multiple-territories-on-neil-burgers-barracuda-with-anthony-mackie-and-dafne-keen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-takes-multiple-territories-on-neil-burgers-barracuda-with-anthony-mackie-and-dafne-keen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Ally’ reveals voice cast with Alex Jayne Go, Bradley Cooper, Werner Herzog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further cast include Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Ayo Edebiri and Rachel House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bong-joon-hos-ally-reveals-voice-cast-with-alex-jayne-go-bradley-cooper-werner-herzog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bong-joon-hos-ally-reveals-voice-cast-with-alex-jayne-go-bradley-cooper-werner-herzog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florence Pugh to star in and produce Matt Haig adaptation ‘The Midnight Library’ for Studiocanal, Blueprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studiocanal will release in&nbsp;UK-Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Benelux, Australia and New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florence-pugh-to-star-in-and-produce-matt-haig-adaptation-the-midnight-library-for-studiocanal-blueprint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florence-pugh-to-star-in-and-produce-matt-haig-adaptation-the-midnight-library-for-studiocanal-blueprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes director Thierry Fremaux defends Wim Wenders, talks gender equality and AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Wenders was the subject of some unfair commentary,&rdquo; said Fr&eacute;maux.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-director-thierry-fremaux-defends-wim-wenders-talks-gender-equality-and-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-director-thierry-fremaux-defends-wim-wenders-talks-gender-equality-and-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Detective Conan: Fallen Angel Of The Highway’ scores UK-Ireland deal with Trinity CineAsia]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The animated feature marks the 29th&nbsp;instalment of the Japanese anime franchise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/detective-conan-fallen-angel-of-the-highway-scores-uk-ireland-deal-with-trinity-cineasia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/detective-conan-fallen-angel-of-the-highway-scores-uk-ireland-deal-with-trinity-cineasia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Prime Video UK head Chris Bird launches AI businesses for filmmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[HawksHead AI is a predictive data analytics platform, while CineMe is an AI-powered visual development tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-prime-video-uk-head-chris-bird-launches-ai-businesses-for-filmmakers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-prime-video-uk-head-chris-bird-launches-ai-businesses-for-filmmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance prize-winner ‘Soul Patrol’ goes to Kino Lorber for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The documentary tracks the work of an all-Black special operations unit in the Vietnam War.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-prize-winner-soul-patrol-goes-to-kino-lorber-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-prize-winner-soul-patrol-goes-to-kino-lorber-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transilvania film festival unveils competition lineups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akinola Davies Jr&rsquo;s&nbsp;My Father&rsquo;s Shadow&nbsp;is among the films in the running for the&nbsp;&euro;10,000 main prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/transilvania-film-festival-unveils-competition-lineups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/transilvania-film-festival-unveils-competition-lineups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stranger In Town’, set in a Canadian sect, boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Cast includes &rsquo;Yellowjackets&rsquo; star Sophie N&eacute;lisse and &rsquo;The Testaments&rsquo; actor Charlie Carrick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stranger-in-town-set-in-a-canadian-sect-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stranger-in-town-set-in-a-canadian-sect-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ holds off ‘Michael’, ‘Sheep Detectives’ at UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three new titles in top five, with all five breaking &pound;1m mark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/devil-wears-prada-2-holds-off-michael-sheep-detectives-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/devil-wears-prada-2-holds-off-michael-sheep-detectives-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Banker’ producer Jonathan T. Baker in Cannes with ‘Lake Of Torches’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Dutch filmmaker, concept artist Didier Konings&nbsp;makes English-language debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-banker-producer-jonathan-t-baker-in-cannes-with-lake-of-torches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-banker-producer-jonathan-t-baker-in-cannes-with-lake-of-torches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Sony exec Jonathan T. Baker in Cannes with psychothriller ‘Lake Of Torches’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Dutch filmmaker, concept artist Didier Konings&nbsp;makes English-language debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ex-sony-exec-jonathan-t-baker-in-cannes-with-psychothriller-lake-of-torches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ex-sony-exec-jonathan-t-baker-in-cannes-with-psychothriller-lake-of-torches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symbioz Films launches with Susanne Kovács’s feature doc ‘Techplomacy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Symbioz Films is the new company from Syndicado exec&nbsp;Aleksandar Govedarica.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/symbioz-films-launches-with-susanne-kovcss-feature-doc-techplomacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/symbioz-films-launches-with-susanne-kovcss-feature-doc-techplomacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FKA twigs to star as Josephine Baker in Maimouna Doucoure’s biopic for Studiocanal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film to shoot in autumn 2026; Studiocanal launching Cannes sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fka-twigs-to-star-as-josephine-baker-in-maimouna-doucoures-biopic-for-studiocanal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fka-twigs-to-star-as-josephine-baker-in-maimouna-doucoures-biopic-for-studiocanal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Golden Age’ lights up with Lucky Red ahead of Cannes Classics world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The fiction film follows&nbsp;characters through the 20th&nbsp;century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-golden-age-lights-up-with-lucky-red-ahead-of-cannes-classics-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-golden-age-lights-up-with-lucky-red-ahead-of-cannes-classics-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mortal Kombat II’, ‘The Sheep Detectives’ and ‘Billie Eilish’ add fresh life to global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elsewhere, &rsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo; and &lsquo;Michael&rsquo; hit $1bn combined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mortal-kombat-ii-the-sheep-detectives-and-billie-eilish-add-fresh-life-to-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mortal-kombat-ii-the-sheep-detectives-and-billie-eilish-add-fresh-life-to-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Guest’ starring Trine Dyrholm acquired for sales ahead of Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Simon Bennebjerg, Josephine Park also on the cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-guest-starring-trine-dyrholm-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-guest-starring-trine-dyrholm-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rolling Loud’ with Owen Wilson, Matt Rife sets key deals ahead of Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film sells to Latin America, Scandinavia, Middle East and others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rolling-loud-with-owen-wilson-matt-rife-sets-key-deals-ahead-of-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rolling-loud-with-owen-wilson-matt-rife-sets-key-deals-ahead-of-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Sangsoo’s ‘The Day She Returns’ sells to key territories including France, UK, China]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea&rsquo;s Finecut handles sales of the drama and is at Cannes with Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title &lsquo;Dora&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-sangsoos-the-day-she-returns-sells-to-key-territories-including-france-uk-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-sangsoos-the-day-she-returns-sells-to-key-territories-including-france-uk-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Coven reunites with ‘Terrifier’ franchise final girl Lauren LaVera on Cannes sales title ‘Man Or Bear’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Survival thriller plays into viral online thought experiment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-coven-reunites-with-terrifier-franchise-final-girl-lauren-lavera-on-cannes-sales-title-man-or-bear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-coven-reunites-with-terrifier-franchise-final-girl-lauren-lavera-on-cannes-sales-title-man-or-bear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil’s ‘The Secret Agent’ dominates 2026 Platino Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eternaut wins big in TV awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brazils-the-secret-agent-dominates-2026-platino-awards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brazils-the-secret-agent-dominates-2026-platino-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raven Banner heads to Cannes with world rights to Nicholas Pineda’s ‘Infirmary’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: North American deal to be announced&nbsp;imminently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/raven-banner-heads-to-cannes-with-world-rights-to-nicholas-pinedas-infirmary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/raven-banner-heads-to-cannes-with-world-rights-to-nicholas-pinedas-infirmary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow Veil boards Adams Family’s ‘The Glorious Dead’ for Frontières Cannes Buyers Showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Company showing footage from latest genre project by DIY filmmaking family behind &lsquo;Mother Of Flies&rsquo;, &lsquo;Hellbender&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yellow-veil-boards-adams-familys-the-glorious-dead-for-frontires-cannes-buyers-showcase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yellow-veil-boards-adams-familys-the-glorious-dead-for-frontires-cannes-buyers-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Movie to launch Roar Uthaug horror ‘Amara’ at Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film follows backpackers in Thailand who become entangled in a curse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/k-movie-to-launch-roar-uthaug-horror-amara-at-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/k-movie-to-launch-roar-uthaug-horror-amara-at-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Movie to launch horror 'Amara' from 'Troll' director Roar Uthaug at Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film follows backpackers in Thailand who become entangled in a curse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/k-movie-to-launch-horror-amara-from-troll-director-roar-uthaug-at-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/k-movie-to-launch-horror-amara-from-troll-director-roar-uthaug-at-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear bringing Renee Zellweger, Sissy Spacek drama ‘A Woman In The Sun’ to Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mia Threapleton also stars for writer-director Julia Cox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-bringing-renee-zellweger-sissy-spacek-drama-a-woman-in-the-sun-to-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-bringing-renee-zellweger-sissy-spacek-drama-a-woman-in-the-sun-to-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oasis documentary from Steven Knight set for theatrical run by Disney]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film includes rehearsal and onstage footage as well as joint interviews with the Gallagher brothers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oasis-documentary-from-steven-knight-set-for-theatrical-run-by-disney/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oasis-documentary-from-steven-knight-set-for-theatrical-run-by-disney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Film, Film4, BFI, Element Pictures execs join Cannes UK Pavilion lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Events run from&nbsp;Friday May 15 - Monday May 18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-film-film4-bfi-element-pictures-execs-join-cannes-uk-pavilion-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-film-film4-bfi-element-pictures-execs-join-cannes-uk-pavilion-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The Sheep Detectives’ head into 654 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also out in cinemas: &rsquo;Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour&rsquo; and &lsquo;Mortal Kombat II&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-sheep-detectives-head-into-654-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-sheep-detectives-head-into-654-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh International Film Festival unveils opening film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Focus Features has acquired international rights to the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-international-film-festival-unveils-opening-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-international-film-festival-unveils-opening-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jan Ole Gerster, Sebastian Schipper projects among seven backed by Germany’s national film fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[German Federal Film Fund (FFA) awards total of&nbsp;&euro;2.5m&nbsp;to seven projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jan-ole-gerster-sebastian-schipper-projects-among-seven-backed-by-germanys-national-film-fund/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jan-ole-gerster-sebastian-schipper-projects-among-seven-backed-by-germanys-national-film-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, ‘Michael’ and local titles power French box office in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[French box office hit&nbsp;16 million admissions for the month, up by 35% from the same period last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-michael-and-local-titles-power-french-box-office-in-april-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-michael-and-local-titles-power-french-box-office-in-april-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, ‘Michael’ and local titles power French box office in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fench box office hit&nbsp;16.03 million admissions for the month, up by 35.4% from the same period last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-michael-and-local-titles-power-french-box-office-in-april/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-michael-and-local-titles-power-french-box-office-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Film Festival lines up raft of Cannes titles for 2026 competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival will open with&nbsp;Australian director Selina Miles&rsquo;s Sundance-premiering documentary Silenced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sydney-film-festival-lines-up-raft-of-cannes-titles-for-2026-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sydney-film-festival-lines-up-raft-of-cannes-titles-for-2026-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Film Festival lines up 2026 competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival will open with&nbsp;Australian director Selina Miles&rsquo; documentary&nbsp;Silenced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sydney-film-festival-lines-up-2026-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sydney-film-festival-lines-up-2026-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Screen Podcast to go daily for 2026 Cannes Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daily episodes will be hosted by contributing editor Wendy Mitchell and run from Tuesday, May 12 to Thursday, May 23,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-screen-podcast-to-go-daily-for-2026-cannes-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-screen-podcast-to-go-daily-for-2026-cannes-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salaud Morisset makes head of sales promotion, expands team ahead of Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Company adds to sales team, operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/salaud-morisset-makes-head-of-sales-promotion-expands-team-ahead-of-cannes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/salaud-morisset-makes-head-of-sales-promotion-expands-team-ahead-of-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coccinelle boards ‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover’ from Venice Golden Lion winner Milcho Manchevski]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Film follows siblings who survive by stealing bronze statues of national heroes and melting them down for scrap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coccinelle-boards-sister-brother-manhole-cover-from-venice-golden-lion-winner-milcho-manchevski/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coccinelle-boards-sister-brother-manhole-cover-from-venice-golden-lion-winner-milcho-manchevski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferzan Ozpetek’s comedy drama ‘For Better And For Worst’ to shoot in Italy for Vision Distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The cast includes Vanessa Scalera,&nbsp;Sabrina Ferilli,&nbsp;Luca Argentero,&nbsp;Miguel Angel Silvestre,&nbsp;Mara Venier and Geppi Cucciari.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ferzan-ozpeteks-comedy-drama-for-better-and-for-worst-to-shoot-in-italy-for-vision-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ferzan-ozpeteks-comedy-drama-for-better-and-for-worst-to-shoot-in-italy-for-vision-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferzan Ozpetek’s comedy drama ‘For Better And For Worse’ to shoot in Italy for Vision Distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The cast includes Vanessa Scalera,&nbsp;Sabrina Ferilli,&nbsp;Luca Argentero,&nbsp;Miguel Angel Silvestre,&nbsp;Mara Venier and Geppi Cucciari.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ferzan-ozpeteks-comedy-drama-for-better-and-for-worse-to-shoot-in-italy-for-vision-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ferzan-ozpeteks-comedy-drama-for-better-and-for-worse-to-shoot-in-italy-for-vision-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Urchin’ producer Somesuch hires head of development]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Caitlin Leydon joins from Number 9 Films, where she was senior development executive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/urchin-producer-somesuch-hires-head-of-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/urchin-producer-somesuch-hires-head-of-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lowdown on all the Cannes 2026 titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen&nbsp;profiles all the films in the Cannes Film Festival&rsquo;s Official Selection and parallel sections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lowdown-on-all-the-cannes-2026-titles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lowdown-on-all-the-cannes-2026-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes 2026: Market Product Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read Screen&rsquo;s 2026 Cannes March&eacute; du Film bumper product guide, featuring detailed information about sales companies and their slates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-market-product-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-market-product-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Globes sets rules for AI use and actors in non-English language projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of artificial intelligence will not automatically disqualify a work, says the Globes organisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/golden-globes-sets-rules-for-ai-use-and-actors-in-non-english-language-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/golden-globes-sets-rules-for-ai-use-and-actors-in-non-english-language-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal set for Benh Zeitlin’s ‘Hold On To Your Angels’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The love story will be introduced to buyers at this week&rsquo;s Cannes market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jessie-buckley-and-paul-mescal-set-for-benh-zeitlins-hold-on-to-your-angels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jessie-buckley-and-paul-mescal-set-for-benh-zeitlins-hold-on-to-your-angels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal options new book from ‘The Housemaid’ author Freida McFadden]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film version will be co-produced by Studiocanal and Working Title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-options-new-book-from-the-housemaid-author-freida-mcfadden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-options-new-book-from-the-housemaid-author-freida-mcfadden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simon Callow’s ‘About A Bell’ starring Omid Djalili picked up for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Christopher Eccleston, Nigel Havers and Roger Allam also star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/simon-callows-about-a-bell-starring-omid-djalili-picked-up-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/simon-callows-about-a-bell-starring-omid-djalili-picked-up-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joachim Trier, Ruben Östlund, Juliette Binoche call on EU to prioritise cinema support]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are among 4.500 signatories of an open letter praising the impact of Creative Europe Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-ruben-stlund-juliette-binoche-call-on-eu-to-prioritise-cinema-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-ruben-stlund-juliette-binoche-call-on-eu-to-prioritise-cinema-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich Film Festival to honour FilmNation’s Glen Basner with Game Changer Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[FilmNation Entertainment founder and CEO Glen Basner is to receive the Zurich Summit&rsquo;s Game Changer Award at this year&rsquo;s Zurich Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-to-honour-filmnations-glen-basner-with-game-changer-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-to-honour-filmnations-glen-basner-with-game-changer-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prestige Cannes-bound with ‘The Holiday Hitman’; Saban holds North American rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Feature in post stars Nick Sagar, Julio Cesar Cedillo from &lsquo;Sicario&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prestige-cannes-bound-with-the-holiday-hitman-saban-holds-north-american-rights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prestige-cannes-bound-with-the-holiday-hitman-saban-holds-north-american-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colm Bairéad’s ‘Mary Rose’ boarded by mk2, locks in UK-Ireland, France and Benelux deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film will shoot this summer in Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colm-bairads-mary-rose-boarded-by-mk2-locks-in-uk-ireland-france-and-benelux-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colm-bairads-mary-rose-boarded-by-mk2-locks-in-uk-ireland-france-and-benelux-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mk2’s Fionnuala Jamison on 2026 Cannes slate, what buyers want, and the new Todd Haynes film – The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamison also talks about mk2&rsquo;s multi-year financing deal with investment fund manager IPR.VC and working with Justine Triet again on Fonda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mk2s-fionnuala-jamison-on-2026-cannes-slate-what-buyers-want-and-the-new-todd-haynes-film-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mk2s-fionnuala-jamison-on-2026-cannes-slate-what-buyers-want-and-the-new-todd-haynes-film-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo del Toro pledges a third of his personal archive to the BFI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican filmmaker was honoured with the BFI Fellowship in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-pledges-a-third-of-his-personal-archive-to-the-bfi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-pledges-a-third-of-his-personal-archive-to-the-bfi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Cannes Great 8 showcase includes ‘Florid’, ‘Our Share Of Sand’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Ancestors&rsquo;, &lsquo;In Starland&rsquo; and &lsquo;Daughter Of Eden&rsquo; are also in this year&rsquo;s lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-cannes-great-8-showcase-includes-florid-our-share-of-sand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-cannes-great-8-showcase-includes-florid-our-share-of-sand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look at Shalini Adnani’s UK debut ‘Our Share Of Sand’ ahead of Cannes Great 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film wrapped production last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-look-at-shalini-adnanis-uk-debut-our-share-of-sand-ahead-of-cannes-great-8/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-look-at-shalini-adnanis-uk-debut-our-share-of-sand-ahead-of-cannes-great-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MetFilm’s Welsh-language western ‘Lluest’ starring Aimee-Ffion Edwards starts filming in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: It is the first film to be greenlit under S4C&rsquo;s Sinema Cymru initiative for Welsh-language filmmaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/metfilms-welsh-language-western-lluest-starring-aimee-ffion-edwards-starts-filming-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/metfilms-welsh-language-western-lluest-starring-aimee-ffion-edwards-starts-filming-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooney Mara to star in Antonia Campbell-Hughes’ ‘Quest For Love’]]></title><description><![CDATA[HanWay Films will launch sales at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rooney-mara-to-star-in-antonia-campbell-hughes-quest-for-love/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rooney-mara-to-star-in-antonia-campbell-hughes-quest-for-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Nelson Joyce leads UK feature ‘The Man Who Stole Portugal’ with production underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beta Cinema boards international sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-nelson-joyce-leads-uk-feature-the-man-who-stole-portugal-with-production-underway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-nelson-joyce-leads-uk-feature-the-man-who-stole-portugal-with-production-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Tseng’s Taiwan horror ‘Revive’ set for Cannes launch with Mokster Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film centres on advanced funerary service that restores the deceased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-tsengs-taiwan-horror-revive-set-for-cannes-launch-with-mokster-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-tsengs-taiwan-horror-revive-set-for-cannes-launch-with-mokster-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen digital edition: May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The issue goes in-depth on private equity in the film business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina’s ‘The Night Is Fading Away’ wins grand prize at Jeonju film festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included &lsquo;Chronovisor&rsquo; and &lsquo;The Summer That Slipped Away&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/argentinas-the-night-is-fading-away-wins-grand-prize-at-jeonju-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/argentinas-the-night-is-fading-away-wins-grand-prize-at-jeonju-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrade Cannes-bound with Ireland-set ‘Killing Kelly’ starring Jason Isaacs, Thomasin McKenzie]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Fisher Stevens&rsquo; Highly Flammable joins creative team on&nbsp;dark comedy thriller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/upgrade-cannes-bound-with-ireland-set-killing-kelly-starring-jason-isaacs-thomasin-mckenzie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/upgrade-cannes-bound-with-ireland-set-killing-kelly-starring-jason-isaacs-thomasin-mckenzie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros Clockwork to release Cannes Classics selection ‘Ken Russell’s The Devils’]]></title><description><![CDATA[New label adds second title to roster after Sean Baker&rsquo;s upcoming &lsquo;Ti Amo!&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-clockwork-to-release-cannes-classics-selection-ken-russells-the-devils/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-clockwork-to-release-cannes-classics-selection-ken-russells-the-devils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Walton to launch new outfit as WME Independent moves out of international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[WMEI will focus on domestic sales under Deborah MacIntosh. Walton will attend Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-walton-to-launch-new-outfit-as-wme-independent-moves-out-of-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-walton-to-launch-new-outfit-as-wme-independent-moves-out-of-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The New Global Screen Economy’ unveiled as first AFM unified theme]]></title><description><![CDATA[IFTA head&nbsp;Jackie Brenneman calls for &ldquo;more deliberate approach and focus on creating new opportunities&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-new-global-screen-economy-unveiled-as-first-afm-unified-theme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-new-global-screen-economy-unveiled-as-first-afm-unified-theme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Whishaw and Peter Mullan to star in Tom Stuart’s ‘Night Swimming’ for Bankside Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Whishaw and Stuart are also producers on the project, alongside 130 Elektra Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ben-whishaw-and-peter-mullan-to-star-in-tom-stuarts-night-swimming-for-bankside-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ben-whishaw-and-peter-mullan-to-star-in-tom-stuarts-night-swimming-for-bankside-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pathe launches sales on Emmanuelle Bercot’s ‘The Enraged’ starring Marion Cotillard and Benoit Magimel]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The film is an adaptation of Sorj Chalandon&rsquo;s 2023 novel about a tormented teen who escapes from a youth detention centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathe-launches-sales-on-emmanuelle-bercots-the-enraged-starring-marion-cotillard-and-benoit-magimel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathe-launches-sales-on-emmanuelle-bercots-the-enraged-starring-marion-cotillard-and-benoit-magimel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Un Certain Regard title ‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’ secures France deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film is debut feature of Palestinian filmmaker Rakan Mayasi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-un-certain-regard-title-yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-secures-france-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-un-certain-regard-title-yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-secures-france-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Womack Group, Anta Asset Management launch €80m fund to invest in Spanish audiovisual sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venture capital fund aims to raise &euro;80m to invest in companies and productions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/womack-group-anta-asset-management-launch-80m-fund-to-invest-in-spanish-audiovisual-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/womack-group-anta-asset-management-launch-80m-fund-to-invest-in-spanish-audiovisual-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francesca Albanese documentary ‘Anatomy Of A Genocide’ heads to Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film follows UN special rapporteur on Occupied Palestinian Territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/francesca-albanese-documentary-anatomy-of-a-genocide-heads-to-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/francesca-albanese-documentary-anatomy-of-a-genocide-heads-to-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonia Campbell-Hughes’ ‘High End’, Sally Potter’s ‘Alma’ receive UK Global Screen Fund support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six co-productions have received a total of &pound;962,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/antonia-campbell-hughes-high-end-sally-potters-alma-receive-uk-global-screen-fund-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/antonia-campbell-hughes-high-end-sally-potters-alma-receive-uk-global-screen-fund-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damian Lewis joins Ella Purnell and Nicholas Galitzine in cast for ‘The Return of Stanley Atwell’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is being produced by the UK&rsquo;s Hera Pictures and John Gore Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/damian-lewis-joins-ella-purnell-and-nicholas-galitzine-in-cast-for-the-return-of-stanley-atwell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/damian-lewis-joins-ella-purnell-and-nicholas-galitzine-in-cast-for-the-return-of-stanley-atwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lukas Dhont’s Cannes title ‘Coward’ acquired for key territories including UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film also acquired for Germany, Italy, Spain among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lukas-dhonts-cannes-title-coward-acquired-for-key-territories-including-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lukas-dhonts-cannes-title-coward-acquired-for-key-territories-including-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Film Academy appoints principals for arts and crafts member chapters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapter principals include&nbsp;casting director Nina Haun, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema and film composer Zbigniew Preisner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-academy-appoints-principals-for-arts-and-crafts-member-chapters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-academy-appoints-principals-for-arts-and-crafts-member-chapters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bectu, CIISA, Spotlight sign open letter to UK government calling for action against on-set injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[76% of film and TV workers have had an injury at work, according to a UK survey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bectu-ciisa-spotlight-sign-open-letter-to-uk-government-calling-for-action-against-on-set-injuries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bectu-ciisa-spotlight-sign-open-letter-to-uk-government-calling-for-action-against-on-set-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aneurin Barnard, Eleanor Tomlinson to star in psychological horror ‘Antecedent’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Writer-director Dan Bronzite has previously written Working Title horror &lsquo;Long Time Dead&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aneurin-barnard-eleanor-tomlinson-to-star-in-psychological-horror-antecedent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aneurin-barnard-eleanor-tomlinson-to-star-in-psychological-horror-antecedent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of Studios May - October 2026: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A comprehensive guide to existing, new and emerging studios around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-studios-may-october-2026-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-studios-may-october-2026-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky Number acquires Sabu’s detective comedy ‘Arrested Memory’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Taiwanese star&nbsp;Ethan Juan plays a police detective]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucky-number-acquires-sabus-detective-comedy-arrested-memory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucky-number-acquires-sabus-detective-comedy-arrested-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film Mode boards ‘Legend Of The White Dragon’, ‘The Craving’ for Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Power Rangers&nbsp;franchise alumnus Jason David Frank makes final appearance alongside the late Michael Madsen in &lsquo;White Dragon&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-mode-boards-legend-of-the-white-dragon-the-craving-for-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-mode-boards-legend-of-the-white-dragon-the-craving-for-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Fox launching Cannes sales on horror ‘Ruby, Ruby’ now in post in South Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Project produced in association with Head Gear Films, Arterial Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blue-fox-launching-cannes-sales-on-horror-ruby-ruby-now-in-post-in-south-australia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blue-fox-launching-cannes-sales-on-horror-ruby-ruby-now-in-post-in-south-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo del Toro to attend ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 20th anniversary Cannes Classics screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[4K restored print screens on May 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-to-attend-pans-labyrinth-20th-anniversary-cannes-classics-screening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-to-attend-pans-labyrinth-20th-anniversary-cannes-classics-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Lights lining up contemporary adaptation of ‘Babette’s Feast’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &rsquo;Hacks&rsquo; writer Guy Branum pens the screenplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-lights-lining-up-contemporary-adaptation-of-babettes-feast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-lights-lining-up-contemporary-adaptation-of-babettes-feast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon buys Jeff Nichols’ ‘King Snake’ starring Margaret Qualley, Michael Shannon, Drew Starkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production underway in Arkansas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-buys-jeff-nichols-king-snake-starring-margaret-qualley-michael-shannon-drew-starkey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-buys-jeff-nichols-king-snake-starring-margaret-qualley-michael-shannon-drew-starkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon acquires Jeff Nichols’ ‘King Snake’ starring Margaret Qualley, Michael Shannon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production underway in Arkansas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-jeff-nichols-king-snake-starring-margaret-qualley-michael-shannon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-jeff-nichols-king-snake-starring-margaret-qualley-michael-shannon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Fantasia first wave includes ‘The Last Temptation Of Becky’, ‘Ancestral Beasts’]]></title><description><![CDATA[World premieres include Focus Features&rsquo; &lsquo;Hot Spot&rsquo; starring Andrzej Konopka, Noomi Rapace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-fantasia-first-wave-includes-the-last-temptation-of-becky-ancestral-beasts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-fantasia-first-wave-includes-the-last-temptation-of-becky-ancestral-beasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vendome Pictures, Pathe, Merit France launch English-language outfit Emotion Pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emotion Pictures will be based in Los Angeles and Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vendome-pictures-pathe-merit-france-launch-english-language-outfit-emotion-pictures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vendome-pictures-pathe-merit-france-launch-english-language-outfit-emotion-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie Sales taps Charlotte Boucon for deputy managing director role]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The former Orange Studios and SND sales executive will officially start in her new role at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indie-sales-taps-charlotte-boucon-for-deputy-managing-director-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indie-sales-taps-charlotte-boucon-for-deputy-managing-director-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beta Cinema to bring films with Nina Hoss, Felix Kammerer to Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both titles in post-production and making market debuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/beta-cinema-to-bring-films-with-nina-hoss-felix-kammerer-to-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/beta-cinema-to-bring-films-with-nina-hoss-felix-kammerer-to-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of Locations May - October 2026: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our biannual publication dedicated to surveying the global incentives landscape for international productions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-locations-may-october-2026-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-locations-may-october-2026-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dublin world premiere ‘All That Glitters’ picked up for sales ahead of Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The romantic comedy stars &lsquo;Motherland&rsquo;&nbsp;and &lsquo;Bring Them Down&rsquo; actor&nbsp;Paul Ready.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dublin-world-premiere-all-that-glitters-picked-up-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dublin-world-premiere-all-that-glitters-picked-up-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Aronofsky to receive Locarno Film Festival’s Pardo d’Onore award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aronofsky films &rsquo;The Fountain&rsquo; and &lsquo;Mother!&rsquo; will play at the festival&rsquo;s 79th edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/darren-aronofsky-to-receive-locarno-film-festivals-pardo-donore-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/darren-aronofsky-to-receive-locarno-film-festivals-pardo-donore-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Man Who Vanished’, starring Yvan Attal and Charlotte Gainsbourg, to power Studio TF1’s Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The thriller is about a CEO who vanishes in a plane crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-who-vanished-starring-yvan-attal-and-charlotte-gainsbourg-to-power-studio-tf1s-cannes-slate-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-who-vanished-starring-yvan-attal-and-charlotte-gainsbourg-to-power-studio-tf1s-cannes-slate-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’The Man Who Vanished’, starring Yvan Attal and Charlotte Gainsbourg, to power Studio TF1’s Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp; The thriller is about a CEO who vanishes in a plane crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-who-vanished-starring-yvan-attal-and-charlotte-gainsbourg-to-power-studio-tf1s-cannes-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-who-vanished-starring-yvan-attal-and-charlotte-gainsbourg-to-power-studio-tf1s-cannes-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ struts to top of UK-Ireland box office with huge £9.3m]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo; has 85% of the first film&rsquo;s total already.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-struts-to-top-of-uk-ireland-box-office-with-huge-93m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-struts-to-top-of-uk-ireland-box-office-with-huge-93m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Exiled’, starring Alessandro Nivola, wraps in Canada and Slovakia for Protagonist Pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Canadian&nbsp;psychological thriller is directed by&nbsp;Stephen Campanelli.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-exiled-starring-alessandro-nivola-wraps-in-canada-and-slovakia-for-protagonist-pictures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-exiled-starring-alessandro-nivola-wraps-in-canada-and-slovakia-for-protagonist-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Power Ballad’ review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas pluck the heartstrings in overly sentimental John Carney drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney follows up &lsquo;Once&rsquo; and &lsquo;Sing Street&rsquo; with wistful, unconvincing music industry tale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/power-ballad-review-paul-rudd-and-nick-jonas-pluck-the-heartstrings-in-overly-sentimental-john-carney-drama-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/power-ballad-review-paul-rudd-and-nick-jonas-pluck-the-heartstrings-in-overly-sentimental-john-carney-drama-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Power Ballad’ review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas pluck the heartstrings in overly-sentimental John Carney drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney follows up &lsquo;Once&rsquo; and &lsquo;Sing Street&rsquo; with wistful, unconvincing music industry tale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/power-ballad-review-paul-rudd-and-nick-jonas-pluck-the-heartstrings-in-overly-sentimental-john-carney-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/power-ballad-review-paul-rudd-and-nick-jonas-pluck-the-heartstrings-in-overly-sentimental-john-carney-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-Jin’s Cannes Competition title ‘Hope’ sells to key territories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theatrical release plans in the works for sci-fi action thriller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-cannes-competition-title-hope-sells-to-key-territories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-cannes-competition-title-hope-sells-to-key-territories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reinvent Yellow Sales picks up Stelana Kliris’ Cypriot-UK-Greek drama ‘Apart’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film spans continents and cultures during political upheaval in the 1970s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reinvent-yellow-sales-picks-up-stelana-kliris-cypriot-uk-greek-drama-apart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reinvent-yellow-sales-picks-up-stelana-kliris-cypriot-uk-greek-drama-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cypriot-UK-Greek drama ‘Apart’ from ‘Find Me Falling’ director boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film spans continents and cultures during political upheaval in the 1970s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cypriot-uk-greek-drama-apart-from-find-me-falling-director-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cypriot-uk-greek-drama-apart-from-find-me-falling-director-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barunson E&amp;A to launch occult mystery &lsquo;Stoneborn&rsquo; from &lsquo;Exhuma&rsquo; creators at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The cast includes Sul Kyung-gu, Jongseo Jeon and Seo Eun-soo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/barunson-eampa-to-launch-occult-mystery-lsquostonebornrsquo-from-lsquoexhumarsquo-creators-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/barunson-eampa-to-launch-occult-mystery-lsquostonebornrsquo-from-lsquoexhumarsquo-creators-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount Q1 beats estimates; streaming, studios drive profits]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Scream 7&rsquo; is theatrical highlight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-q1-beats-estimates-streaming-studios-drive-profits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-q1-beats-estimates-streaming-studios-drive-profits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘American Doctor’, ‘House Of Hope’ lead 2026 Hot Docs winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 33rd edition wrapped in Toronto over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/american-doctor-house-of-hope-lead-2026-hot-docs-winners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/american-doctor-house-of-hope-lead-2026-hot-docs-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant Pictures to launch Cannes sales on SXSW thriller ‘A Safe Distance’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;US, Canadian distributors on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/giant-pictures-to-launch-cannes-sales-on-sxsw-thriller-a-safe-distance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/giant-pictures-to-launch-cannes-sales-on-sxsw-thriller-a-safe-distance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amanda Kozlowski promoted to Lionsgate president of worldwide marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nasim Cambron, Jack Teed also promoted with motion picture group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amanda-kozlowski-promoted-to-lionsgate-president-of-worldwide-marketing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amanda-kozlowski-promoted-to-lionsgate-president-of-worldwide-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes unveils prestige 2026 jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demi Moore, Chloe Zhao, Stellan Skarsgard, others to join&nbsp;Competition president Park Chan-wook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-unveils-prestige-2026-jury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-unveils-prestige-2026-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes 2026 unveils Competition jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[As previously announced,&nbsp;Park Chan-wook will serve as president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-unveils-competition-jury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-unveils-competition-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Pressman Film’s IDFA entry ‘About A Hero’ sells to North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Constellation represents international sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pressman-films-idfa-entry-about-a-hero-sells-to-north-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pressman-films-idfa-entry-about-a-hero-sells-to-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGC Cannes-bound with ‘Critterz’ from AI creator Native Foreign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feature version of 2023 short is co-written by&nbsp;Paddington In Peru&nbsp;writers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-cannes-bound-with-critterz-from-ai-creator-native-foreign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-cannes-bound-with-critterz-from-ai-creator-native-foreign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ sashays to $234m global box office debut; ‘Michael’ soars past $400m]]></title><description><![CDATA[International markets have collectively far outpaced North America domestic for the opening of &rsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-sashays-to-234m-global-box-office-debut-michael-soars-past-400m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-sashays-to-234m-global-box-office-debut-michael-soars-past-400m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAG-AFTRA, studios reach tentative deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agreement needs ratification; Guild&rsquo;s national board to meet in coming days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-studios-reach-tentative-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-studios-reach-tentative-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Prada 2’ leads North American box office on $77m, ‘Michael’ eyes $200m, ‘Super Mario’ crosses $400m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neon&rsquo;s &rsquo;Hokum&rsquo; from Damian McCarthy opens in sixth place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prada-2-leads-north-american-box-office-on-77m-michael-eyes-200m-super-mario-crosses-400m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prada-2-leads-north-american-box-office-on-77m-michael-eyes-200m-super-mario-crosses-400m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s ‘Fujiko’ wins best film at Udine’s Far East Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included &lsquo;The Seoul Guardians&rsquo; and &lsquo;The King&rsquo;s Warden&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-fujiko-wins-best-film-at-udines-far-east-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-fujiko-wins-best-film-at-udines-far-east-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMC, Cinema United praise wide theatrical release window as Netflix pushes ‘Narnia’ to February 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[New plan follows production delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amc-cinema-united-praise-wide-theatrical-release-window-as-netflix-pushes-narnia-to-february-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amc-cinema-united-praise-wide-theatrical-release-window-as-netflix-pushes-narnia-to-february-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manifest Pictures to launch Cannes sales on erotic thriller ‘Bulls’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan O&rsquo;Brien, Lewis Pullman, and Kaia Gerber to star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manifest-pictures-to-launch-cannes-sales-on-erotic-thriller-bulls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manifest-pictures-to-launch-cannes-sales-on-erotic-thriller-bulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Gere, Diana Silvers to star for Ed Zwick in FilmNation Cannes package ‘Asymmetry’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bedford Falls Company, Rainmaker Films, FilmNation producing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/richard-gere-diana-silvers-to-star-for-ed-zwick-in-filmnation-cannes-package-asymmetry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/richard-gere-diana-silvers-to-star-for-ed-zwick-in-filmnation-cannes-package-asymmetry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Films not in English that win top awards at select fests to be eligible for international feature Oscar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rule tweaks on AI, casting, cinematography, VFX.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/films-not-in-english-that-win-top-awards-at-select-fests-to-be-eligible-for-international-feature-oscar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/films-not-in-english-that-win-top-awards-at-select-fests-to-be-eligible-for-international-feature-oscar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April sees 2% increase at UK-Ireland box office year-on-year]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 2026 beat a strong April 2025 thanks to &lsquo;The Super Mario Galaxy Movie&rsquo;, &lsquo;Michael&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/april-sees-2-increase-at-uk-ireland-box-office-year-on-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/april-sees-2-increase-at-uk-ireland-box-office-year-on-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong drama ‘We’re Nothing at All’ sets UK-Ireland release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Herman Yau directs the social drama, which openedi n Hong Kong on April 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-kong-drama-were-nothing-at-all-sets-uk-ireland-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-kong-drama-were-nothing-at-all-sets-uk-ireland-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Naked In Glendale’, ‘Somewhere In The South’ win top prizes at Udine’s Focus Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both awards were won by debut feature filmmakers for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naked-in-glendale-somewhere-in-the-south-win-top-prizes-at-udines-focus-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naked-in-glendale-somewhere-in-the-south-win-top-prizes-at-udines-focus-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Creative Summit 2026 expands to take over BFI Southbank]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI Creative Summit is expanding in scale and ambition for 2026, taking over the entire BFI Southbank venue for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ai-creative-summit-2026-expands-to-take-over-bfi-southbank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ai-creative-summit-2026-expands-to-take-over-bfi-southbank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ struts into 729 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sequel will be looking to top the &pound;14.2m total of the 2006 first film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-devil-wears-prada-2-struts-into-729-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-devil-wears-prada-2-struts-into-729-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes ACID selection ‘A Secret Heart’ boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film follows filmmaker&rsquo;s father transitioning to living as a woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-acid-selection-a-secret-heart-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-acid-selection-a-secret-heart-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swedish sci-fi comedy-drama ‘Arne Goes To Space’ acquired for international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film features a 3-foot tall alien named Roland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/swedish-sci-fi-comedy-drama-arne-goes-to-space-acquired-for-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/swedish-sci-fi-comedy-drama-arne-goes-to-space-acquired-for-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Documentary projects lead Thailand’s Purin Film Fund spring 2026 selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two fiction projects to also receive a share of $160,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/documentary-projects-lead-thailands-purin-film-fund-spring-2026-selection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/documentary-projects-lead-thailands-purin-film-fund-spring-2026-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Classics acquires SXSW winner ‘Wishful Thinking’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Pullman, Maya Hawke star; Highway 10 fully financed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-sxsw-winner-wishful-thinking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-sxsw-winner-wishful-thinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit Films Cannes slate includes Tribeca premiere ‘Act One’, SXSW, Sundance hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Talks continue on Berlin pair &lsquo;Mouse&rsquo;, Women As Lovers&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visit-films-cannes-slate-includes-tribeca-premiere-act-one-sxsw-sundance-hits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visit-films-cannes-slate-includes-tribeca-premiere-act-one-sxsw-sundance-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate International Cannes-bound with ‘Blair Witch’ reboot]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube creator Dylan Clark directing for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-international-cannes-bound-with-blair-witch-reboot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-international-cannes-bound-with-blair-witch-reboot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK filmmakers Adura Onashile and Dionne Edwards among ICO bursary recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further recipients include&nbsp;&rsquo;The Taste Of Mango&rsquo;&nbsp;filmmaker&nbsp;Chloe Abrahams&nbsp;and Scala!!! co-director&nbsp;Ali Catterall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-filmmakers-adura-onashile-and-dionne-edwards-among-ico-bursary-recipients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-filmmakers-adura-onashile-and-dionne-edwards-among-ico-bursary-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leo Woodall and Clémence Poésy to star in Peter Hoar’s ‘A Waiter In Paris’ for Cornerstone Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project has been developed with the support of the Curzon CM Development Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/leo-woodall-and-clmence-posy-to-star-in-peter-hoars-a-waiter-in-paris-for-cornerstone-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/leo-woodall-and-clmence-posy-to-star-in-peter-hoars-a-waiter-in-paris-for-cornerstone-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance documentary ‘Kikuyu Land’ scores worldwide deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will have cinema releases in territories including UK, US, Australia-New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-documentary-kikuyu-land-scores-worldwide-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-documentary-kikuyu-land-scores-worldwide-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros’ Jeff Goldstein to receive international distributor award at CineEurope 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[CineEurope runs in Barcelona, Spain, from June 22-25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-jeff-goldstein-to-receive-international-distributor-award-at-cineeurope-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-jeff-goldstein-to-receive-international-distributor-award-at-cineeurope-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tempesta’s Carlo Cresto-Dina on why film producers need more support and recognition - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There has been very little reflection on what a producer actually does or what a producer actually&nbsp;is.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tempestas-carlo-cresto-dina-on-why-film-producers-need-more-support-and-recognition-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tempestas-carlo-cresto-dina-on-why-film-producers-need-more-support-and-recognition-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaza medical doc ‘Life Support’ seals UK-Ireland deal ahead of Sheffield world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The film is the debut feature from UK-Italian filmmaker Daniele Rugo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaza-medical-doc-life-support-seals-uk-ireland-deal-ahead-of-sheffield-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaza-medical-doc-life-support-seals-uk-ireland-deal-ahead-of-sheffield-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molly Manners’ Sundance title ‘Extra Geography’ acquired for UK-Ireland release]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will release in cinemas later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/molly-manners-sundance-title-extra-geography-acquired-for-uk-ireland-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/molly-manners-sundance-title-extra-geography-acquired-for-uk-ireland-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cold War 1994’ review: Third in Hong Kong crime thriller franchise is astute and entertaining]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stars Chow Yun-fat, Daniel Wu and Terrance Lau are joined by Hugh Bonneville and Aidan Gillen for&nbsp;director Longman Leung]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cold-war-1994-review-third-in-hong-kong-crime-thriller-franchise-is-astute-and-entertaining/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cold-war-1994-review-third-in-hong-kong-crime-thriller-franchise-is-astute-and-entertaining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playtime picks up Geraldine Nakache’s Cannes-bound relationship drama ‘Think Good’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Monia Chokri and Niels Schneider star in the film that explores coercive control within a marriage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/playtime-picks-up-geraldine-nakaches-cannes-bound-relationship-drama-think-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/playtime-picks-up-geraldine-nakaches-cannes-bound-relationship-drama-think-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derek Lui’s Surprise H unveils inaugural slate ahead of Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titles include Wregas Bhanuteja&rsquo;s Sundance competition title &lsquo;Levitating&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/derek-luis-surprise-h-unveils-inaugural-slate-ahead-of-cannes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/derek-luis-surprise-h-unveils-inaugural-slate-ahead-of-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Hot Docs Forum unveils pitch prize-winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[ExCoded,&nbsp;The Forever Chorus&nbsp;each win two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-hot-docs-forum-unveils-pitch-prize-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-hot-docs-forum-unveils-pitch-prize-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Strong to star in ‘The Passenger’ for ‘The Girl With The Needle’ director Magnus von Horn]]></title><description><![CDATA[FilmNation to launch pre-sales on escape thriller in Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeremy-strong-to-star-in-the-passenger-for-the-girl-with-the-needle-director-magnus-von-horn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeremy-strong-to-star-in-the-passenger-for-the-girl-with-the-needle-director-magnus-von-horn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ review: Glossy fashion world sequel is cut from same cloth as 2006 original]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return for glamorous, predictable feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-review-glossy-fashion-world-sequel-is-cut-from-same-cloth-as-2006-original/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-review-glossy-fashion-world-sequel-is-cut-from-same-cloth-as-2006-original/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ArtHood picks up sales for Iranian thriller ‘Living Twice, Dying Thrice’ ahead of Cannes ACID premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Directed by Karim Lakzadeh, the drama / thriller was shot&nbsp;clandestinely in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/arthood-picks-up-sales-for-iranian-thriller-living-twice-dying-thrice-ahead-of-cannes-acid-premiere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/arthood-picks-up-sales-for-iranian-thriller-living-twice-dying-thrice-ahead-of-cannes-acid-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tessa Thompson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Owen Cooper to lead Aoife McArdle’s ‘Foxfinder’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Psychological thriller is shooting this summer in Germany, based on Dawn King&rsquo;s 2011 play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tessa-thompson-ebon-moss-bachrach-owen-cooper-to-lead-aoife-mcardles-foxfinder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tessa-thompson-ebon-moss-bachrach-owen-cooper-to-lead-aoife-mcardles-foxfinder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish thriller ‘11’, from ‘The Platform’ producers, acquired for international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film follows a group of scouts who become isolated at a refuge in the Pyrenees, and find one additional member.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-thriller-11-from-the-platform-producers-acquired-for-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-thriller-11-from-the-platform-producers-acquired-for-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Palestine 36’ leads nominations for 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Calle Malaga&rsquo; and &lsquo;All That&rsquo;s Left Of You&rsquo; also receive multiple nods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/palestine-36-leads-nominations-for-10th-critics-awards-for-arab-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/palestine-36-leads-nominations-for-10th-critics-awards-for-arab-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Zeta-Jones joins ‘A Visit To Grandpa’s’ as UK shoot gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A first look&nbsp;has been unveiled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/catherine-zeta-jones-joins-a-visit-to-grandpas-as-uk-shoot-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/catherine-zeta-jones-joins-a-visit-to-grandpas-as-uk-shoot-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epsilon to launch animation ‘Hui Boo And The Curse Of The Genies’ at Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Constantin Film is co-producing and will release the film in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/epsilon-to-launch-animation-hui-boo-and-the-curse-of-the-genies-at-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/epsilon-to-launch-animation-hui-boo-and-the-curse-of-the-genies-at-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alison Kuhn’s ‘The Matriarch’ acquired for sales ahead of Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Les Arcs work-in-progress title depicts a turbulent mother-daughter relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alison-kuhns-the-matriarch-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alison-kuhns-the-matriarch-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Sirât’ producer among 2026 Producers On The Move selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producers behind Cannes 2026 titles &lsquo;Everytime and &lsquo;Death Has No Master&rsquo; are also taking part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sirt-producer-among-2026-producers-on-the-move-selection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sirt-producer-among-2026-producers-on-the-move-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiona Lamptey, Apple’s Tamzin Taylor among four new Film London board members]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: New board members will also be charitable trustees for Film London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fiona-lamptey-apples-tamzin-taylor-among-four-new-film-london-board-members/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fiona-lamptey-apples-tamzin-taylor-among-four-new-film-london-board-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mokster Films to launch Thai crime drama ‘The Amulet Game’ at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: It marks Mokster&rsquo;s first collaboration with Thai producer Panchalee Nithijiraroj of rising banner Studio 59.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mokster-films-to-launch-thai-crime-drama-the-amulet-game-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mokster-films-to-launch-thai-crime-drama-the-amulet-game-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature-driven French drama &lsquo;The Bird Singers&rsquo; flies to Ginger &amp; Fed]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Ginger &amp; Fed founder Sabine Chemaly described the film as &ldquo;a rural Billy Elliot&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nature-driven-french-drama-lsquothe-bird-singersrsquo-flies-to-ginger-amp-fed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nature-driven-french-drama-lsquothe-bird-singersrsquo-flies-to-ginger-amp-fed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesian horror &lsquo;Zona Merah: Dead City&rsquo; heading to Cannes with Barunson E&amp;A]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is an adaptation of acclaimed Indonesian horror series &lsquo;Zona Merah&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesian-horror-lsquozona-merah-dead-cityrsquo-heading-to-cannes-with-barunson-eampa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesian-horror-lsquozona-merah-dead-cityrsquo-heading-to-cannes-with-barunson-eampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carla Simón to head Cannes 2026 short film jury; 10 titles selected for competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 titles to compete for&nbsp;short film prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/carla-simn-to-head-cannes-2026-short-film-jury-10-titles-selected-for-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/carla-simn-to-head-cannes-2026-short-film-jury-10-titles-selected-for-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield DocFest unveils 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rich Felgate&rsquo;s Just Stop Oil documentary &lsquo;We, The Hated&rsquo; opens the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheffield-docfest-unveils-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheffield-docfest-unveils-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Phi Phong: The Blood Demon’ becomes Vietnam’s second biggest local film of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The horror has topped $5m at the Vietnam box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/phi-phong-the-blood-demon-becomes-vietnams-second-biggest-local-film-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/phi-phong-the-blood-demon-becomes-vietnams-second-biggest-local-film-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Horizons entry ‘The Kidnapping Of Arabella’ lands North American deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charades handled negotiations on behalf of filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-horizons-entry-the-kidnapping-of-arabella-lands-north-american-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-horizons-entry-the-kidnapping-of-arabella-lands-north-american-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lou Diamond Phillips thriller ‘Adrift’ joins PEG Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Puerto Rico-set story directed by father-and-son team Tom Musca, Alexander Zeke Musca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lou-diamond-phillips-thriller-adrift-joins-peg-cannes-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lou-diamond-phillips-thriller-adrift-joins-peg-cannes-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Sheep Detectives’ review: Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in offbeat murder mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Bryan Cranston also star in family-friendly feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-sheep-detectives-review-hugh-jackman-leads-an-all-star-cast-in-offbeat-murder-mystery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-sheep-detectives-review-hugh-jackman-leads-an-all-star-cast-in-offbeat-murder-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon acquires Bong Joon Ho’s debut animation ‘Ally’ for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[A theatrical release is plotted for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-bong-joon-hos-debut-animation-ally-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-bong-joon-hos-debut-animation-ally-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annecy unveils 2026 lineup including Ricky Gervais, &lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previews of upcoming work including Pixar&rsquo;s &lsquo;Gatto&rsquo;, Netflix&rsquo;s &lsquo;Ray Gunn&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-unveils-2026-lineup-including-ricky-gervais-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-unveils-2026-lineup-including-ricky-gervais-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics’ Week anthology ‘Next Step Studio Indonesia’ boarded by Rediance]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Reza Rahadian and Khozy Rizal are among the directors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-anthology-next-step-studio-indonesia-boarded-by-rediance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-anthology-next-step-studio-indonesia-boarded-by-rediance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Kirby and Lewis Pullman to star in Kitty Green’s ‘The Spacesuit’ for HanWay Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance will represent North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vanessa-kirby-and-lewis-pullman-to-star-in-kitty-greens-the-spacesuit-for-hanway-films/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vanessa-kirby-and-lewis-pullman-to-star-in-kitty-greens-the-spacesuit-for-hanway-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaza-set documentary ‘American Doctor’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Poh Si Teng&rsquo;s feature debut was acquired from Autlook Filmsales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaza-set-documentary-american-doctor-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaza-set-documentary-american-doctor-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob Perlmutter, Manon Ouimet, Ibrahim Omar projects among 50 docs selected for Sheffield DocFest’s MeetMarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[MeetMarket sees established and rising filmmakers showcase new work to the international industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jacob-perlmutter-manon-ouimet-ibrahim-omar-projects-among-50-docs-selected-for-sheffield-docfests-meetmarket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jacob-perlmutter-manon-ouimet-ibrahim-omar-projects-among-50-docs-selected-for-sheffield-docfests-meetmarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘From Dawn To Dawn’ review: Visions du Reel winner is delicate study of Chinese immigrant lives in Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xisi Sofia Ye Chen turns the camera on her own family for her documentary debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/from-dawn-to-dawn-review-visions-du-reel-winner-is-delicate-study-of-chinese-immigrant-lives-in-barcelona/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/from-dawn-to-dawn-review-visions-du-reel-winner-is-delicate-study-of-chinese-immigrant-lives-in-barcelona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maialen Beloki confirmed as new director of San Sebastian International Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointee will start her new role on January 1, 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maialen-beloki-confirmed-as-new-director-of-san-sebastian-international-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maialen-beloki-confirmed-as-new-director-of-san-sebastian-international-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wild Tales’ director Damián Szifron begins Argentina shoot on Netflix film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feature set in classical music world stars&nbsp;Leonardo Sbaraglia, Rita Cortese.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wild-tales-director-damin-szifron-begins-argentina-shoot-on-netflix-film/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wild-tales-director-damin-szifron-begins-argentina-shoot-on-netflix-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sophie Thatcher, Erin Kellyman and Joe Alwyn to star in ‘Cavendish’ for Cornerstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The thriller is set against the witch hunts of 17th-century Britain, and will shoot in Poland in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sophie-thatcher-erin-kellyman-and-joe-alwyn-to-star-in-cavendish-for-cornerstone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sophie-thatcher-erin-kellyman-and-joe-alwyn-to-star-in-cavendish-for-cornerstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korea’s Yoon Jong-bin readies political drama ‘The Generals’ for Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature will star Son Suk-ku and Ha Jung-woo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koreas-yoon-jong-bin-readies-political-drama-the-generals-for-netflix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koreas-yoon-jong-bin-readies-political-drama-the-generals-for-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arab Cinema Center unveils four-day lineup for Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panels, events and awards will be hosted during the Marche du Film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/arab-cinema-center-unveils-four-day-lineup-for-cannes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/arab-cinema-center-unveils-four-day-lineup-for-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Lee Hancock’s ‘Monsanto’, starring Laura Dern and Jonathan Bailey, to shoot in Germany for Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Bailey replaces Glen Powell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-lee-hancocks-monsanto-starring-laura-dern-and-jonathan-bailey-to-shoot-in-germany-for-netflix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-lee-hancocks-monsanto-starring-laura-dern-and-jonathan-bailey-to-shoot-in-germany-for-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI opens applications for Filmmaking Funds director role]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The salary is &pound;100,000 per annum on a five-year fixed contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-opens-applications-for-filmmaking-funds-director-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-opens-applications-for-filmmaking-funds-director-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ moonwalks to UK-Ireland box office summit with record £8.4m opening weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[King of Pop biopic tops openings of &lsquo;Bohemian Rhapsody&rsquo;, &lsquo;Rocketman&rsquo;, &lsquo;Elvis&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-moonwalks-to-uk-ireland-box-office-summit-with-record-84m-opening-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-moonwalks-to-uk-ireland-box-office-summit-with-record-84m-opening-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epsilon boards female friendship drama ‘I Spy With My Little Eye’ ahead of Tribeca premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The German sales outfit will introduce the film to buyers at next month&rsquo;s Cannes&nbsp;March&eacute;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/epsilon-boards-female-friendship-drama-i-spy-with-my-little-eye-ahead-of-tribeca-premiere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/epsilon-boards-female-friendship-drama-i-spy-with-my-little-eye-ahead-of-tribeca-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ tops global box office chart with record-breaking $219m opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Michael&rsquo; records biggest opening for a musical biopic in 63 territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-tops-global-box-office-chart-with-record-breaking-219m-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-tops-global-box-office-chart-with-record-breaking-219m-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ tops global box office chart with record-breaking $217m opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Michael&rsquo; records biggest opening for a musical biopic in 63 territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-tops-global-box-office-chart-with-record-breaking-217m-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-tops-global-box-office-chart-with-record-breaking-217m-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TorinoFilmLab unveils FeatureLab 2026 projects, including Catarina Vasconcelos’s ‘Unfinished Painting’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: FeatureLab includes seven debut features and three second films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torinofilmlab-unveils-featurelab-2026-projects-including-catarina-vasconceloss-unfinished-painting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torinofilmlab-unveils-featurelab-2026-projects-including-catarina-vasconceloss-unfinished-painting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ scores $97m North American box office debut; Lionsgate’s biggest post-pandemic bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately $120.4m international weekend combined for $217.4m global bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ scores $97m North American box office debut in Lionsgate’s biggest post-pandemic bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately $120.4m international weekend combined for $217.4m global bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-in-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-in-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ scores $97.1m North American box office debut in Lionsgate’s biggest post-pandemic bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately $120.4m international weekend combined for $217.4m global bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-971m-north-american-box-office-debut-in-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-971m-north-american-box-office-debut-in-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ moonwalks to estimated $97m North American box office debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately $120.4m international weekend combined for $217.4m global bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-moonwalks-to-estimated-97m-north-american-box-office-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-moonwalks-to-estimated-97m-north-american-box-office-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Michael&rsquo; scores $97m North American box office debut; Lionsgate's biggest post-pandemic debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately $120.4m international weekend combined for $217.4m global bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquomichaelrsquo-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquomichaelrsquo-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinnacle Peak Cannes-bound with Biblical epic ‘Daniel’ starring Mena Massoud]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Slate includes&nbsp;She&nbsp;Dances,&nbsp;Zoners,&nbsp;Straight Shot,&nbsp;Mimics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pinnacle-peak-cannes-bound-with-biblical-epic-daniel-starring-mena-massoud/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pinnacle-peak-cannes-bound-with-biblical-epic-daniel-starring-mena-massoud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writers Guild of America members ratify new four-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Minimum Basic Agreement runs May 2, 2026-May 1, 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/writers-guild-of-america-members-ratify-new-four-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/writers-guild-of-america-members-ratify-new-four-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Chan-wook to direct western ‘The Brigands Of Rattlecreek’ starring Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler]]></title><description><![CDATA[193 launching Cannes sales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/park-chan-wook-to-direct-western-the-brigands-of-rattlecreek-starring-matthew-mcconaughey-pedro-pascal-austin-butler/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/park-chan-wook-to-direct-western-the-brigands-of-rattlecreek-starring-matthew-mcconaughey-pedro-pascal-austin-butler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xisi Sofia Ye Chen’s ‘From Dawn To Dawn’ wins top prize at Switzerland’s Visions du Reel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alea Jacarandas&rsquo; takes top prize in Burning Lights Competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/xisi-sofia-ye-chens-from-dawn-to-dawn-wins-top-prize-at-switzerlands-visions-du-reel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/xisi-sofia-ye-chens-from-dawn-to-dawn-wins-top-prize-at-switzerlands-visions-du-reel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Magilligan’ review: Empathetic Northern Irish doc explores the reality of life after prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross McClean&rsquo;s observational film should attract attention following its Visions du Reel premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magilligan-review-empathetic-northern-irish-doc-explores-the-reality-of-life-after-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magilligan-review-empathetic-northern-irish-doc-explores-the-reality-of-life-after-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics’ Week Irish-French documentary ‘Tin Castle’ picked up for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film follows the O&rsquo;Reilly family as they face eviction from their trailer in Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-irish-french-documentary-tin-castle-picked-up-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-irish-french-documentary-tin-castle-picked-up-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Stars of Tomorrow 2026: one week left to apply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Submissions will close on May 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-stars-of-tomorrow-2026-one-week-left-to-apply/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-stars-of-tomorrow-2026-one-week-left-to-apply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movistar Plus+ chief exec departs after 14 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Domenj&oacute;&rsquo;s exit from Spanish giant after just 14 months comes amid questions over pay TV and streamer strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/movistar-plus-chief-exec-departs-after-14-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/movistar-plus-chief-exec-departs-after-14-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Michael’ spins into 713 sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also new this weekend: family animation &rsquo;Hitpig!&rsquo; and A24&rsquo;s &lsquo;Mother Mary&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-michael-spins-into-713-sites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-michael-spins-into-713-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fauzan Zidni, Nazira C. Noer, Yulia Evina Bhara join Indonesian Film Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trio will lead an international delegation at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fauzan-zidni-nazira-c-noer-yulia-evina-bhara-join-indonesian-film-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fauzan-zidni-nazira-c-noer-yulia-evina-bhara-join-indonesian-film-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Wanda Film renamed Ruyi Film Entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company letter detailed the need to expand screening venues into more diversified entertainment complexes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-wanda-film-renamed-ruyi-film-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-wanda-film-renamed-ruyi-film-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Wanda Film renamed Ruiyi Film Entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company letter detailed the need to expand screening venues into more diversified entertainment complexes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-wanda-film-renamed-ruiyi-film-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-wanda-film-renamed-ruiyi-film-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean martial law doc ‘Ran 12.3’ heading to Cannes market with Contents Panda]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The documentary beat &lsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo; in advance box office sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-martial-law-doc-ran-123-heading-to-cannes-market-with-contents-panda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-martial-law-doc-ran-123-heading-to-cannes-market-with-contents-panda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignasi Camós, head of Spanish film body ICAA, dies at 56]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain&rsquo;s culture ministry pays tribute to academic and public officer&rsquo;s &ldquo;commitment and public service&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ignasi-cams-head-of-spanish-film-body-icaa-dies-at-56/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ignasi-cams-head-of-spanish-film-body-icaa-dies-at-56/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance, SXSW selection ‘Buddy’ lands North American deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casper Kelly&rsquo;s genre-bender takes place inside a children&rsquo;s television show that goes horribly wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-sxsw-selection-buddy-lands-north-american-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-sxsw-selection-buddy-lands-north-american-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBD shareholders back Paramount deal; vote against Zaslav exit package]]></title><description><![CDATA[WBD to file certified vote results to SEC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wbd-shareholders-back-paramount-deal-vote-against-zaslav-exit-package/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wbd-shareholders-back-paramount-deal-vote-against-zaslav-exit-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2026 adds Bruno Dumont’s ‘Red Rocks’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film was shot with young children on the French Riviera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-directors-fortnight-2026-adds-bruno-dumonts-red-rocks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-directors-fortnight-2026-adds-bruno-dumonts-red-rocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Urban Film Festival unveils 2026 titles and filmmaker revenue participation model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Line-up includes &rsquo;C.R.E.A.M&rsquo;, a &rsquo;Romeo &amp; Juliet&rsquo; adaptation told through Wu-Tang Clan song lyrics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/british-urban-film-festival-unveils-2026-titles-and-filmmaker-revenue-participation-model/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/british-urban-film-festival-unveils-2026-titles-and-filmmaker-revenue-participation-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One Battle After Another’ Irish VFX specialists open Dublin studio Enbarr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Bruce and Nicholas Murphy&rsquo;s new company will also nurture rising digital artists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-battle-after-another-irish-vfx-specialists-open-dublin-studio-enbarr/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-battle-after-another-irish-vfx-specialists-open-dublin-studio-enbarr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven talking points from the World AI Film Festival in Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;A project that might have cost $50&ndash;60m is now closer to $25m using AI,&rdquo; says actor-director Mathieu Kassovitz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seven-talking-points-from-the-world-ai-film-festival-in-cannes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seven-talking-points-from-the-world-ai-film-festival-in-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cynthia Erivo to star in ‘The Road Home’ for Studiocanal, Palisades Park Pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thabo Rametsi and Guy Pearce are also starring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cynthia-erivo-to-star-in-the-road-home-for-studiocanal-palisades-park-pictures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cynthia-erivo-to-star-in-the-road-home-for-studiocanal-palisades-park-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French chef who inspired ‘Ratatouille’ to be subject of biopic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mediawan Group&rsquo;s Chi-Fou-Mi Productions and 31 Juin Films will produce the film about Bernard Loiseau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-chef-who-inspired-ratatouille-to-be-subject-of-biopic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-chef-who-inspired-ratatouille-to-be-subject-of-biopic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to navigate Cannes: meetings, screenings and crashing parties – The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joining host Wendy Mitchell are&nbsp;Picturehouse&rsquo;s Clare Binns,&nbsp;TrustNordisk&rsquo;s Susan Wendt, and Tribeca and Les Arcs&rsquo; Frederic Boyer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-to-navigate-cannes-meetings-screenings-and-crashing-parties-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-to-navigate-cannes-meetings-screenings-and-crashing-parties-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival 2026 international competition jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gyllenhaal recently directed Warner Bros title &lsquo;The Bride!&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maggie-gyllenhaal-to-head-venice-film-festival-2026-international-competition-jury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maggie-gyllenhaal-to-head-venice-film-festival-2026-international-competition-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distributor organisation FIAD names Adeline Chauveau as secretary general]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Chauveau is a former managing director of sales organisation Europa International.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/distributor-organisation-fiad-names-adeline-chauveau-as-secretary-general/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/distributor-organisation-fiad-names-adeline-chauveau-as-secretary-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Drama’ starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson becomes fifth A24 film to cross $100m global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feature stands at $101.3m worldwide, $11.1m in UK via Entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-drama-starring-zendaya-robert-pattinson-becomes-fifth-a24-film-to-cross-100m-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-drama-starring-zendaya-robert-pattinson-becomes-fifth-a24-film-to-cross-100m-global-box-office/</guid></item></channel></rss>