<?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, 11 Nov 2026 20:10:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Creators covet cinema success, say industry execs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agents and creator economy execs say that film remains ”the pinnacle of the entertainment industry”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creators-covet-cinema-success-say-industry-execs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creators-covet-cinema-success-say-industry-execs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Brave New Love’ review: Provocative Danish drama navigates the emotional fallout from an extramarital affair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kathrine Thorborg Johansen and Anders Danielsen Lie star in Maria Bäck’s impressive second feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brave-new-love-review-provocative-danish-drama-navigates-the-emotional-fallout-from-an-extramarital-affair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brave-new-love-review-provocative-danish-drama-navigates-the-emotional-fallout-from-an-extramarital-affair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hold Onto Me’ review: A tentative father-daughter relationship informs nuanced Cypriot debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myrsini Aristidou’s compelling first feature has been selected as Cyprus’s official Oscar submission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hold-onto-me-review-a-tentative-father-daughter-relationship-informs-nuanced-cypriot-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hold-onto-me-review-a-tentative-father-daughter-relationship-informs-nuanced-cypriot-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFTS, Falmouth University awarded £650,000 from BFI to support industry use of AI, virtual production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding for the projects comes from the BFI National Lottery Innovation Challenge Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nfts-falmouth-university-awarded-650000-from-bfi-to-support-industry-use-of-ai-virtual-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nfts-falmouth-university-awarded-650000-from-bfi-to-support-industry-use-of-ai-virtual-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First trailer revealed for IDFA world premiere ‘Hazara Town’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: It is the debut feature of Afghanistan-born filmmaker Khadim Dai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-trailer-revealed-for-idfa-world-premiere-hazara-town/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-trailer-revealed-for-idfa-world-premiere-hazara-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘How To Rob A Bank’ review: Nicholas Hoult is a Gen Z Robin Hood in David Leitch’s fun, forgettable heist movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoe Kravitz, John C Reilly and Pete Davidson also star in the director’s follow-up to ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Bullet Train’]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-to-rob-a-bank-review-nicholas-hoult-is-a-gen-z-robin-hood-in-david-leitchs-fun-forgettable-heist-movie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-to-rob-a-bank-review-nicholas-hoult-is-a-gen-z-robin-hood-in-david-leitchs-fun-forgettable-heist-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inward film spend in UK down 40% from January-September 2026, but co-production up 31%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spend on local UK features was also down by 17% in this period compared to 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/inward-film-spend-in-uk-down-40-from-january-september-2026-but-co-production-up-31/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/inward-film-spend-in-uk-down-40-from-january-september-2026-but-co-production-up-31/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We need to bring Tom Cruise home,” say cheerleaders of US federal incentive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incentive could become live by January 1, 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-need-to-bring-tom-cruise-home-say-cheerleaders-of-us-federal-incentive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-need-to-bring-tom-cruise-home-say-cheerleaders-of-us-federal-incentive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit Films cements deals on ‘The History Of Concrete’, ‘Mouse’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Also new deals for Kieron J. Walsh’s ‘Skintown’ and Tamra Davis’s Sundance music doc ‘The Best Summer’.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visit-films-cements-deals-on-the-history-of-concrete-mouse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visit-films-cements-deals-on-the-history-of-concrete-mouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Valley View Motel’, ‘Bad Karaoke’ lead Jackrabbit Media AFM genre sales slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Films acquired out of recent Tubi FrightFest in the UK, FilmQuest in US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/valley-view-motel-bad-karaoke-lead-jackrabbit-media-afm-genre-sales-slate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/valley-view-motel-bad-karaoke-lead-jackrabbit-media-afm-genre-sales-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkland Pictures boards Ondine Viñao’s ‘eat the rich’ drama ‘Two Neighbors’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/parkland-pictures-boards-ondine-viaos-eat-the-rich-drama-two-neighbors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/parkland-pictures-boards-ondine-viaos-eat-the-rich-drama-two-neighbors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media Move boards Thom Lunshof’s buzzy survival thriller ‘First Zone’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Dutch filmmaker Lunshof’s dystopian drama had a well-received world premiere at the Edinburgh Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/media-move-boards-thom-lunshofs-buzzy-survival-thriller-first-zone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/media-move-boards-thom-lunshofs-buzzy-survival-thriller-first-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios buys major territories on ‘Bluefly’ with Russell Crowe, Priyanka Chopra Jonas]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Michael Chiklis joins cast. Production underway in Queensland, Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-buys-major-territories-on-bluefly-with-russell-crowe-priyanka-chopra-jonas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-buys-major-territories-on-bluefly-with-russell-crowe-priyanka-chopra-jonas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tina Zariņa’s Latvian comedy ‘Tongues’ among prize winners at Connecting Cottbus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 60% of participants and 67% of the directors at this year’s co-production event were women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tina-zarias-latvian-comedy-tongues-among-prize-winners-at-connecting-cottbus-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tina-zarias-latvian-comedy-tongues-among-prize-winners-at-connecting-cottbus-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tina Zariņa’s Latvian comedy 'Tongues' among prize winners at Connecting Cottbus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 60% of participants and 67% of the directors at this year’s co-production event were women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tina-zarias-latvian-comedy-tongues-among-prize-winners-at-connecting-cottbus-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tina-zarias-latvian-comedy-tongues-among-prize-winners-at-connecting-cottbus-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tina Zariņa’s Latvian comedy Tongues among prize winners at Connecting Cottbus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over 60% of participants and 67% of the directors at this year’s co-production event were women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tina-zarias-latvian-comedy-tongues-among-prize-winners-at-connecting-cottbus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tina-zarias-latvian-comedy-tongues-among-prize-winners-at-connecting-cottbus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office for 2026 passes totals of every post-pandemic year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Year-to-date nears £100.1bn, running 22% ahead of last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-for-2026-passes-totals-of-every-post-pandemic-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-for-2026-passes-totals-of-every-post-pandemic-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French box office surges 17% in October despite nationwide unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[It represents a rebound from the country’s sluggish September numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-box-office-surges-17-in-october-despite-nationwide-unrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-box-office-surges-17-in-october-despite-nationwide-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norwegian Oscar entry ‘Growth Of The Soil’ sells wide including North America, UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany, Italy, Spain, Baltics among other territories sold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/norwegian-oscar-entry-growth-of-the-soil-sells-wide-including-north-america-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/norwegian-oscar-entry-growth-of-the-soil-sells-wide-including-north-america-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK industry mental health still “unacceptably poor” says Film and TV Charity’s Looking Glass survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report noted industry experiences bullying, harassment and discrimination is at more than twice the national average (15%).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-industry-mental-health-still-unacceptably-poor-says-film-and-tv-charitys-looking-glass-survey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-industry-mental-health-still-unacceptably-poor-says-film-and-tv-charitys-looking-glass-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curzon picks up Toronto musical ‘Stuffed’ starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film opened the Discovery section at TIFF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/curzon-picks-up-toronto-musical-stuffed-starring-jodie-comer-and-harry-melling-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/curzon-picks-up-toronto-musical-stuffed-starring-jodie-comer-and-harry-melling-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curzon picks up horror musical ‘Stuffed’ starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film opened the Discovery section at TIFF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/curzon-picks-up-horror-musical-stuffed-starring-jodie-comer-and-harry-melling-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/curzon-picks-up-horror-musical-stuffed-starring-jodie-comer-and-harry-melling-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ilker Catak, Helene Hegemann in production on first two German Dogma25 films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Leonie Benesch, Hanna Schygulla among cast of Catak’s untitled feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ilker-catak-helene-hegemann-in-production-on-first-two-german-dogma25-films/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ilker-catak-helene-hegemann-in-production-on-first-two-german-dogma25-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Euro buyers looking for "distinctive, conversation starter" projects from emerging filmmakers at AFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Execs from Spain’s Elastica Films, Germany’s Constantin, Italy’s I Wonder and Poland’s Kino Świat talk AFM plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/euro-buyers-looking-for-distinctive-conversation-starter-projects-from-emerging-filmmakers-at-afm-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/euro-buyers-looking-for-distinctive-conversation-starter-projects-from-emerging-filmmakers-at-afm-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Euro buyers looking for ‘distinctive, conversation starter’ projects from emerging filmmakers at AFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Execs from Spain’s Elastica Films, Germany’s Constantin, Italy’s I Wonder and Poland’s Kino Świat talk AFM plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/euro-buyers-looking-for-distinctive-conversation-starter-projects-from-emerging-filmmakers-at-afm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/euro-buyers-looking-for-distinctive-conversation-starter-projects-from-emerging-filmmakers-at-afm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pool Films jumps into survival thriller ‘Noon’ starring Clara McGregor, unveils first look]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Xavier Palud’s English-language film is about a woman forced into a series of deadly trials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pool-films-jumps-into-survival-thriller-noon-starring-clara-mcgregor-unveils-first-look/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pool-films-jumps-into-survival-thriller-noon-starring-clara-mcgregor-unveils-first-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Exit State’ starring ’Weapons’ actor Callie Schuttera boarded by Jinga Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Sales are launching at the AFM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-exit-state-starring-weapons-actor-callie-schuttera-boarded-by-jinga-films/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-exit-state-starring-weapons-actor-callie-schuttera-boarded-by-jinga-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studio TF1 boards romantic drama ’The Way We Fall’ starring Jean Dujardin and Marie Gillain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dujardin plays a charismatic professor who falls in love with a single mother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studio-tf1-boards-romantic-drama-the-way-we-fall-starring-jean-dujardin-and-marie-gillain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studio-tf1-boards-romantic-drama-the-way-we-fall-starring-jean-dujardin-and-marie-gillain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No Limbs No Limits’ heads Pinnacle Peak Pictures’ AFM slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: US deal on Straight Shot starring Dolph Lundgren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/no-limbs-no-limits-heads-pinnacle-peak-pictures-afm-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/no-limbs-no-limits-heads-pinnacle-peak-pictures-afm-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guy Pearce conspiracy thriller ‘The Marshal’ seals major deals including to UK, Australia and Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:  Guy Pearce plays a veteran turned US Marshall who accepts a role in a covert operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guy-pearce-conspiracy-thriller-the-marshal-seals-major-deals-including-to-uk-australia-and-germany/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guy-pearce-conspiracy-thriller-the-marshal-seals-major-deals-including-to-uk-australia-and-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fisher Stevens, Rob Delaney, Thaddea Graham join Mackenzie Crook’s ‘Mars Express’; first-look unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Yorkshire shoot has now wrapped on Mackenzie Crook’s feature directorial debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fisher-stevens-rob-delaney-thaddea-graham-join-mackenzie-crooks-mars-express-first-look-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fisher-stevens-rob-delaney-thaddea-graham-join-mackenzie-crooks-mars-express-first-look-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evolution Pictures, Verdi Productions sign four-film sales deal including ‘Finding Oz’ with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The four-film deal also includes ’Bad News On The Doorstep’.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evolution-pictures-verdi-productions-sign-four-film-sales-deal-including-finding-oz-with-leonardo-dicaprios-appian-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evolution-pictures-verdi-productions-sign-four-film-sales-deal-including-finding-oz-with-leonardo-dicaprios-appian-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blossoms Entertainment boards  Zhao Ji and Zhu Ke’er’s 3D animation ‘Tana’ about Mongolian throat singing]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Blossoms Entertainment is one of the few mainland China companies attending AFM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blossoms-entertainment-boards-zhao-ji-and-zhu-keers-3d-animation-tana-about-mongolian-throat-singing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blossoms-entertainment-boards-zhao-ji-and-zhu-keers-3d-animation-tana-about-mongolian-throat-singing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFM 2026: Screen’s dailies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Film Market runs November 10-15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afm-2026-screens-dailies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afm-2026-screens-dailies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: US and French film industries share their experiences of filming in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attendees included Hacks showrunner Paul W Downs and the CNC’s Arnaud Roland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-pictures-us-and-french-film-industries-share-their-experiences-of-filming-in-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-pictures-us-and-french-film-industries-share-their-experiences-of-filming-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Walliams accused of grooming young women after injunction bid fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedy writer and performer denies the allegations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-walliams-accused-of-grooming-young-women-after-injunction-bid-fails/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-walliams-accused-of-grooming-young-women-after-injunction-bid-fails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pendekar (Warrior)’ starring ‘The Raid’s Iko Uwais begins Malaysia shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Indonesian martial arts action film is directed by John Radel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pendekar-warrior-starring-the-raids-iko-uwais-begins-malaysia-shoot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pendekar-warrior-starring-the-raids-iko-uwais-begins-malaysia-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh Sean Connery prizewinner ‘Skintown’ acquired for UK, Ireland distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Kieron J. Walsh’s film stars Screen Star of Tomorrow Jack Rowan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-sean-connery-prizewinner-skintown-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-sean-connery-prizewinner-skintown-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh prizewinner ‘Skintown’ acquired for UK, Ireland distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Kieron J. Walsh’s film stars Screen Star of Tomorrow Jack Rowan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-prizewinner-skintown-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-prizewinner-skintown-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan meets Taiwan: how Sabu created awards frontrunner ‘Arrested Memory’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethan Juan stars in the action comedy co-production, which shot entirely in Taiwan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japan-meets-taiwan-how-sabu-created-awards-frontrunner-arrested-memory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japan-meets-taiwan-how-sabu-created-awards-frontrunner-arrested-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Riverbank’ review: Feverish Brazilian debut effectively opposes queer lives and Bolsonarian Evangelicalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directorial duo Matheus Farias and Enock Carvalho’s feature plays Thessaloniki after picking up awards in Locarno and Rio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-riverbank-review-feverish-brazilian-debut-effectively-opposes-queer-lives-and-bolsonarian-evangelicalism-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-riverbank-review-feverish-brazilian-debut-effectively-opposes-queer-lives-and-bolsonarian-evangelicalism-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Riverbank’ review: Feverish Brazilian debut effectively opposes queer lives and Bolsonarian Evangelicalism.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directorial duo Matheus Farias and Enock Carvalho’s feature plays Thessaloniki after picking up awards in Locarno and Rio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-riverbank-review-feverish-brazilian-debut-effectively-opposes-queer-lives-and-bolsonarian-evangelicalism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-riverbank-review-feverish-brazilian-debut-effectively-opposes-queer-lives-and-bolsonarian-evangelicalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Pictures Content Group, Crosswalk acquire K-pop doc ‘Twice: This Is For… You’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Dugdale, Hannah Lux Davis co-directed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-pictures-content-group-crosswalk-acquire-k-pop-doc-twice-this-is-for-you/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-pictures-content-group-crosswalk-acquire-k-pop-doc-twice-this-is-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christa Campbell’s new XTA Media boards first indie feature as co-financier]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Passage producing dark comedy thriller In The Blue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/christa-campbells-new-xta-media-boards-first-indie-feature-as-co-financier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/christa-campbells-new-xta-media-boards-first-indie-feature-as-co-financier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Latcham to lead DC Studios; James Gunn, Peter Safran departing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel veteran will start on December 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeremy-latcham-to-lead-dc-studios-james-gunn-peter-safran-departing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeremy-latcham-to-lead-dc-studios-james-gunn-peter-safran-departing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Gunn, Peter Safran exit DC Studios as Jeremy Latcham named president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel veteran will start on December 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-gunn-peter-safran-exit-dc-studios-as-jeremy-latcham-named-president/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-gunn-peter-safran-exit-dc-studios-as-jeremy-latcham-named-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emily Watson to lead Dominic Cooke’s ‘John Daniel’ for Cornerstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The true story-inspired drama explores an unlikely friendship between a woman and a baby gorilla in post-First World War England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-watson-to-lead-dominic-cookes-john-daniel-for-cornerstone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-watson-to-lead-dominic-cookes-john-daniel-for-cornerstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFM 2026: Market Product Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browse Screen’s comprehensive guide to sales companies and their slates at the 20256 American Film Market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afm-2026-market-product-guide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afm-2026-market-product-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Mr Justice Bennathan described Brand as a “sexual predator”.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/russell-brand-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-for-rape-and-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/russell-brand-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-for-rape-and-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘De Gaulle’, ‘La Gradiva’, ‘Alice’ win top prizes at The American French Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The awards were announced at the festival’s closing ceremony following its 30th anniversary edition at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Theater Complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/de-gaulle-la-gradiva-alice-win-top-prizes-at-the-american-french-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/de-gaulle-la-gradiva-alice-win-top-prizes-at-the-american-french-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former AGC Studios, Hello Sunshine execs launch Baseline Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partners announce advisory service on eve of AFM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-agc-studios-hello-sunshine-execs-launch-baseline-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-agc-studios-hello-sunshine-execs-launch-baseline-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Somewhere In The South’, ‘Wilderness Of The Greenriver’ win top TCCF Pitching awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series ‘Saga’ and documentary ‘A Day’s Worth’ also scooped prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/somewhere-in-the-south-wilderness-of-the-greenriver-win-top-tccf-pitching-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/somewhere-in-the-south-wilderness-of-the-greenriver-win-top-tccf-pitching-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend’ tops UK-Ireland box office as new entries flood chart]]></title><description><![CDATA[‘Godzilla Minus Zero’, ‘George Michael: The Faith Tour’, ‘Wild Horse Nine’ all make top five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ramayana-rise-of-a-legend-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-as-new-entries-flood-chart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ramayana-rise-of-a-legend-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-as-new-entries-flood-chart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marrakech Film Festival sets Jeff Goldblum, John Turturro tributes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival has also unveiled its Conversations lineup with names including Monica Bellucci, James Gray and Rian Johnson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marrakech-film-festival-sets-jeff-goldblum-john-turturro-tributes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marrakech-film-festival-sets-jeff-goldblum-john-turturro-tributes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Project Wolf Hunting’ director readies Korean martial arts thriller ‘The Hit List’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finecut has boarded sales of the upcoming film, directed by Kim Hong-sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-wolf-hunting-director-readies-korean-martial-arts-thriller-the-hit-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-wolf-hunting-director-readies-korean-martial-arts-thriller-the-hit-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Gradiva’ wins top prize at Geneva Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine Atlan’s coming-of-age drama won the Grand Prix at Cannes Critics’ Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-gradiva-wins-top-prize-at-geneva-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-gradiva-wins-top-prize-at-geneva-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Dogwoof lands key hire ahead of IDFA]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The newly created role of sales and acquisitions manager has a focus on Asian markets and premium documentary series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-dogwoof-lands-key-hire-ahead-of-idfa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-dogwoof-lands-key-hire-ahead-of-idfa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan’s TAICCA joint venture funds invest in 27 projects including Off-Broadway musical]]></title><description><![CDATA[The total investment amounts to more than $170m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-taicca-joint-venture-funds-invest-in-27-projects-including-off-broadway-musical/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-taicca-joint-venture-funds-invest-in-27-projects-including-off-broadway-musical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios moves into French theatrical distribution with ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first time Amazon MGM is releasing under its own banner in France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-moves-into-french-theatrical-distribution-with-the-thomas-crown-affair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-moves-into-french-theatrical-distribution-with-the-thomas-crown-affair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You Can See Everything’ wins five Critics Choice doc awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[NAZA named best political documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/you-can-see-everything-wins-five-critics-choice-doc-awards-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/you-can-see-everything-wins-five-critics-choice-doc-awards-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’You Can See Everything’ wins five Critics Choice doc awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[NAZA named best political documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/you-can-see-everything-wins-five-critics-choice-doc-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/you-can-see-everything-wins-five-critics-choice-doc-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ roars with $63m at global box office; ‘Ramayana: Rise Of A Legend’ strong with $52.2m; ‘The Cat In The Hat’ leads US openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four new Asian films claim top ten places, together with three US debutants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/godzilla-minus-zero-roars-with-63m-at-global-box-office-ramayana-rise-of-a-legend-strong-with-522m-the-cat-in-the-hat-leads-us-openers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/godzilla-minus-zero-roars-with-63m-at-global-box-office-ramayana-rise-of-a-legend-strong-with-522m-the-cat-in-the-hat-leads-us-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laïla Marrakchi’s Morocco Oscar entry ‘Strawberries’ lands US deal among fresh international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: ‘Strawberries’ debuted in Un Certain Regard at Cannes earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lala-marrakchis-morocco-oscar-entry-strawberries-lands-us-deal-among-fresh-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 00:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lala-marrakchis-morocco-oscar-entry-strawberries-lands-us-deal-among-fresh-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TCCF, Golden Horse Awards launch Taiwan Emerging Actors Showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move is aimed at creating greater visibility and opportunities to connect local acting talent with the international industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tccf-golden-horse-awards-launch-taiwan-emerging-actors-showcase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tccf-golden-horse-awards-launch-taiwan-emerging-actors-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan’s Money Entertainment forms IP partnership with Korea’s B.A. Entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Together they will develop a slate of co-production projects based on their IP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-money-entertainment-forms-ip-partnership-with-koreas-ba-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-money-entertainment-forms-ip-partnership-with-koreas-ba-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcia Gay Harden toplines elevated Prestige International Pictures AFM thriller ‘Hystoria’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Mamoudou Athie also stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marcia-gay-harden-toplines-elevated-prestige-international-pictures-afm-thriller-hystoria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marcia-gay-harden-toplines-elevated-prestige-international-pictures-afm-thriller-hystoria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristian Mungiu updates on rebate talks as Romania named first AFM Country of Focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[”I believe Romanian films have real potential in international markets.”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cristian-mungiu-updates-on-rebate-talks-as-romania-named-first-afm-country-of-focus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cristian-mungiu-updates-on-rebate-talks-as-romania-named-first-afm-country-of-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Pictures International dates ‘Musk’ roll-out in key territories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doc opens in UK, Germany in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-pictures-international-dates-musk-roll-out-in-key-territories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-pictures-international-dates-musk-roll-out-in-key-territories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sebastián Lelio, Chilean director of Oscar-winning ‘A Fantastic Woman’, dies at 52]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker was in production on latest film, ‘Chilean Poet’.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sebastin-lelio-chilean-director-of-oscar-winning-a-fantastic-woman-dies-at-52/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sebastin-lelio-chilean-director-of-oscar-winning-a-fantastic-woman-dies-at-52/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Traces’ review: Powerful, respectful Ukrainian doc reveals the devastating impact of conflict-related sexual violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukraine’s official Oscar submission continues its healthy festival run with berths in London’s Women And The World and DOC NYC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/traces-review-powerful-respectful-ukrainian-doc-reveals-the-devastating-impact-of-conflict-related-sexual-violence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/traces-review-powerful-respectful-ukrainian-doc-reveals-the-devastating-impact-of-conflict-related-sexual-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruno Dumont turns to generative AI to film English-language sci-fi thriller ‘The End’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE; “I’m like a director working with a crew, except that my crew is a machine,” said Dumont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bruno-dumont-turns-to-generative-ai-to-film-english-language-sci-fi-thriller-the-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bruno-dumont-turns-to-generative-ai-to-film-english-language-sci-fi-thriller-the-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weta FX to build AI hub in Taiwan, buy into Moonshine Studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[An MOU was signed on stage between TAICCA chairperson Sue Wang and Weta FX CEO Daniel Seah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/weta-fx-to-build-ai-hub-in-taiwan-buy-into-moonshine-studio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/weta-fx-to-build-ai-hub-in-taiwan-buy-into-moonshine-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Wild Horse Nine’, ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomp into cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’, ‘I Play Rocky’ and ‘George Michael: The Faith Tour’ are also out this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-wild-horse-nine-godzilla-minus-zero-stomp-into-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-wild-horse-nine-godzilla-minus-zero-stomp-into-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glasgow Film Festival unveils co-production focus, international pitching pilot and first 2027 titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish festival also has a new cinema venue partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/glasgow-film-festival-unveils-co-production-focus-international-pitching-pilot-and-first-2027-titles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/glasgow-film-festival-unveils-co-production-focus-international-pitching-pilot-and-first-2027-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ulya’ review: Austere black-and-white biopic of Latvian basketball star Ulya Semjonova has compelling moments of warmth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karlis Arnolds Avots impresses as the sporting star in Viesturs Kairiss’ Tallinn opener]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ulya-review-austere-black-and-white-biopic-of-latvian-basketball-star-ulya-semjonova-has-compelling-moments-of-warmth-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ulya-review-austere-black-and-white-biopic-of-latvian-basketball-star-ulya-semjonova-has-compelling-moments-of-warmth-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ulya’ review: Austere black and white biopic of Latvian basketball star Ulya Semjonova has compelling moments of warmth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karlis Arnolds Avots impresses as the sporting star in Viesturs Kairiss’ Tallinn opener]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ulya-review-austere-black-and-white-biopic-of-latvian-basketball-star-ulya-semjonova-has-compelling-moments-of-warmth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ulya-review-austere-black-and-white-biopic-of-latvian-basketball-star-ulya-semjonova-has-compelling-moments-of-warmth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olsberg·SPI, Screen experts to discuss major developments in global production incentives]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will take place on Tuesday December 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/olsbergspi-screen-experts-to-discuss-major-developments-in-global-production-incentives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/olsbergspi-screen-experts-to-discuss-major-developments-in-global-production-incentives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 Films founder Tannaz Anisi launches boutique sales agency Filmbug Media at AFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Inaugural slate features work from The King’s Speech producer Mark Foligno, actors Beau Bridges, Ashley Greene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/13-films-founder-tannaz-anisi-launches-boutique-sales-agency-filmbug-media-at-afm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/13-films-founder-tannaz-anisi-launches-boutique-sales-agency-filmbug-media-at-afm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raven Banner to launch AFM talks on horror ‘Sundown’ with ’Carrie’ lead Summer H. Howell]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Slash among executive producers. Shudder holds all English-speaking rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/raven-banner-to-launch-afm-talks-on-horror-sundown-with-carrie-lead-summer-h-howell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/raven-banner-to-launch-afm-talks-on-horror-sundown-with-carrie-lead-summer-h-howell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voltage AFM-bound with crime thriller ‘Hyde’ starring Holt McCallany and Nathalie Emmanuel]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Bruce Greenwood and David Harewood star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/voltage-afm-bound-with-crime-thriller-hyde-starring-holt-mccallany-and-nathalie-emmanuel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/voltage-afm-bound-with-crime-thriller-hyde-starring-holt-mccallany-and-nathalie-emmanuel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voltage AFM-bound with crime thriller ‘Hyde’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Holt McCallany, Nathalie Emmanuel, Bruce Greenwood,  avid Harewood star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/voltage-afm-bound-with-crime-thriller-hyde/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/voltage-afm-bound-with-crime-thriller-hyde/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myriad bringing ice hockey dramatic thriller ‘Good In The Room’ to AFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Mark O’Brien from Ready Or Not stars, co-wrote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/myriad-bringing-ice-hockey-dramatic-thriller-good-in-the-room-to-afm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/myriad-bringing-ice-hockey-dramatic-thriller-good-in-the-room-to-afm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cast joins AFM psychothriller ‘Hyena’ with late David Lynch as EP ahead of Q1 shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiernan Shipka, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Edgar Ramírez, Rosemarie DeWitt to star. Upgrade, WME Independent selling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-cast-joins-afm-psychothriller-hyena-with-late-david-lynch-as-ep-ahead-of-q1-shoot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-cast-joins-afm-psychothriller-hyena-with-late-david-lynch-as-ep-ahead-of-q1-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiernan Shipka among new cast to join AFM psychothriller ‘Hyena’ with late David Lynch as EP ahead of Q1 shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiernan Shipka, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Edgar Ramírez, Rosemarie DeWitt to star. Upgrade, WME Independent selling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kiernan-shipka-among-new-cast-to-join-afm-psychothriller-hyena-with-late-david-lynch-as-ep-ahead-of-q1-shoot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kiernan-shipka-among-new-cast-to-join-afm-psychothriller-hyena-with-late-david-lynch-as-ep-ahead-of-q1-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Movie Entertainment to launch sales at AFM on ‘Secret Of My Father’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casting also announced on the third feature from award winning Korean director Jéro Yun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/k-movie-entertainment-to-launch-sales-at-afm-on-secret-of-my-father/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/k-movie-entertainment-to-launch-sales-at-afm-on-secret-of-my-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Classics acquires Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s ‘Violette’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leïla Bekhti, Matthias Schoenaerts, and Melvil Poupaud star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-jean-pierre-jeunets-violette/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-jean-pierre-jeunets-violette/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy passes sweeping film and TV reform, with measures to attract international shoots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform paves way for new cinema agency, a restructuring of public incentives and measures designed to attract more international productions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italy-passes-sweeping-film-and-tv-reform-with-measures-to-attract-international-shoots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italy-passes-sweeping-film-and-tv-reform-with-measures-to-attract-international-shoots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Gore Studios and rising French stars join ‘A Waiter In Paris’ as filming starts in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK director Peter Hoar is making his feature debut on the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-gore-studios-and-rising-french-stars-join-a-waiter-in-paris-as-filming-starts-in-france/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-gore-studios-and-rising-french-stars-join-a-waiter-in-paris-as-filming-starts-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonio Banderas to star in Mariano Cohn and Gastón Duprat’s ‘Mare Nostrum’ for HanWay Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Principal photography will take place in Spain in March 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/antonio-banderas-to-star-in-mariano-cohn-and-gastn-duprats-mare-nostrum-for-hanway-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/antonio-banderas-to-star-in-mariano-cohn-and-gastn-duprats-mare-nostrum-for-hanway-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brand should expect a “custodial sentence of some length” according to judge Mr Justice Bennathan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/russell-brand-found-guilty-of-rape-and-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/russell-brand-found-guilty-of-rape-and-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do the Bifa nominations say about the UK indie film industry? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talking points include the lack of female filmmakers and the disappearance of micro-budget features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-do-the-bifa-nominations-say-about-the-uk-indie-film-industry-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-do-the-bifa-nominations-say-about-the-uk-indie-film-industry-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ink’, ‘Fatherland’, ‘Club Kid’ pick up top prizes at Evolution Mallorca 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival celebrated homegrown talent and brought international films to local audiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ink-fatherland-club-kid-pick-up-top-prizes-at-evolution-mallorca-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ink-fatherland-club-kid-pick-up-top-prizes-at-evolution-mallorca-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Awards Season programme kicks off for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[150 cities in 50 countries are hosting screenings dedicated to European cinema until January 16 when the European Film Awards takes place in Athens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-awards-season-programme-kicks-off-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-awards-season-programme-kicks-off-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s Vision boards Francesco Costabile’s mafia drama ‘My Love Never Dies’ based on Roberto Saviano book]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film is based on Gomorrah writer’s book based on true story about murder of young student who tried to save her Mafia-linked boyfriend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-vision-boards-francesco-costabiles-mafia-drama-my-love-never-dies-based-on-roberto-saviano-book/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-vision-boards-francesco-costabiles-mafia-drama-my-love-never-dies-based-on-roberto-saviano-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Taiwan Creative Content Fest is putting local talent centre stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition will include a spotlight on Taiwanese content and targeted industry matchmaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-taiwan-creative-content-fest-is-putting-local-talent-centre-stage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-taiwan-creative-content-fest-is-putting-local-talent-centre-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pixar unveils new leadership structure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upcoming slate includes Gatto, Ghost Market, Incredibles 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pixar-unveils-new-leadership-structure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pixar-unveils-new-leadership-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[h264 eye AFM sales on queer historical drama ‘Arsenal’, wrapping in Luxembourg]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Inspired by true events, feature takes place in Montreal in July 1990 as police raid underground party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/h264-eye-afm-sales-on-queer-historical-drama-arsenal-wrapping-in-luxembourg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/h264-eye-afm-sales-on-queer-historical-drama-arsenal-wrapping-in-luxembourg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[h264 AFM-bound with queer historical drama ‘Arsenal’; production wrapping in Luxembourg]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Inspired by true events, feature takes place in Montreal in July 1990 as police raid underground party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/h264-afm-bound-with-queer-historical-drama-arsenal-production-wrapping-in-luxembourg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/h264-afm-bound-with-queer-historical-drama-arsenal-production-wrapping-in-luxembourg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concourse to launch AFM sales on Aaron Eckhart sci-fi adventure ‘Dominion’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production scheduled for November 9 start in Kentucky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/concourse-to-launch-afm-sales-on-aaron-eckhart-sci-fi-adventure-dominion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/concourse-to-launch-afm-sales-on-aaron-eckhart-sci-fi-adventure-dominion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Caligula’ director Tinto Brass dies aged 93]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brass continued directing into his 70s, with 1967’s Deadly Sweet chosen as “pre-opening” film for this year’s Venice film festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/caligula-director-tinto-brass-dies-aged-93/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/caligula-director-tinto-brass-dies-aged-93/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumble Films AFM-bound with ‘Get Rid Of It’ starring Daisy Ridley, Sosie Bacon, Simon Rex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ry Russo-Young to direct horror thriller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rumble-films-afm-bound-with-get-rid-of-it-starring-daisy-ridley-sosie-bacon-simon-rex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rumble-films-afm-bound-with-get-rid-of-it-starring-daisy-ridley-sosie-bacon-simon-rex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of Locations November 2026 - April 2027: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen International and Screen Global Production’s World of Locations is 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-november-2026-april-2027-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-locations-november-2026-april-2027-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen digital edition: November 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Issue previews the upcoming American Film Market and analyses the proposed US federal production incentive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-november-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-november-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ wins BFI London Film Festival 2026 audience award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Documentary ’Dependence’ won the audience award for best British discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-wins-bfi-london-film-festival-2026-audience-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-wins-bfi-london-film-festival-2026-audience-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival favourites to play at Seville European Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Haigh’s A Long Winter and Alex Schulman’s feature debut Adult Supervision are among the competition titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/festival-favourites-to-play-at-seville-european-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/festival-favourites-to-play-at-seville-european-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Gugu’s World’ review: Brazil’s Oscar submission is colourful, compassionate coming-of-age delight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young star Yuri Gomes impresses in Allan Deberton’s queer drama, which opens in Brazil on November 5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gugus-world-review-brazils-oscar-submission-is-colourful-compassionate-coming-of-age-delight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gugus-world-review-brazils-oscar-submission-is-colourful-compassionate-coming-of-age-delight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo film festival unveils 2026 winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other winners included Sun Xun’s ‘Magic Atlas’ and Argentina’s Lisandro Alonso.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-unveils-2026-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-unveils-2026-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Night That Binds Us’ review: Flat, introspective Chinese debut is boosted by a compelling performance from Hu Ling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wang Jiangyong’s feature premiered in Tokyo competition, where Hun won the best actress award]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-night-that-binds-us-review-flat-introspective-chinese-debut-is-boosted-by-a-compelling-performance-from-hu-ling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-night-that-binds-us-review-flat-introspective-chinese-debut-is-boosted-by-a-compelling-performance-from-hu-ling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Kefi’ review: Three sisters reconnect after the death of their father in surprising, irreverent Japanese debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer/director Kisin Saito’s wilfully unpredictable drama bows in Tokyo’s Nippon Cinema Now programme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kefi-review-three-sisters-reconnect-after-the-death-of-their-father-in-surprising-irreverent-japanese-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kefi-review-three-sisters-reconnect-after-the-death-of-their-father-in-surprising-irreverent-japanese-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bafta Breakthrough cohort includes UK producer Hollie Bryan and filmmaker Imran Perretta]]></title><description><![CDATA[’The Incomer’ filmmaker Imran Perretta and ‘Retreat’ writer-director Ted Evans have also been selected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-breakthrough-cohort-includes-uk-producer-hollie-bryan-and-filmmaker-imran-perretta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-breakthrough-cohort-includes-uk-producer-hollie-bryan-and-filmmaker-imran-perretta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Fox launching AFM sales on ‘Little Audrey’ with Emily VanCamp, Jennifer Esposito, Aidan Quinn]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: True-life drama to open theatrically in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blue-fox-launching-afm-sales-on-little-audrey-with-emily-vancamp-jennifer-esposito-aidan-quinn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blue-fox-launching-afm-sales-on-little-audrey-with-emily-vancamp-jennifer-esposito-aidan-quinn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seville Film Festival cancels opening gala following deadly train crash in Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival confirmed the rest of its programme will go ahead as planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seville-film-festival-cancels-opening-gala-following-deadly-train-crash-in-spain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seville-film-festival-cancels-opening-gala-following-deadly-train-crash-in-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pham Thien An, Makbul Mubarak secure grants from Purin Film Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of $155,000 will be given out this session to the five selected projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pham-thien-an-makbul-mubarak-secure-grants-from-purin-film-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pham-thien-an-makbul-mubarak-secure-grants-from-purin-film-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Statham reunites with Guy Ritchie for Netflix revenge film ‘Dogfight’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is set in London’s criminal underworld.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jason-statham-reunites-with-guy-ritchie-for-netflix-revenge-film-dogfight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jason-statham-reunites-with-guy-ritchie-for-netflix-revenge-film-dogfight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAD World boards ‘Cairo Shadows’ for world sales ahead of Marrakech premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drama marks first directing collaboration between the brothers Rani and Salem Massalha.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-world-boards-cairo-shadows-for-world-sales-ahead-of-marrakech-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-world-boards-cairo-shadows-for-world-sales-ahead-of-marrakech-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former The Searchers exec launches Benelux distributor WatchWatchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Chatchatrian will be at AFM scouting for new acquisitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-the-searchers-exec-launches-benelux-distributor-watchwatchers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-the-searchers-exec-launches-benelux-distributor-watchwatchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local title ‘Ah Girl’ wins top award at Singapore film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juror Anthony Wong announced acting awards via video as he was forced to cancel his attendance on medical advice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/local-title-ah-girl-wins-top-award-at-singapore-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/local-title-ah-girl-wins-top-award-at-singapore-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Two Cigarettes, Three Nights’ review: Mayu Matsuoka’s strong performance breathes life into familiar tale of 30-something angst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yukiko Mishima’s pleasant Japanese drama premieres in Tokyo competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/two-cigarettes-three-nights-review-mayu-matsuokas-strong-performance-breathes-life-into-familiar-tale-of-30-something-angst/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/two-cigarettes-three-nights-review-mayu-matsuokas-strong-performance-breathes-life-into-familiar-tale-of-30-something-angst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Elsinore’, ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ lead Bifa 2026 nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[‘Animol’, ‘Effi O Blaenau’ and ‘Queen At Sea’ also feature strongly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/elsinore-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-lead-bifa-2026-nominations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/elsinore-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-lead-bifa-2026-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France-US collaboration to come under the spotlight at the CNC’s LA showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[’US filmmaking in France: Living The French Experience’ is taking place at Directors Guild Of America on November 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-us-collaboration-to-come-under-the-spotlight-at-the-cncs-la-showcase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-us-collaboration-to-come-under-the-spotlight-at-the-cncs-la-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CNC readies fourth showcase in LA highlighting France-US collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Filmmaking in France: Living The French Experience runs at Directors Guild Of America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cnc-readies-fourth-showcase-in-la-highlighting-france-us-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cnc-readies-fourth-showcase-in-la-highlighting-france-us-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newport Beach Film Festival head Gregg Schwenk hails “pivotal” 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[‘A Talent For Murder’, ‘Fatherland’, ‘Wild Horse Nine’ among winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/newport-beach-film-festival-head-gregg-schwenk-hails-pivotal-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/newport-beach-film-festival-head-gregg-schwenk-hails-pivotal-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix acquires Joel Coen’s ‘Jack Of Spades’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall 2027 theatrical release planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-acquires-joel-coens-jack-of-spades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-acquires-joel-coens-jack-of-spades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California governor proposes $1bn film and TV tax credit]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would be the largest capped credit in the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-governor-proposes-1bn-film-and-tv-tax-credit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-governor-proposes-1bn-film-and-tv-tax-credit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International guests praise Kyiv’s “emotional” Molodist film festival as ‘Camouflage’ takes top prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molodist’s general director Andrii Khalpakhchi says event in Ukraine’s capital was ‘lucky’ to only have to reschedule two evening screenings this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-guests-praise-kyivs-emotional-molodist-film-festival-as-camouflage-takes-top-prize-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-guests-praise-kyivs-emotional-molodist-film-festival-as-camouflage-takes-top-prize-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International guests praise Kyiv’s ‘emotional’ Molodist film festival as ‘Camouflage’ takes top prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molodist’s general director Andrii Khalpakhchi says event in Ukraine’s capital was ‘lucky’ to only have to reschedule two evening screenings this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-guests-praise-kyivs-emotional-molodist-film-festival-as-camouflage-takes-top-prize/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-guests-praise-kyivs-emotional-molodist-film-festival-as-camouflage-takes-top-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen International, Broadcast launch Spotlight on Scotland HODs showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The talent initiative is in association with Screen Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-international-broadcast-launch-spotlight-on-scotland-hods-showcase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-international-broadcast-launch-spotlight-on-scotland-hods-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian horror thriller ‘The Temple’ heads to AFM for WTFilms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Zolghadri and Cory Michael Smith star in the film which is now in post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canadian-horror-thriller-the-temple-heads-to-afm-for-wtfilms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canadian-horror-thriller-the-temple-heads-to-afm-for-wtfilms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix UK &amp; EMEA production chief Anna Mallett exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The production chief had been with the streamer for five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-uk-amp-emea-production-chief-anna-mallett-exits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-uk-amp-emea-production-chief-anna-mallett-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear’s ‘Wicker’ tops UK-Ireland box office; A24’s ‘Primetime’ opens third]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first time Black Bear has opened a film at number one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bears-wicker-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-a24s-primetime-opens-third/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bears-wicker-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-a24s-primetime-opens-third/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belarusian director Andrei Kutsila’s ‘Letters From The Silenced Country’ leads winners at DOK Leipzig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award comes with €10,000 prize and automatic qualification for consideration for the Academy Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/belarusian-director-andrei-kutsilas-letters-from-the-silenced-country-leads-winners-at-dok-leipzig/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/belarusian-director-andrei-kutsilas-letters-from-the-silenced-country-leads-winners-at-dok-leipzig/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Intertwining’ review: Contrived Japanese identity drama is buoyed by moving performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erika Karata and KPop star Jiyoung impress in Akira Yamamoto’s Tokyo competition drama]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-intertwining-review-contrived-japanese-identity-drama-is-buoyed-by-moving-performances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-intertwining-review-contrived-japanese-identity-drama-is-buoyed-by-moving-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover’ review: Milcho Manchevski serves up a darkly comic exploration of North Macedonia’s wealth divide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ’Before The Rain’ director’s latest debuts in Tokyo competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sister-brother-manhole-cover-review-milcho-manchevski-serves-up-a-darkly-comic-exploration-of-north-macedonias-wealth-divide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sister-brother-manhole-cover-review-milcho-manchevski-serves-up-a-darkly-comic-exploration-of-north-macedonias-wealth-divide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Debut’ to open Marrakech International Film Festival as 2026 lineup unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten world premieres are in the programme, including ’Leila Et La Nuit’ and ’His Weakest Creatures’.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-debut-to-open-marrakech-international-film-festival-as-2026-lineup-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-debut-to-open-marrakech-international-film-festival-as-2026-lineup-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alain Gomis’ ‘Dao’ wins top prize at Valladolid Film Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival cancelled closing ceremony as mark of respect to victims of last week’s Spanish train crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alain-gomis-dao-wins-top-prize-at-valladolid-film-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alain-gomis-dao-wins-top-prize-at-valladolid-film-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Clayface’ stays top of global box office in quiet Halloween weekend session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laika animation ‘Wildwood’ moved up to second place after international expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clayface-stays-top-of-global-box-office-in-quiet-halloween-weekend-session-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clayface-stays-top-of-global-box-office-in-quiet-halloween-weekend-session-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Clayface’ stays top of global box office in quiet Halloween weekend session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laika animation ‘Wildwood’ moved up to second place after international expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clayface-stays-top-of-global-box-office-in-quiet-halloween-weekend-session/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clayface-stays-top-of-global-box-office-in-quiet-halloween-weekend-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Mann superficially hurt in gun range accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director scheduled to commence production on ‘Heat 2’ in new year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-mann-superficially-hurt-in-gun-range-accident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-mann-superficially-hurt-in-gun-range-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prestige adds ‘The Last Heroes Of Rio Bravo’, ‘Fifteen’, ‘Experiment 11’ to AFM slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Alexander Nevsky directs, reprises role in western.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prestige-adds-the-last-heroes-of-rio-bravo-fifteen-experiment-11-to-afm-slate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prestige-adds-the-last-heroes-of-rio-bravo-fifteen-experiment-11-to-afm-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Where The Sun Is Born’ lands sales deal ahead of IDFA world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Doc won awards at 2025 Ventana Sur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/where-the-sun-is-born-lands-sales-deal-ahead-of-idfa-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/where-the-sun-is-born-lands-sales-deal-ahead-of-idfa-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ becomes Universal’s biggest international release of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Latest figures put UK &amp; Ireland at $118.5m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-becomes-universals-biggest-international-release-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-becomes-universals-biggest-international-release-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Guria’ wins best film at Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included Thai director Sompot Chidgasornpongse and Afghan filmmaker Shahrbanoo Sadat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guria-wins-best-film-at-asia-pacific-screen-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guria-wins-best-film-at-asia-pacific-screen-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European producer association CEPI strengthens ties with Canadian counterparts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian and Quebecios producer bodies join CEPI as international observer members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-producer-association-cepi-strengthens-ties-with-canadian-counterparts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-producer-association-cepi-strengthens-ties-with-canadian-counterparts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cate Blanchett talks “dispelling the toxic narrative” around displaced people through film]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actress and Displacement Film Fund co-founder was joined in Tokyo by Mohammad Rasoulof and Shahrbanoo Sadat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cate-blanchett-talks-dispelling-the-toxic-narrative-around-displaced-people-through-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cate-blanchett-talks-dispelling-the-toxic-narrative-around-displaced-people-through-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan’s ‘Uncle’ wins two at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included Brazil’s ‘Nature Boy’ and Japan-Canada co-production ‘Wild Zero Overdrive’.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-uncle-wins-two-at-tokyo-gap-financing-market-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-uncle-wins-two-at-tokyo-gap-financing-market-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EST N8 closes multiple deals on J-horror ‘The Invisible Half’ including North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Masaki Nishiyama’s horror is also headed across Asia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/est-n8-closes-multiple-deals-on-j-horror-the-invisible-half-including-north-america/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/est-n8-closes-multiple-deals-on-j-horror-the-invisible-half-including-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valladolid International Film Week cancels closing gala following Spanish train disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gala is one of several film events to be cancelled in Spain as a sign of respect for victims of deadly train crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/valladolid-international-film-week-cancels-closing-gala-following-spanish-train-disaster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/valladolid-international-film-week-cancels-closing-gala-following-spanish-train-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool’s delayed ‘Hollywood of the North’ Littlewoods complex gets £20m government backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK government has got behind the project, but Twickenham Studios has pulled out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/liverpools-delayed-hollywood-of-the-north-littlewoods-complex-gets-20m-government-backing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/liverpools-delayed-hollywood-of-the-north-littlewoods-complex-gets-20m-government-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Nights’ review: Colourful documentary portrait of a working class woman in Buenos Aires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ana Bovino’s feature documentary world premieres at Dok Leipzig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-nights-review-colourful-documentary-portrait-of-a-working-class-woman-in-buenos-aires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-nights-review-colourful-documentary-portrait-of-a-working-class-woman-in-buenos-aires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ leads box-office surge for Spain’s independent distributors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titles such as ‘The Beloved’ and ‘Backrooms’ have also bolstered local distributors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-leads-box-office-surge-for-spains-independent-distributors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-leads-box-office-surge-for-spains-independent-distributors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Wicker’ weaves its way into 676 cinemas for Black Bear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Lance Oppenheim’s ‘Primetime’ and Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-wicker-weaves-its-way-into-676-cinemas-for-black-bear/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-wicker-weaves-its-way-into-676-cinemas-for-black-bear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese anime industry hits record $28.5m led by overseas growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country’s animation business grew 15.8% in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-anime-industry-hits-record-285m-led-by-overseas-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-anime-industry-hits-record-285m-led-by-overseas-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese anime industry hits record $28.5bn led by overseas growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country’s animation business grew 15.8% in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-anime-industry-hits-record-285bn-led-by-overseas-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-anime-industry-hits-record-285bn-led-by-overseas-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of Studios October 2026 - May 2027: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The essential guide to global studios, soundstages, and services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-studios-october-2026-may-2027-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-studios-october-2026-may-2027-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin H. Min-starrer ‘Journey There’, Locarno award-winner ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ clinch multiple deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finecut has closed sales in key territories across Europe and Asia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/justin-h-min-starrer-journey-there-locarno-award-winner-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-clinch-multiple-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/justin-h-min-starrer-journey-there-locarno-award-winner-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-clinch-multiple-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Five Years, Four Months’ wins best film at 50th Sao Paulo fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Films from Colombia, Mexico, Peru take home major prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-years-four-months-wins-best-film-at-50th-sao-paulo-fest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-years-four-months-wins-best-film-at-50th-sao-paulo-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Five Years, Four Months’ wins best fiction film at 50th Sao Paulo fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Films from Colombia, Mexico, Peru take home major prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-years-four-months-wins-best-fiction-film-at-50th-sao-paulo-fest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-years-four-months-wins-best-fiction-film-at-50th-sao-paulo-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Five Years, Four Months’ wins best fiction film at 50th Sao Paulo film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Films from Colombia, Mexico, Peru take home major prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-years-four-months-wins-best-fiction-film-at-50th-sao-paulo-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-years-four-months-wins-best-fiction-film-at-50th-sao-paulo-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Stewart, stage and ‘Star Trek’, ‘X-Men’ star, dies at 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classically-trained actor died in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/patrick-stewart-stage-and-star-trek-x-men-star-dies-at-86/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/patrick-stewart-stage-and-star-trek-x-men-star-dies-at-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFM 2026 major market projects – latest updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film market runs in Los Angeles from November 10-15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afm-2026-major-market-projects-latest-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afm-2026-major-market-projects-latest-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Mosquito Bowl’ review: Peter Berg’s hollow Second World War drama follows college football stars to the battlefield]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicholas Galitzine and Bill Skarsgård head this real-life tale from the ’Friday Night Lights’ and ’Lone Survivor’ director]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-mosquito-bowl-review-peter-bergs-hollow-second-world-war-drama-follows-college-football-stars-to-the-battlefield/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-mosquito-bowl-review-peter-bergs-hollow-second-world-war-drama-follows-college-football-stars-to-the-battlefield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Red Before Dawn’ review: Garin Nugroho’s stirring period piece explores the development of post-independence Indonesia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nugroho’s follow-up to ’Opera Jawa’ and ’Memories Of My Body’ premieres in Tokyo compeition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/red-before-dawn-review-garin-nugrohos-stirring-period-piece-explores-the-development-of-post-independence-indonesia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/red-before-dawn-review-garin-nugrohos-stirring-period-piece-explores-the-development-of-post-independence-indonesia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotterdam film festival unveils first world premieres for 2027 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten titles announced across IFFR’s Harbour and Bright Future sections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rotterdam-film-festival-unveils-first-world-premieres-for-2027-edition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rotterdam-film-festival-unveils-first-world-premieres-for-2027-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bafta review underway into possible historic breach of charity law]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outcome is set to be delivered in a few weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-review-underway-into-possible-historic-breach-of-charity-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-review-underway-into-possible-historic-breach-of-charity-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean box office scores post-pandemic record driven by ‘The Odyssey’, ‘Spider-Man’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ also helped boost revenues in Q3 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-box-office-scores-post-pandemic-record-driven-by-the-odyssey-spider-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-box-office-scores-post-pandemic-record-driven-by-the-odyssey-spider-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woody Norman and Billie Piper to star in supernatural horror ‘Sketchbook’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Jones directs, with Electric Shadow and David Lancaster (‘Whiplash’) among producers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woody-norman-and-billie-piper-to-star-in-supernatural-horror-sketchbook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woody-norman-and-billie-piper-to-star-in-supernatural-horror-sketchbook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Trees Are Watching’ review: Eva Green is a writer haunted by her past in Bahman Ghobadi’s undercooked Turkish horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Scorsese executive produces the feature, which plays Tokyo competition following a Toronto premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/trees-are-watching-review-eva-green-is-a-writer-haunted-by-her-past-in-bahman-ghobadis-undercooked-turkish-horror/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/trees-are-watching-review-eva-green-is-a-writer-haunted-by-her-past-in-bahman-ghobadis-undercooked-turkish-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pippa Harris, YouTube executive Alison Lomax join NFTS board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointments come as the NFTS prepares to open The Cubby Broccoli Building at its Beaconsfield HQ.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pippa-harris-youtube-executive-alison-lomax-join-nfts-board/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pippa-harris-youtube-executive-alison-lomax-join-nfts-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How ‘You Can See Everything’ is exploding the awards race - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, inside the buzziest awards screenings and more talking points to kick off the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-you-can-see-everything-is-exploding-the-awards-race-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-you-can-see-everything-is-exploding-the-awards-race-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Execs at ‘Avengers’ studio AGBO talk AI limitations and looking to Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Brearton and Dominic Hughes led a keynote session at Tokyo’s TIFFCOM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/execs-at-avengers-studio-agbo-talk-ai-limitations-and-looking-to-japan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/execs-at-avengers-studio-agbo-talk-ai-limitations-and-looking-to-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karim Ainouz, Talal Derki films among 20 projects to receive German funding support]]></title><description><![CDATA[20 screenplays and treatments have been backed by Germany’s national cultural film funding programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karim-ainouz-talal-derki-films-among-20-projects-to-receive-german-funding-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karim-ainouz-talal-derki-films-among-20-projects-to-receive-german-funding-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes sets second Japan IP Market for 2027 Marche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marché du Film and TIFFCOM will collaborate on the second edition of the IP market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-sets-second-japan-ip-market-for-2027-marche/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-sets-second-japan-ip-market-for-2027-marche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo Asian Future competitor ‘Jani Be Good’ boarded by HKIFF Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Marks the feature debut of Indonesian director Ariani Darmawan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-asian-future-competitor-jani-be-good-boarded-by-hkiff-collection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-asian-future-competitor-jani-be-good-boarded-by-hkiff-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon’s Jeff Deutchman on what talent needs to understand about the new film economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exec tells São Paulo audience ‘The Secret Agent’ felt like the best American studio thriller since ’Michael Clayton’.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neons-jeff-deutchman-on-what-talent-needs-to-understand-about-the-new-film-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neons-jeff-deutchman-on-what-talent-needs-to-understand-about-the-new-film-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myriad Pictures AFM-bound with ‘The Stalemate’ starring Ben Foster, Manny Jacinto, Fiona Shaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Phiphen produced comedy western. Range Media represents US sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/myriad-pictures-afm-bound-with-the-stalemate-starring-ben-foster-manny-jacinto-fiona-shaw/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/myriad-pictures-afm-bound-with-the-stalemate-starring-ben-foster-manny-jacinto-fiona-shaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Medak, director of ‘The Changeling’ and ‘The Krays’, dies at 88]]></title><description><![CDATA[“If it’s in your blood, directing, you never stop.”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-medak-director-of-the-changeling-and-the-krays-dies-at-88/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-medak-director-of-the-changeling-and-the-krays-dies-at-88/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance 2027 Legacy screenings to include ‘Y Tu Mama Tambien’, ‘Memento’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Programme formerly known as From The Collection runs during second half of festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-2027-legacy-screenings-to-include-y-tu-mama-tambien-memento/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-2027-legacy-screenings-to-include-y-tu-mama-tambien-memento/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK financier Head Gear Films launches US arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samantha Allwinton will lead the US operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-financier-head-gear-films-launches-us-arm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-financier-head-gear-films-launches-us-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy plans to add more festivals as qualifiers for international Oscar]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer outlined details in Tokyo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-plans-to-add-more-festivals-as-qualifiers-for-international-oscar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-plans-to-add-more-festivals-as-qualifiers-for-international-oscar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jafar Panahi faces five-year prison sentence in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director of Palme d’Or-winning, Oscar-nominated film It Was Just An Accident is currently in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jafar-panahi-faces-five-year-prison-sentence-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jafar-panahi-faces-five-year-prison-sentence-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Les Arcs Coproduction Village selects 17 European projects for 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects by Benedikt Erlingsson, Bernhard Wenger and Alexandra Makarová are being showcased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/les-arcs-coproduction-village-selects-17-european-projects-for-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/les-arcs-coproduction-village-selects-17-european-projects-for-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judith Godrèche’s ‘A Girl’s Story’ scores fresh international deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Coming-of-age drama, which world premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section, adds sales to previously announced US deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/judith-godrches-a-girls-story-scores-fresh-international-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/judith-godrches-a-girls-story-scores-fresh-international-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios to “double investment” in original Japanese content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buddy Marini discussed details at TIFFCOM in Tokyo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-to-double-investment-in-original-japanese-content/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-to-double-investment-in-original-japanese-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walter Salles on the inspiration behind his series about Brazilian football legend Sócrates]]></title><description><![CDATA[’Socrates Brasileiro’ will stream on Globoplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/walter-salles-on-the-inspiration-behind-his-series-about-brazilian-football-legend-scrates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/walter-salles-on-the-inspiration-behind-his-series-about-brazilian-football-legend-scrates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why industry experts believe now is the right time for China-Brazil co-productions]]></title><description><![CDATA[“We need to expand the sale of films between our markets.”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-industry-experts-believe-now-is-the-right-time-for-china-brazil-co-productions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-industry-experts-believe-now-is-the-right-time-for-china-brazil-co-productions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a Chinese producer believes now is the right time for co-productions with Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[“We need to expand the sale of films between our markets.”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-a-chinese-producer-believes-now-is-the-right-time-for-co-productions-with-brazil/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-a-chinese-producer-believes-now-is-the-right-time-for-co-productions-with-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘&gt;1.5°C Pyropolitics And The New World’ review: Slight but urgent doc observes the human cost of climate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austrain filmmaker Lukas Marxt’s study of the 2025 LA wildfires premieres at DOK Leipzig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gt15c-pyropolitics-and-the-new-world-review-slight-but-urgent-doc-observes-the-human-cost-of-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gt15c-pyropolitics-and-the-new-world-review-slight-but-urgent-doc-observes-the-human-cost-of-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTuber Amelia Dimoldenberg’s ‘Chicken Shop Date’ to screen final series in cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The YouTube star’s six-part final series will screen on November 24 across the UK, Ireland and in Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtuber-amelia-dimoldenbergs-chicken-shop-date-to-screen-final-series-in-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtuber-amelia-dimoldenbergs-chicken-shop-date-to-screen-final-series-in-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Awards and marketing ace Michelle Hooper departing Searchlight Pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran has initiated campaigns for Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine and Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth!.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/awards-and-marketing-ace-michelle-hooper-departing-searchlight-pictures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/awards-and-marketing-ace-michelle-hooper-departing-searchlight-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Invite’, ‘Clarissa’, ‘Tender Loving Care’ lead Gotham Film Awards nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[‘The Invite’, ‘All Of A Sudden’, ‘Clarissa’, ‘La Gradiva’, ‘Tender Loving Care’ each earn four nods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-invite-clarissa-tender-loving-care-lead-gotham-film-awards-nominations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-invite-clarissa-tender-loving-care-lead-gotham-film-awards-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Invite, ’Clarissa’ among 36th annual Gotham Film Awards nominees]]></title><description><![CDATA[‘The Invite’, ’All Of A Sudden’, ‘Clarissa’, ’La Gradiva’, ’Tender Loving Care’ each earn four nods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-invite-clarissa-among-36th-annual-gotham-film-awards-nominees-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-invite-clarissa-among-36th-annual-gotham-film-awards-nominees-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Invite, 'Clarissa' among 36th annual Gotham Film Awards nominees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Invite, All Of A Sudden, Clarissa, La Gradiva, Tender Loving Care each earn four nods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-invite-clarissa-among-36th-annual-gotham-film-awards-nominees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-invite-clarissa-among-36th-annual-gotham-film-awards-nominees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French protests hit local box office but admissions rebound, productions largely unaffected]]></title><description><![CDATA[French film industry has largely weathered the turmoil caused by large-scale protests in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-protests-hit-local-box-office-but-admissions-rebound-productions-largely-unaffected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-protests-hit-local-box-office-but-admissions-rebound-productions-largely-unaffected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK entertainment PR agency Premier transfers ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is being set up as an Employee Ownership Trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-entertainment-pr-agency-premier-transfers-ownership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-entertainment-pr-agency-premier-transfers-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hilary Rosen named Bafta chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[New deputy chairs and TV committee chair have also been announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hilary-rosen-named-bafta-chair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hilary-rosen-named-bafta-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Matrix’ co-creator Lilly Wachowski boards AFM sales title ‘Making A Bridesmaid’]]></title><description><![CDATA[741 Films, Little Hand Productions producing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-matrix-co-creator-lilly-wachowski-boards-afm-sales-title-making-a-bridesmaid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-matrix-co-creator-lilly-wachowski-boards-afm-sales-title-making-a-bridesmaid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brett Morgen’s ‘David Bowie “Stage”’ to world premiere at Berlinale 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film features unseen concert footage and a three-screen presentation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brett-morgens-david-bowie-stage-to-world-premiere-at-berlinale-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brett-morgens-david-bowie-stage-to-world-premiere-at-berlinale-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24 bringing Alex Garland sci-fi ‘Elden Ring’ to AFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios strikes pay-1 deal for large international footprint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-bringing-alex-garland-sci-fi-elden-ring-to-afm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-bringing-alex-garland-sci-fi-elden-ring-to-afm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC agrees £400,000 payout to former Storyville documentary commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucie Kon lost her job in a restructure following allegations of antisemitism, while the BBC denies those claims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-agrees-400000-payout-to-former-storyville-documentary-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-agrees-400000-payout-to-former-storyville-documentary-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel 4 and Disney+ ink “ambitious” content agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl Homes and Priya Dogra hail ‘deep and meaningful’ partnership that will see SVoD stream PSB’s content and linear channel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/channel-4-and-disney-ink-ambitious-content-agreement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/channel-4-and-disney-ink-ambitious-content-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Magic Atlas’ review: Chinese-language animation deploys multiple techniques to striking, confounding effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sun Xun’s experimental feature plays DOK Leipzig and Tokyo after a Locarno premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magic-atlas-review-chinese-language-animation-deploys-multiple-techniques-to-striking-confounding-effect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magic-atlas-review-chinese-language-animation-deploys-multiple-techniques-to-striking-confounding-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ director Takashi Yamazaki to make English-language debut on ‘Grandgear’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Nivola and Nico Parker to star, Paul Giamatti understood to be in talks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/godzilla-minus-zero-director-takashi-yamazaki-to-make-english-language-debut-on-grandgear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/godzilla-minus-zero-director-takashi-yamazaki-to-make-english-language-debut-on-grandgear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Godzilla Minus One’ director Takashi Yamazaki to make English-language debut on ‘Grandgear’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Nivola and Nico Parker to star, Paul Giamatti understood to be in talks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/godzilla-minus-one-director-takashi-yamazaki-to-make-english-language-debut-on-grandgear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/godzilla-minus-one-director-takashi-yamazaki-to-make-english-language-debut-on-grandgear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate, Steven Paul’s SP Media form joint venture]]></title><description><![CDATA[No word at time of writing on whether Lionsgate International will oversee sales on SP slate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-steven-pauls-sp-media-form-joint-venture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-steven-pauls-sp-media-form-joint-venture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasia entry ‘Big Break’ from ‘The History Of Concrete’ producers lands North American deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ian Faria directed from a screenplay by Samuel Lanier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fantasia-entry-big-break-from-the-history-of-concrete-producers-lands-north-american-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fantasia-entry-big-break-from-the-history-of-concrete-producers-lands-north-american-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK comedies ‘Ghosts: The Possession Of Button House’ and ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ glide into UK-Ireland box office top five]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros’ ’Clayface’ and Black Bear’s ’Wildwood’ have also placed highly in their opening weekends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-comedies-ghosts-the-possession-of-button-house-and-ali-g-who-iz-i-glide-into-uk-ireland-box-office-top-five/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-comedies-ghosts-the-possession-of-button-house-and-ali-g-who-iz-i-glide-into-uk-ireland-box-office-top-five/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Talk To Me’, ‘Leviticus’ producers launch Australian distribution outfit Baby Jane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton are the co-founders of Causeway Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/talk-to-me-leviticus-producers-launch-australian-distribution-outfit-baby-jane/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/talk-to-me-leviticus-producers-launch-australian-distribution-outfit-baby-jane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo film festival opens with pledge to boost Japanese cinema as rain fails to dampen spirits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 39th edition of TIFF launched with a pledge from Japan’s prime minister as stars walked a rain-soaked red carpet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-opens-with-pledge-to-boost-japanese-cinema-as-rain-fails-to-dampen-spirits/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-opens-with-pledge-to-boost-japanese-cinema-as-rain-fails-to-dampen-spirits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sukiyaki’ review: Tokyo opener is sprawling, feel-good drama about Japanese singer Kyu Sakamoto’s 1963 global hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Takahisa Zeze’s biopic hits Japanese cinemas on Christmas Day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sukiyaki-review-tokyo-opener-is-sprawling-feel-good-drama-about-japanese-singer-kyu-sakamotos-1963-global-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sukiyaki-review-tokyo-opener-is-sprawling-feel-good-drama-about-japanese-singer-kyu-sakamotos-1963-global-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ventana Sur launches Ibero-American co-production initiative inspired by Cannes’ Producers Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Club del Mate will launch at 2026 edition of Ventana Sur, running November 30-December 4 in Montevideo, Uruguay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ventana-sur-launches-ibero-american-co-production-initiative-inspired-by-cannes-producers-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ventana-sur-launches-ibero-american-co-production-initiative-inspired-by-cannes-producers-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Letters From The Silenced Country’ review: Mixed-media documentary proves a raw, disquieting study of Belarusian resistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrei Kutsila’s film plays DOK Leipzig after winning Venice’s Golden Globes Impact prize for documentary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/letters-from-the-silenced-country-review-mixed-media-documentary-proves-a-raw-disquieting-study-of-belarusian-resistance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/letters-from-the-silenced-country-review-mixed-media-documentary-proves-a-raw-disquieting-study-of-belarusian-resistance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Kawase to lead international competition jury at Doha Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second edition of Doha festival runs November 19-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naomi-kawase-to-lead-international-competition-jury-at-doha-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naomi-kawase-to-lead-international-competition-jury-at-doha-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Other’s Profile’ review: Unfocused, uneven Italian drama puts influencer culture in the spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilar Fogliata and Ginevra Francesconi impress in Francesco Bruni’s Rome premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-others-profile-review-unfocused-uneven-italian-drama-puts-influencer-culture-in-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-others-profile-review-unfocused-uneven-italian-drama-puts-influencer-culture-in-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Clayface’ tops global box office with $43 debut; ‘Wildwood’ lands with $15m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, A24 doc ‘You Can See Everything’ moves up to second place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clayface-tops-global-box-office-with-43-debut-wildwood-lands-with-15m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clayface-tops-global-box-office-with-43-debut-wildwood-lands-with-15m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen International to partner with Barbican on ‘FYC London’ event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural edition will take place at the Barbican on December 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-international-to-partner-with-barbican-on-fyc-london-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-international-to-partner-with-barbican-on-fyc-london-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You Can See Everything’ climbs in second weekend at US box office, ‘Clayface’ rules on $24m]]></title><description><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ hits $650,000; ‘NAZA’ crosses $1m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/you-can-see-everything-climbs-in-second-weekend-at-us-box-office-clayface-rules-on-24m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/you-can-see-everything-climbs-in-second-weekend-at-us-box-office-clayface-rules-on-24m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clio Barnard’s ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ takes top prize at Rome Film Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barnard’s Birmingham-set drama wins best film prize in Rome’s Progressive Cinema competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clio-barnards-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-takes-top-prize-at-rome-film-fest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clio-barnards-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-takes-top-prize-at-rome-film-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian director SS Rajamouli says new film ‘Varanasi’ much bigger than global hit ‘RRR’]]></title><description><![CDATA[“The speciality of Indian stories is we need all kinds of emotions to make a film complete.”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indian-director-ss-rajamouli-says-new-film-varanasi-much-bigger-than-global-hit-rrr/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indian-director-ss-rajamouli-says-new-film-varanasi-much-bigger-than-global-hit-rrr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marta Font’s ‘Off Season’ wins Screen International Award at Rome’s MIA market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Off Season was one of several projects honoured at the MIA Awards 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marta-fonts-off-season-wins-screen-international-award-at-romes-mia-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marta-fonts-off-season-wins-screen-international-award-at-romes-mia-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peacock remains profitable as NBCU/Sky split remains ‘on track’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comcast-owned streamer posts $261m profit in Q3 as US giant prepares to separate broadband and media divisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peacock-remains-profitable-as-nbcusky-split-remains-on-track/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peacock-remains-profitable-as-nbcusky-split-remains-on-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildstar sells erotic thriller ‘The Fixation’, drama ‘The Mirror’ for US distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Both titles have world premieres at Outshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival in Florida this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wildstar-sells-erotic-thriller-the-fixation-drama-the-mirror-for-us-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wildstar-sells-erotic-thriller-the-fixation-drama-the-mirror-for-us-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bille August on adapting novel ‘Me, You’: “I thought, how the hell do you transform this into a film?”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar and double Palme d’Or winner’s latest film, an adaptation of Erri de Luca book, world premieres this week at Rome Film Fest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bille-august-on-adapting-novel-me-you-i-thought-how-the-hell-do-you-transform-this-into-a-film-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bille-august-on-adapting-novel-me-you-i-thought-how-the-hell-do-you-transform-this-into-a-film-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bille August on adapting novel ‘Me, You’: “I thought, how the hell do you transform this into a film?’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar and double Palme d’Or winner’s latest film, an adaptation of Erri de Luca book, world premieres this week at Rome Film Fest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bille-august-on-adapting-novel-me-you-i-thought-how-the-hell-do-you-transform-this-into-a-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bille-august-on-adapting-novel-me-you-i-thought-how-the-hell-do-you-transform-this-into-a-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Liberation’ review: A remarkable Carrie Coon powers Guy Nattiv’s expertly-observed US cult drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lily James, Tracy Letts, Odessa Young and Bella Ramsey also impress in a film based on Nattiv’s own grandmother]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-liberation-review-a-remarkable-carrie-coon-powers-guy-nattivs-expertly-observed-us-cult-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-liberation-review-a-remarkable-carrie-coon-powers-guy-nattivs-expertly-observed-us-cult-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jordan Firstman on his “surreal and thrilling” ride since ‘Club Kid’ broke out at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking at the Rome Film Fest, Firstman reflected on the reception for his queer family drama that sold to A24 for $17m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jordan-firstman-on-his-surreal-and-thrilling-ride-since-club-kid-broke-out-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jordan-firstman-on-his-surreal-and-thrilling-ride-since-club-kid-broke-out-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese horror ‘Never After Dark’ heads Grimmfest 2026 winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thriller ‘Stronger Than The Devil’ recognised in seven categories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-horror-never-after-dark-heads-grimmfest-2026-winners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-horror-never-after-dark-heads-grimmfest-2026-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Wildwood’ grows into record number of sites for Black Bear]]></title><description><![CDATA[‘Ghosts’ film, ‘Clayface’, ‘Klara And The Sun’ start on busy weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-wildwood-grows-into-record-number-of-sites-for-black-bear/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-wildwood-grows-into-record-number-of-sites-for-black-bear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hur Jin-ho addresses ‘The Assassin(s)’ controversy at Singapore film festival opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea’s opposition party had called for the withdrawal of the film over accusations of historical inaccuracies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hur-jin-ho-addresses-the-assassins-controversy-at-singapore-film-festival-opening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hur-jin-ho-addresses-the-assassins-controversy-at-singapore-film-festival-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGC to launch sales on AI-rendered sci-fi from YouTuber Gossip Goblin]]></title><description><![CDATA[’Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ will screen to buyers and superfans at the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-to-launch-sales-on-ai-rendered-sci-fi-from-youtuber-gossip-goblin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-to-launch-sales-on-ai-rendered-sci-fi-from-youtuber-gossip-goblin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Woman Unknown’, ‘Fatherland’ among awards favourites unveiled for Evolution Mallorca 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honorees at the festival will include Edward Berger and Diane Kruger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woman-unknown-fatherland-among-awards-favourites-unveiled-for-evolution-mallorca-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woman-unknown-fatherland-among-awards-favourites-unveiled-for-evolution-mallorca-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How UK film ratings are keeping up with changing attitudes to horror - The Screen podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO of the British Board of Film Classification David Austin talks to Screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-uk-film-ratings-are-keeping-up-with-changing-attitudes-to-horror-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-uk-film-ratings-are-keeping-up-with-changing-attitudes-to-horror-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh outlines group’s film and TV strategy ahead of ‘Ink’, ‘Elsinore’ launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marsh outlines Studiocanal’s investment criteria for projects at Rome’s MIA market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-ceo-anna-marsh-outlines-groups-film-and-tv-strategy-ahead-of-ink-elsinore-launches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-ceo-anna-marsh-outlines-groups-film-and-tv-strategy-ahead-of-ink-elsinore-launches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Pictures scores its highest annual UK-Ireland box office on record in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Studio has taken 28% of all UK-Ireland box office takings so far this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-pictures-scores-its-highest-annual-uk-ireland-box-office-on-record-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-pictures-scores-its-highest-annual-uk-ireland-box-office-on-record-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal breaks its UK-Ireland annual box office record with 10 weeks to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Studio has taken 28% of all UK-Ireland box office takings so far this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-breaks-its-uk-ireland-annual-box-office-record-with-10-weeks-to-go/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-breaks-its-uk-ireland-annual-box-office-record-with-10-weeks-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The TV Festival announces Manchester dates, venues and cost predictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticket prices are still being modeled, but expected to cost around 25% less.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-tv-festival-announces-manchester-dates-venues-and-cost-predictions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-tv-festival-announces-manchester-dates-venues-and-cost-predictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise to receive 52nd AFI Life Achievement Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star&rsquo;s films have grossed close to $13bn at worldwide box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tom-cruise-to-receive-52nd-afi-life-achievement-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tom-cruise-to-receive-52nd-afi-life-achievement-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Clayface’ review: The Batman villain gets an edgy spin-off in James Watkins’ gory, predictable body horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest from DC Studios stars Tom Rhys Harries as the Hollywood star turned vigilante]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clayface-review-the-batman-villain-gets-an-edgy-spin-off-in-james-watkins-gory-predictable-body-horror/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clayface-review-the-batman-villain-gets-an-edgy-spin-off-in-james-watkins-gory-predictable-body-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon boards Gaza documentary ‘NAZA’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Company negotiated deal with Mk2 Films, will support awards campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-gaza-documentary-naza/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-gaza-documentary-naza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon boards documentary ‘NAZA’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Company negotiated deal with Mk2 Films, will support awards campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-documentary-naza/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-documentary-naza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Los Angeles production fell 4.8% year-on-year in Q3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incentivised California projects made up 40.3% of scripted on-location filming in region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/greater-los-angeles-production-fell-48-year-on-year-in-q3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/greater-los-angeles-production-fell-48-year-on-year-in-q3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film agency head laments LA Q3 production drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incentivised California projects made up 40.3% of scripted on-location filming in region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-agency-head-laments-la-q3-production-drop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-agency-head-laments-la-q3-production-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“This script is one of the best I’ve ever read,” says Julianne Moore of Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eisenberg and Moore are at the Rome Film Fest to support the Italian opening of the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/this-script-is-one-of-the-best-ive-ever-read-says-julianne-moore-of-jesse-eisenbergs-the-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/this-script-is-one-of-the-best-ive-ever-read-says-julianne-moore-of-jesse-eisenbergs-the-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warsaw in the running to host possible second edition of Lumiere Summit in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: CNC and the Polish Film Institute are&nbsp;exploring the feasibility of a second edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warsaw-in-the-running-to-host-possible-second-edition-of-lumiere-summit-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warsaw-in-the-running-to-host-possible-second-edition-of-lumiere-summit-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Yorkshire appoints Annabel Grundy in newly created role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grundy&rsquo;s appointment is part of a new three-year strategy for the UK screen agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-yorkshire-appoints-annabel-grundy-in-newly-created-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-yorkshire-appoints-annabel-grundy-in-newly-created-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy records lowest film and TV production spend for seven years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investment drops 7.4% year-on-year amid uncertainty around public funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italy-records-lowest-film-and-tv-production-spend-for-seven-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italy-records-lowest-film-and-tv-production-spend-for-seven-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lili Horvát’s ‘My Notes On Mars’ to open Valladolid International Film Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event, also known as the Seminci, offers a&nbsp;&euro;70,000 prize to the Spanish distributor of the winning film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lili-horvts-my-notes-on-mars-to-open-valladolid-international-film-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lili-horvts-my-notes-on-mars-to-open-valladolid-international-film-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lili Horvát’s ‘My Notes On Mars’ opens Valladolid International Film Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event, also known as Seminici, offers a&nbsp;&euro;70,000 prize to the Spanish distributor of the winning film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lili-horvts-my-notes-on-mars-opens-valladolid-international-film-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lili-horvts-my-notes-on-mars-opens-valladolid-international-film-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ghosts: The Possession Of Button House’ review: Beloved BBC sitcom makes a charming transition to the big screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Ghosts feature reunites the cast with series director Simon Hynd and opens in UK cinemas on October 23]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ghosts-the-possession-of-button-house-review-beloved-bbc-sitcom-makes-a-charming-transition-to-the-big-screen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ghosts-the-possession-of-button-house-review-beloved-bbc-sitcom-makes-a-charming-transition-to-the-big-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noel Clarke pleads not guilty in sex offences trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarke, 50, is accused of two counts of sexual assault, three of voyeurism, and one of exposure between 2007 and 2016.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/noel-clarke-pleads-not-guilty-in-sex-offences-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/noel-clarke-pleads-not-guilty-in-sex-offences-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiam Abbass to receive European Film Academy honorary award]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Paradise Now&rsquo; actress Abbass has an extensive international career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hiam-abbass-to-receive-european-film-academy-honorary-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hiam-abbass-to-receive-european-film-academy-honorary-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney+ readies Japanese horror anthology ‘Night Tales Club’ with Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Takashi Shimizu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six-part series stars Takayuki Yamada and is based on stories by Ichi Sawamura.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-readies-japanese-horror-anthology-night-tales-club-with-kiyoshi-kurosawa-takashi-shimizu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-readies-japanese-horror-anthology-night-tales-club-with-kiyoshi-kurosawa-takashi-shimizu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Sarandos calls Netflix hire Peter Rice “exact right person” to lead global content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-CEO talks of need for&nbsp;&ldquo;better execution in the US&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ted-sarandos-calls-netflix-hire-peter-rice-exact-right-person-to-lead-global-content/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ted-sarandos-calls-netflix-hire-peter-rice-exact-right-person-to-lead-global-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix reports solid Q3 financials, lowers 2026 ad revenue forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revenues on par with estimates, EPS beats Wall Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-reports-solid-q3-financials-lowers-2026-ad-revenue-forecast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-reports-solid-q3-financials-lowers-2026-ad-revenue-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance Institute names Tracy Brady head of marketing, brand and communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executive will be based in Boulder, Colorado, reporting to CEO David Linde.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-institute-names-tracy-brady-head-of-marketing-brand-and-communications-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-institute-names-tracy-brady-head-of-marketing-brand-and-communications-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance Institute names Tracy Brady head of marketing, brand, and communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executive will be based in Boulder, Colorado, reporting to CEO David Linde.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-institute-names-tracy-brady-head-of-marketing-brand-and-communications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-institute-names-tracy-brady-head-of-marketing-brand-and-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Kickstarter, Lucasfilm execs launch fan-driven Popular Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[First theatrical release is SXSW award winner Fucktoys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ex-kickstarter-lucasfilm-execs-launch-fan-driven-popular-demand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ex-kickstarter-lucasfilm-execs-launch-fan-driven-popular-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Kickstarer, Lucasfilm execs launch fan-driven Popular Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[First theatrical release is SXSW award winner Fucktoys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ex-kickstarer-lucasfilm-execs-launch-fan-driven-popular-demand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ex-kickstarer-lucasfilm-execs-launch-fan-driven-popular-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Project Hail Mary’ team among UK Location Manager Awards winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The awards were held in Manchester on October 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-team-among-uk-location-manager-awards-winners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-team-among-uk-location-manager-awards-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LuckyChap International appoints top UK exec to lead film slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The longtime Searchlight UK exec has overseen films including Martin McDonagh&rsquo;s awards season hopeful &lsquo;Wild Horse Nine&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luckychap-international-appoints-top-uk-exec-to-lead-film-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luckychap-international-appoints-top-uk-exec-to-lead-film-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Play Rocky’ star Anthony Ippolito on the “weight of responsibility” playing a young Sylvester Stallone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is playing the Rome Film Fest ahead of its US release on November 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-play-rocky-star-anthony-ippolito-on-the-weight-of-responsibility-playing-a-young-sylvester-stallone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-play-rocky-star-anthony-ippolito-on-the-weight-of-responsibility-playing-a-young-sylvester-stallone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sentimental Value’ wins $45,000 Nordic Council Film Prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway took all five prizes from the Nordic Council for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sentimental-value-wins-45000-nordic-council-film-prize/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sentimental-value-wins-45000-nordic-council-film-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“A humble tribute”: filmmakers discuss their Brazilian remake of Abbas Kiarostami’s ‘Taste Of Cherry’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wagner Moura stars in the film which shot in the North Region of Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-humble-tribute-filmmakers-discuss-their-brazilian-remake-of-abbas-kiarostamis-taste-of-cherry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-humble-tribute-filmmakers-discuss-their-brazilian-remake-of-abbas-kiarostamis-taste-of-cherry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Midlands launches £6m UK film and TV production fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fund will be open to applications in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/west-midlands-launches-6m-uk-film-and-tv-production-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/west-midlands-launches-6m-uk-film-and-tv-production-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tallinn Black Nights selects 16 Works in Progress projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Works in Progress lab is divided across the International, Baltic Event and Just Film sections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tallinn-black-nights-selects-16-works-in-progress-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tallinn-black-nights-selects-16-works-in-progress-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockholm Nordic Wave titles include Tess Quatri’s ‘Like There Is No Tomorrow’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Projects will pitch to industry with winning project receiving 400,000 SEK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stockholm-nordic-wave-titles-include-tess-quatris-like-there-is-no-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stockholm-nordic-wave-titles-include-tess-quatris-like-there-is-no-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon’s Jeff Deutchman among speakers at Sao Paulo festival’s industry programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audiovisual Ideas Market runs October 20-23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neons-jeff-deutchman-among-speakers-at-sao-paulo-festivals-industry-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neons-jeff-deutchman-among-speakers-at-sao-paulo-festivals-industry-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film head Dan Lin out at Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streamer had not commented at time of writing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-head-dan-lin-out-at-netflix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-head-dan-lin-out-at-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Finding Emily’, ‘Our Share Of Sand’ directors among speakers at inaugural Turn Up Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s Turn Up Film Festival aims to prepare the next generation of&nbsp;creative and entrepreneurial talent for the film industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/finding-emily-our-share-of-sand-directors-among-speakers-at-inaugural-turn-up-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/finding-emily-our-share-of-sand-directors-among-speakers-at-inaugural-turn-up-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francesco Bruni’s ‘The Other’s Profile’ scores key sales ahead of Rome premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Vision Distribution has sold film to territories including the US, Germany and Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/francesco-brunis-the-others-profile-scores-key-sales-ahead-of-rome-premiere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/francesco-brunis-the-others-profile-scores-key-sales-ahead-of-rome-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Masc’, ‘We, The Hated’ make Bifa Raindance Maverick award longlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Everybody To Kenmure Street&rsquo;, &lsquo;Something Familiar&rsquo; also on the list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/masc-we-the-hated-make-bifa-raindance-maverick-award-longlist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/masc-we-the-hated-make-bifa-raindance-maverick-award-longlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Street Fighter’, ‘Forgotten Island’ battle for top spot at UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;NAZA&rsquo; makes strong start with almost &pound;250,000 including previews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/street-fighter-forgotten-island-battle-for-top-spot-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/street-fighter-forgotten-island-battle-for-top-spot-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Paper Tiger’, ‘Red Rocks’ among Doha Film Festival Gala screenings]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Special Screenings include &rsquo;52 Blue&rsquo;, about a young man desperate to meet his idol Lionel Messi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-red-rocks-among-doha-film-festival-gala-screenings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-red-rocks-among-doha-film-festival-gala-screenings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlas Workshops selects 30 projects including Sofia Alaoui, Alaa Eddine Aljem films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kleber Mendonca Filho to be patron for the African lab.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atlas-workshops-selects-30-projects-including-sofia-alaoui-alaa-eddine-aljem-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atlas-workshops-selects-30-projects-including-sofia-alaoui-alaa-eddine-aljem-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ sold to 118 territories after Toronto, Busan premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The psychological thriller will receive its US premiere at the Hawai&lsquo;i International Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yeon-sang-hos-paradise-lost-sold-to-118-territories-after-toronto-busan-premieres/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yeon-sang-hos-paradise-lost-sold-to-118-territories-after-toronto-busan-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Street Fighter’ tops global box office with $51m opening punch; ‘Sense And Sensibility’ enters top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was&nbsp;the lowest chart-topping number since mid-September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/street-fighter-tops-global-box-office-with-51m-opening-punch-sense-and-sensibility-enters-top-10/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/street-fighter-tops-global-box-office-with-51m-opening-punch-sense-and-sensibility-enters-top-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marco Bechis on Brazil doubling for Argentina in ‘Back To Buenos Aires’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Accessing the Ancine/FSA public funds was crucial to making the co-production viable.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marco-bechis-on-brazil-doubling-for-argentina-in-back-to-buenos-aires/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marco-bechis-on-brazil-doubling-for-argentina-in-back-to-buenos-aires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24’s ‘You Can See Everything’ stuns at US box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biggest documentary debut in more than two decades since Fahrenheit 9/11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24s-you-can-see-everything-stuns-at-us-box-office/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24s-you-can-see-everything-stuns-at-us-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ impresses at US box office as Netflix reports grosses for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epic gay saga has been scooping up audience awards at major festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-impresses-at-us-box-office-as-netflix-reports-grosses-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-impresses-at-us-box-office-as-netflix-reports-grosses-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI London Film Festival unveils 2026 award winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prizes go to films from France, Thailand, and UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-2026-award-winners/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-2026-award-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Paper Tiger’ director James Gray says AI isn’t a threat to the creative community]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;It&rsquo;s this struggle for the human heart that is the coin of the realm. And that will never change.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-director-james-gray-says-ai-isnt-a-threat-to-the-creative-community/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-director-james-gray-says-ai-isnt-a-threat-to-the-creative-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘7 Miles Out’ review: Carol Morley adapts her semi-autobiographical novel into a vibrant study of life in ’70s and ’80s Stockport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy Halliday and Leila Entwistle star in writer/director Morley&rsquo;s London Film Festival competition premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/7-miles-out-review-carol-morley-adapts-her-semi-autobiographical-novel-into-a-vibrant-study-of-life-in-70s-and-80s-stockport-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/7-miles-out-review-carol-morley-adapts-her-semi-autobiographical-novel-into-a-vibrant-study-of-life-in-70s-and-80s-stockport-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘7 Miles Out’ review: Carol Morley adapts her semi-autobiographical novel into a vibrant study of life in 70s and 80s Stockport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy Halliday and Leila Entwistle star in writer/director Morley&rsquo;s London Film Festival competition premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/7-miles-out-review-carol-morley-adapts-her-semi-autobiographical-novel-into-a-vibrant-study-of-life-in-70s-and-80s-stockport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/7-miles-out-review-carol-morley-adapts-her-semi-autobiographical-novel-into-a-vibrant-study-of-life-in-70s-and-80s-stockport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Classics acquires US, UK, territories on TIFF premiere ‘The Julia Set’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multi-territory deal includes Australia, Spain, Asia (excluding Singapore).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-us-uk-territories-on-tiff-premiere-the-julia-set/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-us-uk-territories-on-tiff-premiere-the-julia-set/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belfast crime drama ‘Lost City’ acquired for UK-Ireland release]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Se&aacute;n Murray&rsquo;s feature debut is the opening night film of this year&rsquo;s Belfast Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/belfast-crime-drama-lost-city-acquired-for-uk-ireland-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/belfast-crime-drama-lost-city-acquired-for-uk-ireland-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European film bodies criticise proposed 30% cut to AgoraEU cultural fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[European film and TV organisations&nbsp;issue statement saying proposed cut from&nbsp;&euro;8.6bn to &euro;6bn&nbsp;would be &ldquo;devastating&rdquo; for the screen sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-bodies-criticise-proposed-30-cut-to-agoraeu-cultural-fund/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-bodies-criticise-proposed-30-cut-to-agoraeu-cultural-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Hollywood is over,” Ava DuVernay tells BFI London Film Festival audience]]></title><description><![CDATA[DuVernay discusses international audience for Black American stories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hollywood-is-over-ava-duvernay-tells-bfi-london-film-festival-audience-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hollywood-is-over-ava-duvernay-tells-bfi-london-film-festival-audience-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Hollywood is over”, Ava DuVernay tells BFI London Film Festival audience]]></title><description><![CDATA[DuVernay discusses international audience for Black American stories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hollywood-is-over-ava-duvernay-tells-bfi-london-film-festival-audience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hollywood-is-over-ava-duvernay-tells-bfi-london-film-festival-audience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Brand turned "monster-like&rdquo; says accuser as rape and sexual assault trial gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who alleges the &rsquo;Forgetting Sarah Marshall&rsquo; actor raped her said he turned &ldquo;monster-life&rdquo; before the alleged assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/russell-brand-turned-monster-likerdquo-says-accuser-as-rape-and-sexual-assault-trial-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/russell-brand-turned-monster-likerdquo-says-accuser-as-rape-and-sexual-assault-trial-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Brand turned “monster-like” says accuser as rape and sexual assault trial gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who alleges the &rsquo;Forgetting Sarah Marshall&rsquo; actor raped her said he went from&nbsp;&rdquo;camp, friendly and effeminate to monster-like&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/russell-brand-turned-monster-like-says-accuser-as-rape-and-sexual-assault-trial-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/russell-brand-turned-monster-like-says-accuser-as-rape-and-sexual-assault-trial-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Leigh is “very concerned” about lack of “creative freedom” for young filmmakers in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There are plenty of people with money, but they are inhibited by relinquishing control over the material.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mike-leigh-is-very-concerned-about-lack-of-creative-freedom-for-young-filmmakers-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mike-leigh-is-very-concerned-about-lack-of-creative-freedom-for-young-filmmakers-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Forgotten Island’ leads new titles as ‘Street Fighter’, ‘Whalefall’ also out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venice award-winning documentary &lsquo;NAZA&rsquo; also launches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-forgotten-island-leads-new-titles-as-street-fighter-whalefall-also-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-forgotten-island-leads-new-titles-as-street-fighter-whalefall-also-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FilmFest Cottbus selects AI-generated feature ‘A Woman Asleep’ for main competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artist and director Vikki Bardot&rsquo;s film is one of 10 in Cottbus&rsquo; main competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-cottbus-selects-ai-generated-feature-a-woman-asleep-for-main-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-cottbus-selects-ai-generated-feature-a-woman-asleep-for-main-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Obsession’, ‘Everybody To Kenmure Street’ on Bifa international, documentary longlists]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;La Bola Negra&rsquo;, &lsquo;Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma&rsquo; make international list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-everybody-to-kenmure-street-on-bifa-international-documentary-longlists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-everybody-to-kenmure-street-on-bifa-international-documentary-longlists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK union Bectu appoints next head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philippa Childs leaves in January 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-union-bectu-appoints-next-head/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-union-bectu-appoints-next-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Flesh And Fuel’ review: A French trucker finds love on the road in sensitive, mature debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexis Manenti and Julian Swiezewski spark in the Zurich Golden Eye-winning feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/flesh-and-fuel-review-a-french-trucker-finds-love-on-the-road-in-sensitive-mature-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/flesh-and-fuel-review-a-french-trucker-finds-love-on-the-road-in-sensitive-mature-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Klara And The Sun’ review: Jenna Ortega stars in Taika Waititi’s overstuffed adaptation of the Kazuo Ishiguro novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dir: Taika Waititi. New Zealand/US/UK. 2026. 116 mins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/klara-and-the-sun-review-jenna-ortega-stars-in-taika-waititis-overstuffed-adaptation-of-the-kazuo-ishiguro-novel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/klara-and-the-sun-review-jenna-ortega-stars-in-taika-waititis-overstuffed-adaptation-of-the-kazuo-ishiguro-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Rice replaces Bela Bajaria as Netflix chief content officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK executive starts on October 26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-rice-replaces-bela-bajaria-as-netflix-chief-content-officer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-rice-replaces-bela-bajaria-as-netflix-chief-content-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US federal incentive, creator economy on the agenda at AFM inaugural summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market runs in Los Angeles from November 10-15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-federal-incentive-creator-economy-on-the-agenda-at-afm-inaugural-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-federal-incentive-creator-economy-on-the-agenda-at-afm-inaugural-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bleecker Street Media acquired by Outerlight Entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Kent Sanderson, president and CMO Tyler DiNapoli will continue to lead the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-street-media-acquired-by-outerlight-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-street-media-acquired-by-outerlight-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ralph Fiennes to star as Henry Cecil in Nora Fingscheidt’s racehorse drama ‘Unbeaten’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film will follow Cecil&rsquo;s partnership with racehorse Frankel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ralph-fiennes-to-star-as-henry-cecil-in-nora-fingscheidts-racehorse-drama-unbeaten/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ralph-fiennes-to-star-as-henry-cecil-in-nora-fingscheidts-racehorse-drama-unbeaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrea Occhipinti reveals how his personal connection to ‘Elsinore’ propelled him to make the film]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;These are issues that have touched me personally,&rdquo; said the Italian producer at Rome Film Fest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andrea-occhipinti-reveals-how-his-personal-connection-to-elsinore-propelled-him-to-make-the-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andrea-occhipinti-reveals-how-his-personal-connection-to-elsinore-propelled-him-to-make-the-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Forgotten Island’ review: DreamWorks’ Philippines-set adventure is a vivid celebration of folklore and friendship]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Puss In Boots: The Last Wish&rsquo; directors&nbsp;Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado serve up an entertaining family adventure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/forgotten-island-review-dreamworks-philippines-set-adventure-is-a-vivid-celebration-of-folklore-and-friendship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/forgotten-island-review-dreamworks-philippines-set-adventure-is-a-vivid-celebration-of-folklore-and-friendship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justine Triet and Jacques Audiard join 170 filmmakers sounding alarm over French film funding cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmakers publish open letter&nbsp;warning proposals affecting Canal+, France T&eacute;l&eacute;visions and the CNC could put 400 films at risk over the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/justine-triet-and-jacques-audiard-join-170-filmmakers-sounding-alarm-over-french-film-funding-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/justine-triet-and-jacques-audiard-join-170-filmmakers-sounding-alarm-over-french-film-funding-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protagonist Pictures announces new head of sales, key promotions]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A suite of promotions across the company have also been unveiled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/protagonist-pictures-announces-new-head-of-sales-key-promotions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/protagonist-pictures-announces-new-head-of-sales-key-promotions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lowdown on the revamped UK Global Screen Fund - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[UKGSF director&nbsp;Denitsa Yordanova on what producers and sales agents need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lowdown-on-the-revamped-uk-global-screen-fund-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lowdown-on-the-revamped-uk-global-screen-fund-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majid Majidi’s ‘Midday Meal’ wins Busan Award as festival hits biggest audience since 2015]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners include Taiwanese director Lee Yun Chan for &lsquo;To Be Ordinary&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/majid-majidis-midday-meal-wins-busan-award-as-festival-hits-biggest-audience-since-2015/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/majid-majidis-midday-meal-wins-busan-award-as-festival-hits-biggest-audience-since-2015/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s Prince Charles Cinema secures future with 25-year lease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lease is without break clause, providing security for coming years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/londons-prince-charles-cinema-secures-future-with-25-year-lease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/londons-prince-charles-cinema-secures-future-with-25-year-lease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ṣọpé Dìrísù leads Edem Kelman’s Film4-backed ‘Chairman’ as production wraps]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Adewunmi, Heather Agyepong also on cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/p-drs-leads-edem-kelmans-film4-backed-chairman-as-production-wraps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/p-drs-leads-edem-kelmans-film4-backed-chairman-as-production-wraps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edem Kelman’s ‘Chairman’ starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù wraps London and Paris shoot for Film4, BFI]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Samuel Adewunmi, Heather Agyepong also on cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edem-kelmans-chairmanstarring-p-drs-wraps-london-and-paris-shoot-for-film4-bfi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edem-kelmans-chairmanstarring-p-drs-wraps-london-and-paris-shoot-for-film4-bfi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tessa Ross says even successful producers are struggling to raise funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Just because you&rsquo;ve made a film that&rsquo;s worked doesn&rsquo;t mean anybody will trust you to do another one,&rdquo; she told the Rome audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tessa-ross-says-even-successful-producers-are-struggling-to-raise-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tessa-ross-says-even-successful-producers-are-struggling-to-raise-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East–West co-production market Connecting Cottbus unveils 2026 line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Line-up is dominated by projects from women filmmakers from the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eastwest-co-production-market-connecting-cottbus-unveils-2026-line-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eastwest-co-production-market-connecting-cottbus-unveils-2026-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East-West co-production market Connecting Cottbus unveils 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lineup is dominated by projects from women filmmakers from the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/east-west-co-production-market-connecting-cottbus-unveils-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/east-west-co-production-market-connecting-cottbus-unveils-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Assassin(s)’ backlash will reduce risks in Korean filmmaking, say sellers in Busan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The political thriller has faced controversy over decades-old conspiracy theories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-assassins-backlash-will-reduce-risks-in-korean-filmmaking-say-sellers-in-busan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-assassins-backlash-will-reduce-risks-in-korean-filmmaking-say-sellers-in-busan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aimee Lou Wood says she had to “quieten” her voice to temper “fragile male egos” on film sets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Johnny Flynn says filmmakers can &ldquo;take bigger risks&rdquo; in European cinema than in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aimee-lou-wood-says-she-had-to-quieten-her-voice-to-temper-fragile-male-egos-on-film-sets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aimee-lou-wood-says-she-had-to-quieten-her-voice-to-temper-fragile-male-egos-on-film-sets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aimee Lou Wood says she had to “quieten” her voice to temper “fragile male egos”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Johnny Flynn says filmmakers can &ldquo;take bigger risks&rdquo; in European cinema than in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aimee-lou-wood-says-she-had-to-quieten-her-voice-to-temper-fragile-male-egos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aimee-lou-wood-says-she-had-to-quieten-her-voice-to-temper-fragile-male-egos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Come and work with us,” CNC president Gaëtan Bruel urges UK producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruel said more UK productions should access the CNC&rsquo;s Aide aux Cin&eacute;mas du Monde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/come-and-work-with-us-cnc-president-gatan-bruel-urges-uk-producers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/come-and-work-with-us-cnc-president-gatan-bruel-urges-uk-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Black Church Bay’, ‘Surviving Earth’, ‘Straight Circle’ lead Bifa new talent longlists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lists include Louis Paxton for &lsquo;The Incomer&rsquo;, Ashley Walters for &lsquo;Animol&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-church-bay-surviving-earth-straight-circle-lead-bifa-new-talent-longlists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-church-bay-surviving-earth-straight-circle-lead-bifa-new-talent-longlists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trine Dyrholm, Christian Slater, Dree Hemingway to star in Danish Dogma 25 film ‘Incidents Of Intimacy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesper Just&rsquo;s film was written with Sissel Dalsgaard Thomsen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/trine-dyrholm-christian-slater-dree-hemingway-to-star-in-danish-dogma-25-film-incidents-of-intimacy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/trine-dyrholm-christian-slater-dree-hemingway-to-star-in-danish-dogma-25-film-incidents-of-intimacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Act 3’ review: Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor muse on the nature of storytelling in rich, moving documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The filmmakers&rsquo; latest non-fiction work premieres in London Film Festival competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/act-3-review-christine-molloy-and-joe-lawlor-muse-on-the-nature-of-storytelling-in-rich-moving-documentary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/act-3-review-christine-molloy-and-joe-lawlor-muse-on-the-nature-of-storytelling-in-rich-moving-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo film festival to host US Academy programme including Oscars talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Academy CEO Bill Kramer will make his first visit to Asia and receive an honorary award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-to-host-us-academy-programme-including-oscars-talk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-to-host-us-academy-programme-including-oscars-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix lays off 6% of workforce in streamer’s biggest cull]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We remain on track to deliver our full year forecast.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-lays-off-6-of-workforce-in-streamers-biggest-cull/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-lays-off-6-of-workforce-in-streamers-biggest-cull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[São Paulo film festival opens with ‘Paper Tiger’, unveils 392-strong roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broad selection of Brazilian features, Oscar submissions, festival favourites screen from October 15-29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/so-paulo-film-festival-opens-with-paper-tiger-unveils-392-strong-roster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/so-paulo-film-festival-opens-with-paper-tiger-unveils-392-strong-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sao Paulo film festival opens with ‘Paper Tiger’, unveils 392-strong roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broad selection of Brazilian features, Oscar submissions, festival favourites screen from October 15-29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sao-paulo-film-festival-opens-with-paper-tiger-unveils-392-strong-roster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sao-paulo-film-festival-opens-with-paper-tiger-unveils-392-strong-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wicker’ screening fire alarm causes Southbank evacuation at BFI London Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[BFI says audience member&rsquo;s electronic device overheated and started smoking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wicker-screening-fire-alarm-causes-southbank-evacuation-at-bfi-london-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wicker-screening-fire-alarm-causes-southbank-evacuation-at-bfi-london-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ crosses €25m threshold in Spain as box-office rises on third weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is now the seventh highest Spanish film at the Spanish box office of all time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-crosses-25m-threshold-in-spain-as-box-office-rises-on-third-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-crosses-25m-threshold-in-spain-as-box-office-rises-on-third-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Whalefall’ review: Breathless survival thriller puts a terrific Austin Abrams right in the belly of the beast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Brolin and Elisabeth Shue also star in Brian Duffield&rsquo;s crowd-pleasing adaptation of the novel by Daniel Kraus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/whalefall-review-breathless-survival-thriller-puts-a-terrific-austin-abrams-right-in-the-belly-of-the-beast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/whalefall-review-breathless-survival-thriller-puts-a-terrific-austin-abrams-right-in-the-belly-of-the-beast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mongolian satire ‘Zogsool’ leads Busan Vision Awards with four prizes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included &lsquo;Beyond Love&prime;s Horizon&rsquo; and &lsquo;Full Moon&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mongolian-satire-zogsool-leads-busan-vision-awards-with-four-prizes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mongolian-satire-zogsool-leads-busan-vision-awards-with-four-prizes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI and Chanel filmmaker awards unveils 2026 winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmakers behind &lsquo;We, The Hated&rsquo;, &lsquo;Lady&rsquo;, &lsquo;Ish&rsquo; and &lsquo;Something Familiar&rsquo; each received &pound;20,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-and-chanel-filmmaker-awards-unveils-2026-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-and-chanel-filmmaker-awards-unveils-2026-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tallinn Black Nights unveils 2026 Baltic Film Competition with three world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jury will award the best Baltic feature film prize worth &euro;5,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tallinn-black-nights-unveils-2026-baltic-film-competition-with-three-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tallinn-black-nights-unveils-2026-baltic-film-competition-with-three-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Javier Bardem discusses safety on sets and the need “to push away toxic personalities”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We&rsquo;re not going to destroy ourselves in front of the camera so people can have fun.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/javier-bardem-discusses-safety-on-sets-and-the-need-to-push-away-toxic-personalities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/javier-bardem-discusses-safety-on-sets-and-the-need-to-push-away-toxic-personalities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI-backed access-to-market programme No Password Required unveils 2026 cohort]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Guest speakers include BFI London Film Festival director Kristy Matheson, UK agent Roger Charteris and We Are Parable co-founder Anthony Andrews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-backed-access-to-market-programme-no-password-required-unveils-2026-cohort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-backed-access-to-market-programme-no-password-required-unveils-2026-cohort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome Film Fest opens with Tessa Ross honour, Jeremy Thomas tribute and plea for European unity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paolo Genovese&rsquo;s romantic&nbsp;drama The&nbsp;Noise Of New Things&nbsp;was the opening gala screening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-fest-opens-with-tessa-ross-honour-jeremy-thomas-tribute-and-plea-for-european-unity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-fest-opens-with-tessa-ross-honour-jeremy-thomas-tribute-and-plea-for-european-unity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Frank And Percy’ review: Ian McKellen and Roger Allam lift good-natured, syrupy London-set romantic comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is the latest collaboration between McKellan, director Sean Mathias and writer Martin Sherman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frank-and-percy-review-ian-mckellen-and-roger-allam-lift-good-natured-syrupy-london-set-romantic-comedy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frank-and-percy-review-ian-mckellen-and-roger-allam-lift-good-natured-syrupy-london-set-romantic-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher to star in UK comedy-drama ‘Waif’ as filming starts in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film reunites &lsquo;Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels&rsquo; stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jason-flemyng-dexter-fletcher-to-star-in-uk-comedy-drama-waif-as-filming-starts-in-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jason-flemyng-dexter-fletcher-to-star-in-uk-comedy-drama-waif-as-filming-starts-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher to star in UK comedy-drama ‘Waif’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film reunites &lsquo;Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels&rsquo; stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jason-flemyng-dexter-fletcher-to-star-in-uk-comedy-drama-waif/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jason-flemyng-dexter-fletcher-to-star-in-uk-comedy-drama-waif/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mediawan acquires Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine from Candle Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Morning Show producer becomes latest acquisition for French group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mediawan-acquires-reese-witherspoons-hello-sunshine-from-candle-media/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mediawan-acquires-reese-witherspoons-hello-sunshine-from-candle-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Film Academy unveils shortlist for 2027 European Film Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortlist includes major festival winners such as Fjord, Woman Unknown, Yellow Letters, Tender Loving Care and La Bola Negra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-academy-unveils-shortlist-for-2027-european-film-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-academy-unveils-shortlist-for-2027-european-film-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Film Academy unveils shortlist for 2027 awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortlist includes major festival winners such as Fjord, Woman Unknown, Yellow Letters, Tender Loving Care and La Bola Negra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-academy-unveils-shortlist-for-2027-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-academy-unveils-shortlist-for-2027-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bifa breakthrough performance longlist includes ‘Extra Geography’, ‘Effi o Blaenau’ actors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actors from &lsquo;Animol&rsquo;, &lsquo;Sunny Dancer&rsquo; make the longlist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bifa-breakthrough-performance-longlist-includes-extra-geography-effi-o-blaenau-actors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bifa-breakthrough-performance-longlist-includes-extra-geography-effi-o-blaenau-actors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Iranian/Australian duo receive 2026 Academy Gold Fellowship for Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[One-year programme combines support, mentorship, networking opportunities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-iranianaustralian-duo-receive-2026-academy-gold-fellowship-for-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-iranianaustralian-duo-receive-2026-academy-gold-fellowship-for-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribeny Rai’s ‘A Chronicle of Minor Things’, ‘Goldfish’ lead Busan’s Asian Project Market 2026 winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 11 prizes were awarded to projects in South Korea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tribeny-rais-a-chronicle-of-minor-things-goldfish-lead-busans-asian-project-market-2026-winners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tribeny-rais-a-chronicle-of-minor-things-goldfish-lead-busans-asian-project-market-2026-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘14th’ leads Critics Choice documentary nominees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honorary awards for&nbsp;Ron Howard, Jehane Noujaim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/14th-leads-critics-choice-documentary-nominees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/14th-leads-critics-choice-documentary-nominees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oleh Sentsov to head the jury of Kyiv’s Molodist film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We have to take care of our audiences&rsquo; safety,&rdquo; said festival director&nbsp;Andriy Khalpakhchi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oleh-sentsov-to-head-the-jury-of-kyivs-molodist-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oleh-sentsov-to-head-the-jury-of-kyivs-molodist-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix strikes exclusive World Cup 2030 deal in Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live event coverage has become a major focus for the streamer over the past 12 months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-strikes-exclusive-world-cup-2030-deal-in-spain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-strikes-exclusive-world-cup-2030-deal-in-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian producers step up calls for removal of 20% cap on key tax rebate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 40% Producer Offset demands above-the-line costs are just 20% of the total budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-producers-step-up-calls-for-removal-of-20-cap-on-key-tax-rebate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-producers-step-up-calls-for-removal-of-20-cap-on-key-tax-rebate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IDFA unveils full 2026 lineup with Myanmar resistance doc ‘White Tiger Column’ as opening film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Documentary festival unveils line-up for international competition and key sections, with&nbsp;253 titles from 80 countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/idfa-unveils-full-2026-lineup-with-myanmar-resistance-doc-white-tiger-column-as-opening-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/idfa-unveils-full-2026-lineup-with-myanmar-resistance-doc-white-tiger-column-as-opening-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOK Leipzig 2026 reveals co-pro market selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Female filmmakers have directed 50% of the projects being presented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dok-leipzig-2026-reveals-co-pro-market-selection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dok-leipzig-2026-reveals-co-pro-market-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marion Cotillard to lead Marrakech film festival jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jury awards the &Eacute;toile d&rsquo;Or to one of the titles in the international competition, which comprises first and second-time feature filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marion-cotillard-to-lead-marrakech-film-festival-jury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marion-cotillard-to-lead-marrakech-film-festival-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios, Lucasfilm, Framestore to offer paid placements as part of expanded BFI Film Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The expanded provision will almost double the number of young people accessing specialised training via BFI Film Academy over the next three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-lucasfilm-framestore-to-offer-paid-placements-as-part-of-expanded-bfi-film-academy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-lucasfilm-framestore-to-offer-paid-placements-as-part-of-expanded-bfi-film-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Boyle says he would use AI again despite ‘Ink’ criticism: “It’s a no-brainer”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I wouldn&rsquo;t replace actors with it unless I had a very specific use,&rdquo; he told&nbsp;Screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-says-he-would-use-ai-again-despite-ink-criticism-its-a-no-brainer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-says-he-would-use-ai-again-despite-ink-criticism-its-a-no-brainer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bifa cinema of the year longlist includes 15 venues after 50,000 votes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cinemas in Edinburgh, Penistone, Canary Wharf among those selected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bifa-cinema-of-the-year-longlist-includes-15-venues-after-50000-votes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bifa-cinema-of-the-year-longlist-includes-15-venues-after-50000-votes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK standards authority CIISA launches independent online reporting service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports are confidential, with an aim of&nbsp;helping CIISA build a clearer picture of the behaviours and practices affecting people across&nbsp;film, TV, music and theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-standards-authority-ciisa-launches-independent-online-reporting-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-standards-authority-ciisa-launches-independent-online-reporting-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonio Banderas to star in AI-enabled historical drama about conquest of Aztec empire]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Cort&eacute;s&rsquo;&nbsp;is now shooting in Paris and will move to Spain.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/antonio-banderas-to-star-in-ai-enabled-historical-drama-about-conquest-of-aztec-empire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/antonio-banderas-to-star-in-ai-enabled-historical-drama-about-conquest-of-aztec-empire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hilol’ review: Uzbekistan identity crisis drama makes the most of the country’s striking landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nargiza Bakayeva gives a strong performance in&nbsp;Botir Abdurakhmanov&rsquo;s Busan competition debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hilol-review-uzbekistan-identity-crisis-drama-makes-the-most-of-the-countrys-striking-landscape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hilol-review-uzbekistan-identity-crisis-drama-makes-the-most-of-the-countrys-striking-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles wildfire title among world premieres at Dok Leipzig 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The line up will include 30 world premieres and 29 debut features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/los-angeles-wildfire-title-among-world-premieres-at-dok-leipzig-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/los-angeles-wildfire-title-among-world-premieres-at-dok-leipzig-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bafta awards £270,000 in grants to 100 emerging creatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[77% of the recipients of the bursaries are from outside London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-awards-270000-in-grants-to-100-emerging-creatives/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-awards-270000-in-grants-to-100-emerging-creatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Other Mommy’ calms ‘The Social Reckoning’, ‘The Uprising’ at UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Uprising&rsquo; misses top five; &lsquo;Digger&rsquo;, &lsquo;Sense And Sensibility&rsquo; drop out of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/other-mommy-calms-the-social-reckoning-the-uprising-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/other-mommy-calms-the-social-reckoning-the-uprising-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doha Film Festival selects four Qatari feature world premieres including ’Jodari Meno’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three of the features are supported by Media City Qatar, with an original series also programmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doha-film-festival-selects-four-qatari-feature-world-premieres-including-jodari-meno/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doha-film-festival-selects-four-qatari-feature-world-premieres-including-jodari-meno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Between Two Lovers’ review: Innocuous Japanese polyamory drama benefits from strong cast led by Masami Nagasawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tasuku Emoto and&nbsp;Shizuka Ishibashi also star in Nanako Hirose&rsquo;s Busan competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/between-two-lovers-review-innocuous-japanese-polyamory-drama-benefits-from-strong-cast-led-by-masami-nagasawa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/between-two-lovers-review-innocuous-japanese-polyamory-drama-benefits-from-strong-cast-led-by-masami-nagasawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Day After Sunday’ review: A weekend in Tokyo reveals difficult truths in Takuya Kato’s stylish third feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[The writer/director&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Grown-ups&rsquo; and &lsquo;Fly On&rsquo; premieres in Busan competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-day-after-sunday-review-a-weekend-in-tokyo-reveals-difficult-truths-in-takuya-katos-stylish-third-feature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-day-after-sunday-review-a-weekend-in-tokyo-reveals-difficult-truths-in-takuya-katos-stylish-third-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Wilson on the “vituperative, aggressive” Israeli backlash to ‘NAZA’ and class privilege in UK film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilson was reflecting on his career as part of the BFI London Film Festival Industry Forum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-wilson-on-the-vituperative-aggressive-israeli-backlash-to-naza-and-class-privilege-in-uk-film/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-wilson-on-the-vituperative-aggressive-israeli-backlash-to-naza-and-class-privilege-in-uk-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Screen UK &amp; Ireland Stars of Tomorrow 2026 launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Bragason, Galaxie Clear and David McKenna were among the 2026 Stars in attendance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-pictures-screen-uk-amp-ireland-stars-of-tomorrow-2026-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-pictures-screen-uk-amp-ireland-stars-of-tomorrow-2026-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Paper Tiger’ director James Gray expresses optimism for WBD-Paramount deal, support for US federal credit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Driver discussed his belief in the &ldquo;dictatorship&rdquo; of filmmaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-director-james-gray-expresses-optimism-for-wbd-paramount-deal-support-for-us-federal-credit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-director-james-gray-expresses-optimism-for-wbd-paramount-deal-support-for-us-federal-credit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Letters From The Silenced Country’: first trailer for Venice, DOK Leipzig documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film depicts life for individuals under Belarus&rsquo; autocracy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/letters-from-the-silenced-country-first-trailer-for-venice-dok-leipzig-documentary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/letters-from-the-silenced-country-first-trailer-for-venice-dok-leipzig-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China-boosted ‘Resident Evil’ returns to global box office top spot; ‘The Social Reckoning’ disappoints]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong opening in North America helped Universal&rsquo;s &rsquo;Other Mommy&rsquo; achieve second place in the global ranking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/china-boosted-resident-evil-returns-to-global-box-office-top-spot-the-social-reckoning-disappoints/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/china-boosted-resident-evil-returns-to-global-box-office-top-spot-the-social-reckoning-disappoints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picture Tree boards sales for Alba Lozano’s Basque period biopic ‘Rafaela’ ahead of AFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Shooting since September 30, the film stars Loreto Maule&oacute;n, whose credits include&nbsp;HBO&rsquo;s Patria and Netflix thriller The Snow Girl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/picture-tree-boards-sales-for-alba-lozanos-basque-period-biopic-rafaela-ahead-of-afm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/picture-tree-boards-sales-for-alba-lozanos-basque-period-biopic-rafaela-ahead-of-afm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alba Lozano’s period biopic ‘Rafaela’ starts filming in the Basque country, adds sales agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film stars Loreto Maule&oacute;n, whose credits include&nbsp;HBO&rsquo;s Patria and Netflix thriller The Snow Girl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alba-lozanos-period-biopic-rafaela-starts-filming-in-the-basque-country-adds-sales-agent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alba-lozanos-period-biopic-rafaela-starts-filming-in-the-basque-country-adds-sales-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lighting’ wins top prize at Dinard 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;The Education Of Jane Cumming&rsquo;, &lsquo;Skintown&rsquo; and &lsquo;Lady&rsquo; were also among winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lighting-wins-top-prize-at-dinard-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lighting-wins-top-prize-at-dinard-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers circle Pyramide’s Venice Horizons winner ‘Diane In The Loop’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The third film by&nbsp;Ann Sirot and Rapha&euml;l Balboni stars&nbsp;Ninon Borsei and Sandrine Blancke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-circle-pyramides-venice-horizons-winner-diane-in-the-loop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-circle-pyramides-venice-horizons-winner-diane-in-the-loop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horror takes the lead at ACFM as Busan titles spark sales hype]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upcoming features are being showcased at the market in South Korea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/horror-takes-the-lead-at-acfm-as-busan-titles-spark-sales-hype/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/horror-takes-the-lead-at-acfm-as-busan-titles-spark-sales-hype/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam’s Skyline brings ‘Gossip’, ‘Billards Hustle’ to ACFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Gossip is the&nbsp;latest horror from producer-director duo Hoang Quan and Huu Tan while &rsquo;Billiards Hustle&rsquo; is from the creators of online sensation 1977 Vlog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnams-skyline-brings-gossip-billards-hustle-to-acfm-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnams-skyline-brings-gossip-billards-hustle-to-acfm-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam's Skyline brings 'Gossip', 'Billards Hustle' to ACFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnams-skyline-brings-gossip-billards-hustle-to-acfm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnams-skyline-brings-gossip-billards-hustle-to-acfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam Oscar pick ‘Spirit Guardians’ scores multi-territory distribution deal including US]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The period epic will begin rolling out around the world from late October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnam-oscar-pick-spirit-guardians-scores-multi-territory-distribution-deal-including-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnam-oscar-pick-spirit-guardians-scores-multi-territory-distribution-deal-including-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam Oscar pick ‘Spirit Guardians’ lands multi-territory distribution deal including US]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The period epic will begin rolling out around the world from late October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnam-oscar-pick-spirit-guardians-lands-multi-territory-distribution-deal-including-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnam-oscar-pick-spirit-guardians-lands-multi-territory-distribution-deal-including-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan’s Tsai Ming Liang filming next ‘Walker’ in Jeonju]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Kang-Sheng returns as a slow-moving figure, clad in a monk&rsquo;s robe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-tsai-ming-liang-filming-next-walker-in-jeonju/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-tsai-ming-liang-filming-next-walker-in-jeonju/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea’s Aa Films makes ACFM debut with ‘Lost Boys’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sales and distribution company has an inital slate of 17 films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-koreas-aa-films-makes-acfm-debut-with-lost-boys/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-koreas-aa-films-makes-acfm-debut-with-lost-boys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark Tibetan drama ‘Linka Linka’ lands distribution in France, UK, Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/landmark-tibetan-drama-linka-linka-lands-distribution-in-france-uk-asia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/landmark-tibetan-drama-linka-linka-lands-distribution-in-france-uk-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korea’s Lotte partners with Japan’s Toei on push into Vietnamese films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: An MOU has been signed to develop and co-produce films in Vietnam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koreas-lotte-partners-with-japans-toei-on-push-into-vietnamese-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koreas-lotte-partners-with-japans-toei-on-push-into-vietnamese-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Riverbank’ leads 2026 Festival do Rio winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Behalf Of My Son wins three including audience award for fiction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-riverbank-leads-2026-festival-do-rio-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-riverbank-leads-2026-festival-do-rio-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Sea Speaks His Name’ review: Urgent drama explores the dangers and rewards of political activism in 1990s Indonesia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busan competition premiere reunites director Yosep Anggi Noen with his &lsquo;24 Hours With Gaspar&rsquo; star Reza Rahadian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-sea-speaks-his-name-review-urgent-drama-explores-the-dangers-and-rewards-of-political-activism-in-1990s-indonesia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-sea-speaks-his-name-review-urgent-drama-explores-the-dangers-and-rewards-of-political-activism-in-1990s-indonesia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wildwood’ review: Animation studio Laika break new ground with dazzling stop-motion adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest work from the &lsquo;Coraline&rsquo; and &lsquo;Kubo&rsquo; studio features the voices of&nbsp;Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan and Peyton Elizabeth Lee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wildwood-review-animation-studio-laika-break-new-ground-with-dazzling-stop-motion-adventure-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wildwood-review-animation-studio-laika-break-new-ground-with-dazzling-stop-motion-adventure-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wildwood’ review: Animation studio LAIKA break new ground with dazzling stop motion adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest work from the &lsquo;Coraline&rsquo; and &lsquo;Kubo&rsquo; studio features the voices of&nbsp;Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan and Peyton Elizabeth Lee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wildwood-review-animation-studio-laika-break-new-ground-with-dazzling-stop-motion-adventure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wildwood-review-animation-studio-laika-break-new-ground-with-dazzling-stop-motion-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five nations launch Asian Producers Alliance in Busan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coalition includes South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-nations-launch-asian-producers-alliance-in-busan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-nations-launch-asian-producers-alliance-in-busan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘To Be Ordinary’ review: Nuanced Taiwanese family drama explores the impact of life-changing injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Yun Chan&rsquo;s accomplished Busan competition title boasts a strong ensemble cast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/to-be-ordinary-review-nuanced-taiwanese-family-drama-explores-the-impact-of-life-changing-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/to-be-ordinary-review-nuanced-taiwanese-family-drama-explores-the-impact-of-life-changing-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showbox launches Yeon Sang-ho’s Devotion’ and ‘Exorcism Chronicles’ sequel at ACFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &lsquo;Devotion&rsquo; is led by &lsquo;Hellbound&rsquo; star Moon Geun-young.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/showbox-launches-yeon-sang-hos-devotion-and-exorcism-chronicles-sequel-at-acfm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/showbox-launches-yeon-sang-hos-devotion-and-exorcism-chronicles-sequel-at-acfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showbox launches Yeon Sang-ho&rsquo;s 'Devotion&rsquo; and &lsquo;Exorcism Chronicles&rsquo; sequel at ACFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &lsquo;Devotion&rsquo; is led by &lsquo;Hellbound&rsquo; star Moon Geun-young.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/showbox-launches-yeon-sang-horsquos-devotionrsquo-and-lsquoexorcism-chroniclesrsquo-sequel-at-acfm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/showbox-launches-yeon-sang-horsquos-devotionrsquo-and-lsquoexorcism-chroniclesrsquo-sequel-at-acfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look at Fu Tien-yu horror ‘The Damp’ as cast revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The cast is led by singer-songwriter Andr and Ayako from girl group Genblue along with Janel Tsai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-look-at-fu-tien-yu-horror-the-damp-as-cast-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-look-at-fu-tien-yu-horror-the-damp-as-cast-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam’s V Studios brings first in-house feature ‘Red Woman’ to market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The mystery horror is due to open November 27 in Vietnam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnams-v-studios-brings-first-in-house-feature-red-woman-to-market/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnams-v-studios-brings-first-in-house-feature-red-woman-to-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiki’s Distribution Service makes ACFM debut with ‘The Scar-Faced Cat: Way Of Asura’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Its slate also includes &lsquo;Points Up!&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kikis-distribution-service-makes-acfm-debut-with-the-scar-faced-cat-way-of-asura/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kikis-distribution-service-makes-acfm-debut-with-the-scar-faced-cat-way-of-asura/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s Free Stone Productions relaunches doc about late artist Yayoi Kusama]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The avant-garde artist known as the Polka Dot Queen died in August]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-free-stone-productions-relaunches-doc-about-late-artist-yayoi-kusama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-free-stone-productions-relaunches-doc-about-late-artist-yayoi-kusama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s Free Stone Production relaunches doc about late artist Yayoi Kusama]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The avant-garde artist known as the Polka Dot Queen died in August]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-free-stone-production-relaunches-doc-about-late-artist-yayoi-kusama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-free-stone-production-relaunches-doc-about-late-artist-yayoi-kusama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Blossoms boards ‘The Intern’ remake as its first Korean title]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The sales company is also launching a trio of recently released Chinese titles led by &lsquo;Traces Of Justice&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-blossoms-boards-the-intern-remake-as-its-first-korean-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-blossoms-boards-the-intern-remake-as-its-first-korean-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Project Hail Mary’ composer, ‘Golden’ lead winners at 2026 World Soundtrack Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Irish composer Hannah Peel picked up the discovery of the year award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-composer-golden-lead-winners-at-2026-world-soundtrack-awards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-composer-golden-lead-winners-at-2026-world-soundtrack-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Ally’ sets South Korea release for July 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move fuels speculation that the animated feature is aiming for a Cannes premiere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bong-joon-hos-ally-sets-south-korea-release-for-july-2027/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bong-joon-hos-ally-sets-south-korea-release-for-july-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK selects best international feature Oscar entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film won the L&rsquo;Oeil d&rsquo;or at Cannes for best documentary across all sections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-selects-best-international-feature-oscar-entry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-selects-best-international-feature-oscar-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK selects best international feature film Oscar entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film won the L&rsquo;Oeil d&rsquo;or at Cannes for best documentary across all sections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-selects-best-international-feature-film-oscar-entry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-selects-best-international-feature-film-oscar-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ray Gunn’ review: Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson head starry voice cast for Brad Bird’s stylish but unwieldy animation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Skydance Animation feature premieres in London before a limited theatrical release and Netflix bow in December]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ray-gunn-review-sam-rockwell-and-scarlett-johansson-head-starry-voice-cast-for-brad-birds-stylish-but-unwieldy-animation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ray-gunn-review-sam-rockwell-and-scarlett-johansson-head-starry-voice-cast-for-brad-birds-stylish-but-unwieldy-animation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Silver Express’ review: An asexual Japanese woman searches for connection in sensitive, unapologetic debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miki Tanaka&rsquo;s Busan competition title features a strong central performance from&nbsp;Yui Okamoto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/silver-express-review-an-asexual-japanese-woman-searches-for-connection-in-sensitive-unapologetic-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/silver-express-review-an-asexual-japanese-woman-searches-for-connection-in-sensitive-unapologetic-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Beach Fictions’ review: A woman’s experiences reshape her day in elegant South Korean time-shift debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lim Hayeon&rsquo;s absorbing first feature bows in Busan competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/beach-fictions-review-a-womans-experiences-reshape-her-day-in-elegant-south-korean-time-shift-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/beach-fictions-review-a-womans-experiences-reshape-her-day-in-elegant-south-korean-time-shift-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Human touch” remains essential to film in the age of AI, says Netflix panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 300 Netflix titles use AI &ldquo;in many different formats&rdquo;, a panel hosted by the streaming giant in Busan revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/human-touch-remains-essential-to-film-in-the-age-of-ai-says-netflix-panel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/human-touch-remains-essential-to-film-in-the-age-of-ai-says-netflix-panel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hive Filmworks boards first non-Korean film with Japan’s ‘Wandance’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film stars Jo from Japanese boy band &amp;Team, based on the hip-hop manga series of the same name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hive-filmworks-boards-first-non-korean-film-with-japans-wandance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hive-filmworks-boards-first-non-korean-film-with-japans-wandance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘14th’ review: Ava DuVernay’s rousing documentary is a damning exploration of the current attack on the rights of Black Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[DuVernay&rsquo;s follow-up to the Oscar-nominated &lsquo;13th&rsquo; premieres in New York before streaming on Netflix from December]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/14th-review-ava-duvernays-rousing-documentary-is-a-damning-exploration-of-the-current-attack-on-the-rights-of-black-americans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/14th-review-ava-duvernays-rousing-documentary-is-a-damning-exploration-of-the-current-attack-on-the-rights-of-black-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube veteran Fede Goldenberg to lead Screen Gems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Brucks, president since 2024, transitions into producer role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-veteran-fede-goldenberg-to-lead-screen-gems/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-veteran-fede-goldenberg-to-lead-screen-gems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand’s 13 Studio, Japan’s Toei team to adapt manga horror ‘The Hanging Balloons’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The adaptation of Junji Ito&rsquo;s manga will be directed by Taweewat Wantha of &lsquo;Death Whisperer&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-13-studio-japans-toei-team-to-adapt-manga-horror-the-hanging-balloons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-13-studio-japans-toei-team-to-adapt-manga-horror-the-hanging-balloons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paradise City sinks deals on Busan-bound Cannes title ‘Titanic Ocean’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Konstantina Kotzamani&rsquo;s mermaids feature lands sales across Europe and Asia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paradise-city-sinks-deals-on-busan-bound-cannes-title-titanic-ocean/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paradise-city-sinks-deals-on-busan-bound-cannes-title-titanic-ocean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysian star Lee Sinje’s directing debut ‘Wanita’ lands at Busan market with Applause]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: First look at Lee&rsquo;s feature directorial debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malaysian-star-lee-sinjes-directing-debut-wanita-lands-at-busan-market-with-applause/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malaysian-star-lee-sinjes-directing-debut-wanita-lands-at-busan-market-with-applause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herman Yau’s ‘Nemesis In The Dark’ joins Hong Kong’s Emperor slate at ACFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Further titles from Emperor Motion Pictures include &lsquo;Taste Of Joy&rsquo; and Anselm Chan&rsquo;s &lsquo;1971&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/herman-yaus-nemesis-in-the-dark-joins-hong-kongs-emperor-slate-at-acfm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/herman-yaus-nemesis-in-the-dark-joins-hong-kongs-emperor-slate-at-acfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Folk horror ‘Maiden Home’ starring Asmara Abigail heads to Busan market with Plus M]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Korea-Indonesia feature will be directed by Sinn Kirin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/folk-horror-maiden-home-starring-asmara-abigail-heads-to-busan-market-with-plus-m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/folk-horror-maiden-home-starring-asmara-abigail-heads-to-busan-market-with-plus-m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busan 2026: Screen’s dailies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browse Screen International&rsquo;s daily editions from the 2025 Busan International Film Festival and Asian Contents &amp; Film Market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busan-2026-screens-dailies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busan-2026-screens-dailies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear acquires TIFF: The Market rom-com ‘Honeymoon / Funeral’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production wrapped in London last month. Nahnatchka Khan directs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-acquires-tiff-the-market-rom-com-honeymoon-funeral/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-acquires-tiff-the-market-rom-com-honeymoon-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In The Shadows’ review: Jasmine Jobson packs a punch as British-Somali boxer Ramla Ali in restrained biopic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Wonke&rsquo;s feature will be released in the UK on October 30 following its London Film Festival premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-the-shadows-review-jasmine-jobson-packs-a-punch-as-british-somali-boxer-ramla-ali-in-restrained-biopic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-the-shadows-review-jasmine-jobson-packs-a-punch-as-british-somali-boxer-ramla-ali-in-restrained-biopic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mira Nair, festival favourites among Geneva 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival will open with Canadian filmmaker Leah Nelson&rsquo;s animated debut Tangles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mira-nair-festival-favourites-among-geneva-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mira-nair-festival-favourites-among-geneva-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mo Abudu opens dedicated London venue for African and Black cinema]]></title><description><![CDATA[EbonyLife Place London is open to the public this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mo-abudu-opens-dedicated-london-venue-for-african-and-black-cinema/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mo-abudu-opens-dedicated-london-venue-for-african-and-black-cinema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: New Zealand submits ‘Marama’, Rwanda enters ‘Ben’Imana’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-new-zealand-submits-marama-rwanda-enters-benimana/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-new-zealand-submits-marama-rwanda-enters-benimana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Midday Meal’ review: An Iranian teacher fights to keep his school open in Majid Majidi’s engrossing and timely film]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nuanced performance by Mohammad Rahimi powers Majidi&rsquo;s Busan competition premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/midday-meal-review-an-iranian-teacher-fights-to-keep-his-school-open-in-majid-majidis-engrossing-and-timely-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/midday-meal-review-an-iranian-teacher-fights-to-keep-his-school-open-in-majid-majidis-engrossing-and-timely-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Success breeds success”: The Flemish talents following in the footsteps of Lukas Dhont and Felix Van Groeningen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of buzzy debut feature projects showcased at Flanders Film Days (FFD) this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/success-breeds-success-the-flemish-talents-following-in-the-footsteps-of-lukas-dhont-and-felix-van-groeningen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/success-breeds-success-the-flemish-talents-following-in-the-footsteps-of-lukas-dhont-and-felix-van-groeningen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mia Hansen-Love’s ‘If Love Should Die’ among latest UK Global Screen Fund recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fund allocates over &pound;1.2m to support seven co-productions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-hansen-loves-if-love-should-die-among-latest-uk-global-screen-fund-recipients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-hansen-loves-if-love-should-die-among-latest-uk-global-screen-fund-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Vintage Violence’ set as Singapore film festival’s first closing film since 2014]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eugene Kotlyarenko&rsquo;s film stars Cole Sprouse and Kiko Mizuhara.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vintage-violence-set-as-singapore-film-festivals-first-closing-film-since-2014/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vintage-violence-set-as-singapore-film-festivals-first-closing-film-since-2014/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ directors on Netflix theatrical deal and video-calling Anne Hathaway]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;We wanted a [theatrical release] so badly. We made a movie for the screen.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-directors-on-netflix-theatrical-deal-and-video-calling-anne-hathaway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-directors-on-netflix-theatrical-deal-and-video-calling-anne-hathaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The Social Reckoning’ makes friends in 607 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal horror &rsquo;Other Mommy&rsquo; and Paul Greengrass&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Uprising&rsquo; are also out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-social-reckoning-makes-friends-in-607-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-social-reckoning-makes-friends-in-607-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rwanda makes first ever Oscar submission with Cannes prize winner ’Ben’Imana’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo&rsquo;s debut&nbsp;won the Cam&eacute;ra d&rsquo;Or for best first feature and&nbsp;Fipresci prize at Cannes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rwanda-makes-first-ever-oscar-submission-with-cannes-prize-winner-benimana/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rwanda-makes-first-ever-oscar-submission-with-cannes-prize-winner-benimana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rwanda enters first ever film to Oscars with Cannes prize winner ‘Ben’Imana’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo&rsquo;s debut&nbsp;won the Cam&eacute;ra d&rsquo;Or and the Fipresci prize at Cannes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rwanda-enters-first-ever-film-to-oscars-with-cannes-prize-winner-benimana-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rwanda-enters-first-ever-film-to-oscars-with-cannes-prize-winner-benimana-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rwanda enters first ever film to Oscars with Cannes prize winner ’Ben’Imana’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo&rsquo;s debut&nbsp;won the Cam&eacute;ra d&rsquo;Or and the Fipresci prize at Cannes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rwanda-enters-first-ever-film-to-oscars-with-cannes-prize-winner-benimana/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rwanda-enters-first-ever-film-to-oscars-with-cannes-prize-winner-benimana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TrustNordisk sells Toronto thriller ‘What Lies Between Us’ to key territories]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Benelux, Spain, Germany among new territories sold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/trustnordisk-sells-toronto-thriller-what-lies-between-us-to-key-territories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/trustnordisk-sells-toronto-thriller-what-lies-between-us-to-key-territories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazilian, French co-producers talk Cannes pathway, talent pools at RioMarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collaborators discuss&nbsp;benefits and occasional pitfalls of working with each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brazilian-french-co-producers-talk-cannes-pathway-talent-pools-at-riomarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brazilian-french-co-producers-talk-cannes-pathway-talent-pools-at-riomarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eva Marie Saint, ‘On The Waterfront’ Oscar-winner, dies aged 102]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star of film, TV, stage and radio went into acting on recommendation of university professor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eva-marie-saint-on-the-waterfront-oscar-winner-dies-aged-102/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eva-marie-saint-on-the-waterfront-oscar-winner-dies-aged-102/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen digital edition: October 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The issue also features Screen&rsquo;s annual UK &amp; Ireland Stars Of Tomorrow showcase, and&nbsp;previews the London and Busan film festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-october-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-october-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Elsinore' star Andrew Scott talks positioning of gay stories, his own producing ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The shame does not lie with the gay people,&rdquo; says Scott at LFF talk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquoelsinore-star-andrew-scott-talks-positioning-of-gay-stories-his-own-producing-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquoelsinore-star-andrew-scott-talks-positioning-of-gay-stories-his-own-producing-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Elsinore’ star Andrew Scott talks positioning of gay stories, his own producing ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The shame does not lie with the gay people,&rdquo; says Scott at LFF talk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/elsinore-star-andrew-scott-talks-positioning-of-gay-stories-his-own-producing-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/elsinore-star-andrew-scott-talks-positioning-of-gay-stories-his-own-producing-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curzon, Picturehouse, Imax cinema programmers discuss 2026’s box-office highs and lows]]></title><description><![CDATA[While local box office is up 21% year-on-year, documentary and non-English language films are struggling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/curzon-picturehouse-imax-cinema-programmers-discuss-2026s-box-office-highs-and-lows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/curzon-picturehouse-imax-cinema-programmers-discuss-2026s-box-office-highs-and-lows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Long Long Night’ review: Heartfelt South Korean animation conveys a hard-hitting yet hopeful environmental message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Youm Kyu-bock&rsquo;s feature debut plays Busan competition following a Toronto premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/long-long-night-review-heartfelt-south-korean-animation-conveys-a-hard-hitting-yet-hopeful-environmental-message/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/long-long-night-review-heartfelt-south-korean-animation-conveys-a-hard-hitting-yet-hopeful-environmental-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice, Telluride documentary ‘Burgundy’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film scheduled for spring 2027 theatrical release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-telluride-documentary-burgundy-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-telluride-documentary-burgundy-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The gems to look out for at the BFI London Film Festival - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, we delve into festival director Kristy Matheson&rsquo;s process for choosing films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-gems-to-look-out-for-at-the-bfi-london-film-festival-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-gems-to-look-out-for-at-the-bfi-london-film-festival-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louis Garrel joins Marco Bellochio’s ‘Falcon’ as shoot kicks off; Rai Cinema International boards project]]></title><description><![CDATA[More new cast also announced on Fiat-Chrysler biopic which is shooting in Toronto before moving to Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/louis-garrel-joins-marco-bellochios-falcon-as-shoot-kicks-off-rai-cinema-international-boards-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/louis-garrel-joins-marco-bellochios-falcon-as-shoot-kicks-off-rai-cinema-international-boards-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louis Garrel joins Marco Bellocchio’s ‘Falcon’ as shoot revs up in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rai Cinema International Distribution has boarded sales on the&nbsp;Fiat-Chrysler biopic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/louis-garrel-joins-marco-bellocchios-falcon-as-shoot-revs-up-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/louis-garrel-joins-marco-bellocchios-falcon-as-shoot-revs-up-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France box office cools in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Resident Evil&rsquo; was the biggest new release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-box-office-cools-in-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-box-office-cools-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Video offers 30 free tickets to freelancers to attend the AI Creative Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI Creative Summit takes place at the BFI Southbank on November 11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prime-video-offers-30-free-tickets-to-freelancers-to-attend-the-ai-creative-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prime-video-offers-30-free-tickets-to-freelancers-to-attend-the-ai-creative-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI London Film Festival opens 70th edition with emotional ‘Elsinore’ screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the real-life individuals who were portrayed in &lsquo;Elsinore&rsquo; were in attendance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-opens-70th-edition-with-emotional-elsinore-screening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-opens-70th-edition-with-emotional-elsinore-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ibuku’ review: Lyrical Indonesian mother-daughter drama pivots on a finely-calibrated performance from Christine Hakim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ayushita Nugraha also stars in&nbsp;Eddie Cahyono&rsquo;s Busan competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ibuku-review-lyrical-indonesian-mother-daughter-drama-pivots-on-a-finely-calibrated-performance-from-christine-hakim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ibuku-review-lyrical-indonesian-mother-daughter-drama-pivots-on-a-finely-calibrated-performance-from-christine-hakim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alfonso Cuaron shares hopes and fears for the future of theatrical]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oscar-winning filmmaker is in South Korea with son and fellow director Jonas Cuaron.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alfonso-cuaron-shares-hopes-and-fears-for-the-future-of-theatrical/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alfonso-cuaron-shares-hopes-and-fears-for-the-future-of-theatrical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Golden Lion winner ‘Woman Unknown’ acquired for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film is screening in competition at BFI London Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-golden-lion-winner-woman-unknown-acquired-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-golden-lion-winner-woman-unknown-acquired-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Florid’ review: Moving UK mental health drama features a memorable performance from rising star Jonathan Jules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Lumby&rsquo;s feature debut plays London after a San Sebastian premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florid-review-moving-uk-mental-health-drama-features-a-memorable-performance-from-rising-star-jonathan-jules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florid-review-moving-uk-mental-health-drama-features-a-memorable-performance-from-rising-star-jonathan-jules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shaving’ review: A woman is haunted by her abusive past in frustrating Korean psychological horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Jung-hoon&rsquo;s follow-up to 2013&rsquo;s &lsquo;Tinker Ticker&rsquo; bows in Busan competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shaving-review-a-woman-is-haunted-by-her-abusive-past-in-frustrating-korean-psychological-horror/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shaving-review-a-woman-is-haunted-by-her-abusive-past-in-frustrating-korean-psychological-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Satoko Always’ review: Shuichi Okita’s whimsical comedy drama follows three women as they discover the power of the written word]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film has its international premiere in Busan competition after releasing in Japan last month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/satoko-always-review-shuichi-okitas-whimsical-comedy-drama-follows-three-women-as-they-discover-the-power-of-the-written-word/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/satoko-always-review-shuichi-okitas-whimsical-comedy-drama-follows-three-women-as-they-discover-the-power-of-the-written-word/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doha Film Festival’s International Feature Competition includes four Palestinian films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titles include Muayad Alayan&rsquo;s &lsquo;Conversation With The Sea&rsquo; and UK co-production &lsquo;Filipi&ntilde;ana&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doha-film-festivals-international-feature-competition-includes-four-palestinian-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doha-film-festivals-international-feature-competition-includes-four-palestinian-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Newport Beach fest unveils ‘Frampton’ opening night film, honorees]]></title><description><![CDATA[27th annual edition honorees include&nbsp;Taraji P. Henson,&nbsp;Jack O&rsquo;Connell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-newport-beach-fest-unveils-frampton-opening-night-film-honorees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-newport-beach-fest-unveils-frampton-opening-night-film-honorees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toby Emmerich to consult on FilmNation’s Infrared label]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exec is former Warner Bros film group chairman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toby-emmerich-to-consult-on-filmnations-infrared-label/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toby-emmerich-to-consult-on-filmnations-infrared-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bitters End to launch surreal comedy ‘It’s All Bananas!’ at Busan’s ACFM]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The feature is directed by Kenji Yamauchi and marks a follow-up to 2018&rsquo;s &lsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bitters-end-to-launch-surreal-comedy-its-all-bananas-at-busans-acfm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bitters-end-to-launch-surreal-comedy-its-all-bananas-at-busans-acfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carmen Miranda biopic unveiled at RioMarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telenovela star Giovanna Lancellotti to portray trailblazing samba singer and actress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/carmen-miranda-biopic-unveiled-at-riomarket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/carmen-miranda-biopic-unveiled-at-riomarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biopic of iconic Brazilian entertainer Carmen Miranda to shoot in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Project announced at RioMarket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/biopic-of-iconic-brazilian-entertainer-carmen-miranda-to-shoot-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/biopic-of-iconic-brazilian-entertainer-carmen-miranda-to-shoot-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia enters ‘A Matter Of Life And Death’ to Oscars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anas Ba Tahaf&rsquo;s romantic comedy stars Sarah Taibah and Yaqoub Al Farhan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saudi-arabia-enters-a-matter-of-life-and-death-to-oscars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saudi-arabia-enters-a-matter-of-life-and-death-to-oscars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Creative Summit unveils full lineup for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Presented by Screen International,&nbsp;Broadcast and Broadcast Tech, the Summit is expanding this year in response to unprecedented interest in AI from the creative and media industries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ai-creative-summit-unveils-full-lineup-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ai-creative-summit-unveils-full-lineup-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tallinn selects 21 world premieres across Official Competition, First Feature sections]]></title><description><![CDATA[World premieres include Ray Panthaki&rsquo;s UK-US title &lsquo;In Starland&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tallinn-selects-21-world-premieres-across-official-competition-first-feature-sections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tallinn-selects-21-world-premieres-across-official-competition-first-feature-sections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ray Panthaki’s ‘In Starland’ among world premieres at Tallinn Black Nights 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[World premieres include Ray Panthaki&rsquo;s UK-US title &lsquo;In Starland&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ray-panthakis-in-starland-among-world-premieres-at-tallinn-black-nights-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ray-panthakis-in-starland-among-world-premieres-at-tallinn-black-nights-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ray Panthaki&rsquo;s 'In Starland' among world premieres at Tallinn Black Nights 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[World premieres include Ray Panthaki&rsquo;s UK-US title &lsquo;In Starland&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ray-panthakirsquos-in-starland-among-world-premieres-at-tallinn-black-nights-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ray-panthakirsquos-in-starland-among-world-premieres-at-tallinn-black-nights-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;The First Taste Of Loneliness&rsquo; review: Three Chinese women mourn the death of a patriarch in sentimental end to Gu You's &lsquo;Landscape&rsquo; trilogy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Busan competition premiere follows &lsquo;Dwelling In The Fuchan Mountains&rsquo; and &lsquo;Dwelling By The West Lake&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquothe-first-taste-of-lonelinessrsquo-review-three-chinese-women-mourn-the-death-of-a-patriarch-in-sentimental-end-to-gu-yous-lsquolandscapersquo-trilogy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquothe-first-taste-of-lonelinessrsquo-review-three-chinese-women-mourn-the-death-of-a-patriarch-in-sentimental-end-to-gu-yous-lsquolandscapersquo-trilogy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France doubles Oscar campaign support as CNC launches export strategy overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CNC is doubling the funding&nbsp;available for Oscar campaigns for French films across all categories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-doubles-oscar-campaign-support-as-cnc-launches-export-strategy-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-doubles-oscar-campaign-support-as-cnc-launches-export-strategy-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Social Reckoning’ review: Aaron Sorkin plays it safe with solid Facebook whistleblower drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White head a strong cast which also includes Betty Gilpin and Wunmi Mosaku]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-social-reckoning-review-aaron-sorkin-plays-it-safe-with-solid-facebook-whistleblower-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-social-reckoning-review-aaron-sorkin-plays-it-safe-with-solid-facebook-whistleblower-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You Can See Everything’ review: Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes proves a slippery subject for fascinating documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim&rsquo;s knotty feature opens in the US on October 16]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/you-can-see-everything-review-disgraced-theranos-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-proves-a-slippery-subject-for-fascinating-documentary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/you-can-see-everything-review-disgraced-theranos-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-proves-a-slippery-subject-for-fascinating-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI celebrates outgoing fund head Mia Bays, introduces Isabel Davis, at pre-LFF handover event]]></title><description><![CDATA[BFI CEO Ben Roberts urged people to support the National Lottery: &ldquo;We need you to buy these tickets.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-celebrates-outgoing-fund-head-mia-bays-introduces-isabel-davis-at-pre-lff-handover-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-celebrates-outgoing-fund-head-mia-bays-introduces-isabel-davis-at-pre-lff-handover-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Table: Day And Night’ review: Busan opener set in Korean coffee shop relies heavily on its performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kim Jong-kwan&rsquo;s follow-up to 2016&rsquo;s &nbsp;&lsquo;The Table&rsquo; stars&nbsp;Shim Eun-kyung and Han Sun-hwa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-table-day-and-night-review-busan-opener-set-in-korean-coffee-shop-relies-heavily-on-its-performances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-table-day-and-night-review-busan-opener-set-in-korean-coffee-shop-relies-heavily-on-its-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Club Kid’ to open Evolution Mallorca film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maria Martinez Bayona&rsquo;s feature debut The End Of It,&nbsp;&nbsp;starring Rebecca Hall, will close the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/club-kid-to-open-evolution-mallorca-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/club-kid-to-open-evolution-mallorca-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ScreenSkills’ bursaries receive £1.6m BFI funding, expands remit to support exhibition and distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Games will also now be covered by the ScreenSkills bursaries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screenskills-bursaries-receive-16m-bfi-funding-expands-remit-to-support-exhibition-and-distribution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screenskills-bursaries-receive-16m-bfi-funding-expands-remit-to-support-exhibition-and-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former UK PM Tony Blair to serve as Skydance board advisor]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Ellison hails ex-New Labour leader&rsquo;s &ldquo;global perspective and insight&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-uk-pm-tony-blair-to-serve-as-skydance-board-advisor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-uk-pm-tony-blair-to-serve-as-skydance-board-advisor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Prime Video to stream Emmys in six-year pact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pact marks latest deal between a streamer and major US awards show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-prime-video-to-stream-emmys-in-six-year-pact/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-prime-video-to-stream-emmys-in-six-year-pact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount completes $111bn WBD merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Today is a historic day, not just for Skydance but for our entire industry.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-completes-111bn-wbd-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-completes-111bn-wbd-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;It&rsquo;s much more than just sales&rdquo;: Bankside's Stephen Kelliher on the evolution of the modern sales agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelliher gave this year&rsquo;s Production Finance Market keynote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ldquoitrsquos-much-more-than-just-salesrdquo-banksides-stephen-kelliher-on-the-evolution-of-the-modern-sales-agent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ldquoitrsquos-much-more-than-just-salesrdquo-banksides-stephen-kelliher-on-the-evolution-of-the-modern-sales-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“It’s much more than just sales”: Bankside’s Stephen Kelliher on the evolution of the modern sales agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelliher gave this year&rsquo;s Production Finance Market keynote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/its-much-more-than-just-sales-banksides-stephen-kelliher-on-the-evolution-of-the-modern-sales-agent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/its-much-more-than-just-sales-banksides-stephen-kelliher-on-the-evolution-of-the-modern-sales-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Minotaur’, ‘Fjord’, ‘In Waves’ among 30th American French Film Festival lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cannes picks, Oscar submissions to screen at Los Angeles festival in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minotaur-fjord-in-waves-among-30th-american-french-film-festival-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minotaur-fjord-in-waves-among-30th-american-french-film-festival-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Syria submits ‘The Other Side Of The Sun’, Nigeria enters ‘Dear Ajayi’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-syria-submits-the-other-side-of-the-sun-nigeria-enters-dear-ajayi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-syria-submits-the-other-side-of-the-sun-nigeria-enters-dear-ajayi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Syria submits &lsquo;The Other Side Of The Sun&rsquo;, Nigeria enters 'Dear Ajayi']]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-syria-submits-lsquothe-other-side-of-the-sunrsquo-nigeria-enters-dear-ajayi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-syria-submits-lsquothe-other-side-of-the-sunrsquo-nigeria-enters-dear-ajayi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelle Yeoh honoured on starry opening night of Busan film festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those walking the red carpet included Michelle Yeoh, Fan Bingbing, Hirokazu Koreeda, and Alfonso Cuar&oacute;n.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michelle-yeoh-honoured-on-starry-opening-night-of-busan-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michelle-yeoh-honoured-on-starry-opening-night-of-busan-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinard Festival of British and Irish Film facing uncertain future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local mayor&rsquo;s office is undertaking a consultancy to assess the festival&rsquo;s continuation beyond the 2026 edition, citing economic challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dinard-festival-of-british-and-irish-film-facing-uncertain-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dinard-festival-of-british-and-irish-film-facing-uncertain-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh agency Ffilm Cymru’s Future Producers programme unveils inaugural cohort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Participants&rsquo; credits include &lsquo;Learning To Breathe Under Water&rsquo;, &lsquo;Stuffed&rsquo; and &lsquo;Industry&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/welsh-agency-ffilm-cymrus-future-producers-programme-unveils-inaugural-cohort/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/welsh-agency-ffilm-cymrus-future-producers-programme-unveils-inaugural-cohort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Artificial’ review: Andrew Garfield impresses as OpenAI’s Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino’s surprisingly toothless AI thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film premieres in New York before opening in the US in December and the UK in January]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/artificial-review-andrew-garfield-impresses-as-openais-sam-altman-in-luca-guadagninos-surprisingly-toothless-ai-thriller/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/artificial-review-andrew-garfield-impresses-as-openais-sam-altman-in-luca-guadagninos-surprisingly-toothless-ai-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The History Of Concrete’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution ahead of LFF slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film debuted at Sundance then played CPH:DOX.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-history-of-concrete-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution-ahead-of-lff-slot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-history-of-concrete-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution-ahead-of-lff-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court justice rejects last-gasp antitrust suit targeting Paramount-WBD merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[$111bn transaction scheduled to close on October 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-supreme-court-justice-rejects-last-gasp-antitrust-suit-targeting-paramount-wbd-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-supreme-court-justice-rejects-last-gasp-antitrust-suit-targeting-paramount-wbd-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean film industry rallies around ‘The Assassin(s)’ team after historical inaccuracy claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative politicians have condemned the feature, leading to protests against the filmmakers and actors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-film-industry-rallies-around-the-assassins-team-after-historical-inaccuracy-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-film-industry-rallies-around-the-assassins-team-after-historical-inaccuracy-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mr Burton’ feted again at Bafta Cymru 2026 ceremony following 2025 wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casting director Lauren Evans recieved the&nbsp;inaugural Bafta Cymru outstanding contribution to craft award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mr-burton-feted-again-at-bafta-cymru-2026-ceremony-following-2025-wins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mr-burton-feted-again-at-bafta-cymru-2026-ceremony-following-2025-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MBC Studios thriller ‘Traveller’s Hell’ readies long-awaited release]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is based on a bestselling novel by Osamah Almuslim and directed by Hana Alomair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mbc-studios-thriller-travellers-hell-readies-long-awaited-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mbc-studios-thriller-travellers-hell-readies-long-awaited-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second edition of NLWave hailed success by international programmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several works in progress from last year&rsquo;s inagural edition have also made it onto the international festival circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/second-edition-of-nlwave-hailed-success-by-international-programmers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/second-edition-of-nlwave-hailed-success-by-international-programmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Ellison names Skydance leadership ahead of expected closure of Paramount-WBD deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein confirmed to run merged film operations, with Casey Bloys heading streaming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-ellison-names-skydance-leadership-ahead-of-expected-closure-of-paramount-wbd-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-ellison-names-skydance-leadership-ahead-of-expected-closure-of-paramount-wbd-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syria’s ‘The Other Side Of The Sun’ submitted to Oscars, lands US distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Syria submits first Oscar entry since fall of Assad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/syrias-the-other-side-of-the-sun-submitted-to-oscars-lands-us-distribution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/syrias-the-other-side-of-the-sun-submitted-to-oscars-lands-us-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Syria submits ‘The Other Side Of The Sun’, Pakistan enters ‘Hanging By A Wire’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-syria-submits-the-other-side-of-the-sun-pakistan-enters-hanging-by-a-wire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-syria-submits-the-other-side-of-the-sun-pakistan-enters-hanging-by-a-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack O’Connell, Odessa A’zion to lead Studiocanal’s ‘The End Of The World As We Know It’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;An Irish Goodbye&rsquo; Oscar winners Tom Berkeley, Ross White to write &amp; direct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jack-oconnell-odessa-azion-to-lead-studiocanals-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jack-oconnell-odessa-azion-to-lead-studiocanals-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laila Marrakchi’s ‘Strawberries’ among FilmFest Hamburg winners as 2026 edition breaks attendance records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other winners included Lav Diaz&rsquo;s &rsquo;Let Us Through&rsquo;&nbsp;and &rsquo;Just An Illusion&rsquo; by French directing duo &Eacute;ric Toledano and Olivier Nakache.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/laila-marrakchis-strawberries-among-filmfest-hamburg-winners-as-2026-edition-breaks-attendance-records/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/laila-marrakchis-strawberries-among-filmfest-hamburg-winners-as-2026-edition-breaks-attendance-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laila Marrakchi’s ‘Strawberries’ among FilmFest Hamburg winners as 2026 edition boasts record attendance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other winners included Lav Diaz&rsquo;s &rsquo;Let Us Through&rsquo;&nbsp;and &rsquo;Just An Illusion&rsquo; by French directing duo &Eacute;ric Toledano and Olivier Nakache.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/laila-marrakchis-strawberries-among-filmfest-hamburg-winners-as-2026-edition-boasts-record-attendance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/laila-marrakchis-strawberries-among-filmfest-hamburg-winners-as-2026-edition-boasts-record-attendance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German production incentive schemes in the spotlight after 2026 funding runs out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry gathers at FilmFest Hamburg to debate the impact of &euro;250m production incentive budget running out at the end of August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/german-production-incentive-schemes-in-the-spotlight-after-2026-funding-runs-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/german-production-incentive-schemes-in-the-spotlight-after-2026-funding-runs-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Verity’ tops UK-Ireland box office as ‘Digger’ repeats international struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Verity&rsquo; scores second-best opening for Colleen Hoover adaptation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/verity-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-as-digger-repeats-international-struggles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/verity-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-as-digger-repeats-international-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animation Featured lab selects seven projects including ‘The Bear And The Piano’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Projects include &lsquo;Check Out&rsquo;, produced by former BBC Film executive Dionne Farrell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/animation-featured-lab-selects-seven-projects-including-the-bear-and-the-piano/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/animation-featured-lab-selects-seven-projects-including-the-bear-and-the-piano/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Flanders to be scrapped as local industry sounds the alarm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lukas Dhont&rsquo;s &lsquo;Coward&rsquo; and Michael R. Roskam&rsquo;s &lsquo;Le Faux Soir&rsquo; are among recent projects supported by the fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-flanders-to-be-scrapped-as-local-industry-sounds-the-alarm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-flanders-to-be-scrapped-as-local-industry-sounds-the-alarm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FilmFest Hamburg unveils producer award winners, honours French distributor KMBO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producer awards hand out prizes worth&nbsp;&euro;85,000, while Kokh presented with distribution award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-hamburg-unveils-producer-award-winners-honours-french-distributor-kmbo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-hamburg-unveils-producer-award-winners-honours-french-distributor-kmbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FilmFest Hamburg unveils Producer Award winners and honours French distributor Vladimir Kokh of KMBO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producer awards hand out prizes worth&nbsp;&euro;85,000, while Kokh presented with distribution award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-hamburg-unveils-producer-award-winners-and-honours-french-distributor-vladimir-kokh-of-kmbo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-hamburg-unveils-producer-award-winners-and-honours-french-distributor-vladimir-kokh-of-kmbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Verity’ rules worldwide box office as ‘Digger’ capsizes with $20m debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon MGM thriller &lsquo;Verity&rsquo; topped the charts with a $63m debut while &lsquo;Digger&rsquo; came in sixth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/verity-rules-worldwide-box-office-as-digger-capsizes-with-20m-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/verity-rules-worldwide-box-office-as-digger-capsizes-with-20m-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Happy Family’ review: A single mother struggles against an unforgiving system in unbalanced Swiss drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jan-Eric Mack&rsquo;s feature debut features a strong performance from co-writer Anna Schinz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-happy-family-review-a-single-mother-struggles-against-an-unforgiving-system-in-unbalanced-swiss-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-happy-family-review-a-single-mother-struggles-against-an-unforgiving-system-in-unbalanced-swiss-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final pre-merger WB release ‘Digger’ scores 19-year US box-office low for Tom Cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magnolia takes John Wilson&rsquo;s Sundance documentary The History Of Concrete past $1m in third weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-pre-merger-wb-release-digger-scores-19-year-us-box-office-low-for-tom-cruise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-pre-merger-wb-release-digger-scores-19-year-us-box-office-low-for-tom-cruise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final pre-merger WB release ‘Digger’ scores 19-year low for Tom Cruise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magnolia takes John Wilson&rsquo;s Sundance documentary The History Of Concrete past $1m in third weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-pre-merger-wb-release-digger-scores-19-year-low-for-tom-cruise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-pre-merger-wb-release-digger-scores-19-year-low-for-tom-cruise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich Film Festival selects winners for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[French and US films take top prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-selects-winners-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-selects-winners-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Behemoth!’ review: Pedro Pascal is terrific as a troubled cellist but Tony Gilroy drama doesn’t hit all the right notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film premieres in New York before opening in the US and UK on December 5]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/behemoth-review-pedro-pascal-is-terrific-as-a-troubled-cellist-but-tony-gilroy-drama-doesnt-hit-all-the-right-notes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/behemoth-review-pedro-pascal-is-terrific-as-a-troubled-cellist-but-tony-gilroy-drama-doesnt-hit-all-the-right-notes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Kramer departing Black Bear as US distribution head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exec will stay on through October 28 release of &lsquo;Wicker&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ben-kramer-departing-black-bear-as-us-distribution-head/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ben-kramer-departing-black-bear-as-us-distribution-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese box office leader ‘Traces Of Justice’ lands UK-Ireland distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crime thriller is from Chen Sicheng, creator of the hit &lsquo;Detective Chinatown&rsquo; franchise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-box-office-leader-traces-of-justice-lands-uk-ireland-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-box-office-leader-traces-of-justice-lands-uk-ireland-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Ellison renames combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery as Skydance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skydance corporate moniker announced days ahead of expected closure of $110bn merger of two studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-ellison-renames-combined-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-as-skydance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-ellison-renames-combined-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-as-skydance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canal+ warns French VAT hike could hit film investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canal+ has warned the French government&rsquo;s proposed doubling of VAT on television subscriptions could cost the group up to &euro;200m annually and force it to raise subscription prices, cut jobs and reduce its investment in film and television production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canal-warns-french-vat-hike-could-hit-film-investment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canal-warns-french-vat-hike-could-hit-film-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[September 2026 up 3% on previous year at UK-Ireland box office, total nears £1bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Resident Evil&rsquo; tops chart with almost &pound;10m; top titles spread among distributors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/september-2026-up-3-on-previous-year-at-uk-ireland-box-office-total-nears-1bn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/september-2026-up-3-on-previous-year-at-uk-ireland-box-office-total-nears-1bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning permission granted for Sunderland’s revised Crown Works Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scaled-back studios is no longer backed by Fulwell Entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/planning-permission-granted-for-sunderlands-revised-crown-works-studios/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/planning-permission-granted-for-sunderlands-revised-crown-works-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why international sales agents are embracing Dutch films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal-based Attraction Distribution attended NLWave in search of acquisitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-international-sales-agents-are-embracing-dutch-films/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-international-sales-agents-are-embracing-dutch-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI concerns, consolidation and embracing risk: six talking points from the Zurich Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health of the pre-sales market, need for social media, and future of the Oscars all under discussion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ai-concerns-consolidation-and-embracing-risk-six-talking-points-from-the-zurich-summit-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ai-concerns-consolidation-and-embracing-risk-six-talking-points-from-the-zurich-summit-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI concerns, consolidation, and embracing risk: six talking points from the Zurich Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health of the pre-sales market, need for social media, and future of the Oscars all under discussion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ai-concerns-consolidation-and-embracing-risk-six-talking-points-from-the-zurich-summit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ai-concerns-consolidation-and-embracing-risk-six-talking-points-from-the-zurich-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molly Manning Walker, Johanna Pyykkö among filmmakers selected for Cannes Critics’ Week Next Step II programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The pair join four other filmmakers in Corsica for the fourth edition of Next Step II.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/molly-manning-walker-johanna-pyykk-among-filmmakers-selected-for-cannes-critics-week-next-step-ii-programme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/molly-manning-walker-johanna-pyykk-among-filmmakers-selected-for-cannes-critics-week-next-step-ii-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros’ Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy reportedly set to leave studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein are understood to be taking charge of both film studios]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-michael-de-luca-and-pamela-abdy-reportedly-set-to-leave-studio-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-michael-de-luca-and-pamela-abdy-reportedly-set-to-leave-studio-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros' Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy reportedly set to leave studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein are understood to be taking charge of both film studios]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-michael-de-luca-and-pamela-abdy-reportedly-set-to-leave-studio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-michael-de-luca-and-pamela-abdy-reportedly-set-to-leave-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Can Tom Cruise mine gold for Warner Bros’ ‘Digger’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colleen Hoover adaptation &lsquo;Verity&rsquo; and Ethan Hawke drama &lsquo;The Weight&rsquo; are also out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-can-tom-cruise-mine-gold-for-warner-bros-digger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-can-tom-cruise-mine-gold-for-warner-bros-digger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Pakistan enters ‘Hanging By A Wire’, Denmark submits ‘Woman Unknown’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-pakistan-enters-hanging-by-a-wire-denmark-submits-woman-unknown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-pakistan-enters-hanging-by-a-wire-denmark-submits-woman-unknown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American exhibitors invested $1.2bn in upgrades in past year, Cinema United says]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than $2.7bn spent over last two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/north-american-exhibitors-invested-12bn-in-upgrades-in-past-year-cinema-united-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/north-american-exhibitors-invested-12bn-in-upgrades-in-past-year-cinema-united-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erik Bright Joins PMK Entertainment as EVP of content and strategic communications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highly-regarded veteran founded and operated boutique agency Prodigy PR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/erik-bright-joins-pmk-entertainment-as-evp-of-content-and-strategic-communications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/erik-bright-joins-pmk-entertainment-as-evp-of-content-and-strategic-communications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Newport Beach Film Festival to close with ‘Behemoth!’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music drama to open in US On December 4 via Searchlight Pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-newport-beach-film-festival-to-close-with-behemoth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-newport-beach-film-festival-to-close-with-behemoth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How black humour is powering the follow-up doc to ‘Myanmar Diaries’]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Happened To My Country, What Happened To Me is by the underground filmmaking organisation Myanmar Film Collective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-black-humour-is-powering-the-follow-up-doc-to-myanmar-diaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-black-humour-is-powering-the-follow-up-doc-to-myanmar-diaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabu’s ‘Arrested Memory’, Shu Qi’s ‘Girl’ lead Golden Horse Awards 2026 nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further titles with multiple nods include &lsquo;Double Happiness&rsquo; and &lsquo;We Are Born Good&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sabus-arrested-memory-shu-qis-girl-lead-golden-horse-awards-2026-nominations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sabus-arrested-memory-shu-qis-girl-lead-golden-horse-awards-2026-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGC launches creator venture AGC Digital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jared Jacobs, most recently of Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, to lead new division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-launches-creator-venture-agc-digital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-launches-creator-venture-agc-digital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Black Church Bay’ review: Tom Cullen and Joe Locke impress in intense Welsh LGBTQ+ thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rhys Marc Jones&rsquo;s feature debut premieres in Zurich competition before playing Busan and London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-church-bay-review-tom-cullen-and-joe-locke-impress-in-intense-welsh-lgbtq-thriller/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-church-bay-review-tom-cullen-and-joe-locke-impress-in-intense-welsh-lgbtq-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What did this year’s Screen Summit reveal about the UK indie film industry? – The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team also discussed UK distributor True Brit filing for administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-did-this-years-screen-summit-reveal-about-the-uk-indie-film-industry-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-did-this-years-screen-summit-reveal-about-the-uk-indie-film-industry-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix strikes deal with Spanish streamer Filmin for monthy collection of specialised films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmin will curate the monthly collections of films and will license the Spanish streaming rights to the titles to Netflix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-strikes-deal-with-spanish-streamer-filmin-for-monthy-collection-of-specialised-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-strikes-deal-with-spanish-streamer-filmin-for-monthy-collection-of-specialised-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch producer Edwin Goldman on the true story that gave birth to buzzy debut ‘Stairway To Earth’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ewa Puszczy&#324;ska of Extreme Emotions is on board as the Polish producer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dutch-producer-edwin-goldman-on-the-true-story-that-gave-birth-to-buzzy-debut-stairway-to-earth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dutch-producer-edwin-goldman-on-the-true-story-that-gave-birth-to-buzzy-debut-stairway-to-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julianne Moore to be honoured at Rome film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moore will receive the award during the screening of her latest film The Debut by&nbsp;Jesse Eisenberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/julianne-moore-to-be-honoured-at-rome-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/julianne-moore-to-be-honoured-at-rome-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Swear’ dominates Bafta Scotland nominations; Lynne Ramsay, ‘Kenmure Street’ recognised]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;I Swear&rsquo; scores all three best actor nominations, plus nods for writing, directing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-swear-dominates-bafta-scotland-nominations-lynne-ramsay-kenmure-street-recognised/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-swear-dominates-bafta-scotland-nominations-lynne-ramsay-kenmure-street-recognised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woody Allen’s next feature boarded for sales ahead of Madrid shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marton Csokas and Jemima Kirke will star in the untitled film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woody-allens-next-feature-boarded-for-sales-ahead-of-madrid-shoot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woody-allens-next-feature-boarded-for-sales-ahead-of-madrid-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Ideas’ review: Six witty vignettes power director/star Fabian Stumm’s slice-of-life German anthology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angela Winkler and Maren Eggert join an ensemble cast for Stumm&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Sad Jokes&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-ideas-review-six-witty-vignettes-power-directorstar-fabian-stumms-slice-of-life-german-anthology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-ideas-review-six-witty-vignettes-power-directorstar-fabian-stumms-slice-of-life-german-anthology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Works in Progress presents over €100,000 worth of prizes at FilmFest Hamburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners included Mirjana Karanovic&rsquo;s Folk Play, Suman Sen&rsquo;s debut feature Eka and Latvian black comedy Karmic Knot.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-works-in-progress-presents-over-100000-worth-of-prizes-at-filmfest-hamburg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-works-in-progress-presents-over-100000-worth-of-prizes-at-filmfest-hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bafta details live events changes following ‘I Swear’ Tourette incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Davidson to watch Bafta Scotland ceremony via video link from relaxed space, at Davidson&rsquo;s suggestion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-details-live-events-changes-following-i-swear-tourette-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-details-live-events-changes-following-i-swear-tourette-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome’s MIA market unveils expanded 2026 programme, including launch of European Investment Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Event runs from October 19 to 23 with an expanded layout in seven venues along the city&rsquo;s historic Via Veneto and in Piazza Barberini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romes-mia-market-unveils-expanded-2026-programme-including-launch-of-european-investment-hub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romes-mia-market-unveils-expanded-2026-programme-including-launch-of-european-investment-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome’s MIA market launches European Investment Hub as part of expanded programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Event runs from October 19 to 23 with an expanded layout in seven venues along the city&rsquo;s historic Via Veneto and in Piazza Barberini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romes-mia-market-launches-european-investment-hub-as-part-of-expanded-programme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romes-mia-market-launches-european-investment-hub-as-part-of-expanded-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo film festival reveals 2026 lineup including 15-strong Competition selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revealing its full lineup also included titles in the Asian Future and Nippon Cinema Now competitive strands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-reveals-2026-lineup-including-15-strong-competition-selection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-reveals-2026-lineup-including-15-strong-competition-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Academy Creative Awards reveals 2026 National Winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The selection includes 335 National Winners form 18 countries and territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asian-academy-creative-awards-reveals-2026-national-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asian-academy-creative-awards-reveals-2026-national-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount-WBD merger approved; David Ellison names Ynon Kreiz co-CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Mattel head to jointly run business with CEO David Ellison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-wbd-merger-approved-david-ellison-names-ynon-kreiz-co-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-wbd-merger-approved-david-ellison-names-ynon-kreiz-co-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Verity’ review: Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway struggle to lift flimsy Colleen Hoover adaptation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Hartnett also stars in&nbsp;Michael Showalter&rsquo;s glossy erotic thriller, which is now rolling out globally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/verity-review-dakota-johnson-and-anne-hathaway-struggle-to-lift-flimsy-colleen-hoover-adaptation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/verity-review-dakota-johnson-and-anne-hathaway-struggle-to-lift-flimsy-colleen-hoover-adaptation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“It’s been eye-opening,” say African distributors participating in EFM Toolbox Distribution Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The training and networking programme is aimed at empowering a generation of film distributors across Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/its-been-eye-opening-say-african-distributors-participating-in-efm-toolbox-distribution-academy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/its-been-eye-opening-say-african-distributors-participating-in-efm-toolbox-distribution-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI London Film Festival unveils 2026 competition juries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker Sam Pollard&nbsp;will head the&nbsp;official competition jury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-2026-competition-juries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-2026-competition-juries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zygi Kamasa’s UK distributor True Brit files for administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founder Zygi Kamasa confirms that high-profile&nbsp;UK distributor and producer-financier has gone into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zygi-kamasas-uk-distributor-true-brit-files-for-administration-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zygi-kamasas-uk-distributor-true-brit-files-for-administration-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zygi Kamasa's UK distributor True Brit files for administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founder Zygi Kamasa confirms that high-profile&nbsp;UK distributor and producer-financier has gone into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zygi-kamasas-uk-distributor-true-brit-files-for-administration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zygi-kamasas-uk-distributor-true-brit-files-for-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Call Me Queen’ review: Eliane Umuhire is magnetic in Emily Atef’s well-intentioned drama based on real-life Kenyan AIDS activists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1990s-set feature plays Hamburg before releasing in Germany in October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/call-me-queen-review-eliane-umuhire-is-magnetic-in-emily-atefs-well-intentioned-drama-based-on-real-life-kenyan-aids-activists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/call-me-queen-review-eliane-umuhire-is-magnetic-in-emily-atefs-well-intentioned-drama-based-on-real-life-kenyan-aids-activists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish comedy heist ‘Chasing Millions’ sells to UK, Spain, Asia-Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film inks deals ahead of Ireland and Australia theatrical releases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-comedy-heist-chasing-millions-sells-to-uk-spain-asia-pacific/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-comedy-heist-chasing-millions-sells-to-uk-spain-asia-pacific/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Producers group The Creatives brings in minority investor with formalised alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group has new formalised corporate alliance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producers-group-the-creatives-brings-in-minority-investor-with-formalised-alliance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producers-group-the-creatives-brings-in-minority-investor-with-formalised-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Final Payment’, ‘Congo Boy’ win top awards at Pingyao film festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included &lsquo;Light Pillar&rsquo; director Xu Zao and &lsquo;Filipi&ntilde;ana&rsquo; director Rafael Manuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-payment-congo-boy-win-top-awards-at-pingyao-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-payment-congo-boy-win-top-awards-at-pingyao-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitch Neuhauser to step down as CinemaCon MD after 2028 show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Pollock to assume role of co-managing director of CinemaCon and begin transition process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mitch-neuhauser-to-step-down-as-cinemacon-md-after-2028-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mitch-neuhauser-to-step-down-as-cinemacon-md-after-2028-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CinemaCon managing director Mitch Neuhauser, to leave after 2028 show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Pollock to assume role of co-managing director of CinemaCon and begin transition process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinemacon-managing-director-mitch-neuhauser-to-leave-after-2028-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinemacon-managing-director-mitch-neuhauser-to-leave-after-2028-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount streaming head Cindy Holland stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Observers expect&nbsp;Casey Bloys,&nbsp;HBO and HBO Max Content chairman, to lead streaming once WBD merger closes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-streaming-head-cindy-holland-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-streaming-head-cindy-holland-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear hires Dan Cohen as head of TV distribution, launches digital networks business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exec previously served as Paramount chief content licensing officer, president of Republic Pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-hires-dan-cohen-as-head-of-tv-distribution-launches-digital-networks-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-hires-dan-cohen-as-head-of-tv-distribution-launches-digital-networks-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donna Gigliotti and Mike Farah named PGA presidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pair succeed Donald De Line, Stephanie Allain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/donna-gigliotti-and-mike-farah-named-pga-presidents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/donna-gigliotti-and-mike-farah-named-pga-presidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFI Fest lineup includes 10 Oscar submissions, ‘A Long Winter’, ‘Iron Boy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fortieth edition of Hollywood fest to screen 157 films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afi-fest-lineup-includes-10-oscar-submissions-a-long-winter-iron-boy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afi-fest-lineup-includes-10-oscar-submissions-a-long-winter-iron-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinema United bolsters advocacy, global impact with two hires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Martin and Erin Von Hoetzendorff move up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-united-bolsters-advocacy-global-impact-with-two-hires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-united-bolsters-advocacy-global-impact-with-two-hires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jan Komasa to chair Rome film festival’s main competition jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Good Boy&rsquo; and &lsquo;Corpus Christi&rsquo; director will head jury for Rome&rsquo;s&nbsp;Progressive Cinema Competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jan-komasa-to-chair-rome-film-festivals-main-competition-jury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jan-komasa-to-chair-rome-film-festivals-main-competition-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Matrescence’, ‘Anatomy Of Indifference’, ‘All Fixed Up’ among 2026 Sundance doc fund grantees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nineteen&nbsp;projects&nbsp;receive support as Documentary Fund heads into 25th anniversary year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matrescence-anatomy-of-indifference-all-fixed-up-among-2026-sundance-doc-fund-grantees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matrescence-anatomy-of-indifference-all-fixed-up-among-2026-sundance-doc-fund-grantees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Digger’ review: Tom Cruise fails to convince as a bullish Texas oilman in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s ambitious misfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Goodman, Riz Ahmed and Sandra H&uuml;ller also star in&nbsp;I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu&rsquo;s audacious, shallow satire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/digger-review-tom-cruise-fails-to-convince-as-a-bullish-texas-oilman-in-alejandro-g-irritus-ambitious-misfire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/digger-review-tom-cruise-fails-to-convince-as-a-bullish-texas-oilman-in-alejandro-g-irritus-ambitious-misfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Other Side’ review: Nina Hoss gives a committed performance in pacy German survival thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mariko Minoguchi&rsquo;s&nbsp;follow-up to &lsquo;Relativity&rsquo; is set in a dystopian post-pandemic world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-other-side-review-nina-hoss-gives-a-committed-performance-in-pacy-german-survival-thriller/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-other-side-review-nina-hoss-gives-a-committed-performance-in-pacy-german-survival-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ava DuVernay’s ‘14th’ among first 100 docs selected for IDFA]]></title><description><![CDATA[International Documentary Festival Amsterdam takes place from November 12&ndash;22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ava-duvernays-14th-among-first-100-docs-selected-for-idfa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ava-duvernays-14th-among-first-100-docs-selected-for-idfa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sea Fund reveals 30 grant winners, including Cannes and Toronto titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directors of &lsquo;Ben&rsquo;Imana&rsquo; and &lsquo;Angh&rsquo; among those receiving production and post-production funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/red-sea-fund-reveals-30-grant-winners-including-cannes-and-toronto-titles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/red-sea-fund-reveals-30-grant-winners-including-cannes-and-toronto-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tallinn Black Nights Stars 2026 includes Norwegian, Lithuanian, Estonian actors]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Talent showcase features actors from Netflix&rsquo;s &rsquo;23,000 Lives&rsquo; and 2015 movie &lsquo;The Fencer&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tallinn-black-nights-stars-2026-includes-norwegian-lithuanian-estonian-actors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tallinn-black-nights-stars-2026-includes-norwegian-lithuanian-estonian-actors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning Gaza doc ‘NAZA’ lands UK-Ireland deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Venice Special Jury winner lands in cinemas next month ahead of streaming on The Guardian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/award-winning-gaza-doc-naza-lands-uk-ireland-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/award-winning-gaza-doc-naza-lands-uk-ireland-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;My Killer Crush&rsquo; starring Kim Jae-won, Chung Su-bin set for Busan market with Barunson E&amp;A]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The offbeat romance is set for release in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquomy-killer-crushrsquo-starring-kim-jae-won-chung-su-bin-set-for-busan-market-with-barunson-eampa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquomy-killer-crushrsquo-starring-kim-jae-won-chung-su-bin-set-for-busan-market-with-barunson-eampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Producer Rodrigo Teixeira of RT Features brings five films to Festival do Rio, talks new Brazilian project]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Fest slate includes selections Furies, Glaxa, La Perra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producer-rodrigo-teixeira-of-rt-features-brings-five-films-to-festival-do-rio-talks-new-brazilian-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producer-rodrigo-teixeira-of-rt-features-brings-five-films-to-festival-do-rio-talks-new-brazilian-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mohammad Rasoulof, Mipo O to receive Kurosawa Akira Award at Tokyo film festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isomura Hayato also named head of the festival&rsquo;s Ethical Film Award jury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mohammad-rasoulof-mipo-o-to-receive-kurosawa-akira-award-at-tokyo-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mohammad-rasoulof-mipo-o-to-receive-kurosawa-akira-award-at-tokyo-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mipo O, Mohammad Rasoulof to receive Kurosawa Akira Award at Tokyo film festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isomura Hayato also named head of the festival&rsquo;s Ethical Film Award jury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mipo-o-mohammad-rasoulof-to-receive-kurosawa-akira-award-at-tokyo-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mipo-o-mohammad-rasoulof-to-receive-kurosawa-akira-award-at-tokyo-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish Oscar entry ‘La Bola Negra’ breaks local box office records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elastica Films sold more than 600,000 tickets in three days for Los Javis&rsquo;&nbsp;epic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-oscar-entry-la-bola-negra-breaks-local-box-office-records/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-oscar-entry-la-bola-negra-breaks-local-box-office-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fan Bingbing, ‘Elephants In The Fog’ win top awards at Bangkok film festival amid severe flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winning films included &lsquo;Ah Girl&rsquo; and &lsquo;La Gradiva&rsquo; director Marine Atlan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fan-bingbing-elephants-in-the-fog-win-top-awards-at-bangkok-film-festival-amid-severe-flooding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fan-bingbing-elephants-in-the-fog-win-top-awards-at-bangkok-film-festival-amid-severe-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Felipe Solari Yrigoyen&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Amateurs&rsquo; among feature projects at Iberseries &amp; Platino Industria 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Madrid event showcases&nbsp;film and TV content from Spain, Portugal and Latin America to the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/felipe-solari-yrigoyenrsquos-lsquothe-amateursrsquo-among-feature-projects-at-iberseries-amp-platino-industria-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/felipe-solari-yrigoyenrsquos-lsquothe-amateursrsquo-among-feature-projects-at-iberseries-amp-platino-industria-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Children Of The Sun’ review: Four German youngsters attempt to create a sexual utopia in poetic, puzzling Greece-set drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer/director Leonie Krippendorff reunites with her &lsquo;Cocoon&rsquo; strars&nbsp;Lena Urzendowsky and Jella Haase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/children-of-the-sun-review-four-german-youngsters-attempt-to-create-a-sexual-utopia-in-poetic-puzzling-greece-set-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/children-of-the-sun-review-four-german-youngsters-attempt-to-create-a-sexual-utopia-in-poetic-puzzling-greece-set-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ tops UK-Ireland box office with £4.1m, new releases make top five]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Heart Of The Beast&rsquo;, &lsquo;Sense And Sensibility&rsquo; both make the top five on opening weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/avengers-endgame-encore-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-with-41m-new-releases-make-top-five/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/avengers-endgame-encore-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-with-41m-new-releases-make-top-five/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen's &lsquo;Financing the Future of UK Film&rsquo; summit: last chance to get tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third annual Screen Summit will bring together executives, filmmakers and fresh voices for a day of talks and networking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-lsquofinancing-the-future-of-uk-filmrsquo-summit-last-chance-to-get-tickets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-lsquofinancing-the-future-of-uk-filmrsquo-summit-last-chance-to-get-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI London Film Festival title ‘Isabel’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film had world premiere in Panorama at Berlin, is produced by Rodrigo Teixeira.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-title-isabel-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-title-isabel-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ review: Towering monster sequel amps up the action and raises the emotional stakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Takashi Yamazaki&rsquo;s epic follow-up to &lsquo;Godzilla Minus One&rsquo; premiered at the New York Film Festival]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/godzilla-minus-zero-review-towering-monster-sequel-amps-up-the-action-and-raises-the-emotional-stakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/godzilla-minus-zero-review-towering-monster-sequel-amps-up-the-action-and-raises-the-emotional-stakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Love, After All’: first trailer for Andreas Dresen’s Zurich Film Festival drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Dresen&rsquo;s feature follows a couple who have been married for 40 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/love-after-all-first-trailer-for-andreas-dresens-zurich-film-festival-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/love-after-all-first-trailer-for-andreas-dresens-zurich-film-festival-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Echolalic’ starring Emily Beecham among BFI London Film Festival works-in-progress titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[LFF showcase includes eight feature films, presented to industry executives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/echolalic-starring-emily-beecham-among-bfi-london-film-festival-works-in-progress-titles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/echolalic-starring-emily-beecham-among-bfi-london-film-festival-works-in-progress-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ tops worldwide box office with $86m; ‘Heart Of The Beast’ launches on $50m]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the second-biggest opening number for an archive title, behind only the 3D rerelease of &rsquo;Titanic&rsquo; in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/avengers-endgame-encore-tops-worldwide-box-office-with-86m-heart-of-the-beast-launches-on-50m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/avengers-endgame-encore-tops-worldwide-box-office-with-86m-heart-of-the-beast-launches-on-50m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Assassin(s)’ rules Korea’s Chuseok holiday box office with 40% share]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-awaited sequel &lsquo;Tazza: The Song of Belzebub&rsquo; and Lee Chang-dong&rsquo;s &rsquo;Possible Love&rsquo; also opened strongly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-assassins-rules-koreas-chuseok-holiday-box-office-with-40-share/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-assassins-rules-koreas-chuseok-holiday-box-office-with-40-share/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mubi’s Efe Cakarel: “We going to stay as far away from AI as possible when it comes to films”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;We want machines doing a great deal of work in our lives; we just don&rsquo;t want them making the movies.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mubis-efe-cakarel-we-going-to-stay-as-far-away-from-ai-as-possible-when-it-comes-to-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mubis-efe-cakarel-we-going-to-stay-as-far-away-from-ai-as-possible-when-it-comes-to-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mubi’s Efe Cakarel: “We are going to stay as far away from AI as possible when it comes to films”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;We want machines doing a great deal of work in our lives; we just don&rsquo;t want them making the movies.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mubis-efe-cakarel-we-are-going-to-stay-as-far-away-from-ai-as-possible-when-it-comes-to-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mubis-efe-cakarel-we-are-going-to-stay-as-far-away-from-ai-as-possible-when-it-comes-to-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anna Kendrick in Zurich on the challenge of acting angry in ‘Babies’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I would ask to do three takes in a row where I&rsquo;m angry,&rdquo; said Kendrick in Zurich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anna-kendrick-in-zurich-on-the-challenge-of-acting-angry-in-babies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anna-kendrick-in-zurich-on-the-challenge-of-acting-angry-in-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ wins Golden Shell at San Sebastian]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran UK director&rsquo;s film wins trio of prizes at Spanish festival: best film,&nbsp;screenplay and best leading performance for Kate O&rsquo;Flynn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mike-leighs-tender-loving-care-wins-golden-shell-at-san-sebastian/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mike-leighs-tender-loving-care-wins-golden-shell-at-san-sebastian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tenzing’ star Tom Hiddleston yodels in Switzerland at Zurich opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiddleston pays tribute to his wife, actress Zawe Ashton &ndash; &ldquo;the sun rises and sets with her.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tenzing-star-tom-hiddleston-yodels-in-switzerland-at-zurich-opening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tenzing-star-tom-hiddleston-yodels-in-switzerland-at-zurich-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bleecker Street names Frank Martinez head of distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late 2026 slate includes Musk, The Liberation, Tender Loving Care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-street-names-frank-martinez-head-of-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-street-names-frank-martinez-head-of-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“She built connections founded on trust and friendship”: BFI pays tribute to Liz Muggeridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liz Muggeridge,&nbsp;director of business partnerships and enterprise, died suddenly in late August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/she-built-connections-founded-on-trust-and-friendship-bfi-pays-tribute-to-liz-muggeridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/she-built-connections-founded-on-trust-and-friendship-bfi-pays-tribute-to-liz-muggeridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 talking points from the 2026 San Sebastian film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Brad Pitt&rsquo;s marathon red carpet session to growing awards hype for &lsquo;La Bola Negra&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/10-talking-points-from-the-2026-san-sebastian-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/10-talking-points-from-the-2026-san-sebastian-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production Finance Market 2026 includes new Rocliffe, Last Conker projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Hillbilly Films, Braintrust, A Private View among companies pitching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-finance-market-2026-includes-new-rocliffe-last-conker-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-finance-market-2026-includes-new-rocliffe-last-conker-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome film festival unveils 2026 lineup including world premiere for Bille August’s ‘Me, You’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandre Castagnetti&rsquo;s contemporary take of 19th-century classic The Phantom Of The Opera will also world premiere at Rome]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup-including-world-premiere-for-bille-augusts-me-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup-including-world-premiere-for-bille-augusts-me-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Adult Supervision’ review: A chaotic school trip is the setting for a study of flawed masculinity in astute Swedish debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Schulman&rsquo;s feature has been selected as Sweden&rsquo;s official Oscar submission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adult-supervision-review-a-chaotic-school-trip-is-the-setting-for-a-study-of-flawed-masculinity-in-astute-swedish-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adult-supervision-review-a-chaotic-school-trip-is-the-setting-for-a-study-of-flawed-masculinity-in-astute-swedish-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Milo’ review: Marion Cotillard and Théodore Pellerin head moody, dramatically inert French thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest from veteran French filmmaker Nicole Garcia premieres in San Sebastian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/milo-review-marion-cotillard-and-thodore-pellerin-head-moody-dramatically-inert-french-thriller/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/milo-review-marion-cotillard-and-thodore-pellerin-head-moody-dramatically-inert-french-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Saints’ review: Rising star Victoria Luengo brings spiky energy to uneven Spanish heist thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second feature from Basque filmmaker Mikel Gurrea premieres in San Sebastian]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saints-review-rising-star-victoria-luengo-brings-spiky-energy-to-uneven-spanish-heist-thriller/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saints-review-rising-star-victoria-luengo-brings-spiky-energy-to-uneven-spanish-heist-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangkok’s Talad Nang film market 2026 wraps with enthusiastic response]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rare move, international buyers were given their own dedicated stations for sellers to visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bangkoks-talad-nang-film-market-2026-wraps-with-enthusiastic-response/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bangkoks-talad-nang-film-market-2026-wraps-with-enthusiastic-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand’s Sahamongkolfilm brings ‘Pha Jaan: Deathbound’ to Bangkok film market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Sahamongkolfilm is known for handling box office hit franchise &lsquo;The Undertaker&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-sahamongkolfilm-brings-pha-jaan-deathbound-to-bangkok-film-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-sahamongkolfilm-brings-pha-jaan-deathbound-to-bangkok-film-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France steps up bid for international shoots with expanded TRIP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes as the US introduces a federal incentive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-steps-up-bid-for-international-shoots-with-expanded-trip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-steps-up-bid-for-international-shoots-with-expanded-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Universal’s ‘Sense And Sensibility’ opens in 725 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brad Pitt thriller &lsquo;Heart Of The Beast&rsquo; and Na Hong-jin&rsquo;s &lsquo;Hope&rsquo; are also out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-universals-sense-and-sensibility-opens-in-725-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-universals-sense-and-sensibility-opens-in-725-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denmark selects May el-Toukhy’s Golden Lion winner ‘Woman Unknown’ for Oscars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film won Golden Lion at Venice earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/denmark-selects-may-el-toukhys-golden-lion-winner-woman-unknown-for-oscars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/denmark-selects-may-el-toukhys-golden-lion-winner-woman-unknown-for-oscars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore film festival to open with ‘The Assassin(s)’, honours for Aamir Khan, Hirokazu Koreeda]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Assassin(s)&rsquo; to open Singapore film festival 2026, honours for Aamir Khan, Hirokazu Koreeda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-film-festival-to-open-with-the-assassins-honours-for-aamir-khan-hirokazu-koreeda-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-film-festival-to-open-with-the-assassins-honours-for-aamir-khan-hirokazu-koreeda-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore film festival to open with 'The Assassin(s)', honours for Aamir Khan, Hirokazu Koreeda]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Assassin(s)&rsquo; to open Singapore film festival 2026, honours for Aamir Khan, Hirokazu Koreeda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-film-festival-to-open-with-the-assassins-honours-for-aamir-khan-hirokazu-koreeda-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-film-festival-to-open-with-the-assassins-honours-for-aamir-khan-hirokazu-koreeda-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US lawmakers introduce federal production incentive bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[20% transferable tax credit for above-the-line, below-the-line workers; 5% uplift for independent shoots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-lawmakers-introduce-federal-production-incentive-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-lawmakers-introduce-federal-production-incentive-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US lawmakers introduce federal incentive bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[20% base transferable tax credit for above-the-line and below-the-line workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-lawmakers-introduce-federal-incentive-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-lawmakers-introduce-federal-incentive-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear acquires world rights to Laika live-action space thriller ‘Atmosphere’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck to write and direct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-acquires-world-rights-to-laika-live-action-space-thriller-atmosphere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-acquires-world-rights-to-laika-live-action-space-thriller-atmosphere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sense And Sensibility’ review: Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles impress in intimate, unfussy Jane Austen adaptation]]></title><description><![CDATA[George MacKay, Fiona Shaw, Frank Dillane and Herbert Nordrum also star in Georgia Oakley&rsquo;s follow-up to &rsquo;Blue Jean&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sense-and-sensibility-review-daisy-edgar-jones-and-esme-creed-miles-impress-in-intimate-unfussy-jane-austen-adaptation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sense-and-sensibility-review-daisy-edgar-jones-and-esme-creed-miles-impress-in-intimate-unfussy-jane-austen-adaptation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former EFA chair Mike Downey to receive lifetime achievement award from Georgia’s Batumi film fesitval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agnieszka Holland and Georgian director Temur Babluani are also being honoured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-efa-chair-mike-downey-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-from-georgias-batumi-film-fesitval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-efa-chair-mike-downey-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-from-georgias-batumi-film-fesitval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does it take to become a Screen Star of Tomorrow? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, more from the San Sebastian film festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-does-it-take-to-become-a-screen-star-of-tomorrow-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-does-it-take-to-become-a-screen-star-of-tomorrow-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaza doc ‘NAZA’ set to play for free online after global theatrical run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales agent mK2 said the film has sold to over 50 theatrical territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaza-doc-naza-set-to-play-for-free-online-after-global-theatrical-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaza-doc-naza-set-to-play-for-free-online-after-global-theatrical-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI Network@LFF unveils 2026 cohort]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Screen Star of Tomorrow 2026 Lu&iacute;s Hindman and &rsquo;Boarders&rsquo; director Yero Timi-Biu are among the 15 participants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-networklff-unveils-2026-cohort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-networklff-unveils-2026-cohort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘What Remains’ review: A couple head in different directions in meditative, visually striking Turkish road movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesim&nbsp;Ustaoglu&rsquo;s distinctive feature premieres in San Sebastian, and will be released in Turkey by Mubi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-remains-review-a-couple-head-in-different-directions-in-meditative-visually-striking-turkish-road-movie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-remains-review-a-couple-head-in-different-directions-in-meditative-visually-striking-turkish-road-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tenzing’ review: Biopic of overlooked Tibetan Everest summiteer Tenzing Norgay proves too restrained to be truly stirring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe star in Jennifer Peedom&rsquo;s muted Zurich opener]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tenzing-review-biopic-of-overlooked-tibetan-everest-summiteer-tenzing-norgay-proves-too-restrained-to-be-truly-stirring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tenzing-review-biopic-of-overlooked-tibetan-everest-summiteer-tenzing-norgay-proves-too-restrained-to-be-truly-stirring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian unveils industry winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directors&rsquo; projects triumph at WIP Latam, WIP Europa and the Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-unveils-industry-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-unveils-industry-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Sebastián Mesa, Val Jashari and Felipe Solari Yrigoyen lead San Sebastian industry winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directors&rsquo; projects triumph at WIP Latam, WIP Europa and&nbsp;Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/juan-sebastin-mesa-val-jashari-and-felipe-solari-yrigoyen-lead-san-sebastian-industry-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/juan-sebastin-mesa-val-jashari-and-felipe-solari-yrigoyen-lead-san-sebastian-industry-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore film festival to open with The Assassin(s), honours for Aamir Khan, Hirokazu Koreeda]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Assassin(s)&rsquo; to open Singapore film festival 2026, honours for Aamir Khan, Hirokazu Koreeda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-film-festival-to-open-with-the-assassins-honours-for-aamir-khan-hirokazu-koreeda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-film-festival-to-open-with-the-assassins-honours-for-aamir-khan-hirokazu-koreeda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolf de Heer named 2026 Tokyo jury president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian auteur&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Survival of Kindness&rsquo; will screen as part of a spotlight showcase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rolf-de-heer-named-2026-tokyo-jury-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rolf-de-heer-named-2026-tokyo-jury-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rolf de Heer named 2026 Tokyo film festival jury president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian auteur&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Survival of Kindness&rsquo; will screen as part of a spotlight showcase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rolf-de-heer-named-2026-tokyo-film-festival-jury-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rolf-de-heer-named-2026-tokyo-film-festival-jury-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York judge sentences Harvey Weinstein to 15 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disgraced former Hollywood mogul convicted in 2025 of&nbsp;felony sex act against&nbsp;Miriam Haley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-york-judge-sentences-harvey-weinstein-to-15-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-york-judge-sentences-harvey-weinstein-to-15-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Rio festival lineup features Oscar submissions, Brazilian premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gugu&rsquo;s World, La Bola Negra, Rose&nbsp;among roster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-rio-festival-lineup-features-oscar-submissions-brazilian-premieres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-rio-festival-lineup-features-oscar-submissions-brazilian-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival announces honourees, early programming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fest runs in&nbsp;Balearic Islands from October 28-November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-evolution-mallorca-international-film-festival-announces-honourees-early-programming/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-evolution-mallorca-international-film-festival-announces-honourees-early-programming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance, IDFA, Venice, London festival programmers confirmed for NLWave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top international sales agents and distributors will also attend the Dutch showcase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-idfa-venice-london-festival-programmers-confirmed-for-nlwave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-idfa-venice-london-festival-programmers-confirmed-for-nlwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Italy submits ‘The Spiral’, Poland enters ‘Fatherland’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-italy-submits-the-spiral-poland-enters-fatherland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-italy-submits-the-spiral-poland-enters-fatherland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s heritage institutions create “world first” cinema archive portal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The platform brings together the collections of seven institutions, including CNC and&nbsp;Cin&eacute;math&egrave;que fran&ccedil;aise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-heritage-institutions-create-world-first-cinema-archive-portal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-heritage-institutions-create-world-first-cinema-archive-portal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Sea’ scores key European deals a year after sweeping Israeli awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Deals mark a significant turnaround for&nbsp;Israeli-Palestinian drama that initially encountered difficulties in the international marketplace despite its success at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-sea-scores-key-european-deals-a-year-after-sweeping-israeli-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-sea-scores-key-european-deals-a-year-after-sweeping-israeli-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa’s Realness Institute selects four screenwriters for AuthenticA Series Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Participants hail from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Cameroon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/africas-realness-institute-selects-four-screenwriters-for-authentica-series-lab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/africas-realness-institute-selects-four-screenwriters-for-authentica-series-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen’s ‘Financing the future of UK Film’ summit: one week to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third annual Screen Summit will bring together executives, filmmakers and fresh voices for a day of talks and networking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-summit-one-week-to-go/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-summit-one-week-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mip London to end as organiser readies Book Fair event]]></title><description><![CDATA[TV market ran for two years alongside London TV Screenings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mip-london-to-end-as-organiser-readies-book-fair-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mip-london-to-end-as-organiser-readies-book-fair-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FilmFest Hamburg heads talk showcasing German diversity, Spanish cinema and female directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;We certainly weren&rsquo;t short on powerful films by women this year,&rdquo; said festival director Malika Rabahallah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-hamburg-heads-talk-showcasing-german-diversity-spanish-cinema-and-female-directors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-hamburg-heads-talk-showcasing-german-diversity-spanish-cinema-and-female-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The buzzy Spanish films at San Sebastian - The Screen Podcast bonus episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen&rsquo;s Europe editor Tim Dams speaks to Spain Film Commission president Juan Manuel Guimer&aacute;ns Rubio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-buzzy-spanish-films-at-san-sebastian-the-screen-podcast-bonus-episode/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-buzzy-spanish-films-at-san-sebastian-the-screen-podcast-bonus-episode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Growth Of The Soil’ review: Herbert Nordrum and Asta Kamma August are exceptional in visceral Norwegian period drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hans Petter Moland&rsquo;s deliberate, meticulous film has been selected as Norway&rsquo;s official Oscar submission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/growth-of-the-soil-review-herbert-nordrum-and-asta-kamma-august-are-exceptional-in-visceral-norwegian-period-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/growth-of-the-soil-review-herbert-nordrum-and-asta-kamma-august-are-exceptional-in-visceral-norwegian-period-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action comedy ‘Teen Cop’ heads to Busan’s ACFM with Contents Panda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming feature stars Yoon Kyung-ho of &lsquo;My Daughter Is A Zombie&rsquo; and Kim Hye-yoon from &lsquo;Salmokji: Whispering Water&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/action-comedy-teen-cop-heads-to-busans-acfm-with-contents-panda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/action-comedy-teen-cop-heads-to-busans-acfm-with-contents-panda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doha Film Festival 2026 to open with Yemeni feature ‘The Station’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival will run from November 19-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doha-film-festival-2026-to-open-with-yemeni-feature-the-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doha-film-festival-2026-to-open-with-yemeni-feature-the-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain’s Movistar Plus vows to continue funding films after key management changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish pay-TV and streaming giant&nbsp;backed three Cannes competition titles this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-movistar-plus-vows-to-continue-funding-films-after-key-management-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-movistar-plus-vows-to-continue-funding-films-after-key-management-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Cinema United thinks about the Paramount settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;The agreement announced yesterday accomplishes many of exhibition&rsquo;s objectives.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-cinema-united-thinks-about-the-paramount-settlement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-cinema-united-thinks-about-the-paramount-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinema United issues statement on Paramount settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;The agreement announced yesterday accomplishes many of exhibition&rsquo;s objectives.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-united-issues-statement-on-paramount-settlement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-united-issues-statement-on-paramount-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North America, territories deal closes for Michelle Yeoh TIFF premiere ‘The Surgeon’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roshan Sethi directed Centrepiece selection from Thunder Road and Tango.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/north-america-territories-deal-closes-for-michelle-yeoh-tiff-premiere-the-surgeon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/north-america-territories-deal-closes-for-michelle-yeoh-tiff-premiere-the-surgeon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish film and TV production spend hits record €5.68bn in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spending is up 45% compared to 2022 amid a boom in productions shooting in Spain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-film-and-tv-production-spend-hits-record-568bn-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-film-and-tv-production-spend-hits-record-568bn-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In My Father’s Room’ review: A woman gets to know her late father in delicate debut from Japanese novelist-turned-filmmaker Maha Harada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yu Aoi and Issey Ogata star in the film, which premieres in San Sebastian competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-my-fathers-room-review-a-woman-gets-to-know-her-late-father-in-delicate-debut-from-japanese-novelist-turned-filmmaker-maha-harada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-my-fathers-room-review-a-woman-gets-to-know-her-late-father-in-delicate-debut-from-japanese-novelist-turned-filmmaker-maha-harada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Tom Cruise is optimistic about cinema in face of AI and streaming threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cruise stars in and produces&nbsp;Alejandro G. I&ntilde;&aacute;rritu&rsquo;s dark comedy &lsquo;Digger&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-tom-cruise-is-optimistic-about-cinema-in-face-of-ai-and-streaming-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-tom-cruise-is-optimistic-about-cinema-in-face-of-ai-and-streaming-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI London Film Festival unveils full 2026 industry lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr and producers&nbsp;Alan Maher,&nbsp;Adri&agrave; Mon&eacute;s,&nbsp;Dyveke Bj&oslash;rkly Graver and&nbsp;Rodrigo Teixeira have also joined the lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-full-2026-industry-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-full-2026-industry-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan Creative Content Fest to launch Spotlight Screenings for buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move is intended to spotlight Taiwanese titles to international buyers and industry partners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwan-creative-content-fest-to-launch-spotlight-screenings-for-buyers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwan-creative-content-fest-to-launch-spotlight-screenings-for-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich film festival heads talk “tectonic shifts” in film and festival landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Jungen and Reta Guetg on highlights of this year&rsquo;s festival, which kicks off on&nbsp;September 24 with the European premiere of Everest drama Tenzing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-heads-talk-tectonic-shifts-in-film-and-festival-landscape-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-heads-talk-tectonic-shifts-in-film-and-festival-landscape-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich film festival heads talk ‘tectonic shifts’ in film and festival landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Jungen and Reta Guetg on highlights of this year&rsquo;s festival, which kicks off on&nbsp;September 24 with the European premiere of Everest drama Tenzing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-heads-talk-tectonic-shifts-in-film-and-festival-landscape/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-heads-talk-tectonic-shifts-in-film-and-festival-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French film guilds denounce France Televisions budget cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government cuts could result in a 20% drop in France T&eacute;l&eacute;visions investment in film production in a single year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-film-guilds-denounce-france-televisions-budget-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-film-guilds-denounce-france-televisions-budget-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film guilds denounce planned cuts at France Televisions as a “devastating blow”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cuts could result in a 20% drop in France T&eacute;l&eacute;visions investment in film production a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-guilds-denounce-planned-cuts-at-france-televisions-as-a-devastating-blow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-guilds-denounce-planned-cuts-at-france-televisions-as-a-devastating-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Yorkshire creates three-year plan to build a sustainable regional industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aim is to move beyond a production service economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-yorkshire-creates-three-year-plan-to-build-a-sustainable-regional-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-yorkshire-creates-three-year-plan-to-build-a-sustainable-regional-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK feature ‘Masc’ boarded for world sales after Toronto premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film is directed by Star of Tomorrow Bertil Nilsson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-feature-masc-boarded-for-world-sales-after-toronto-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-feature-masc-boarded-for-world-sales-after-toronto-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen unveils 2026 UK &amp; Ireland Stars of Tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s Stars of Tomorrow cohort comprises 20 actors and filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-unveils-2026-uk-amp-ireland-stars-of-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-unveils-2026-uk-amp-ireland-stars-of-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California attorney general outlines terms of Paramount antitrust settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agreement covers annual production spend and output, with penalties for&nbsp;non-compliance&nbsp;including divestiture of Miramax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-attorney-general-outlines-terms-of-paramount-antitrust-settlement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-attorney-general-outlines-terms-of-paramount-antitrust-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California attorney general outlines terms in Paramount antitrust settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agreement covers annual production spend and output, with penalties for&nbsp;non-compliance&nbsp;including divestiture of Miramax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-attorney-general-outlines-terms-in-paramount-antitrust-settlement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-attorney-general-outlines-terms-in-paramount-antitrust-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount, state attorneys general settle case]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Ellison vows &rdquo;to build a stronger Hollywood&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-state-attorneys-general-settle-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-state-attorneys-general-settle-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount, state attorneys general reportedly settle case]]></title><description><![CDATA[No confirmation at time of writing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-state-attorneys-general-reportedly-settle-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-state-attorneys-general-reportedly-settle-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFM collaborating on audience screenings with AMC A-List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enhanced schedule to bring world and market premieres, slate showcases, amplified screenings, red-carpet moments with talent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afm-collaborating-on-audience-screenings-with-amc-a-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afm-collaborating-on-audience-screenings-with-amc-a-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish government commits to extend Audiovisual Hub investment through sovereign fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move puts government investment in the sector into a long-term strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-government-commits-to-extend-audiovisual-hub-investment-through-sovereign-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-government-commits-to-extend-audiovisual-hub-investment-through-sovereign-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eurimages appoints new executive director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalladeau takes up her new role at the Council of Europe&rsquo;s cultural film fund on October 1, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eurimages-appoints-new-executive-director/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eurimages-appoints-new-executive-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome’s MIA unveils 67 projects for 2026 co-production market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Line-up includes projects by&nbsp;Sudanese director Mohamed Kordofani and veteran Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Zanussi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romes-mia-unveils-67-projects-for-2026-co-production-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romes-mia-unveils-67-projects-for-2026-co-production-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Intern’ remake unseats ‘The Odyssey’ at Korea box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Intern&rsquo; drew the most admissions while &lsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo; made more revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-intern-remake-unseats-the-odyssey-at-korea-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-intern-remake-unseats-the-odyssey-at-korea-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Resident Evil’ tops UK-Ireland box office with franchise record opening £4.2m]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom&rsquo; starts fourth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/resident-evil-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-with-franchise-record-opening-42m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/resident-evil-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-with-franchise-record-opening-42m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US deal at TIFF for ‘Theater Is Dead’ starring Decker Sadowski from ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Jackrabbit Media represented filmmakers in the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-deal-at-tiff-for-theater-is-dead-starring-decker-sadowski-from-brooklyn-nine-nine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-deal-at-tiff-for-theater-is-dead-starring-decker-sadowski-from-brooklyn-nine-nine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former UIP marketing director Ken Green dies aged 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green worked at UIP from 1981 to 2002.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-uip-marketing-director-ken-green-dies-aged-84/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-uip-marketing-director-ken-green-dies-aged-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Sea International Film Festival postponed until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers said it would return to a &ldquo;renewed vision&rdquo; and that&nbsp;year-round programming in Jeddah would be introduced from November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/red-sea-international-film-festival-postponed-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/red-sea-international-film-festival-postponed-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatih Akin to shoot Louis de Bernieres’ adaptation ‘Birds Without Wings’  in Turkey in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The filmmaker is going on a locations recce in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatih-akin-to-shoot-louis-de-bernieres-adaptation-birds-without-wings-in-turkey-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatih-akin-to-shoot-louis-de-bernieres-adaptation-birds-without-wings-in-turkey-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatih Akin to shoot Louis de Bernieres’ adaptation ‘Birds Without Wings’ in Greece in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akin&rsquo;s Hamburg-based Bombero International is producing the project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatih-akin-to-shoot-louis-de-bernieres-adaptation-birds-without-wings-in-greece-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatih-akin-to-shoot-louis-de-bernieres-adaptation-birds-without-wings-in-greece-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ghost Song’ review: Fatih Akin’s San Sebastián opener is emotionally satisfying supernatural romance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong perormance from newcomer Mariam Dawoud anchors Akin&rsquo;s tender Hamburg-set love story]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ghost-song-review-fatih-akins-san-sebastin-opener-is-emotionally-satisfying-supernatural-romance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ghost-song-review-fatih-akins-san-sebastin-opener-is-emotionally-satisfying-supernatural-romance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zach Cregger supercharges ‘Resident Evil’ franchise with $108m global box office debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, &rsquo; Practical Magic 2&rsquo; dropped 58% in its second session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zach-cregger-supercharges-resident-evil-franchise-with-108m-global-box-office-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zach-cregger-supercharges-resident-evil-franchise-with-108m-global-box-office-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ wins TIFF audience award, ‘Angh’ triumphs in Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awards handed out at&nbsp;TIFF Lightbox presentation on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-wins-tiff-audience-award-angh-triumphs-in-platform/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-wins-tiff-audience-award-angh-triumphs-in-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sales, few packages, and badge lines – attendees assess inaugural TIFF: The Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market organisers report&nbsp;more than 116,000 attendees, more than 7,000 registered delegates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sales-few-packages-and-badge-lines-attendees-assess-inaugural-tiff-the-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sales-few-packages-and-badge-lines-attendees-assess-inaugural-tiff-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian opens with plea to end genocide, Donostia Award for Werner Herzog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatih Akin&rsquo;s competition selection Ghost Song was opening night screening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-opens-with-plea-to-end-genocide-donostia-award-for-werner-herzog/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-opens-with-plea-to-end-genocide-donostia-award-for-werner-herzog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount, California AG reportedly in settlement talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will parties swerve away from looming antitrust trial?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-california-ag-reportedly-in-settlement-talks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-california-ag-reportedly-in-settlement-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘NAZA’ filmmakers schedule US theatrical release]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Guardian, mk2 expected to announce international plans in the coming days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naza-filmmakers-schedule-us-theatrical-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naza-filmmakers-schedule-us-theatrical-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese box office hit ‘Once Upon A Time In The Middle East’ lands North American distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shen Teng leads the drama, directed by Wun Muye.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-box-office-hit-once-upon-a-time-in-the-middle-east-lands-north-american-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-box-office-hit-once-upon-a-time-in-the-middle-east-lands-north-american-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Poland enters ‘Fatherland’, Montenegro submits ‘To Hold A Mountain’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-poland-enters-fatherland-montenegro-submits-to-hold-a-mountain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-poland-enters-fatherland-montenegro-submits-to-hold-a-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poland enters Pawel Pawlikowski’s ‘Fatherland’ to 2027 international Oscar race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The filmmaker&rsquo;s &lsquo;Ida&rsquo; previously won the Academy Award in 2015.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/poland-enters-pawel-pawlikowskis-fatherland-to-2027-international-oscar-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/poland-enters-pawel-pawlikowskis-fatherland-to-2027-international-oscar-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Montenegro submits ‘To Hold A Mountain’, Ukraine enters ‘Traces’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-montenegro-submits-to-hold-a-mountain-ukraine-enters-traces/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-montenegro-submits-to-hold-a-mountain-ukraine-enters-traces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tessa Ross to receive lifetime achievement award at Rome film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award to producer of Danny Boyle&rsquo;s Ink will be presented on opening night of Rome Film Fest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tessa-ross-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-rome-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tessa-ross-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-rome-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Can Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ reach ‘Weapons’ heights?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom&rsquo; is also out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-can-zach-creggers-resident-evil-reach-weapons-heights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-can-zach-creggers-resident-evil-reach-weapons-heights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wild Horse Nine’, ‘Minotaur’, world premieres of UK and Irish films among 2026 Newport Beach fest lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Bola Negra, Fatherland, A Talent For Murder among line-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wild-horse-nine-minotaur-world-premieres-of-uk-and-irish-films-among-2026-newport-beach-fest-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wild-horse-nine-minotaur-world-premieres-of-uk-and-irish-films-among-2026-newport-beach-fest-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer Films co-heads talk mid-budget films, Todd Haynes, and their director golden rule at TIFF]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Once you make a really dire mistake on a movie that costs you a lot of money you really never make it again.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/killer-films-co-heads-talk-mid-budget-films-todd-haynes-and-their-director-golden-rule-at-tiff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/killer-films-co-heads-talk-mid-budget-films-todd-haynes-and-their-director-golden-rule-at-tiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer Films co-heads talk mid-budget films, Todd Haynes, and their director golden rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Once you make a really dire mistake on a movie that costs you a lot of money you really never make it again.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/killer-films-co-heads-talk-mid-budget-films-todd-haynes-and-their-director-golden-rule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/killer-films-co-heads-talk-mid-budget-films-todd-haynes-and-their-director-golden-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGC reports robust sales on TIFF crowdpleaser ‘Babies’ starring Anna Kendrick, Seth Rogen]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Deals close in UK, Latin America, Germany, Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-reports-robust-sales-on-tiff-crowdpleaser-babies-starring-anna-kendrick-seth-rogen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-reports-robust-sales-on-tiff-crowdpleaser-babies-starring-anna-kendrick-seth-rogen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyatt Russell joins cast of John Carroll Lynch’s comedy ‘Happy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embankment Films is repping sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wyatt-russell-joins-cast-of-john-carroll-lynchs-comedy-happy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wyatt-russell-joins-cast-of-john-carroll-lynchs-comedy-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West of England launches £4.5m production fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greenlight West&nbsp;fund will support productions with non-recoupable grants of between&nbsp;&pound;50,000 and &pound;500,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/west-of-england-launches-45m-production-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/west-of-england-launches-45m-production-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain special 2026: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[This issue examines how the industry is navigating the challenges of success and the local titles selected for the San Sebasti&aacute;n film festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spain-special-2026-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spain-special-2026-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mia Hansen-Løve’s ‘If Love Should Die’, starring Renate Reinsve, starts filming in Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reinsve is playing English writer&nbsp;Mary Wollstonecraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-hansen-lves-if-love-should-die-starring-renate-reinsve-starts-filming-in-sweden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-hansen-lves-if-love-should-die-starring-renate-reinsve-starts-filming-in-sweden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mia Hansen-Love’s ‘If Love Should Die’, starring Renate Reinsve, starts filming in Sweden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reinsve is playing English writer&nbsp;Mary Wollstonecraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-hansen-loves-if-love-should-die-starring-renate-reinsve-starts-filming-in-sweden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-hansen-loves-if-love-should-die-starring-renate-reinsve-starts-filming-in-sweden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotterdam managing director Clare Stewart to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2027 edition will be her last in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rotterdam-managing-director-clare-stewart-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rotterdam-managing-director-clare-stewart-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dubai International Film Festival set to return in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first revived edition will spotlight Arab cinema and filmmakers from across the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dubai-international-film-festival-set-to-return-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dubai-international-film-festival-set-to-return-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicky Bentham, BBC Film’s Anwen Griffiths, BFI’s Denitsa Yordanova join 2026 Screen Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third annual Screen Summit is taking place at the BFI Southbank on September 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicky-bentham-bbc-films-anwen-griffiths-bfis-denitsa-yordanova-join-2026-screen-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicky-bentham-bbc-films-anwen-griffiths-bfis-denitsa-yordanova-join-2026-screen-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shaun The Sheep: The Beast Of Mossy Bottom’ review: Aardman’s Halloween adventure is a spooky stop-motion delight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun and his flock are faced with a monstrous problem in a charming family adventure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shaun-the-sheep-the-beast-of-mossy-bottom-review-aardmans-halloween-adventure-is-a-spooky-stop-motion-delight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shaun-the-sheep-the-beast-of-mossy-bottom-review-aardmans-halloween-adventure-is-a-spooky-stop-motion-delight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was TIFF: The Market a success? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, what films stood out from the festival and their awards potential.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/was-tiff-the-market-a-success-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/was-tiff-the-market-a-success-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’, ‘Skintown’ to compete at Dinard British and Irish Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition is the last under the artistic direction of Dominique Green.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-skintown-to-compete-at-dinard-british-and-irish-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-skintown-to-compete-at-dinard-british-and-irish-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGBO’s Chris Brearton, Dominic Hughes to deliver AI-themed keynote at Tokyo’s TIFFCOM]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry market will also include the release of an anime industry report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agbos-chris-brearton-dominic-hughes-to-deliver-ai-themed-keynote-at-tokyos-tiffcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agbos-chris-brearton-dominic-hughes-to-deliver-ai-themed-keynote-at-tokyos-tiffcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhang Yimou to lead seven-strong Competition jury at Busan film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further members include Bi Gan, July Jung and Kei Ishikawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zhang-yimou-to-lead-seven-strong-competition-jury-at-busan-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zhang-yimou-to-lead-seven-strong-competition-jury-at-busan-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s My Time’ review: Michelle Yeoh charms as a Chinese septuagenarian Rubik’s Cube champ in uplifting real-life drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bai Xue&rsquo;s drama has its North American premiere as a Toronto Gala Presentation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/its-my-time-review-michelle-yeoh-charms-as-a-chinese-septuagenarian-rubiks-cube-champ-in-uplifting-real-life-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/its-my-time-review-michelle-yeoh-charms-as-a-chinese-septuagenarian-rubiks-cube-champ-in-uplifting-real-life-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Being Heumann’ to close 40th anniversary AFI Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple feature from Si&acirc;n Heder opened TIFF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/being-heumann-to-close-40th-anniversary-afi-fest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/being-heumann-to-close-40th-anniversary-afi-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil selects ‘Gugu’s World’ as Oscar submission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feature won&nbsp;Berlin&nbsp;Generation Kplus Crystal Bear and grand jury prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brazil-selects-gugus-world-as-oscar-submission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brazil-selects-gugus-world-as-oscar-submission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France sends Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ to 2027 international Oscar race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film selected by 11-member committee was one of five shortlisted finalists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-sends-andrey-zvyagintsevs-minotaur-to-2027-international-oscar-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-sends-andrey-zvyagintsevs-minotaur-to-2027-international-oscar-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France sends Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ off to 2027 international Oscar race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film selected by 11-member committee, was one of five shortlisted finallists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-sends-andrey-zvyagintsevs-minotaur-off-to-2027-international-oscar-race/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-sends-andrey-zvyagintsevs-minotaur-off-to-2027-international-oscar-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ becomes biggest US box office hit of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars: Episode VII &ndash; The Force Awakens&rsquo; 10-year record tumbles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-becomes-biggest-us-box-office-hit-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-becomes-biggest-us-box-office-hit-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Resident Evil’ review: Zach Cregger follows ‘Weapons’ with high-octane, back-to-basics reboot of hit video game franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin Abrams impresses in Sony&rsquo;s darkly funny horror actioner which rolls out globally from September 16]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/resident-evil-review-zach-cregger-follows-weapons-with-high-octane-back-to-basics-reboot-of-hit-video-game-franchise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/resident-evil-review-zach-cregger-follows-weapons-with-high-octane-back-to-basics-reboot-of-hit-video-game-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Age Of Goodbyes’, ‘The Scar-Faced Cat’ to bookend Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival will also premiere the first two episodes of two high-profile Taiwanese drama series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-age-of-goodbyes-the-scar-faced-cat-to-bookend-taipei-golden-horse-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-age-of-goodbyes-the-scar-faced-cat-to-bookend-taipei-golden-horse-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EWIP unveils 25 works in progress for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ninth edition of European Work in Progress is held during FilmFest Hamburg&rsquo;s industry days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ewip-unveils-25-works-in-progress-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ewip-unveils-25-works-in-progress-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doha Film Institute, Fipresci team for jury at upcoming Doha Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fipresci DFF jury will comprise three film critics who will judge films in the&nbsp;festival&rsquo;s international feature competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doha-film-institute-fipresci-team-for-jury-at-upcoming-doha-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doha-film-institute-fipresci-team-for-jury-at-upcoming-doha-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cate Blanchett set for Tokyo film festival with Displacement Film Fund premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actor and producer is also set to receive Japan&rsquo;s Praemium Imperiale Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cate-blanchett-set-for-tokyo-film-festival-with-displacement-film-fund-premieres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cate-blanchett-set-for-tokyo-film-festival-with-displacement-film-fund-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix’s Anne Mensah, Piers Tempest honoured at Production Guild UK awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix film &lsquo;Frankenstein&rsquo; and&nbsp;Amazon MGM series &rsquo;Young Sherlock&rsquo; also received awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflixs-anne-mensah-piers-tempest-honoured-at-production-guild-uk-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflixs-anne-mensah-piers-tempest-honoured-at-production-guild-uk-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix’s Anne Mensah, Piers Tempest honoured at Production Guild of Great Britain awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix film &lsquo;Frankenstein&rsquo; and&nbsp;Amazon MGM series &rsquo;Young Sherlock&rsquo; also received awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflixs-anne-mensah-piers-tempest-honoured-at-production-guild-of-great-britain-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflixs-anne-mensah-piers-tempest-honoured-at-production-guild-of-great-britain-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain picks ‘La Bola Negra’ as Oscar submission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix acquired North American rights to the film in Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spain-picks-la-bola-negra-as-oscar-submission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spain-picks-la-bola-negra-as-oscar-submission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starting gun fires on Bafta Film Awards as digital viewing platform opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters now have the opportunity to review their opt-in chapters such as film not in the English language and animation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/starting-gun-fires-on-bafta-film-awards-as-digital-viewing-platform-opens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/starting-gun-fires-on-bafta-film-awards-as-digital-viewing-platform-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo' review: Takashi Miike&rsquo;s muddled addition to the bad cop franchise lacks his signature flair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film follows Abel Ferrara&rsquo;s &rsquo;Bad Lieutenant&rsquo; and Werner Herzog&rsquo;s &rsquo;Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquobad-lieutenant-tokyo-review-takashi-miikersquos-muddled-addition-to-the-bad-cop-franchise-lacks-his-signature-flair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquobad-lieutenant-tokyo-review-takashi-miikersquos-muddled-addition-to-the-bad-cop-franchise-lacks-his-signature-flair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’ review: Takashi Miike’s muddled addition to the bad cop franchise lacks his signature flair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film follows Abel Ferrara&rsquo;s &rsquo;Bad Lieutenant&rsquo; and Werner Herzog&rsquo;s &rsquo;Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bad-lieutenant-tokyo-review-takashi-miikes-muddled-addition-to-the-bad-cop-franchise-lacks-his-signature-flair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bad-lieutenant-tokyo-review-takashi-miikes-muddled-addition-to-the-bad-cop-franchise-lacks-his-signature-flair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Talent For Murder’ review: Helen Mirren is spiky author Patricia Highsmith in Anton Corbijn’s underwhelming thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alden Ehrenreich and Olivia Cooke also star in the director&rsquo;s Toronto Gala premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-talent-for-murder-review-helen-mirren-is-spiky-author-patricia-highsmith-in-anton-corbijns-underwhelming-thriller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-talent-for-murder-review-helen-mirren-is-spiky-author-patricia-highsmith-in-anton-corbijns-underwhelming-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA prosecutors not seeking death penalty in Nick Reiner case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accused pleads not guilt to murder of parents Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-prosecutors-not-seeking-death-penalty-in-nick-reiner-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-prosecutors-not-seeking-death-penalty-in-nick-reiner-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US incentive could generate $125bn in extra production spend from 2027-2035, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry-wide coalition hails MPA report prepared by Olswang SPI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-incentive-could-generate-125bn-in-extra-production-spend-from-2027-2035-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-incentive-could-generate-125bn-in-extra-production-spend-from-2027-2035-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Paradise Lost’ review: Yeon Sang-ho’s AI thriller struggles to bring its provocative premise to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Train to Busan director explores grief through virtual reality in an uneven high-concept mystery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paradise-lost-review-yeon-sang-hos-ai-thriller-struggles-to-bring-its-provocative-premise-to-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paradise-lost-review-yeon-sang-hos-ai-thriller-struggles-to-bring-its-provocative-premise-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Angh’ review: A vivid, haunting 1960s-set elegy for an Indian community facing cultural erasure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theja Rio&rsquo;s powerful debut explores the spiritual cost of assimilation in a remote Nagaland village]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/angh-review-a-vivid-haunting-1960s-set-elegy-for-an-indian-community-facing-cultural-erasure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/angh-review-a-vivid-haunting-1960s-set-elegy-for-an-indian-community-facing-cultural-erasure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Salvation’ review: Assured Scottish influencer drama is driven by sterling performance from Liam Harkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Nicoll&rsquo;s sensitive, insightful feature premieres in Toronto&rsquo;s Discovery strand&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/salvation-review-assured-scottish-influencer-drama-is-driven-by-sterling-performance-from-liam-harkins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/salvation-review-assured-scottish-influencer-drama-is-driven-by-sterling-performance-from-liam-harkins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TorinoFilmLab selects three features for €50,000 Co-Production Fund grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Projects by Martika Ramirez Escobar,&nbsp;Samir Karahoda and&nbsp;Sein Lyan Tun selected from over 140 applicants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torinofilmlab-selects-three-features-for-50000-co-production-fund-grants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torinofilmlab-selects-three-features-for-50000-co-production-fund-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IDFA to honour Mexican-Salvadoran filmmaker Tatiana Huezo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival will also honour the late US filmmaker William Greaves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/idfa-to-honour-mexican-salvadoran-filmmaker-tatiana-huezo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/idfa-to-honour-mexican-salvadoran-filmmaker-tatiana-huezo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film industry pays tribute to “part-maverick producer, part-godfather” Jeremy Thomas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Watson,&nbsp;Gabrielle Stewart and Daniel Battsek share their memories of working with Thomas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-industry-pays-tribute-to-part-maverick-producer-part-godfather-jeremy-thomas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-industry-pays-tribute-to-part-maverick-producer-part-godfather-jeremy-thomas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘To A Land Unknown’, ‘Silent Rebellion’ producers on ACE Producers 2026 programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Projects on programme include &lsquo;Fanny Is Alive&rsquo;, &lsquo;Men Ruin Everything&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/to-a-land-unknown-silent-rebellion-producers-on-ace-producers-2026-programme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/to-a-land-unknown-silent-rebellion-producers-on-ace-producers-2026-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finecut scores sales of features based on short-form series with K-pop stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titles include &lsquo;After-School Exorcism Club: Girls&rsquo; Night&rsquo;, &lsquo;Wi-Fi Love In The Palace&rsquo; and &lsquo;Wind Up: The Movie&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/finecut-scores-sales-of-features-based-on-short-form-series-with-k-pop-stars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/finecut-scores-sales-of-features-based-on-short-form-series-with-k-pop-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy execs eye big picture as 2026 Student Academy Awards celebrated at TIFF]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;We&rsquo;re meeting new potential members and saying, &lsquo;You&rsquo;re invited in.&rsquo;&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-execs-eye-big-picture-as-2026-student-academy-awards-celebrated-at-tiff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-execs-eye-big-picture-as-2026-student-academy-awards-celebrated-at-tiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Matthew Rhys wins historic two lead awards at 78th Emmys]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Widow&rsquo;s Bay&rsquo; dominates with 14 wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-matthew-rhys-wins-historic-two-lead-awards-at-78th-emmys/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-matthew-rhys-wins-historic-two-lead-awards-at-78th-emmys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal, Blumhouse Atomic Monster take TIFF Midnight Madness hit ‘River’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upgrade represents international sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-blumhouse-atomic-monster-take-tiff-midnight-madness-hit-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-blumhouse-atomic-monster-take-tiff-midnight-madness-hit-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korea boosts production support for 16 projects including Koji Fukada, Um Tae-hwa films]]></title><description><![CDATA[The productions will receive a share of nearly $20m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korea-boosts-production-support-for-16-projects-including-koji-fukada-um-tae-hwa-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korea-boosts-production-support-for-16-projects-including-koji-fukada-um-tae-hwa-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Onwards And Sideways’ review: Rhys Ifans and Laura Linney form a bittersweet bond in John Madden’s poignant Parkinson’s drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madden&rsquo;s latest work premieres in Toronto before opening in the UK on November 16]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/onwards-and-sideways-review-rhys-ifans-and-laura-linney-form-a-bittersweet-bond-in-john-maddens-poignant-parkinsons-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/onwards-and-sideways-review-rhys-ifans-and-laura-linney-form-a-bittersweet-bond-in-john-maddens-poignant-parkinsons-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Alpha Gang’ review: Chris Pine, Léa Seydoux and Cate Blanchett are stylish alien invaders in diverting, overstretched sci-fi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Bautista, Lily-Rose Depp and Riley Keough also star in the Zellner brothers&rsquo; follow-up to &lsquo;Sasquatch Sunset&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alpha-gang-review-chris-pine-la-seydoux-and-cate-blanchett-are-stylish-alien-invaders-in-diverting-overstretched-sci-fi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alpha-gang-review-chris-pine-la-seydoux-and-cate-blanchett-are-stylish-alien-invaders-in-diverting-overstretched-sci-fi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Prima Facie’ review: Cynthia Erivo takes the stand in underwhelming adaptation of acclaimed one-woman play]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film premieres in Toronto before heading to London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prima-facie-review-cynthia-erivo-takes-the-stand-in-underwhelming-adaptation-of-acclaimed-one-woman-play/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prima-facie-review-cynthia-erivo-takes-the-stand-in-underwhelming-adaptation-of-acclaimed-one-woman-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK and Canada sign updated co-production treaty]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;The treaty is more user-friendly and recognises the major shifts we&rsquo;ve seen in our sector,&rdquo; said the BFI&rsquo;s Harriet Finney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-and-canada-sign-updated-co-production-treaty/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-and-canada-sign-updated-co-production-treaty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Practical Magic 2’, Oasis doc and ‘Pressure’ take top spots at UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo; and &lsquo;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&rsquo; both broke new records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/practical-magic-2-oasis-doc-and-pressure-take-top-spots-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/practical-magic-2-oasis-doc-and-pressure-take-top-spots-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trudie Styler’s ‘Up Against It’ scores additional sales ahead of Toronto premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beta Cinema unveils new distribution deals for family comedy starring&nbsp;Antonio Banderas and Eva Birthistle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/trudie-stylers-up-against-it-scores-additional-sales-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/trudie-stylers-up-against-it-scores-additional-sales-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome film festival to honour Javier Bardem with lifetime achievement award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish actor will receive award ahead of screening of&nbsp;Rodrigo Sorogoyen&rsquo;s &rsquo;The Beloved&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-festival-to-honour-javier-bardem-with-lifetime-achievement-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-festival-to-honour-javier-bardem-with-lifetime-achievement-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global box office reign for ‘Spider-Man 4’ and ‘The Odyssey’ ends as ‘Practical Magic 2’ nabs top spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[An eight-week consecutive stretch in which either &rsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo; or &rsquo;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&rsquo;&nbsp;has topped the worldwide box office has come to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/global-box-office-reign-for-spider-man-4-and-the-odyssey-ends-as-practical-magic-2-nabs-top-spot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/global-box-office-reign-for-spider-man-4-and-the-odyssey-ends-as-practical-magic-2-nabs-top-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Masc’ review: A raw, unguarded performance from Joshua Griffin powers sensitive London-set study of masculinity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bold debut feature from Swedish visual artist Bertil Nilsson bows in Toronto Platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/masc-review-a-raw-unguarded-performance-from-joshua-griffin-powers-sensitive-london-set-study-of-masculinity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/masc-review-a-raw-unguarded-performance-from-joshua-griffin-powers-sensitive-london-set-study-of-masculinity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Life And Deaths Of Wilson Shedd’ review: Amanda Seyfried and Scoot McNairy lead sober prison drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Blake Nelson&rsquo;s latest feature premieres as a Toronto Gala Presentation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-life-and-deaths-of-wilson-shedd-review-amanda-seyfried-and-scoot-mcnairy-lead-sober-prison-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-life-and-deaths-of-wilson-shedd-review-amanda-seyfried-and-scoot-mcnairy-lead-sober-prison-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Debut’ review: A superb Julianne Moore takes centre stage in Jesse Eisenberg’s wry community theatre comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eisenberg&rsquo;s follow-up to Oscar-winner &lsquo;A Real Pain&rsquo; also stars an impressive&nbsp;Paul Giamatti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-debut-review-a-superb-julianne-moore-takes-centre-stage-in-jesse-eisenbergs-wry-community-theatre-comedy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-debut-review-a-superb-julianne-moore-takes-centre-stage-in-jesse-eisenbergs-wry-community-theatre-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seth Rogen talks ‘The Studio’ success at TIFF: “People didn’t think we were paying attention”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I knew what I wanted to do with my life and my parents were very supportive.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seth-rogen-talks-the-studio-success-at-tiff-people-didnt-think-we-were-paying-attention/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seth-rogen-talks-the-studio-success-at-tiff-people-didnt-think-we-were-paying-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concourse Media secures TIFF pre-sales on Nicolas Cage thriller ‘Parish’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production start scheduled for week of September 21 in Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/concourse-media-secures-tiff-pre-sales-on-nicolas-cage-thriller-parish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/concourse-media-secures-tiff-pre-sales-on-nicolas-cage-thriller-parish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concourse Media scores TIFF pre-sales on Nicolas Cage thriller ‘Parish’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production start scheduled for week of September 21 in Minnesota.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/concourse-media-scores-tiff-pre-sales-on-nicolas-cage-thriller-parish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/concourse-media-scores-tiff-pre-sales-on-nicolas-cage-thriller-parish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marco Bechis’ Venice Competition title ‘Back To Buenos Aires’ lands key deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film heads to France, Benelux, Scandinavia among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marco-bechis-venice-competition-title-back-to-buenos-aires-lands-key-deals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marco-bechis-venice-competition-title-back-to-buenos-aires-lands-key-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Misty Green’ review: A scorching performance from Rosalind Eleazar powers Chris Rock’s thorny Hollywood satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/misty-green-review-a-scorching-performance-from-rosalind-eleazar-powers-chris-rocks-thorny-hollywood-satire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/misty-green-review-a-scorching-performance-from-rosalind-eleazar-powers-chris-rocks-thorny-hollywood-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Play Rocky’ review: Peter Farrelly turns story behind Sylvester Stallone’s breakout into a sentimental, uninspiring pastiche]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Ippolito plays Stallone alongside a cast that also includes Tracy Letts, Mark Duplass and&nbsp;AnnaSophia Robb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-play-rocky-review-peter-farrelly-turns-story-behind-sylvester-stallones-breakout-into-a-sentimental-uninspiring-pastiche/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-play-rocky-review-peter-farrelly-turns-story-behind-sylvester-stallones-breakout-into-a-sentimental-uninspiring-pastiche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Babies’ review: Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick face a big decision in likable LA crowdpleaser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Issa Rae and David Strathairn also star in Lauren Miller Rogen&rsquo;s Toronto Gala Presentation premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/babies-review-seth-rogen-and-anna-kendrick-face-a-big-decision-in-likable-la-crowdpleaser/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/babies-review-seth-rogen-and-anna-kendrick-face-a-big-decision-in-likable-la-crowdpleaser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Brace Your Heart’ review: Quietly powerful exploration of trauma and community in a remote Swedish mountain village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Kernell follows Charter and&nbsp;S&aacute;mi Blood with nuanced tale of a female S&aacute;mi reindeer herder struggling to make her mark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brace-your-heart-review-quietly-powerful-exploration-of-trauma-and-community-in-a-remote-swedish-mountain-village/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brace-your-heart-review-quietly-powerful-exploration-of-trauma-and-community-in-a-remote-swedish-mountain-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ review: Mahershala Ali is outstanding as a Muslim assassin in Bassam Tariq’s audacious follow-up to ‘Mogul Mowgli’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film premieres as a Toronto Special Presentation before heading to London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/your-mother-your-mother-your-mother-review-mahershala-ali-is-outstanding-as-a-muslim-assassin-in-bassam-tariqs-audacious-follow-up-to-mogul-mowgli/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/your-mother-your-mother-your-mother-review-mahershala-ali-is-outstanding-as-a-muslim-assassin-in-bassam-tariqs-audacious-follow-up-to-mogul-mowgli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Woman Unknown’ wins Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other winners included NAZA and Possible Love.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woman-unknown-wins-golden-lion-at-venice-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woman-unknown-wins-golden-lion-at-venice-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Up Against It’ review: Trudie Styler’s aggressively sentimental tearjerker fails to make the most of stars Antonio Banderas and Eva Birthistle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto Gala Presentation title takes a glossy approach to its thorny material]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/up-against-it-review-trudie-stylers-aggressively-sentimental-tearjerker-fails-to-make-the-most-of-stars-antonio-banderas-and-eva-birthistle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/up-against-it-review-trudie-stylers-aggressively-sentimental-tearjerker-fails-to-make-the-most-of-stars-antonio-banderas-and-eva-birthistle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Thomas, beloved Oscar-winning UK producer of ‘The Last Emperor’, dies at 77]]></title><description><![CDATA[Takashi Miike&rsquo;s&nbsp;Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo&nbsp;premieres at TIFF on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeremy-thomas-beloved-oscar-winning-uk-producer-of-the-last-emperor-dies-at-77/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeremy-thomas-beloved-oscar-winning-uk-producer-of-the-last-emperor-dies-at-77/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Film Festival 2026 awards ceremony – watch and follow the winners live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winners for the 83rd Venice Film Festival are being announced this evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-film-festival-2026-awards-ceremony-watch-and-follow-the-winners-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-film-festival-2026-awards-ceremony-watch-and-follow-the-winners-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raven Banner launches TIFF: The Market titles &lsquo;Hair Of The Bear', &lsquo;Mutter: The Diary Of A Mother&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Toronto genre specialists are in talks with buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/raven-banner-launches-tiff-the-market-titles-lsquohair-of-the-bear-lsquomutter-the-diary-of-a-motherrsquo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/raven-banner-launches-tiff-the-market-titles-lsquohair-of-the-bear-lsquomutter-the-diary-of-a-motherrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why US financier Merino Films is backing features by Mike Leigh, Kitty Green and Paul Thomas Anderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merino Films was founded by tech and media&nbsp;entrepreneur Jonathan Weiner and former locations manager&nbsp;Meredith Crowley in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-us-financier-merino-films-is-backing-features-by-mike-leigh-kitty-green-and-paul-thomas-anderson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-us-financier-merino-films-is-backing-features-by-mike-leigh-kitty-green-and-paul-thomas-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto’s Elevation Pictures moves into documentary pre-sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &ldquo;We want compelling IP or something with personality that people can understand in a sentence.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torontos-elevation-pictures-moves-into-documentary-pre-sales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torontos-elevation-pictures-moves-into-documentary-pre-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pool Films dives into Lara Zeidan’s ‘Birthday’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The debut feature, set in Beirut in 2008, is currently shooting in Jordan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pool-films-dives-into-lara-zeidans-birthday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pool-films-dives-into-lara-zeidans-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean occult feature ‘The Uninvited’ makes TIFF market debut with CJ 4DPlex]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: First look at Byun Yo-Han and Ahn Jae-Hong in the upcoming feature by Heo Jung.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-occult-feature-the-uninvited-makes-tiff-market-debut-with-cj-4dplex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-occult-feature-the-uninvited-makes-tiff-market-debut-with-cj-4dplex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look at ‘Arctic Skies’ starring Morfydd Clark and Ariyon Bakare; Independent secures key deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Independent continues sales on the sci-fi thriller at TIFF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-look-at-arctic-skies-starring-morfydd-clark-and-ariyon-bakare-independent-secures-key-deals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-look-at-arctic-skies-starring-morfydd-clark-and-ariyon-bakare-independent-secures-key-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Films Boutique picks up ‘The Man Who Was Afraid Of Women’ starring Alexis Manenti]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The second feature from director Jean-Baptiste Durand has been acquired by Diaphana for France]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/films-boutique-picks-up-the-man-who-was-afraid-of-women-starring-alexis-manenti/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/films-boutique-picks-up-the-man-who-was-afraid-of-women-starring-alexis-manenti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Evil Genius’, ’Everybody Wants To F*ck Me’ in TIFF buyers’ sights]]></title><description><![CDATA[A24 is screening a trio of hot market titles for international buyers only.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evil-genius-everybody-wants-to-fck-me-in-tiff-buyers-sights/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evil-genius-everybody-wants-to-fck-me-in-tiff-buyers-sights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornerstone Films boards Courteney Cox’s ‘Evil Genius’ ahead of Toronto world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Patricia Arquette and David Harbour star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cornerstone-films-boards-courteney-coxs-evil-genius-ahead-of-toronto-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cornerstone-films-boards-courteney-coxs-evil-genius-ahead-of-toronto-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s Kino Sum touts Grace Glowicki supernatural tale 'Do You See Ghosts?' at TIFF]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production took place in and around Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canadarsquos-kino-sum-touts-grace-glowicki-supernatural-tale-do-you-see-ghosts-at-tiff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canadarsquos-kino-sum-touts-grace-glowicki-supernatural-tale-do-you-see-ghosts-at-tiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Adolescence’ breakout Austin Haynes stars in North Yorkshire coming-of-age drama  ‘Two Kids’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cast also includes&nbsp;Stephen Dillane, Max Beesley,&nbsp;Philip Glenister and newcomer&nbsp;Hisham Marzouki.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adolescence-breakout-austin-haynes-stars-in-north-yorkshire-coming-of-age-drama-two-kids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adolescence-breakout-austin-haynes-stars-in-north-yorkshire-coming-of-age-drama-two-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Adolescence’ breakout Austin Hayes stars in North Yorkshire coming-of-age drama  ‘Two Kids’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cast also includes&nbsp;Stephen Dillane, Max Beesley,&nbsp;Philip Glenister and newcomer&nbsp;Hisham Marzouki.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adolescence-breakout-austin-hayes-stars-in-north-yorkshire-coming-of-age-drama-two-kids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adolescence-breakout-austin-hayes-stars-in-north-yorkshire-coming-of-age-drama-two-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Assassin(s)’ review: Hur Jin-ho turns 1974 assassination attempt on South Korean president into gripping, propulsive thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoo Hai-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho star in the director&rsquo;s follow-up to &rsquo;A Normal Family&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-assassins-review-hur-jin-ho-turns-1974-assassination-attempt-on-south-korean-president-into-gripping-propulsive-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-assassins-review-hur-jin-ho-turns-1974-assassination-attempt-on-south-korean-president-into-gripping-propulsive-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Everybody Wants To F*ck Me’ review: Taron Egerton’s performance is only attractive element of UK sex comedy misfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Schey&rsquo;s confused feature debut premieres as a Toronto Special Presentation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everybody-wants-to-fck-me-review-taron-egertons-performance-is-only-attractive-element-of-uk-sex-comedy-misfire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everybody-wants-to-fck-me-review-taron-egertons-performance-is-only-attractive-element-of-uk-sex-comedy-misfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WB heads talk risk in TIFF: “The hedge against the unknown is embrace the unknowns.”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros&rsquo; edgy new Clockwork label led by Christian Parkes is scouring TIFF for acquisitions, fulfilling a long-held ambition by the studio&rsquo;s film group co-heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wb-heads-talk-risk-in-tiff-the-hedge-against-the-unknown-is-embrace-the-unknowns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wb-heads-talk-risk-in-tiff-the-hedge-against-the-unknown-is-embrace-the-unknowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The international Oscar definitely changes lives” – TIFF panel talks Academy rule change]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;At least there is another window. It&rsquo;s a great start.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-international-oscar-definitely-changes-lives-tiff-panel-talks-academy-rule-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-international-oscar-definitely-changes-lives-tiff-panel-talks-academy-rule-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wild, Wild East’ review: Second World War thriller set in occupied Poland starts strong but can’t sustain its intrigue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jan Holubek&rsquo;s Venice Platform premiere is part Western, part noir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wild-wild-east-review-second-world-war-thriller-set-in-occupied-poland-starts-strong-but-cant-sustain-its-intrigue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wild-wild-east-review-second-world-war-thriller-set-in-occupied-poland-starts-strong-but-cant-sustain-its-intrigue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Faith’ review: Erin Doherty and James McAvoy drive delicate, genre-fluid exploration of grief and the unknown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Andrew Williams&rsquo; wrenching follow-up to Dragonfly bows as a Toronto Special Presentation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/faith-review-erin-doherty-and-james-mcavoy-drive-delicate-genre-fluid-exploration-of-grief-and-the-unknown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/faith-review-erin-doherty-and-james-mcavoy-drive-delicate-genre-fluid-exploration-of-grief-and-the-unknown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Long Winter’ review: A sheltered young man faces a seismic shift in Andrew Haigh’s masterful 1950s Rocky Mountain drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haigh follows All Of Us Strangers and 45 Years with this atmospheric study of a splintering family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-long-winter-review-a-sheltered-young-man-faces-a-seismic-shift-in-andrew-haighs-masterful-1950s-rocky-mountain-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-long-winter-review-a-sheltered-young-man-faces-a-seismic-shift-in-andrew-haighs-masterful-1950s-rocky-mountain-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommaso Usberti’s ‘Before The War’ takes top prize in Venice Critics’ Week 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venice sidebar unveils winners of 41st edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tommaso-usbertis-before-the-war-takes-top-prize-in-venice-critics-week-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tommaso-usbertis-before-the-war-takes-top-prize-in-venice-critics-week-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chad selects ‘Soumsoum, The Night Of The Stars’ for Oscars race]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: All four of Chad&rsquo;s Oscar submissions have been directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chad-selects-soumsoum-the-night-of-the-stars-for-oscars-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chad-selects-soumsoum-the-night-of-the-stars-for-oscars-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Lovers In The Blue Night’ review: Anapurna Roy’s modest second feature interweaves migrant lives and loves in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roy returns to Venice Horizons after winning the best director prize in 2025 for her debut film&nbsp;Songs Of Forgotten Trees]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lovers-in-the-blue-night-review-anapurna-roys-modest-second-feature-interweaves-migrant-lives-and-loves-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lovers-in-the-blue-night-review-anapurna-roys-modest-second-feature-interweaves-migrant-lives-and-loves-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Bit Of Light’ review: Ali Asgari’s profoundly affecting drama finds hope amid despair in contemporary Tehran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iranian filmmaker makes his Venice Competition debut with the story of a doctor pushed to breaking point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-bit-of-light-review-ali-asgaris-profoundly-affecting-drama-finds-hope-amid-despair-in-contemporary-tehran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-bit-of-light-review-ali-asgaris-profoundly-affecting-drama-finds-hope-amid-despair-in-contemporary-tehran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice’s Giornate degli Autori sidebar unveils 2026 winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentinian director Mar&iacute;a Aparicio&rsquo;s Sometimes Sadness, Sometimes Rebellion&nbsp;takes director&rsquo;s award]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venices-giornate-degli-autori-sidebar-unveils-2026-winners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venices-giornate-degli-autori-sidebar-unveils-2026-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Scotland names interim executive director to replace Isabel Davis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davis&nbsp;leaves to join the BFI as director of the Filmmaking Funds on October 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-scotland-names-interim-executive-director-to-replace-isabel-davis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-scotland-names-interim-executive-director-to-replace-isabel-davis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pang Brothers’ horror ‘The Mage’ acquired for Taiwan, Southeast Asia release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josie Ho plays a woman with the ability to guide souls towards reincarnation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pang-brothers-horror-the-mage-acquired-for-taiwan-southeast-asia-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pang-brothers-horror-the-mage-acquired-for-taiwan-southeast-asia-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sumo: Spirit Weighs Nothing’ review: Cinematic, empathetic doc gets in the ring with Japan’s most iconic sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erik Shirai&rsquo;s absorbing film will next play London after berths in Telluride and Venice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sumo-spirit-weighs-nothing-review-cinematic-empathetic-doc-gets-in-the-ring-with-japans-most-iconic-sport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sumo-spirit-weighs-nothing-review-cinematic-empathetic-doc-gets-in-the-ring-with-japans-most-iconic-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Big Little Things’ review: A gay Chinese woman invents a boyfriend to appease her family in candid, personal debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer/director Michelle Zhou takes inspiration from her own life for Venice Horizons drama]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/big-little-things-review-a-gay-chinese-woman-invents-a-boyfriend-to-appease-her-family-in-candid-personal-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/big-little-things-review-a-gay-chinese-woman-invents-a-boyfriend-to-appease-her-family-in-candid-personal-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ground Floor’ review: Absurdist Hungarian comedy effectively turns a run-down apartment block into state of the nation satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[&Aacute;d&aacute;m Tompa stars in director G&aacute;bor Reisz&rsquo;s follow-up to 2023 Venice Horizons winner Explanation For Everything&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ground-floor-review-absurdist-hungarian-comedy-effectively-turns-a-run-down-apartment-block-into-state-of-the-nation-satire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ground-floor-review-absurdist-hungarian-comedy-effectively-turns-a-run-down-apartment-block-into-state-of-the-nation-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestEnd unveils raft of deals and first look at thriller ‘Scorpion’ starring Alex Pettyfer and Clive Owen]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film has sold across Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/westend-unveils-raft-of-deals-and-first-look-at-thriller-scorpion-starring-alex-pettyfer-and-clive-owen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/westend-unveils-raft-of-deals-and-first-look-at-thriller-scorpion-starring-alex-pettyfer-and-clive-owen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WWII art thriller ‘The Heroes Of The Louvre’ lands early deals for Other Angle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buyers for the film include Menemsha Films for North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wwii-art-thriller-the-heroes-of-the-louvre-lands-early-deals-for-other-angle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wwii-art-thriller-the-heroes-of-the-louvre-lands-early-deals-for-other-angle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto reveals increase in Asian submissions aiming to boost exposure]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korean features such as &lsquo;Harbin&rsquo; and &rsquo;The World Of Love&rsquo; scored box office success after Toronto premieres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-reveals-increase-in-asian-submissions-aiming-to-boost-exposure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-reveals-increase-in-asian-submissions-aiming-to-boost-exposure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mind The Gap selling AI Val Kilmer in ’As Deep As The Grave’ at TIFF]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: First Line Films&rsquo; Coerte Voorhees wrote and directed feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mind-the-gap-selling-ai-val-kilmer-in-as-deep-as-the-grave-at-tiff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mind-the-gap-selling-ai-val-kilmer-in-as-deep-as-the-grave-at-tiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Alba to star in ‘The Fun Lady’, Highland launching TIFF sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &lsquo;Sweet Home Alabama&rsquo; director Andy Tennant to begin US shoot in early 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jessica-alba-to-star-in-the-fun-lady-highland-launching-tiff-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jessica-alba-to-star-in-the-fun-lady-highland-launching-tiff-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish Toronto world premiere ‘Lemonade’ starring Barry Keoghan and Lewis Brophy lands UK-Ireland deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film will be released theatrically in spring 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-toronto-world-premiere-lemonade-starring-barry-keoghan-and-lewis-brophy-lands-uk-ireland-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-toronto-world-premiere-lemonade-starring-barry-keoghan-and-lewis-brophy-lands-uk-ireland-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie Sales scores worldwide deals on ‘All About Corinne’ starring Isabelle Huppert]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film, which also stars Sandrine Kiberlain, has sold to a number of territories including Canada, Australia, Germany and South Korea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indie-sales-scores-worldwide-deals-on-all-about-corinne-starring-isabelle-huppert/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indie-sales-scores-worldwide-deals-on-all-about-corinne-starring-isabelle-huppert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Being Heumann’ producer David Permut lines up UK activist Peter Tatchell drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;&ldquo;Peter&rsquo;s kind of the Harvey Milk of London and is an amazing individual with an incredible story.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/being-heumann-producer-david-permut-lines-up-uk-activist-peter-tatchell-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/being-heumann-producer-david-permut-lines-up-uk-activist-peter-tatchell-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bankside boards Ruth Greenberg’s UK boxing feature ‘Sugar Raye’ starring Naomi Ackie and Eve Hewson]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &lsquo;How To Have Sex&rsquo; team Wild Swim Films produces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bankside-boards-ruth-greenbergs-uk-boxing-feature-sugar-raye-starring-naomi-ackie-and-eve-hewson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bankside-boards-ruth-greenbergs-uk-boxing-feature-sugar-raye-starring-naomi-ackie-and-eve-hewson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Fire Within You’ review: Vanessa Scalera’s invigorating performance fuels Italian Christmas-from-hell drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edoardo De Angelis&rsquo;s darkly comic feature premieres in Venice competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-fire-within-you-review-vanessa-scaleras-invigorating-performance-fuels-italian-christmas-from-hell-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-fire-within-you-review-vanessa-scaleras-invigorating-performance-fuels-italian-christmas-from-hell-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minerva and TVCO board WWII resistance drama ‘Mila/Marija’ ahead of Zurich premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Austrian director Andrina Mracnikar&rsquo;s film centres on a&nbsp;partisan resistance group fighting the Nazis from the cover of the forests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minerva-and-tvco-board-wwii-resistance-drama-milamarija-ahead-of-zurich-premiere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minerva-and-tvco-board-wwii-resistance-drama-milamarija-ahead-of-zurich-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Singapore enters ‘We Are All Strangers’, Chad selects ‘Soumsoum, The Night Of The Stars’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-singapore-enters-we-are-all-strangers-chad-selects-soumsoum-the-night-of-the-stars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-singapore-enters-we-are-all-strangers-chad-selects-soumsoum-the-night-of-the-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Singapore enters Anthony Chen's 'We Are All Strangers']]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-singapore-enters-anthony-chens-we-are-all-strangers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-singapore-enters-anthony-chens-we-are-all-strangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Being Heumann’ review: Ruth Madeley impresses as US disability advocate Judy Heumann in broad period drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sian Heder follows CODA with cutesy dramatisation of Heumann&rsquo;s 1977 San Francisco sit-in which opens Toronto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/being-heumann-review-ruth-madeley-impresses-as-us-disability-advocate-judy-heumann-in-broad-period-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/being-heumann-review-ruth-madeley-impresses-as-us-disability-advocate-judy-heumann-in-broad-period-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stuffed’ review: Jodie Comer and Harry Melling bond over taxidermy in bold, bracing gothic musical]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debut of UK filmmaker Theo Rhys premieres in Toronto&rsquo;s Discovery strand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stuffed-review-jodie-comer-and-harry-melling-bond-over-taxidermy-in-bold-bracing-gothic-musical/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stuffed-review-jodie-comer-and-harry-melling-bond-over-taxidermy-in-bold-bracing-gothic-musical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France unveils shortlist for 2027 international feature Oscar]]></title><description><![CDATA[France&rsquo;s 11-member selection committee will make final selection on September 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-unveils-shortlist-for-2027-international-feature-oscar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-unveils-shortlist-for-2027-international-feature-oscar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France unveils shortlist for 2027 best international feature Oscar]]></title><description><![CDATA[France&rsquo;s 11-member selection committee will make final selection on September 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-unveils-shortlist-for-2027-best-international-feature-oscar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-unveils-shortlist-for-2027-best-international-feature-oscar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First trailer for Ali Asgari’s Venice competition title ‘A Bit Of Light’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Misagh Zareh plays a disillusioned doctor who loses faith in the future after being arrested and having his medical practice shut down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-trailer-for-ali-asgaris-venice-competition-title-a-bit-of-light/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-trailer-for-ali-asgaris-venice-competition-title-a-bit-of-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ tops chart on first day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oasis doc takes &pound;675,000 on Wednesday while Studiocanal&rsquo;s &lsquo;Pressure&rsquo; has over &pound;330,000 in previews.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-tops-chart-on-first-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-tops-chart-on-first-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centtrip, Entertainment Partners, Simkins execs join Screen Summit 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The production finance and media law experts will take part in a panel called &rsquo;Making Every Pound Count&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/centtrip-entertainment-partners-simkins-execs-join-screen-summit-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/centtrip-entertainment-partners-simkins-execs-join-screen-summit-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘NAZA’ review: Urgent, gut-punch doc from ‘No Other Land’ directors interviews Israeli operatives about their actions in Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor&rsquo;s wrenching Venice competition film is executive-produced by Jonathan Glazer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naza-review-urgent-gut-punch-doc-from-no-other-land-directors-interviews-israeli-operatives-about-their-actions-in-gaza/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naza-review-urgent-gut-punch-doc-from-no-other-land-directors-interviews-israeli-operatives-about-their-actions-in-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Until The Day Ends’ review: Vivid if limited portrait of revolutionary youth in modern-day Serbia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jelena Maksimovi&#263;&rsquo;s fiction debut relies heavily on the charisma of lead&nbsp;Jelena Maksimovi&#263;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/until-the-day-ends-review-vivid-if-limited-portrait-of-revolutionary-youth-in-modern-day-serbia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/until-the-day-ends-review-vivid-if-limited-portrait-of-revolutionary-youth-in-modern-day-serbia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF preview: Are buyers changing how they spend at markets? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on the podcast are Mubi&rsquo;s&nbsp;Arianna Bocco and Zach Glueck from Manifest Pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-preview-are-buyers-changing-how-they-spend-at-markets-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-preview-are-buyers-changing-how-they-spend-at-markets-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘NAZA’ producers talk protecting whistleblowers, journalism as cinema at Venice]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;NAZA&rsquo; was selected late for Venice so the film team could finish anonymising its sources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naza-producers-talk-protecting-whistleblowers-journalism-as-cinema-at-venice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naza-producers-talk-protecting-whistleblowers-journalism-as-cinema-at-venice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sumerian Pictures acquires Cannes Directors’ Fortnight selection ‘Low Expectations’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie Ulven aka musician girl in red and Anders Danielsen Lie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sumerian-pictures-acquires-cannes-directors-fortnight-selection-low-expectations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sumerian-pictures-acquires-cannes-directors-fortnight-selection-low-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Directors’ Fortnight selection ‘Low Expectations’ lands North American deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie Ulven aka musician girl in red and Anders Danielsen Lie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-directors-fortnight-selection-low-expectations-lands-north-american-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-directors-fortnight-selection-low-expectations-lands-north-american-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland arthouse buyers head to Toronto with shifting priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picturehouse and Curzon acquisition execs are among the key UK-Ireland buyers headed for TIFF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-arthouse-buyers-head-to-toronto-with-shifting-priorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-arthouse-buyers-head-to-toronto-with-shifting-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto 2026: Screen’s dailies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browse Screen International&rsquo;s daily editions from the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, which runs September 10-20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-2026-screens-dailies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-2026-screens-dailies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF travel chaos scrambles nerves of UK film industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto-bound attendees contend with cancelled flights and meetings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-travel-chaos-scrambles-nerves-of-uk-film-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-travel-chaos-scrambles-nerves-of-uk-film-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Paper Tiger’, ‘Furies’ producer Rodrigo Teixeira of RT Features talks new Brazilian, James Gray projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Slate includes previously-announced TIFF selections&nbsp;Glaxo,&nbsp;Furies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-furies-producer-rodrigo-teixeira-of-rt-features-talks-new-brazilian-james-gray-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-furies-producer-rodrigo-teixeira-of-rt-features-talks-new-brazilian-james-gray-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Torres’ Toronto-bound ‘The Remotes’ boarded by Diversion]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Filipno feature will premiere in TIFF&rsquo;s Wavelengths section]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-torres-toronto-bound-the-remotes-boarded-by-diversion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-torres-toronto-bound-the-remotes-boarded-by-diversion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colm Bairead’s ‘The Quiet Girl’ follow-up adds key cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The film recently wrapped a six-week shoot in Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colm-baireads-the-quiet-girl-follow-up-adds-key-cast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colm-baireads-the-quiet-girl-follow-up-adds-key-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Casket Girls&rsquo; horror starring Gabrielle Union gets US deal ahead of TIFF sales launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;UK-based Capture kicks off international sales in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/casket-girlsrsquo-horror-starring-gabrielle-union-gets-us-deal-ahead-of-tiff-sales-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/casket-girlsrsquo-horror-starring-gabrielle-union-gets-us-deal-ahead-of-tiff-sales-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers weigh in on Toronto’s revamped Oscar-qualifying Platform section]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;TIFF is making a statement about the importance of international cinema.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-weigh-in-on-torontos-revamped-oscar-qualifying-platform-section-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-weigh-in-on-torontos-revamped-oscar-qualifying-platform-section-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers weigh in on Toronto's revamped Oscar-qualifying Platform section]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;TIFF is making a statement about the importance of international cinema.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-weigh-in-on-torontos-revamped-oscar-qualifying-platform-section/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-weigh-in-on-torontos-revamped-oscar-qualifying-platform-section/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African cinema ramps up presence at Toronto film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten African films play in festival programme, while Global African hub provides a market base for continent&rsquo;s filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/african-cinema-ramps-up-presence-at-toronto-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/african-cinema-ramps-up-presence-at-toronto-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macedonian comedy ‘DJ Ahmet’ leads Adriatic Film Awards nominees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vladimir Tagic&rsquo;s &lsquo;Yugo Florida&rsquo; also scores multiple nominations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/macedonian-comedy-dj-ahmet-leads-adriatic-film-awards-nominees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/macedonian-comedy-dj-ahmet-leads-adriatic-film-awards-nominees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Ulrich Thomsen, David Dencik join ‘My Fairytale Life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danish stalwarts are also joined by younger rising stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nikolaj-lie-kaas-ulrich-thomsen-david-dencik-join-my-fairytale-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nikolaj-lie-kaas-ulrich-thomsen-david-dencik-join-my-fairytale-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Guria’ review: Textured community portrait finds humour and hardship in post-Soviet Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Levan Koguashvili&rsquo;s black-and-white Venice Spotlight title&nbsp;finds its own distinctive rhythm amid poverty and tradition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guria-review-textured-community-portrait-finds-humour-and-hardship-in-post-soviet-georgia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guria-review-textured-community-portrait-finds-humour-and-hardship-in-post-soviet-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Good Little Soldier’ review: A magnetic Alba Rohrwacher anchors Stéphane Brizé’s study of toxic workplace culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Lindon also stars in timely, darkly comic Venice competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-good-little-soldier-review-a-magnetic-alba-rohrwacher-anchors-stphane-brizs-study-of-toxic-workplace-culture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-good-little-soldier-review-a-magnetic-alba-rohrwacher-anchors-stphane-brizs-study-of-toxic-workplace-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Good Little Soldier’ review: A magnetic Alba Rohrwacher anchors Stephan Brize’s study of toxic workplace culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Lindon also stars in timely, darkly comic Venice competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-good-little-soldier-review-a-magnetic-alba-rohrwacher-anchors-stephan-brizes-study-of-toxic-workplace-culture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-good-little-soldier-review-a-magnetic-alba-rohrwacher-anchors-stephan-brizes-study-of-toxic-workplace-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Uprising’ review: A stirring Andrew Garfield is unable to energise Paul Greengrass’s listless period drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The writer/director&rsquo;s take on England&rsquo;s 1381 Peasants&rsquo; Revolt also stars Tom Hollander, Jamie Bell and Thomasin McKenzie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-uprising-review-a-stirring-andrew-garfield-is-unable-to-energise-paul-greengrasss-listless-period-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-uprising-review-a-stirring-andrew-garfield-is-unable-to-energise-paul-greengrasss-listless-period-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Graham on UK re-gentrification: “The cost of living has gone through the roof”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;If you can&rsquo;t afford to live where you grew up, where do you go?&rdquo; asks Graham in Venice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stephen-graham-on-uk-re-gentrification-the-cost-of-living-has-gone-through-the-roof-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stephen-graham-on-uk-re-gentrification-the-cost-of-living-has-gone-through-the-roof-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Graham on UK re-gentrification: “The cost-of-living has gone through the roof”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;If you can&rsquo;t afford to live where you grew up, where do you go?&rdquo; asks Graham in Venice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stephen-graham-on-uk-re-gentrification-the-cost-of-living-has-gone-through-the-roof/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stephen-graham-on-uk-re-gentrification-the-cost-of-living-has-gone-through-the-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First trailer for Ferit Karahan’s TIFF Platform Turkish family drama ‘Djinn Wedding’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Luxbox represents sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-trailer-for-ferit-karahans-tiff-platform-turkish-family-drama-djinn-wedding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-trailer-for-ferit-karahans-tiff-platform-turkish-family-drama-djinn-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dau’ review: Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s sprawling new installment in his conceptual project is an affecting study of Soviet tyranny]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Venice competition title follows previous features and a 2019 art installation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dau-review-ilya-khrzhanovskys-sprawling-new-installment-in-his-conceptual-project-is-an-affecting-study-of-soviet-tyranny/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dau-review-ilya-khrzhanovskys-sprawling-new-installment-in-his-conceptual-project-is-an-affecting-study-of-soviet-tyranny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Place To Be’ review: Ellen Burstyn and Taika Waititi star in odd-couple comedy which never quite takes flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Korn&eacute;l Mundrucz&oacute; follows up Berlin title &lsquo;At The Sea&rsquo; with Venice out of competition premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/place-to-be-review-ellen-burstyn-and-taika-waititi-star-in-odd-couple-comedy-which-never-quite-takes-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/place-to-be-review-ellen-burstyn-and-taika-waititi-star-in-odd-couple-comedy-which-never-quite-takes-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Color Of The Sun’ review:  Sensual Okinawa-set coming-of-age tale makes for a striking, enigmatic debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venice Horizons title is visually assured exploration of adolescence against the tensions of contemporary Okinawa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-color-of-the-sun-review-sensual-okinawa-set-coming-of-age-tale-makes-for-a-striking-enigmatic-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-color-of-the-sun-review-sensual-okinawa-set-coming-of-age-tale-makes-for-a-striking-enigmatic-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noel Clarke charged with sex offences against five women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarke accused of two counts of sexual assault, three of voyeurism, one of exposure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/noel-clarke-charged-with-sex-offences-against-five-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/noel-clarke-charged-with-sex-offences-against-five-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ellen Burstyn on working in her nineties: “It’s not some man’s life I’m helping out with”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burstyn was first on the call sheet for Kornel Mundruczo&rsquo;s Venice title &lsquo;Place To Be&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ellen-burstyn-on-working-in-her-nineties-its-not-some-mans-life-im-helping-out-with/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ellen-burstyn-on-working-in-her-nineties-its-not-some-mans-life-im-helping-out-with/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Matter’ review: Romanian children’s home drama is sometimes conventional, always authentic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roma actress and filmmaker Alina Serban&rsquo;s heartfelt feature bows in Venice Spotlight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-matter-review-romanian-childrens-home-drama-is-sometimes-conventional-always-authentic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-matter-review-romanian-childrens-home-drama-is-sometimes-conventional-always-authentic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Union Town’ review: Fifty years after ‘Harlan County, USA’, Barbara Kopple returns to the frontline of America’s labour struggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veteran documentarian&rsquo;s absorbing portrait of the gig economy is the third in her &lsquo;labour rights&rsquo; trilogy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/union-town-review-fifty-years-after-harlan-county-usa-barbara-kopple-returns-to-the-frontline-of-americas-labour-struggle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/union-town-review-fifty-years-after-harlan-county-usa-barbara-kopple-returns-to-the-frontline-of-americas-labour-struggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malta opens public call to finance, build and operat‘Land-Sea Super Stage’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals are being sought for the new Malta Film Studios, of which the &rsquo;super-stage&rsquo; will be part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malta-opens-public-call-to-finance-build-and-operatland-sea-super-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malta-opens-public-call-to-finance-build-and-operatland-sea-super-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malta opens public call to finance, build and operate ‘Land-Sea Super Stage’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals are being sought for the new Malta Film Studios, of which the &rsquo;super-stage&rsquo; will be part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malta-opens-public-call-to-finance-build-and-operate-land-sea-super-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malta-opens-public-call-to-finance-build-and-operate-land-sea-super-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did the Lumière Summit deliver on its lofty ambitions?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attendees reflect on what was actually achieved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/did-the-lumire-summit-deliver-on-its-lofty-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/did-the-lumire-summit-deliver-on-its-lofty-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish government grants €500,000 to San Sebastian festival industry programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The funding is part of a new package of financial support announced for Spain&rsquo;s film sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-government-grants-500000-to-san-sebastian-festival-industry-programme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-government-grants-500000-to-san-sebastian-festival-industry-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo Gap-Financing Market reveals 2026 lineup, partners with Frontières on genre titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition will feature 24 feature film projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-gap-financing-market-reveals-2026-lineup-partners-with-frontires-on-genre-titles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-gap-financing-market-reveals-2026-lineup-partners-with-frontires-on-genre-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duncan Kenworthy to receive Bafta Fellowship award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenworthy&rsquo;s producing credits include Richard Curtis&rsquo;s &rsquo;Four Weddings And A Funeral&rsquo;, &rsquo;Notting Hill&rsquo; and &rsquo;Love Actually&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/duncan-kenworthy-to-receive-bafta-fellowship-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/duncan-kenworthy-to-receive-bafta-fellowship-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel’s Sam Spiegel lab awards $70,000 in prizes at Venice Production Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lab saw 10 projects pitched to jury including Christian J. Vesper, Gabor Greiner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/israels-sam-spiegel-lab-awards-70000-in-prizes-at-venice-production-bridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/israels-sam-spiegel-lab-awards-70000-in-prizes-at-venice-production-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noomi Rapace joins Isabella Eklof’s BDSM Dogma25 film ‘Mr. Nawashi’ with first images]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Rapace, Peter Haber and Ina-Miriam Rosenbaum join the cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/noomi-rapace-joins-isabella-eklofs-bdsm-dogma25-film-mr-nawashi-with-first-images/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/noomi-rapace-joins-isabella-eklofs-bdsm-dogma25-film-mr-nawashi-with-first-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Magical Girl Revolution’ starring ‘Train To Busan’s Kim Su-an begins South Korea shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is directed by Choi Hana and is set for release in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magical-girl-revolution-starring-train-to-busans-kim-su-an-begins-south-korea-shoot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magical-girl-revolution-starring-train-to-busans-kim-su-an-begins-south-korea-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noomi Rapace joins Isabella Eklof’s BDSM Dogma25 film ‘Mr. Nawashi’ with first stills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapace, Peter Haber and Ina-Miriam Rosenbaum join the cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/noomi-rapace-joins-isabella-eklofs-bdsm-dogma25-film-mr-nawashi-with-first-stills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/noomi-rapace-joins-isabella-eklofs-bdsm-dogma25-film-mr-nawashi-with-first-stills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon sets US release for Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI film ‘Artificial’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Garfield stars as OpenAI co-founder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-sets-us-release-for-luca-guadagninos-openai-film-artificial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-sets-us-release-for-luca-guadagninos-openai-film-artificial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Company’ review: Casy Affleck directs, co-writes and stars in atmospheric but convoluted slice of American Gothic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Nolte, Scott McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn and Emily Alyn Lind also star in Affleck&rsquo;s twisting Venice competititon premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/company-review-casy-affleck-directs-co-writes-and-stars-in-atmospheric-but-convoluted-slice-of-american-gothic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/company-review-casy-affleck-directs-co-writes-and-stars-in-atmospheric-but-convoluted-slice-of-american-gothic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Company’ review: Casey Affleck directs, co-writes and stars in atmospheric but convoluted slice of American Gothic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Nolte, Scott McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn and Emily Alyn Lind also star in Affleck&rsquo;s twisting Venice competititon premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/company-review-casey-affleck-directs-co-writes-and-stars-in-atmospheric-but-convoluted-slice-of-american-gothic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/company-review-casey-affleck-directs-co-writes-and-stars-in-atmospheric-but-convoluted-slice-of-american-gothic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bunker’ review: Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz navigate a marriage under siege in Florian Zeller’s elegant drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Graham also stars in Zeller&rsquo;s London-set Venice competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bunker-review-javier-bardem-and-penlope-cruz-navigate-a-marriage-under-siege-in-florian-zellers-elegant-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bunker-review-javier-bardem-and-penlope-cruz-navigate-a-marriage-under-siege-in-florian-zellers-elegant-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Josephine Baker’ begins shoot in France and Bulgaria, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor joins FKA Twigs in cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[FKA twigs stars as US-French performer Josephine Baker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/josephine-baker-begins-shoot-in-france-and-bulgaria-aunjanue-ellis-taylor-joins-fka-twigs-in-cast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/josephine-baker-begins-shoot-in-france-and-bulgaria-aunjanue-ellis-taylor-joins-fka-twigs-in-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Musk’ review: Alex Gibney presents a gripping if glossy study of controversial billionaire Elon Musk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gibney&rsquo;s exhaustive documentary plays Venice ahead of berths in Toronto and London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/musk-review-alex-gibney-presents-a-gripping-if-glossy-study-of-controversial-billionaire-elon-musk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/musk-review-alex-gibney-presents-a-gripping-if-glossy-study-of-controversial-billionaire-elon-musk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emily Atef’s ‘Call Me Queen’ joins Filmfest Hamburg’s full 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Mirren will receive the 2026 Douglas Sirk award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-atefs-call-me-queen-joins-filmfest-hamburgs-full-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-atefs-call-me-queen-joins-filmfest-hamburgs-full-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports comedy ‘Hot Curlers’ to shoot in NZ and Canada for Cornerstone Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornerstone Films is selling the project at TIFF: The Market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sports-comedy-hot-curlers-to-shoot-in-nz-and-canada-for-cornerstone-films/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sports-comedy-hot-curlers-to-shoot-in-nz-and-canada-for-cornerstone-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Common Story’ review: Alba Rohrwacher is extraordinary in distinctive, daring Italian empty nest drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Foglietta&rsquo;s accomplished debut premieres in Venice Horizons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-common-story-review-alba-rohrwacher-is-extraordinary-in-distinctive-daring-italian-empty-nest-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-common-story-review-alba-rohrwacher-is-extraordinary-in-distinctive-daring-italian-empty-nest-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niki Lauda Formula One doc attaches sales agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestEnd Films is launching &lsquo;Lauda&rsquo; at TIFF: The Market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/niki-lauda-formula-one-doc-attaches-sales-agent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/niki-lauda-formula-one-doc-attaches-sales-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Musk’ contributor Ashley St. Clair says she declined $40m from Elon Musk to exit the film]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Clair says the offer came from Musk, via his business manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/musk-contributor-ashley-st-clair-says-she-declined-40m-from-elon-musk-to-exit-the-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/musk-contributor-ashley-st-clair-says-she-declined-40m-from-elon-musk-to-exit-the-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the US indie sector ready to embrace TIFF: The Market?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Everybody will be seeing what is useful and what works and doesn&rsquo;t work.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/is-the-us-indie-sector-ready-to-embrace-tiff-the-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/is-the-us-indie-sector-ready-to-embrace-tiff-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Day In The Life Of Jo: Chapter Phaedra’ review: Formally bold, compassionate drama is inspired by a real-life Greek tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2008 police killing of a teenager in Athens informs Jacqueline Lentzou&rsquo;s audacious Venice Horizons title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-day-in-the-life-of-jo-chapter-phaedra-review-formally-bold-compassionate-drama-is-inspired-by-a-real-life-greek-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-day-in-the-life-of-jo-chapter-phaedra-review-formally-bold-compassionate-drama-is-inspired-by-a-real-life-greek-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ira Sachs to head San Sebastian competition jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival has also unveiled the jury for the&nbsp;&euro;50,000&nbsp;Kutxabank-New Directors prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ira-sachs-to-head-san-sebastian-competition-jury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ira-sachs-to-head-san-sebastian-competition-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Burning Giants’ review: Shape-shifting Thai displacement drama blurs myth and reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Manta Ray&rsquo; director&nbsp;Phuttiphong Aroonpheng&nbsp;turns his attention to marginalised S&rsquo;gaw community in ambitious third feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-burning-giants-review-shape-shifting-thai-displacement-drama-blurs-myth-and-reality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-burning-giants-review-shape-shifting-thai-displacement-drama-blurs-myth-and-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Air Bud Returns’ to be offered to TIFF: The Market buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Long-running family franchise returns to producer Robert Vince. &rdquo;For the first time Air Bud Returns is available for international distributors.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/air-bud-returns-to-be-offered-to-tiff-the-market-buyers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/air-bud-returns-to-be-offered-to-tiff-the-market-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAD World boards ‘God’s Work’, expanding non-Arab slate ahead of TIFF: The Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Directed by Michael James, the film blends social drama with psychological and surreal elements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-world-boards-gods-work-expanding-non-arab-slate-ahead-of-tiff-the-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-world-boards-gods-work-expanding-non-arab-slate-ahead-of-tiff-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Cool Pictures boards Soi Cheang-produced Busan competitor ‘Dead End’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Hong Kong suspense drama will screen in BIFF&rsquo;s Vision-Asia competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-cool-pictures-boards-soi-cheang-produced-busan-competitor-dead-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-cool-pictures-boards-soi-cheang-produced-busan-competitor-dead-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 US summer box office becomes biggest of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Box office analyst Rentrak will release final data on September 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-us-summer-box-office-becomes-biggest-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-us-summer-box-office-becomes-biggest-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No Paradise If You Are Killed By A Woman’ review: Tense, blunt-edged Kurdish war thriller follows a female sniper in Iraq]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halkawt Mustafa&rsquo;s female-led action drama brings glossy genre mechanics to a story of Kurdish resistance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/no-paradise-if-you-are-killed-by-a-woman-review-tense-blunt-edged-kurdish-war-thriller-follows-a-female-sniper-in-iraq/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/no-paradise-if-you-are-killed-by-a-woman-review-tense-blunt-edged-kurdish-war-thriller-follows-a-female-sniper-in-iraq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Conversation With The Sea’ review: Kamel El Basha anchors Muayad Alayan’s uneven Palestinian drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Jerusalem-set mystery turns one man&rsquo;s private reckoning into a pointed portrait of Palestinian life in Israel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/conversation-with-the-sea-review-kamel-el-basha-anchors-muayad-alayans-uneven-palestinian-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/conversation-with-the-sea-review-kamel-el-basha-anchors-muayad-alayans-uneven-palestinian-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Spiral’ review:  Paolo Strippoli’s dark Italian family fable promises more than it delivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Valeria Bruni Tedeschi impresses in this&nbsp;stylish but increasingly repetitive Faustian horror]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-spiral-review-paolo-strippolis-dark-italian-family-fable-promises-more-than-it-delivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-spiral-review-paolo-strippolis-dark-italian-family-fable-promises-more-than-it-delivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal, Black Bear, Neon executives among San Sebastian conference attendees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival partners with Marche du Film for first time to bring private investors to San Sebastian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-black-bear-neon-executives-among-san-sebastian-conference-attendees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-black-bear-neon-executives-among-san-sebastian-conference-attendees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Look Back’ review: Hirokazu Koreeda sketches a tender but overly sentimental portrait of young friendship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese auteur&rsquo;s live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto&rsquo;s acclaimed manga debuts in Venice Competition&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/look-back-review-hirokazu-koreeda-sketches-a-tender-but-overly-sentimental-portrait-of-young-friendship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/look-back-review-hirokazu-koreeda-sketches-a-tender-but-overly-sentimental-portrait-of-young-friendship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Boatbuilders’ review: Luke Lorentzen’s Maine-set boatyard documentary is a finely crafted delight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Midnight Family&rsquo; director slows the pace for this beautifully observed portrait of craftsmanship and community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/boatbuilders-review-luke-lorentzens-maine-set-boatyard-documentary-is-a-finely-crafted-delight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/boatbuilders-review-luke-lorentzens-maine-set-boatyard-documentary-is-a-finely-crafted-delight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Primetime’ plus Screen Talks with Javier Bardem and Robert Eggers join LFF lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Rock&rsquo;s &lsquo;Misty Green&rsquo; and&nbsp;&nbsp;Banjong Pisanthanakun&rsquo;s &rsquo;Inherit&rsquo; have also joined the lineup.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/primetime-plus-screen-talks-with-javier-bardem-and-robert-eggers-join-lff-lineup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/primetime-plus-screen-talks-with-javier-bardem-and-robert-eggers-join-lff-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘Cameron Winter At Carnegie Hall’ acquired for international release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film will have world premiere in New York then play at BFI London Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paul-thomas-andersons-cameron-winter-at-carnegie-hall-acquired-for-international-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paul-thomas-andersons-cameron-winter-at-carnegie-hall-acquired-for-international-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumière Summit unveils independent cinema support plan, €1bn France, Korea pact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organised by French cinema body the CNC, the summit was opened by French President Emmanuel Macron and Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lumire-summit-unveils-independent-cinema-support-plan-1bn-france-korea-pact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lumire-summit-unveils-independent-cinema-support-plan-1bn-france-korea-pact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumière Summit launches with independent cinema support plan, €1bn France, Korea pact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organised by French cinema body the CNC, the summit was opened by French President Emmanuel Macron and Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lumire-summit-launches-with-independent-cinema-support-plan-1bn-france-korea-pact/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lumire-summit-launches-with-independent-cinema-support-plan-1bn-france-korea-pact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ crosses 10 million admissions in South Korea, breaks Imax records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s epic has made $83m in the country to date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-crosses-10-million-admissions-in-south-korea-breaks-imax-records/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-crosses-10-million-admissions-in-south-korea-breaks-imax-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holdovers dominate UK-Ireland box office as new releases miss the top 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Death Of Robin Hood&rsquo; is highest-placed new title in 11th place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/holdovers-dominate-uk-ireland-box-office-as-new-releases-miss-the-top-10/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/holdovers-dominate-uk-ireland-box-office-as-new-releases-miss-the-top-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banjong Pisanthanakun horror ‘Inherit’ scores wave of sales ahead of Toronto premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Thai film starring Davika Hoorne has sold across Asia and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/banjong-pisanthanakun-horror-inherit-scores-wave-of-sales-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/banjong-pisanthanakun-horror-inherit-scores-wave-of-sales-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olive Nwosu’s Sundance prize winner ‘Lady’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film will compete in the first feature competition at BFI London Film Festival next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/olive-nwosus-sundance-prize-winner-lady-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/olive-nwosus-sundance-prize-winner-lady-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo film festival adds new awards and Southeast Asia focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The awards include a fresh honour for women in cinema.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-adds-new-awards-and-southeast-asia-focus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-adds-new-awards-and-southeast-asia-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Inbetweeners 3’ begins production in UK for Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Original cast, directors return for comedy feature; film is made with Film4&rsquo;s support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-inbetweeners-3-begins-production-in-uk-for-netflix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-inbetweeners-3-begins-production-in-uk-for-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hombre Al Agua’ review: Gael Garcia Bernal’s class satire proves disjointed and underpowered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garcia Bernal directs, co-writes and stars in this Venice Spotlight premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hombre-al-agua-review-gael-garcia-bernals-class-satire-proves-disjointed-and-underpowered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hombre-al-agua-review-gael-garcia-bernals-class-satire-proves-disjointed-and-underpowered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto-bound ‘Long Long Night’, Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ land sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further deals struck on Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title &lsquo;Dora&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-bound-long-long-night-hong-sangsoos-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-land-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-bound-long-long-night-hong-sangsoos-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-land-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice day 6: The early frontrunners for the Golden Lion - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen&rsquo;s senior US critic Tim Grierson, who reveals a trio of titles that have impressed him so far on the Lido.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-6-the-early-frontrunners-for-the-golden-lion-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-6-the-early-frontrunners-for-the-golden-lion-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ leads global box office, hits $1.63bn; ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ reaches $2.04bn; ‘Mirzapur’ debuts with $13.7m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal&rsquo;s epic retruns to the global top spot in eighth weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-leads-global-box-office-hits-163bn-spider-man-brand-new-day-reaches-204bn-mirzapur-debuts-with-137m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-leads-global-box-office-hits-163bn-spider-man-brand-new-day-reaches-204bn-mirzapur-debuts-with-137m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Woman Unknown’ review: May el-Toukhy’s Venice competition title is formal yet ferocious post-war Danish drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mathilde Arcel puts in a terrific lead performance in the director&rsquo;s follow-up to Long Story Short and Queen Of Hearts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woman-unknown-review-may-el-toukhys-venice-competition-title-is-formal-yet-ferocious-post-war-danish-drama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woman-unknown-review-may-el-toukhys-venice-competition-title-is-formal-yet-ferocious-post-war-danish-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highest-grossing summer ever pushes UK-Ireland box office ahead of 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Exceptional&rdquo; August brings in &pound;119.2m, up 67% on last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/highest-grossing-summer-ever-pushes-uk-ireland-box-office-ahead-of-2019/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/highest-grossing-summer-ever-pushes-uk-ireland-box-office-ahead-of-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man, summer chase records as final 2026 US box office session goes down to wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spidey stays top in sixth consecutive weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-summer-chase-records-as-final-2026-us-box-office-session-goes-down-to-wire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-summer-chase-records-as-final-2026-us-box-office-session-goes-down-to-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider-Man, summer chase records as 2026 US Labor Day box office goes down to wire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spidey stays top in sixth consecutive weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-summer-chase-records-as-2026-us-labor-day-box-office-goes-down-to-wire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-summer-chase-records-as-2026-us-labor-day-box-office-goes-down-to-wire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Echo Chamber’ review: Andrea Pallaoro turns Bernardo Bertolucci’s final script into precise, somewhat odd study of love and dependency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alicia Vikander, Luca Marinelli and Susan Sarandon star in London-set Venice competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-echo-chamber-review-andrea-pallaoro-turns-bernardo-bertoluccis-final-script-into-precise-somewhat-odd-study-of-love-and-dependency/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-echo-chamber-review-andrea-pallaoro-turns-bernardo-bertoluccis-final-script-into-precise-somewhat-odd-study-of-love-and-dependency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Susan Sarandon says she has had “movies taken away recently” due to Palestine support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarandon notes greater awareness of issue, but those in &rdquo;positions of power&rdquo; still stopping her getting jobs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/susan-sarandon-says-she-has-had-movies-taken-away-recently-due-to-palestine-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/susan-sarandon-says-she-has-had-movies-taken-away-recently-due-to-palestine-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May el-Toukhy says #MeToo advances have rolled back amid Venice gender imbalance]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve never read an article where a female director is promoted as a genius,&rdquo; said el-Toukhy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/may-el-toukhy-says-metoo-advances-have-rolled-back-amid-venice-gender-imbalance/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/may-el-toukhy-says-metoo-advances-have-rolled-back-amid-venice-gender-imbalance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Holy Wood Dust’ review: Victor Kossakovsky’s study of trees lacks the revelatory magic of his best works]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Russian documentarist&rsquo;s follow-up to Trillion and Architecton premieres out of competition in Venice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/holy-wood-dust-review-victor-kossakovskys-study-of-trees-lacks-the-revelatory-magic-of-his-best-works/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/holy-wood-dust-review-victor-kossakovskys-study-of-trees-lacks-the-revelatory-magic-of-his-best-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Possible Love’ review: Lee Chang-dong explores class, desire and exploitation in powerful Venice competition return]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Burning&rsquo; director reunites with star Sul Kyung-gu for an enigmatic drama about two married couples divided by wealth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/possible-love-review-lee-chang-dong-explores-class-desire-and-exploitation-in-powerful-venice-competition-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/possible-love-review-lee-chang-dong-explores-class-desire-and-exploitation-in-powerful-venice-competition-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of recognition for producers is ‘systemic’ issue that needs fixing, says Venice panel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venice Production Bridge panel said issue&nbsp;needs addressing by festivals, award ceremonies, critics and film journalists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lack-of-recognition-for-producers-is-systemic-issue-that-needs-fixing-says-venice-panel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lack-of-recognition-for-producers-is-systemic-issue-that-needs-fixing-says-venice-panel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus on auteur directors has led to “systemic” lack of recognition for producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venice Production Bridge panel said issue&nbsp;needs addressing by festivals, award ceremonies, critics and film journalists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/focus-on-auteur-directors-has-led-to-systemic-lack-of-recognition-for-producers-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/focus-on-auteur-directors-has-led-to-systemic-lack-of-recognition-for-producers-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus on ‘auteur’ directors has led to ‘systemic’ lack of recognition for producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venice Production Bridge panel said issue&nbsp;needs addressing by festivals, awards ceremonies, critics and film journalists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/focus-on-auteur-directors-has-led-to-systemic-lack-of-recognition-for-producers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/focus-on-auteur-directors-has-led-to-systemic-lack-of-recognition-for-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Difficult Bride’ review: A fairytale Indian wedding turns into a nightmare in sharp feminist body horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rubaiyat Hossain&rsquo;s latest work becomes the first Bangladeshi film to play in Venice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-difficult-bride-review-a-fairytale-indian-wedding-turns-into-a-nightmare-in-sharp-feminist-body-horror/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-difficult-bride-review-a-fairytale-indian-wedding-turns-into-a-nightmare-in-sharp-feminist-body-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Difficult Bride’ review: A fairytale Bangladeshi wedding turns into a nightmare in sharp feminist body horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rubaiyat Hossain&rsquo;s latest work becomes the first Bangladeshi film to play in Venice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-difficult-bride-review-a-fairytale-bangladeshi-wedding-turns-into-a-nightmare-in-sharp-feminist-body-horror/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-difficult-bride-review-a-fairytale-bangladeshi-wedding-turns-into-a-nightmare-in-sharp-feminist-body-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Citizen Osama’ review: A Palestinian journalist balances war reportage with family life in harrowing Gaza doc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahmed Hassouna&rsquo;s Venice out of competition title has been selected as Palestine&rsquo;s official Oscar submission]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/citizen-osama-review-a-palestinian-journalist-balances-war-reportage-with-family-life-in-harrowing-gaza-doc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/citizen-osama-review-a-palestinian-journalist-balances-war-reportage-with-family-life-in-harrowing-gaza-doc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wim Wenders stands by Berlin politics comments: “Filmmakers are the opposite of politicians”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Filmmakers are not working with the mindset of politicians,&rdquo; said Wenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wim-wenders-stands-by-berlin-politics-comments-filmmakers-are-the-opposite-of-politicians/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wim-wenders-stands-by-berlin-politics-comments-filmmakers-are-the-opposite-of-politicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ada Solomon on producing ‘I Matter’, one of the first films by a female Roma director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alina &#536;erban&rsquo;s Venice Spotlight premiere&nbsp;I Matter, is the first fiction film by a female Roma director to play at an &lsquo;A&rsquo; list festival]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ada-solomon-on-producing-i-matter-one-of-the-first-films-by-a-female-roma-director/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ada-solomon-on-producing-i-matter-one-of-the-first-films-by-a-female-roma-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice day 5: Which Italian films could make a splash? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Oasis, Robert Pattinson and Nanni Moretti stop by the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-5-which-italian-films-could-make-a-splash-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-5-which-italian-films-could-make-a-splash-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Father Joe’ review: Kiefer Sutherland takes holy orders in Luc Besson’s violent action romp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Pacino adds marquee heft to Barth&eacute;l&eacute;my Grossmann&rsquo;s knowingly trashy action thriller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/father-joe-review-kiefer-sutherland-takes-holy-orders-in-luc-bessons-violent-action-romp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/father-joe-review-kiefer-sutherland-takes-holy-orders-in-luc-bessons-violent-action-romp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’ review: Sentimental doc about UK band’s reunion plays best when it focuses on the music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directors Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace chart Oasis&rsquo;s 2025 tour in Venice out of competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review-sentimental-doc-about-uk-bands-reunion-plays-best-when-it-focuses-on-the-music/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-review-sentimental-doc-about-uk-bands-reunion-plays-best-when-it-focuses-on-the-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It Will Happen Tonight’ review: Nanni Moretti’s latest is unashamedly melodramatic Italian romance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louis Garrel and Jasmine Trinca star in the director&rsquo;s sprawling drama which premieres in Venice competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/it-will-happen-tonight-review-nanni-morettis-latest-is-unashamedly-melodramatic-italian-romance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/it-will-happen-tonight-review-nanni-morettis-latest-is-unashamedly-melodramatic-italian-romance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Primetime’ review: Robert Pattinson is ‘To Catch A Predator’ host Chris Hansen in visually striking, dramatically contrived thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merritt Wever is also memorable in Lance Oppenheim&rsquo;s feature debut, which bows in Venice competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/primetime-review-robert-pattinson-is-to-catch-a-predator-host-chris-hansen-in-visually-striking-dramatically-contrived-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/primetime-review-robert-pattinson-is-to-catch-a-predator-host-chris-hansen-in-visually-striking-dramatically-contrived-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Oasis film ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ had to be a doc: “No one could play Liam Gallagher”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gallagher brothers skipped the Venice press conference for the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-oasis-film-dont-look-back-in-anger-had-to-be-a-doc-no-one-could-play-liam-gallagher/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-oasis-film-dont-look-back-in-anger-had-to-be-a-doc-no-one-could-play-liam-gallagher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Imperium’ review: Sergei Loznitsa surveys the 1970s Soviet empire in revealing archive epic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian archive footage forms the basis of an expansive documentary with clear contemporary resonance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/imperium-review-sergei-loznitsa-surveys-the-1970s-soviet-empire-in-revealing-archive-epic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/imperium-review-sergei-loznitsa-surveys-the-1970s-soviet-empire-in-revealing-archive-epic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Pattinson responds to Chris Hansen’s criticisms of Lance Oppenheim’s ‘Primetime’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Chris Hansen is a character you can&rsquo;t help but imitate,&rdquo; said Pattinson in Venice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/robert-pattinson-responds-to-chris-hansens-criticisms-of-lance-oppenheims-primetime/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/robert-pattinson-responds-to-chris-hansens-criticisms-of-lance-oppenheims-primetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Eklipse’ review: Tender 1999-set debut explores an Austrian childhood in the shadow of AIDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Secrecy and stigma threaten a childhood friendship in&nbsp;Manuel Wetscher&rsquo;s Venice Horizons premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eklipse-review-tender-1999-set-debut-explores-an-austrian-childhood-in-the-shadow-of-aids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eklipse-review-tender-1999-set-debut-explores-an-austrian-childhood-in-the-shadow-of-aids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our Share Of Sand’ review: A move from the UK to rural India proves a painful rite-of-passage in quietly powerful debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shalini Adnani&rsquo;s level-headed Venice Critics Week titles features a strong performance from newcomer Maya Mehta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-share-of-sand-review-a-move-from-the-uk-to-rural-india-proves-a-painful-rite-of-passage-in-quietly-powerful-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-share-of-sand-review-a-move-from-the-uk-to-rural-india-proves-a-painful-rite-of-passage-in-quietly-powerful-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome film festival adds extra day to 2026 schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fest will kick off a day earlier on October 13 with opening film&nbsp;Il Rumore Delle Cose Nuove by Paolo Genovese]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-festival-adds-extra-day-to-2026-schedule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-festival-adds-extra-day-to-2026-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Diane In the Loop&rsquo; review: Quirky Belgian drama confronts the legacy of sexual violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ann Sirot and Rapha&euml;l Balboni&rsquo;s funny, compassionate third feature is produced by the Dardenne brothers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/diane-in-the-looprsquo-review-quirky-belgian-drama-confronts-the-legacy-of-sexual-violence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/diane-in-the-looprsquo-review-quirky-belgian-drama-confronts-the-legacy-of-sexual-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice day 4: Early competition highlights and George Clooney takes on AI - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&nbsp;delve into CAA and Finch &amp; Partners&rsquo; The Future of&hellip; Creativity forum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-4-early-competition-highlights-and-george-clooney-takes-on-ai-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-4-early-competition-highlights-and-george-clooney-takes-on-ai-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice day 4: Early competition highlights and George Clooney takes on AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&nbsp;delve into CAA and Finch &amp; Partners&rsquo; The Future of&hellip; Creativity forum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-4-early-competition-highlights-and-george-clooney-takes-on-ai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-4-early-competition-highlights-and-george-clooney-takes-on-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mad Solutions partners with Haitham Dabbour’s Irth to develop Arab films and series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alliance will develop films, TV series and other formats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-solutions-partners-with-haitham-dabbours-irth-to-develop-arab-films-and-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-solutions-partners-with-haitham-dabbours-irth-to-develop-arab-films-and-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Elsinore’ review: Andrew Scott is triumphant as terminally ill Scottish actor Ian Charleson in poignant ’80s theatreland drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Stone&rsquo;s dramatisation of Charleson&rsquo;s portrayal of Hamlet bows in Telluride before traveling to Toronto and London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/elsinore-review-andrew-scott-is-triumphant-as-terminally-ill-scottish-actor-ian-charleson-in-poignant-80s-theatreland-drama/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/elsinore-review-andrew-scott-is-triumphant-as-terminally-ill-scottish-actor-ian-charleson-in-poignant-80s-theatreland-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tender Loving Care’ review: Mike Leigh turns his compassionate gaze on contemporary Londoners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The veteran filmaker&rsquo;s modestly scaled ensemble drama should connect with loyal admirers and discerning arthouse audiences]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tender-loving-care-review-mike-leigh-turns-his-compassionate-gaze-on-contemporary-londoners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tender-loving-care-review-mike-leigh-turns-his-compassionate-gaze-on-contemporary-londoners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Jupiter’ review: Denis Menochet is imposing in blunt, airless French nuclear war drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandre Smia&rsquo;s feature debut invites comparisons to Kathryn Bigelow&rsquo;s &lsquo;House Of Dynamite&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jupiter-review-denis-menochet-is-imposing-in-blunt-airless-french-nuclear-war-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jupiter-review-denis-menochet-is-imposing-in-blunt-airless-french-nuclear-war-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Idiot(s)’ review: Aimee Lou Wood and Johnny Flynn spar in an audacious portrait of the Dostoevskys]]></title><description><![CDATA[An irreverent, eccentric take on the turbulent marriage behind one of literature&rsquo;s great names]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-idiots-review-aimee-lou-wood-and-johnny-flynn-spar-in-an-audacious-portrait-of-the-dostoevskys/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-idiots-review-aimee-lou-wood-and-johnny-flynn-spar-in-an-audacious-portrait-of-the-dostoevskys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angel moves into pre-sales with TIFF: The Market title ‘Rode To Ruin’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Keaton to direct for&nbsp;Revelations Entertainment,&nbsp;George &amp; Leona Productions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/angel-moves-into-pre-sales-with-tiff-the-market-title-rode-to-ruin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/angel-moves-into-pre-sales-with-tiff-the-market-title-rode-to-ruin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Furies’ review: George Clooney exec-produces this propulsive female-led Beirut bank-heist caper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two sisters take on Lebanon&rsquo;s broken economy in Rami Kodeih&rsquo;s&nbsp;messy but hugely enjoyable Venice Spotlight title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/furies-review-george-clooney-exec-produces-this-propulsive-female-led-beirut-bank-heist-caper/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/furies-review-george-clooney-exec-produces-this-propulsive-female-led-beirut-bank-heist-caper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Market 2026 major market projects – latest updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto&rsquo;s inaugural official market runs September 10-16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-2026-major-market-projects-latest-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-2026-major-market-projects-latest-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’ review: Shinya Tsukamoto’s muddled portrait of Vietnam veteran activist Allen Nelson suffers an identity crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodney Hicks and Geoffrey Rush lead the Japanese auteur&rsquo;s Venice Competition drama]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mr-nelson-did-you-kill-people-review-shinya-tsukamotos-muddled-portrait-of-vietnam-veteran-activist-allen-nelson-suffers-an-identity-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mr-nelson-did-you-kill-people-review-shinya-tsukamotos-muddled-portrait-of-vietnam-veteran-activist-allen-nelson-suffers-an-identity-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Clooney, Maggie Gyllenhaal warn of risks to film industry from AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stars&nbsp;were among a raft of creatives and execs speaking at a Venice Film Festival symposium devoted to the technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/george-clooney-maggie-gyllenhaal-warn-of-risks-to-film-industry-from-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/george-clooney-maggie-gyllenhaal-warn-of-risks-to-film-industry-from-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Queer Edward II’ review: Intimate doc links the making of Derek Jarman’s 1991 feature Edward II and wider LGBTQ+ activism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theo Rollason&rsquo;s entertaining Venice out of competition title goes behind the scenes of Jarman&rsquo;s feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/queer-edward-ii-review-intimate-doc-links-the-making-of-derek-jarmans-1991-feature-edward-ii-and-wider-lgbtq-activism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/queer-edward-ii-review-intimate-doc-links-the-making-of-derek-jarmans-1991-feature-edward-ii-and-wider-lgbtq-activism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Queer Edward II’ team on Derek Jarman’s inclusive sets and why “we can’t protest enough”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Derek Jarman could talk to somebody sweeping the floor about what the next shot was,&rdquo; said Sandy Powell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/queer-edward-ii-team-on-derek-jarmans-inclusive-sets-and-why-we-cant-protest-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/queer-edward-ii-team-on-derek-jarmans-inclusive-sets-and-why-we-cant-protest-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan’s Golden Horse project market 2026 reveals 49 titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition is set to run November 17-19 in Taipei.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-golden-horse-project-market-2026-reveals-49-titles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-golden-horse-project-market-2026-reveals-49-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan’s Golden Horse project market 2026 reveals 48 titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 edition is set to run November 17-19 in Taipei.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-golden-horse-project-market-2026-reveals-48-titles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-golden-horse-project-market-2026-reveals-48-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘House of the Wind’ review: A tender Cameroonian study of solitude and unexpected kinship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auguste Bernard Kouemo Yanghu&rsquo;s debut finds emotional force in an ageing mother&rsquo;s search for connection]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/house-of-the-wind-review-a-tender-cameroonian-study-of-solitude-and-unexpected-kinship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/house-of-the-wind-review-a-tender-cameroonian-study-of-solitude-and-unexpected-kinship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBFC’s chief executive David Austin to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBFC board will begin a recruitment process for a new chief executive immediately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbfcs-chief-executive-david-austin-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbfcs-chief-executive-david-austin-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My Undesirable Friends: Part II - Exile’ review: Julia Loktev’s portrait of Russian journalists in exile deepens in its second chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The follow-up to 2024&rsquo;s &rsquo;Last Air In Moscow&rsquo; proves every bit as compelling, if more intimate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/my-undesirable-friends-part-ii-exile-review-julia-loktevs-portrait-of-russian-journalists-in-exile-deepens-in-its-second-chapter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/my-undesirable-friends-part-ii-exile-review-julia-loktevs-portrait-of-russian-journalists-in-exile-deepens-in-its-second-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rose Of Nevada’ producer Bosena launches UK rural, coastal development programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Programme will support 10 early-career producers over 24 weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rose-of-nevada-producer-bosena-launches-uk-rural-coastal-development-programme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rose-of-nevada-producer-bosena-launches-uk-rural-coastal-development-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The Death Of Robin Hood’, ‘The Incomer’ among new releases on National Cinema Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neon&rsquo;s Australian horror &lsquo;Leviticus&rsquo; is also opening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-death-of-robin-hood-the-incomer-among-new-releases-on-national-cinema-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-death-of-robin-hood-the-incomer-among-new-releases-on-national-cinema-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Werner Herzog on cutting short rehearsals for Venice title ‘Bucking Fastard’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The first time in my life that there was enough funds for existential rehearsals.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/werner-herzog-on-cutting-short-rehearsals-for-venice-title-bucking-fastard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/werner-herzog-on-cutting-short-rehearsals-for-venice-title-bucking-fastard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France box office smashes all-time August record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cannes titles led by&nbsp;Ryusuke Hamaguchi&rsquo;s &rsquo;All Of A Sudden&rsquo; are also performing strongly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-box-office-smashes-all-time-august-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-box-office-smashes-all-time-august-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice day 3: Which awards contenders will emerge from the festival? - 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/venice-day-3-which-awards-contenders-will-emerge-from-the-festival-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-3-which-awards-contenders-will-emerge-from-the-festival-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweden shoot begins on folk horror ‘Häxan’ for Moby and Lindsay Hicks’ Little Walnut]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Erika Linder, T&rsquo;Nia Miller star. Tina Gharavi directs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sweden-shoot-begins-on-folk-horror-hxan-for-moby-and-lindsay-hicks-little-walnut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sweden-shoot-begins-on-folk-horror-hxan-for-moby-and-lindsay-hicks-little-walnut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Obsession’ breakout Inde Navarrette to star in ‘The Waffle House Index’ for Apple, Plan B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louis Paxton (The Incomer) to direct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-breakout-inde-navarrette-to-star-in-the-waffle-house-index-for-apple-plan-b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-breakout-inde-navarrette-to-star-in-the-waffle-house-index-for-apple-plan-b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wild Horse Nine’ review: John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell command Martin McDonagh’s potent 1970s character study]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s Easter Island-set fifth feature premieres in Venice competition and looks set for awards attention]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wild-horse-nine-review-john-malkovich-and-sam-rockwell-command-martin-mcdonaghs-potent-1970s-character-study/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wild-horse-nine-review-john-malkovich-and-sam-rockwell-command-martin-mcdonaghs-potent-1970s-character-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Too Much Sugar’ review: Robert Greene delivers a clear-eyed portrait of family dysfunction and filmmaking as therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Procession director&rsquo;s latest is a moving exploration of fatherhood and masculinity in small-town Missouri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/too-much-sugar-review-robert-greene-delivers-a-clear-eyed-portrait-of-family-dysfunction-and-filmmaking-as-therapy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/too-much-sugar-review-robert-greene-delivers-a-clear-eyed-portrait-of-family-dysfunction-and-filmmaking-as-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telluride Film Festival unveils 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival runs in the Colorado Rockies from September 4-7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/telluride-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/telluride-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Telluride Film Festival announces lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival runs in the Colorado Rockies from September 4-7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-telluride-film-festival-announces-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-telluride-film-festival-announces-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bucking Fastard’ review: Kate and Rooney Mara are perfectly in sync in Werner Herzog’s strange tale of sisterly devotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s absurdist drama premieres in Venice competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bucking-fastard-review-kate-and-rooney-mara-are-perfectly-in-sync-in-werner-herzogs-strange-tale-of-sisterly-devotion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bucking-fastard-review-kate-and-rooney-mara-are-perfectly-in-sync-in-werner-herzogs-strange-tale-of-sisterly-devotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ wins Fipresci Grand Prix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Thomas Anderson&rsquo;s One Battle After Another has won the 2025 Grand Prix voted by the members of Fipresci, the international federation of film critics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paul-thomas-andersons-one-battle-after-another-wins-fipresci-grand-prix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paul-thomas-andersons-one-battle-after-another-wins-fipresci-grand-prix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vue’s Eve Gabereau, KMBO’s Vladimir Kokh among lineup for Hamburg’s International Film Distribution Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[They include Vue&rsquo;s Eve Gabereau, KMBO&rsquo;s Vladimir Kokh and HAKKA&rsquo;s&nbsp;Mohamed Frini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vues-eve-gabereau-kmbos-vladimir-kokh-among-lineup-for-hamburgs-international-film-distribution-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vues-eve-gabereau-kmbos-vladimir-kokh-among-lineup-for-hamburgs-international-film-distribution-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five world premieres by emerging German talents to be showcased at Filmfest Hamburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Gro&szlig;e Freiheit sidebar showcases contemporary German cinema.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-world-premieres-by-emerging-german-talents-to-be-showcased-at-filmfest-hamburg/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-world-premieres-by-emerging-german-talents-to-be-showcased-at-filmfest-hamburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Soundtrack Awards unveils 2026 industry lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 26th edition of the WSA takes place as part of Film Fest Gent from October 8-10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-soundtrack-awards-unveils-2026-industry-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-soundtrack-awards-unveils-2026-industry-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Gore, producer Ciara Barry and Calculus Capital’s John Glencross join Screen Summit 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Financing The Future of UK Film&rsquo; event is taking place on September 29 at BFI Southbank.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-gore-producer-ciara-barry-and-calculus-capitals-john-glencross-join-screen-summit-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-gore-producer-ciara-barry-and-calculus-capitals-john-glencross-join-screen-summit-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh-language broadcaster S4C appoints film and drama commissioners in newly created roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Effi o Blaenau&rsquo; executive producer Catrin Cooper will lead on film as the broadcaster ups its cinema commitment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/welsh-language-broadcaster-s4c-appoints-film-and-drama-commissioners-in-newly-created-roles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/welsh-language-broadcaster-s4c-appoints-film-and-drama-commissioners-in-newly-created-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandra Wollner’s Cannes award-winner ‘Everytime’ picked up for UK and Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: The drama is also Germany&rsquo;s Oscar entry for international feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-wollners-cannes-award-winner-everytime-picked-up-for-uk-and-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-wollners-cannes-award-winner-everytime-picked-up-for-uk-and-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Falling House’ review: Unsubtle Iranian family drama turns a condemned home into a symbol of patriarchal control]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tehran family is pushed to breaking point in Mohsen Gharaei&rsquo;s Venice Horizons premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/falling-house-review-unsubtle-iranian-family-drama-turns-a-condemned-home-into-a-symbol-of-patriarchal-control/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/falling-house-review-unsubtle-iranian-family-drama-turns-a-condemned-home-into-a-symbol-of-patriarchal-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Martin McDonagh’s ‘Wild Horse Nine’ became the second film ever to shoot on Easter Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Our idea was &lsquo;leave nothing behind&rsquo;&rdquo; said producer Graham Broadbent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-martin-mcdonaghs-wild-horse-nine-became-the-second-film-ever-to-shoot-on-easter-island/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-martin-mcdonaghs-wild-horse-nine-became-the-second-film-ever-to-shoot-on-easter-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandra Huller to play Wolfgang Herrndorf in Maria Schrader’s ‘Work And Structure’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film is adapted from Herrndorf&rsquo;s blog, published after his 2013 suicide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-huller-to-play-wolfgang-herrndorf-in-maria-schraders-work-and-structure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-huller-to-play-wolfgang-herrndorf-in-maria-schraders-work-and-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandra Huller to play male artist Wolfgang Herrndorf in Maria Schrader’s ‘Work And Structure’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film is adapted from Herrndorf&rsquo;s blog, published after his 2013 suicide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-huller-to-play-male-artist-wolfgang-herrndorf-in-maria-schraders-work-and-structure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-huller-to-play-male-artist-wolfgang-herrndorf-in-maria-schraders-work-and-structure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAD World boards Toronto title ‘Thirteen In Gaza’, first fiction feature shot in Gaza in 12 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The drama marks the feature directorial debut of Gaza-based filmmaker Hosam Abu Dan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-world-boards-toronto-title-thirteen-in-gaza-first-fiction-feature-shot-in-gaza-in-12-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-world-boards-toronto-title-thirteen-in-gaza-first-fiction-feature-shot-in-gaza-in-12-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Irving joins See-Saw Films as joint managing director]]></title><description><![CDATA[He will replace Helen Gregory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ben-irving-joins-see-saw-films-as-joint-managing-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ben-irving-joins-see-saw-films-as-joint-managing-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[George Clooney critiques Paramount merger, calls out authoritarianism at Venice]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Stories are always dangerous to people who peddle in fear,&rdquo; says Clooney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/george-clooney-critiques-paramount-merger-calls-out-authoritarianism-at-venice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/george-clooney-critiques-paramount-merger-calls-out-authoritarianism-at-venice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice day 2: Are high costs putting off the studios? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, highlights from the jury, George Clooney and &lsquo;Ink&rsquo; press conferences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-2-are-high-costs-putting-off-the-studios-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-2-are-high-costs-putting-off-the-studios-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK queer sci-fi ‘Chatlines’ from ‘Departures’ filmmakers lands North American deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Strand Releasing plans late spring 2027 release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-queer-sci-fi-chatlines-from-departures-filmmakers-lands-north-american-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-queer-sci-fi-chatlines-from-departures-filmmakers-lands-north-american-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romania selects ‘Fjord’ as official Oscar submission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neon to release Palme d&rsquo;Or winner in North America on October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romania-selects-fjord-as-official-oscar-submission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romania-selects-fjord-as-official-oscar-submission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Docs unveils executive leadership team restructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diana Sanchez promoted to president, Mara Gourd-Mercado joining as executive director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hot-docs-unveils-executive-leadership-team-restructure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hot-docs-unveils-executive-leadership-team-restructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan’s TCCF Pitching selects 70 projects for 2026 showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lineup includes feature films, series, documentaries and animation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-tccf-pitching-selects-70-projects-for-2026-showcase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/taiwans-tccf-pitching-selects-70-projects-for-2026-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Ink' review: Jack O&rsquo;Connell is magnetic as &lsquo;The Sun&rsquo; tabloid editor Larry Lamb in Danny Boyle&rsquo;s feverish Venice opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guy Pearce and Claire Foy also star in this seductive, high-energy portrait of ambition and media disruption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquoink-review-jack-orsquoconnell-is-magnetic-as-lsquothe-sunrsquo-tabloid-editor-larry-lamb-in-danny-boylersquos-feverish-venice-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquoink-review-jack-orsquoconnell-is-magnetic-as-lsquothe-sunrsquo-tabloid-editor-larry-lamb-in-danny-boylersquos-feverish-venice-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Javier Bardem, Marion Cotillard and Vanessa Redgrave join voice cast of ‘The Turning Door’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swedish musician Anna&nbsp;von Hausswolff&nbsp;has also joined the cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/javier-bardem-marion-cotillard-and-vanessa-redgrave-join-voice-cast-of-the-turning-door/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/javier-bardem-marion-cotillard-and-vanessa-redgrave-join-voice-cast-of-the-turning-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My Notes On Mars’ review: Lili Horvat opens Venice’s Giornate degli Autori with genre-coded tale of love, desire and control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend star in this enigmatic English-language relationship drama set in Hungary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/my-notes-on-mars-review-lili-horvat-opens-venices-giornate-degli-autori-with-genre-coded-tale-of-love-desire-and-control/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/my-notes-on-mars-review-lili-horvat-opens-venices-giornate-degli-autori-with-genre-coded-tale-of-love-desire-and-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Girl With The Leica’ review: Gerda Taro biopic struggles to bring its pioneering photojournalist subject into focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alina Marazzi&rsquo;s lively, mannered portrait of the Spanish Civil War photographer opens Venice Horizons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-girl-with-the-leica-review-gerda-taro-biopic-struggles-to-bring-its-pioneering-photojournalist-subject-into-focus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-girl-with-the-leica-review-gerda-taro-biopic-struggles-to-bring-its-pioneering-photojournalist-subject-into-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Boyle speaks out against AI proliferation: “It’s insane what we’re doing”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boyle says he shares &ldquo;a loathing for the British establishment&rdquo; with Rupert Murdoch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-speaks-out-against-ai-proliferation-its-insane-what-were-doing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-speaks-out-against-ai-proliferation-its-insane-what-were-doing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luca Guadagnino’s Venice title ‘Joie De Vivre’ acquired for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven-hour film will play in two parts on the Lido.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luca-guadagninos-venice-title-joie-de-vivre-acquired-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luca-guadagninos-venice-title-joie-de-vivre-acquired-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maggie Gyllenhaal questions male-dominated Venice Competition lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gyllenhaal also says &ldquo;honest&rdquo; films are &ldquo;fundamentally, unavoidably political, as well as a lot of other things.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maggie-gyllenhaal-questions-male-dominated-venice-competition-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maggie-gyllenhaal-questions-male-dominated-venice-competition-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ director Jean-Paul Rappeneau dies aged 94]]></title><description><![CDATA[His notable credits include the Oscar-winning Cyrano De Bergerac&rsquo; starring Gerard Depardieu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cyrano-de-bergerac-director-jean-paul-rappeneau-dies-aged-94/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cyrano-de-bergerac-director-jean-paul-rappeneau-dies-aged-94/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics’ Week winner and LFF premiere ‘La Gradiva’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: It is the debut feature from&nbsp;Cesar-nominated cinematographer&nbsp;Marine Atlan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-winner-and-lff-premiere-la-gradiva-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-winner-and-lff-premiere-la-gradiva-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI London Film Festival unveils 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[World premieres include&nbsp;boxing biopic &rsquo;In The Shadows&rsquo; and&nbsp;West End adaptation &rsquo;Frank And Percy&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Sweden puts trust in ‘Adult Supervision’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-sweden-puts-trust-in-adult-supervision-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-sweden-puts-trust-in-adult-supervision-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Sweden puts trust in 'Adult Supervision']]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is profiling each contender on this page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-sweden-puts-trust-in-adult-supervision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-sweden-puts-trust-in-adult-supervision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice day 1: The hot acquisition titles to look out for - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Includes May el-Touhky&rsquo;s &lsquo;Woman Unknown&rsquo; and Cedric Kahn&rsquo;s &lsquo;15/18&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-1-the-hot-acquisition-titles-to-look-out-for-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-day-1-the-hot-acquisition-titles-to-look-out-for-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sukiyaki’, ‘Colony’ to bookend Tokyo with ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ as Centerpiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 39th edition of the festival is set to run October 26 to November 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sukiyaki-colony-to-bookend-tokyo-with-godzilla-minus-zero-as-centerpiece/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sukiyaki-colony-to-bookend-tokyo-with-godzilla-minus-zero-as-centerpiece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IFTA, The Numbers strike strategic partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Parties to collaborate on year-round research and offer suite of initiatives for members.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ifta-the-numbers-strike-strategic-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ifta-the-numbers-strike-strategic-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI film ‘Artificial’ lands New York, London festival slots]]></title><description><![CDATA[NYFF hails Neon&rsquo;s &rdquo;sly and sobering new film&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luca-guadagninos-openai-film-artificial-lands-new-york-london-festival-slots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luca-guadagninos-openai-film-artificial-lands-new-york-london-festival-slots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reclaim The Frame and Sony Pictures Television unveil inaugural Back In The Frame cohort]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Former chair of Directors UK Beryl Richards is among 12 filmmakers taking part in the return-to-work initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reclaim-the-frame-and-sony-pictures-television-unveil-inaugural-back-in-the-frame-cohort/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reclaim-the-frame-and-sony-pictures-television-unveil-inaugural-back-in-the-frame-cohort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Constellation unveils trailer and deals on Toronto Platform noir thriller ‘Wild, Wild East’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Second World War-set film has sold across Europe and Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/global-constellation-unveils-trailer-and-deals-on-toronto-platform-noir-thriller-wild-wild-east/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/global-constellation-unveils-trailer-and-deals-on-toronto-platform-noir-thriller-wild-wild-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Dog Stars’ opens fourth at UK-Ireland box office; ‘Spider-Man 4’, ‘The Odyssey’ lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holdovers lead the way across August at box office; &lsquo;Bitter Christmas&rsquo; starts well for Curzon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-dog-stars-opens-fourth-at-uk-ireland-box-office-spider-man-4-the-odyssey-lead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-dog-stars-opens-fourth-at-uk-ireland-box-office-spider-man-4-the-odyssey-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen digital edition: August-September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Issue previews Venice and Toronto, and examines how&nbsp;co-producing with Europe has changed 10 years after Brexit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-august-september-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-august-september-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government appoints two “freelance champions” to advocate for creative sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[They will advocate for&nbsp;more than 700,000 self-employed creatives in UK government decision-making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-government-appoints-two-freelance-champions-to-advocate-for-creative-sector/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-government-appoints-two-freelance-champions-to-advocate-for-creative-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI London Film Festival unveils 2026 Screen Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other filmmakers taking part include&nbsp;Brad Bird, James Gray and Jesse Eisenberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-2026-screen-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-2026-screen-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastián film festival to honour Naomi Watts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress will receive&nbsp;festival&rsquo;s Donostia Award ahead of a screening of Ben Shirinian&rsquo;s &rsquo;The Housewife&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastin-film-festival-to-honour-naomi-watts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastin-film-festival-to-honour-naomi-watts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian film festival to honour Naomi Watts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress will receive&nbsp;festival&rsquo;s Donostia Award ahead of a screening of Ben Shirinian&rsquo;s &rsquo;The Housewife&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-film-festival-to-honour-naomi-watts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-film-festival-to-honour-naomi-watts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busan reveals 14-strong Competition including Nanako Hirose, Majid Majidi, Yosep Anggi Noen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests to include Maggie Gyllenhaal, Hirokazu Koreeda, Michelle Yeoh, Fan Bingbing and Isabelle Huppert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busan-reveals-14-strong-competition-including-nanako-hirose-majid-majidi-yosep-anggi-noen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busan-reveals-14-strong-competition-including-nanako-hirose-majid-majidi-yosep-anggi-noen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Eurotrash’, ‘Blood Money’ world premieres, ‘Ink’, ‘Bunker’ join Zurich lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival adds 12 Gala titles including Jordan Firstman&rsquo;s Cannes hit &lsquo;Club Kid&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eurotrash-blood-money-world-premieres-ink-bunker-join-zurich-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eurotrash-blood-money-world-premieres-ink-bunker-join-zurich-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandarin Vision boards Busan Competition drama ‘To Be Ordinary’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Yun Chan&rsquo;s film follows a young man who becomes paralysed in a car accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mandarin-vision-boards-busan-competition-drama-to-be-ordinary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mandarin-vision-boards-busan-competition-drama-to-be-ordinary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Guardians Of The Video Game’ lands sales agent ahead of TIFF: The Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is based on the popular Naver Webtoon and mobile game of the same name.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guardians-of-the-video-game-lands-sales-agent-ahead-of-tiff-the-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guardians-of-the-video-game-lands-sales-agent-ahead-of-tiff-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump call for US federal production incentive gathers support]]></title><description><![CDATA[US president posts that &rdquo;Hollywood is a Complete and Total Disaster!&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/trump-call-for-us-federal-production-incentive-gathers-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/trump-call-for-us-federal-production-incentive-gathers-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPA, Democratic senator back Trump call for US federal production incentive]]></title><description><![CDATA[US president posts that &rdquo;Hollywood is a Complete and Total Disaster!&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mpa-democratic-senator-back-trump-call-for-us-federal-production-incentive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mpa-democratic-senator-back-trump-call-for-us-federal-production-incentive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMC moves into distribution with launch of Leawood Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goal is to be additive to existing ecosystem as it champions fully-financed or completed small and medium-sized films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amc-moves-into-distribution-with-launch-of-leawood-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amc-moves-into-distribution-with-launch-of-leawood-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear selling ‘Copperhead’ at TIFF: The Market; September production start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thriller to shoot in Oklahoma City. John Swab directs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-selling-copperhead-at-tiff-the-market-september-production-start/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-selling-copperhead-at-tiff-the-market-september-production-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barunson E&amp;A to launch sales on Joko Anwar&rsquo;s &lsquo;Satan&rsquo;s Slaves: Origin&rsquo; at TIFF: The Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[A theatrical release in 2027 is being planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/barunson-eampa-to-launch-sales-on-joko-anwarrsquos-lsquosatanrsquos-slaves-originrsquo-at-tiff-the-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/barunson-eampa-to-launch-sales-on-joko-anwarrsquos-lsquosatanrsquos-slaves-originrsquo-at-tiff-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF adds late world premiere special screening to lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival runs September 10-20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-adds-late-world-premiere-special-screening-to-lineup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-adds-late-world-premiere-special-screening-to-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice opening jury press conference to go ahead, individual film conferences to proceed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival has resolved &ldquo;conflicting schedule&rdquo; that threatened jury session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-opening-jury-press-conference-to-go-ahead-individual-film-conferences-to-proceed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-opening-jury-press-conference-to-go-ahead-individual-film-conferences-to-proceed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ reaches $2.33bn at worldwide box office; ‘The Odyssey’ crosses $1.5bn; ‘Coyote Vs Acme’ leads ‘The Dog Stars’ among new releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&rsquo; and &rsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo;, &rsquo;The Dog Stars&rsquo; new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-reaches-233bn-at-worldwide-box-office-the-odyssey-crosses-15bn-coyote-vs-acme-leads-the-dog-stars-among-new-releases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-reaches-233bn-at-worldwide-box-office-the-odyssey-crosses-15bn-coyote-vs-acme-leads-the-dog-stars-among-new-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ hits $2.3bn at global box office; ‘The Odyssey’ on $1.5bn; ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ opens fifth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dog Stars from&nbsp;Disney/20th Century Studios arrives in sixth place on $19.3m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-hits-23bn-at-global-box-office-the-odyssey-on-15bn-coyote-vs-acme-opens-fifth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-hits-23bn-at-global-box-office-the-odyssey-on-15bn-coyote-vs-acme-opens-fifth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WB cast-off ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ scores Ketchup’s top debut at US box office behind Spider-Man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ridley Scott&rsquo;s&nbsp;The Dog Stars&nbsp;misfires; Sundance horror Buddy big for Roadside, Saban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wb-cast-off-coyote-vs-acme-scores-ketchups-top-debut-at-us-box-office-behind-spider-man/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wb-cast-off-coyote-vs-acme-scores-ketchups-top-debut-at-us-box-office-behind-spider-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal first studio in 2026 to cross $3bn at international box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Odyssey, Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Michael each took more than $500m outside North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-first-studio-in-2026-to-cross-3bn-at-international-box-office/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-first-studio-in-2026-to-cross-3bn-at-international-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anne Hathaway joins Tom Cruise on 2028 ‘Days Of Thunder’ follow-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[1990 original earned approximately $406m in today&rsquo;s terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anne-hathaway-joins-tom-cruise-on-2028-days-of-thunder-follow-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anne-hathaway-joins-tom-cruise-on-2028-days-of-thunder-follow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s National Cinema Day to return as weekend edition for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Cinema Weekend will take place on September 5-6 across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-national-cinema-day-to-return-as-weekend-edition-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-national-cinema-day-to-return-as-weekend-edition-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice opening jury press conference in doubt, individual film conferences to proceed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival cites &ldquo;conflicting schedule&rdquo; threatening jury session, although not yet cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-opening-jury-press-conference-in-doubt-individual-film-conferences-to-proceed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-opening-jury-press-conference-in-doubt-individual-film-conferences-to-proceed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mediawan, UK director Danny Cannon board Nordic Noir series ‘The Faithful Reader’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Max Seeck&rsquo;s books&nbsp;centre on Finnish&nbsp;detective Jessica Niemi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mediawan-uk-director-danny-cannon-board-nordic-noir-series-the-faithful-reader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mediawan-uk-director-danny-cannon-board-nordic-noir-series-the-faithful-reader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon to significantly up UK spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The UK budget now sits in the UK, and the decision-making sits with me,&rdquo; said Nicole Clemens, head of international originals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-to-significantly-up-uk-spending/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-to-significantly-up-uk-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Prime Video to significantly increase UK spend]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The UK budget now sits in the UK, and the decision-making sits with me,&rdquo; said Nicole Clemens, head of international originals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-prime-video-to-significantly-increase-uk-spend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-prime-video-to-significantly-increase-uk-spend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucrecia Martel’s LFF winner ‘Landmarks’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will release in cinemas in December-January in the territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucrecia-martels-lff-winner-landmarks-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucrecia-martels-lff-winner-landmarks-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Ridley Scott’s ‘The Dog Stars’ flies into 631 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gregg Akari&rsquo;s &lsquo;I Want Your Sex&rsquo; and Pedro Almod&oacute;var&rsquo;s &lsquo;Bitter Christmas&rsquo; are also out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-ridley-scotts-the-dog-stars-flies-into-631-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-ridley-scotts-the-dog-stars-flies-into-631-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film awards season calendar 2026/27: key Oscar, Bafta and international dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen is tracking the key dates for the 2026/2027 film awards season, including the Oscar and Bafta voting deadlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-awards-season-calendar-202627-key-oscar-bafta-and-international-dates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-awards-season-calendar-202627-key-oscar-bafta-and-international-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Scotland, the Fringe Society plot Edinburgh content event for August 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rowan Woods is leading consultation on the proposed event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-scotland-the-fringe-society-plot-edinburgh-content-event-for-august-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-scotland-the-fringe-society-plot-edinburgh-content-event-for-august-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animation ‘Tangles’ secures North American deal, enters awards race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tangles screens in TIFF on September 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/animation-tangles-secures-north-american-deal-enters-awards-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/animation-tangles-secures-north-american-deal-enters-awards-race/</guid></item></channel></rss>