<?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>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:06:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><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[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><item><title><![CDATA[Zombie comedy ‘Grandmonster’, ‘Butterfly’ with Renate Reinsve among Haugesund winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Grandmonster&rsquo; won the Best Pitch Award in the Nordic Co-Production Market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zombie-comedy-grandmonster-butterfly-with-renate-reinsve-among-haugesund-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zombie-comedy-grandmonster-butterfly-with-renate-reinsve-among-haugesund-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Freeman to star in Dakota Gorman’s thriller ‘Speak Up’ for Altitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Altitude is introducing the project to buyers at TIFF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/martin-freeman-to-star-in-dakota-gormans-thriller-speak-up-for-altitude/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/martin-freeman-to-star-in-dakota-gormans-thriller-speak-up-for-altitude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Corbet in post on 70mm David Byrne concert film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concert film shot during former Talking Heads frontman&rsquo;s &lsquo;Who Is The Sky?&rsquo; tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brady-corbet-in-post-on-70mm-david-byrne-concert-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brady-corbet-in-post-on-70mm-david-byrne-concert-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal launches catalogue label Studiocanal Classics with theatrical, home ent runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Label will release back catalogue titles including &lsquo;Terminator 2&rsquo; and &lsquo;Pan&rsquo;s Labyrinth&rsquo; in cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-launches-catalogue-label-studiocanal-classics-with-theatrical-home-ent-runs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-launches-catalogue-label-studiocanal-classics-with-theatrical-home-ent-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mediawan, Curzon senior execs join Screen Summit 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[D&rsquo;Arvieu will take part in a one-to-one conversation; Knatchbull joins the &rsquo;Future Thinking&rsquo; panel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mediawan-curzon-senior-execs-join-screen-summit-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mediawan-curzon-senior-execs-join-screen-summit-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Squid Game’ creator returns to film with ‘K.O. Club’ starring Lee Byung-hun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story is set in a dystopian future where rich people can buy their way into a longer life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/squid-game-creator-returns-to-film-with-ko-club-starring-lee-byung-hun/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/squid-game-creator-returns-to-film-with-ko-club-starring-lee-byung-hun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Gen Z cinemagoers are tired of “overused” actors - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, what the industry gets wrong about their generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-gen-z-cinemagoers-are-tired-of-overused-actors-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/why-gen-z-cinemagoers-are-tired-of-overused-actors-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farah Abushwesha, Nadine Marsh-Edwards among BFI Black and global majority TIFF producer delegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Black and global majority UK producers are being supported by the BFI to attend Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)&rsquo;s inaugural market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/farah-abushwesha-nadine-marsh-edwards-among-bfi-black-and-global-majority-tiff-producer-delegation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/farah-abushwesha-nadine-marsh-edwards-among-bfi-black-and-global-majority-tiff-producer-delegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Ireland submits ‘Aontas’, Thailand enters ‘9 Temples To Heaven’]]></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-ireland-submits-aontas-thailand-enters-9-temples-to-heaven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-ireland-submits-aontas-thailand-enters-9-temples-to-heaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Thailand enters ‘9 Temples To Heaven’, Japan submits ‘All Of A Sudden’]]></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-thailand-enters-9-temples-to-heaven-japan-submits-all-of-a-sudden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-thailand-enters-9-temples-to-heaven-japan-submits-all-of-a-sudden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix unveils title of Cliff Booth film starring Brad Pitt]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Fincher directs from Quentin&nbsp;Tarantino screenplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-unveils-title-of-cliff-booth-film-starring-brad-pitt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-unveils-title-of-cliff-booth-film-starring-brad-pitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix confirms title of Cliff Booth film starring Brad Pitt]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Fincher directs from Quentin&nbsp;Tarantino screenplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-confirms-title-of-cliff-booth-film-starring-brad-pitt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-confirms-title-of-cliff-booth-film-starring-brad-pitt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Market’s Innovation Hub unveils eight cutting-edge exhibits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three world premieres among the exhibits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-markets-innovation-hub-unveils-eight-cutting-edge-exhibits-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-markets-innovation-hub-unveils-eight-cutting-edge-exhibits-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Market's Innovation Hub unveils eight cutting-edge exhibits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three world premieres among the exhibits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-markets-innovation-hub-unveils-eight-cutting-edge-exhibits-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-markets-innovation-hub-unveils-eight-cutting-edge-exhibits-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Markets Innovation Hub unveils eight cutting-edge exhibits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three world premieres among the exhibits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-markets-innovation-hub-unveils-eight-cutting-edge-exhibits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-markets-innovation-hub-unveils-eight-cutting-edge-exhibits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Invite’ producer Annapurna lays off around 15% of staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employees are being &ldquo;supported through the transition&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-invite-producer-annapurna-lays-off-around-15-of-staff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-invite-producer-annapurna-lays-off-around-15-of-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chile selects ‘The Meltdown’ for Oscars as national film body calls for more public support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chilean Film Academy president calls on government to strength audiovisual fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chile-selects-the-meltdown-for-oscars-as-national-film-body-calls-for-more-public-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chile-selects-the-meltdown-for-oscars-as-national-film-body-calls-for-more-public-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chile selects ‘The Meltdown’ for Oscars as national academy calls for robust public support]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;For the first time in history, half of the submitted films were directed by women.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chile-selects-the-meltdown-for-oscars-as-national-academy-calls-for-robust-public-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chile-selects-the-meltdown-for-oscars-as-national-academy-calls-for-robust-public-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chile selects ‘The Meltdown’ for Oscars as national academy calls for more public support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chilean Film Academy president calls on government to strength audiovisual fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chile-selects-the-meltdown-for-oscars-as-national-academy-calls-for-more-public-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chile-selects-the-meltdown-for-oscars-as-national-academy-calls-for-more-public-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ actor Tim Curry dies aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK-born actor also starred in mini-seires&nbsp;&rsquo;It&rsquo; and &rsquo;Home Alone 2: Lost in New York&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-actor-tim-curry-dies-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-actor-tim-curry-dies-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Saying you’re working with AI is like saying you have an STD,” argues Tilly Norwood creator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eline van der Velden has signed &ldquo;hundreds of NDAs&rdquo; with businesses exploring the tech, and urges PSBs to invest more in the space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saying-youre-working-with-ai-is-like-saying-you-have-an-std-argues-tilly-norwood-creator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saying-youre-working-with-ai-is-like-saying-you-have-an-std-argues-tilly-norwood-creator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sirat’, ‘Project Hail Mary’, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ among second wave of World Soundtrack Awards nominees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winners will be announced on October 10 at the WSA ceremony and concert, held during Film Fest Gent in Belgium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sirat-project-hail-mary-kpop-demon-hunters-among-second-wave-of-world-soundtrack-awards-nominees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sirat-project-hail-mary-kpop-demon-hunters-among-second-wave-of-world-soundtrack-awards-nominees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judith Godreche’s ‘A Girl’s Story’ seals North America deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Cannes Un Certain Regard-premiering coming-of-age drama is based on Annie Ernaux&rsquo;s memoir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/judith-godreches-a-girls-story-seals-north-america-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/judith-godreches-a-girls-story-seals-north-america-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Match Factory acquires key rights to four restored films by Apichatpong Weerasethakul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales company has rights to 4K restorations of Palme d&rsquo;Or filmmaker outside&nbsp;North America, the UK, Ireland, Japan, Switzerland and Thailand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-match-factory-acquires-key-rights-to-four-restored-films-by-apichatpong-weerasethakul/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-match-factory-acquires-key-rights-to-four-restored-films-by-apichatpong-weerasethakul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaumont ignites sales on Francois Ozon’s ‘Summer Of Fire’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The psychological drama&nbsp;shot this summer in Normandy and stars Pio Marma&iuml; and Sandor Funtek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaumont-ignites-sales-on-francois-ozons-summer-of-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaumont-ignites-sales-on-francois-ozons-summer-of-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand’s Jungka Studio moves into sales, sells MMA film ‘God Skin’ to North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Thai action fantasy premiered at Fantasia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-jungka-studio-moves-into-sales-sells-mma-film-god-skin-to-north-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-jungka-studio-moves-into-sales-sells-mma-film-god-skin-to-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Scotland to introduce angel investors to film and TV producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects&nbsp;pitched as part of the initiative could receive &pound;50,000 of investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-scotland-to-introduce-angel-investors-to-film-and-tv-producers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-scotland-to-introduce-angel-investors-to-film-and-tv-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF title ‘Salvation’, from Rising Star Scotland Tom Nicoll, boarded for world sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film is backed by Screen Scotland and will launch in TIFF Discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-title-salvation-from-rising-star-scotland-tom-nicoll-boarded-for-world-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-title-salvation-from-rising-star-scotland-tom-nicoll-boarded-for-world-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Japan submits ‘All Of A Sudden’, Cambodia enters ‘Becoming Human’]]></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-japan-submits-all-of-a-sudden-cambodia-enters-becoming-human/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-japan-submits-all-of-a-sudden-cambodia-enters-becoming-human/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norway’s Twentyone Pictures builds up slate including ‘Acts of Kindness’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Ellen Ugelstad&rsquo;s company adds Jonas Bruun as producer, starts taking projects from filmmakers outside of Ugelstad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/norways-twentyone-pictures-builds-up-slate-including-acts-of-kindness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/norways-twentyone-pictures-builds-up-slate-including-acts-of-kindness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Dog Stars’ review: Jacob Elordi and Margaret Qualley navigate the apocalypse in muted, tender Ridley Scott drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Brolin and Guy Pearce also star in the director&rsquo;s near-future set adaptation of the novel by&nbsp;Peter Heller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-dog-stars-review-jacob-elordi-and-margaret-qualley-navigate-the-apocalypse-in-muted-tender-ridley-scott-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-dog-stars-review-jacob-elordi-and-margaret-qualley-navigate-the-apocalypse-in-muted-tender-ridley-scott-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ climbs to number two at all-time US box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[$900m within sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-climbs-to-number-two-at-all-time-us-box-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-climbs-to-number-two-at-all-time-us-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PR veteran and former studio executive Leonard Morpurgo dies at 93]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;He was in one desert for the filming of Lawrence Of Arabia and another for Dune.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pr-veteran-and-former-studio-executive-leonard-morpurgo-dies-at-93/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pr-veteran-and-former-studio-executive-leonard-morpurgo-dies-at-93/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Babies’ starring Anna Kendrick, Seth Rogen lands US deal ahead of TIFF premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2027 theatrical release is being planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/babies-starring-anna-kendrick-seth-rogen-lands-us-deal-ahead-of-tiff-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/babies-starring-anna-kendrick-seth-rogen-lands-us-deal-ahead-of-tiff-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anna Kendrick, Seth Rogen ensemble ‘Babies’ lands US deal ahead of TIFF premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2027 theatrical release is being planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anna-kendrick-seth-rogen-ensemble-babies-lands-us-deal-ahead-of-tiff-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anna-kendrick-seth-rogen-ensemble-babies-lands-us-deal-ahead-of-tiff-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada submits ‘Nina Roza’ for 99th Academy Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genevi&egrave;ve Dulude-De Celles&rsquo; second feature premiered in Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canada-submits-nina-roza-for-99th-academy-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canada-submits-nina-roza-for-99th-academy-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada submits ‘Nina Roza’ as Oscar submission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genevi&egrave;ve Dulude-De Celles&rsquo; second feature premiered in Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canada-submits-nina-roza-as-oscar-submission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canada-submits-nina-roza-as-oscar-submission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton, country music legend and star of ‘9 To 5’, dies aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beloved performer earned 11 Grammys and two Oscar nominations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dolly-parton-country-music-legend-and-star-of-9-to-5-dies-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dolly-parton-country-music-legend-and-star-of-9-to-5-dies-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany selects Sandra Wollner’s ‘Everytime’ as Oscar submission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drama won the Un Certain Regard prize after its Cannes world premiere in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/germany-selects-sandra-wollners-everytime-as-oscar-submission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/germany-selects-sandra-wollners-everytime-as-oscar-submission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich film festival unveils opening night film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biopic recounts the story of Himalayan Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-unveils-opening-night-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-unveils-opening-night-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helen Mirren, Seth Rogen, Fan Bingbing join TIFF Tribute Award roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[TIFF&rsquo;s eighth annual awards gala and fundraiser takes place on September 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/helen-mirren-seth-rogen-fan-bingbing-join-tiff-tribute-award-roster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/helen-mirren-seth-rogen-fan-bingbing-join-tiff-tribute-award-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WME, BFI, DDA executives join Screen Summit 2026 speakers lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Screen Summit takes place at the BFI Southbank on September 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wme-bfi-dda-executives-join-screen-summit-2026-speakers-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wme-bfi-dda-executives-join-screen-summit-2026-speakers-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s Venice title ‘NAZA’ boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[The documentary is directed by the two Israeli filmmakers behind &lsquo;No Other Land&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yuval-abraham-and-rachel-szors-venice-title-naza-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yuval-abraham-and-rachel-szors-venice-title-naza-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flanders Film Days 2026 unveils bumper showcase of over 50 feature projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top sales agents and festival reps have confirmed their attendance at the two-day event in Ghent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/flanders-film-days-2026-unveils-bumper-showcase-of-over-50-feature-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/flanders-film-days-2026-unveils-bumper-showcase-of-over-50-feature-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hilary Strong steps down as CEO of John Gore Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Departure comes amid a restructuring of&nbsp;theatre impresario John Gore&rsquo;s business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hilary-strong-steps-down-as-ceo-of-john-gore-studios/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hilary-strong-steps-down-as-ceo-of-john-gore-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea selects Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ for Oscars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drama is set to premiere at Venice and Toronto film festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-korea-selects-lee-chang-dongs-possible-love-for-oscars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-korea-selects-lee-chang-dongs-possible-love-for-oscars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Czech Republic submits &lsquo;If Pigeons Turned To Gold&rsquo;, South Korea enters &lsquo;Possible Love']]></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-czech-republic-submits-lsquoif-pigeons-turned-to-goldrsquo-south-korea-enters-lsquopossible-love/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-czech-republic-submits-lsquoif-pigeons-turned-to-goldrsquo-south-korea-enters-lsquopossible-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Czech Republic submits ‘If Pigeons Turned To Gold’, South Korea enters ‘Possible Love’]]></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-czech-republic-submits-if-pigeons-turned-to-gold-south-korea-enters-possible-love/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-czech-republic-submits-if-pigeons-turned-to-gold-south-korea-enters-possible-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Belgium submits ‘Coward’, South Korea enters ‘Possible Love’]]></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-belgium-submits-coward-south-korea-enters-possible-love/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-belgium-submits-coward-south-korea-enters-possible-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Kavanaugh-Jones joins ‘Backrooms’ producer Oddfellows as partner, co-president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred Berger will continue to lead film &amp; production at Range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brian-kavanaugh-jones-joins-backrooms-producer-oddfellows-as-partner-co-president-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brian-kavanaugh-jones-joins-backrooms-producer-oddfellows-as-partner-co-president-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brian Kavanaugh-Jones joins 'Backrooms' producer Oddfellows as partner, co-president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred Berger will continue to lead film &amp; production at Range.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brian-kavanaugh-jones-joins-backrooms-producer-oddfellows-as-partner-co-president/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brian-kavanaugh-jones-joins-backrooms-producer-oddfellows-as-partner-co-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tristen Tuckfield joins UTA Independent Film Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exec previously oversaw content strategy at Wonder Project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tristen-tuckfield-joins-uta-independent-film-group/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tristen-tuckfield-joins-uta-independent-film-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Marty Supreme’ earn top LMGI awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Pluribus&rsquo; among television winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-battle-after-another-marty-supreme-earn-top-lmgi-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-battle-after-another-marty-supreme-earn-top-lmgi-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kino Lorber to mount awards push for Javier Bardem in Cannes drama ‘The Beloved’]]></title><description><![CDATA[North American premiere in TIFF scheduled for September 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-lorber-to-mount-awards-push-for-javier-bardem-in-cannes-drama-the-beloved/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-lorber-to-mount-awards-push-for-javier-bardem-in-cannes-drama-the-beloved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian First Nations outfit Djali House heading to PFM as 37º South winner in Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prize included A$3,000 in expenses to attend Film London&rsquo;s Production Film Market (PFM) at the UK&rsquo;s BFI London Film Market in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-first-nations-outfit-djali-house-heading-to-pfm-as-37-south-winner-in-melbourne-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-first-nations-outfit-djali-house-heading-to-pfm-as-37-south-winner-in-melbourne-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian First Nations outfit Djali House heading to PFM  as 37º South winner in Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prize included A$3,000 in expenses to attend Film London&rsquo;s Production Film Market (PFM) at the UK&rsquo;s BFI London Film Market in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-first-nations-outfit-djali-house-heading-to-pfm-as-37-south-winner-in-melbourne/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-first-nations-outfit-djali-house-heading-to-pfm-as-37-south-winner-in-melbourne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Don’t Ask Me If I Killed’ review: Ukranian filmmaker-turned-soldier Helena Maksyom presents an intimate view of conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maksyom&rsquo;s intesely personal documentary, filmed over three years, recently received a special mention at Sarajevo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dont-ask-me-if-i-killed-review-ukranian-filmmaker-turned-soldier-helena-maksyom-presents-an-intimate-view-of-conflict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dont-ask-me-if-i-killed-review-ukranian-filmmaker-turned-soldier-helena-maksyom-presents-an-intimate-view-of-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore to lift restrictions on non-Mandarin Chinese films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debate was sparked by breakout hit &lsquo;Dear You&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-to-lift-restrictions-on-non-mandarin-chinese-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-to-lift-restrictions-on-non-mandarin-chinese-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix UK revenues pass £2bn for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crossing the &pound;2bn revenue threshold means Netflix is now generating more income than any of the commercial PSBs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-uk-revenues-pass-2bn-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-uk-revenues-pass-2bn-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube to invest £3m to grow creator economy and screen industry careers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investment will include an expansion of the YouTube-backed, NFTS-led Creator Incubator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-to-invest-3m-to-grow-creator-economy-and-screen-industry-careers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-to-invest-3m-to-grow-creator-economy-and-screen-industry-careers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Insidious 6’, ‘Spa Weekend’ land in UK-Ireland box office top five; ‘Spider-Man 4’ passes £87m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mubi&rsquo;s &lsquo;Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma&rsquo; makes healthy start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/insidious-6-spa-weekend-land-in-uk-ireland-box-office-top-five-spider-man-4-passes-87m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/insidious-6-spa-weekend-land-in-uk-ireland-box-office-top-five-spider-man-4-passes-87m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nguyen Hoang Diep, Arvin Belarmino films among Busan Vision 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The competitive sections comprise Vision-Korea and Vision-Asia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nguyen-hoang-diep-arvin-belarmino-films-among-busan-vision-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nguyen-hoang-diep-arvin-belarmino-films-among-busan-vision-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Céline Sciamma, Teona Strugar Mitevska among filmmakers calling for gender overhaul of the European film industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teona Strugar Mitevska, C&eacute;line Sciamma, Blerta Basholli and Jelena Maksimovi&#263; were in discussion at Sarajevo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cline-sciamma-teona-strugar-mitevska-among-filmmakers-calling-for-gender-overhaul-of-the-european-film-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cline-sciamma-teona-strugar-mitevska-among-filmmakers-calling-for-gender-overhaul-of-the-european-film-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The cookie-cutter effect”: Festival execs debate the pros and cons of development labs for new filmmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival experts from Berlin, Toronto, Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week and Sydney Film Festival took part in an on-stage discussion at the Sarajevo Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-cookie-cutter-effect-festival-execs-debate-the-pros-and-cons-of-development-labs-for-new-filmmakers-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-cookie-cutter-effect-festival-execs-debate-the-pros-and-cons-of-development-labs-for-new-filmmakers-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["The cookie-cutter effect": Festival execs debate the pros and cons of development labs for new filmmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival experts from Berlin, Toronto, Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week and Sydney Film Festival took part in an on-stage discussion at the Sarajevo Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-cookie-cutter-effect-festival-execs-debate-the-pros-and-cons-of-development-labs-for-new-filmmakers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-cookie-cutter-effect-festival-execs-debate-the-pros-and-cons-of-development-labs-for-new-filmmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sentimental Value’, ‘The Love That Remains’ among Nordic Council Film Prize nominees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six nominated films competing for DKK 300,000 ($47,000) prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sentimental-value-the-love-that-remains-among-nordic-council-film-prize-nominees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sentimental-value-the-love-that-remains-among-nordic-council-film-prize-nominees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filmfest Hamburg unveils opening and closing films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Films by&nbsp;Ma&#322;gorzata Szumowska and Micha&#322; Englert&nbsp;and&nbsp;Josef Kubota Wladyka to bookend the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-hamburg-unveils-opening-and-closing-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-hamburg-unveils-opening-and-closing-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice completes Competition lineup with Gaza war documentary from ‘No Other Land’ duo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film is produced by UK publication The Guardian and James Wilson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-completes-competition-lineup-with-gaza-war-documentary-from-no-other-land-duo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-completes-competition-lineup-with-gaza-war-documentary-from-no-other-land-duo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice completes Competition lineup with Gaza war documentary from Israeli ‘No Other Land’ duo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film is produced by UK publication The Guardian and James Wilson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-completes-competition-lineup-with-gaza-war-documentary-from-israeli-no-other-land-duo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-completes-competition-lineup-with-gaza-war-documentary-from-israeli-no-other-land-duo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ flies past $2.2bn at worldwide box office; ‘The Odyssey’ sails towards $1.5bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Brand New Day&rsquo; is now the sixth-biggest film of all time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-flies-past-22bn-at-worldwide-box-office-the-odyssey-sails-towards-15bn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-flies-past-22bn-at-worldwide-box-office-the-odyssey-sails-towards-15bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount, California attorney general cancel settlement talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Bonta said Paramount were &rdquo;demonstrating a lack of good faith&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-california-attorney-general-cancel-settlement-talks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-california-attorney-general-cancel-settlement-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount reps, California AG reportedly schedule talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Bonta is one of 12 state attorneys general that are seeking to block the $111bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-reps-california-ag-reportedly-schedule-talks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-reps-california-ag-reportedly-schedule-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Everytime’, ‘To Hold A Mountain’ win top honours at 2026 Sarajevo Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival ran August 14-21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everytime-to-hold-a-mountain-win-top-honours-at-2026-sarajevo-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everytime-to-hold-a-mountain-win-top-honours-at-2026-sarajevo-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serbian, Ukrainian and Croatian projects lead winners at Sarajevo’s CineLink Industry Days awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry awards ceremony took place last night (August 20).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/serbian-ukrainian-and-croatian-projects-lead-winners-at-sarajevos-cinelink-industry-days-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/serbian-ukrainian-and-croatian-projects-lead-winners-at-sarajevos-cinelink-industry-days-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaki Lacuesta, Lee Chang-dong, Jane Schoenbrun films among San Sebastian Zabaltegi-Tabakalera lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The competitive section comprises 13 features, seven shorts, one medium-length film, and, for the first time, an audiovisual performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/isaki-lacuesta-lee-chang-dong-jane-schoenbrun-films-among-san-sebastian-zabaltegi-tabakalera-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/isaki-lacuesta-lee-chang-dong-jane-schoenbrun-films-among-san-sebastian-zabaltegi-tabakalera-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’ and ‘Spa Weekend’ head up new releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma&rsquo; and Jason Statham action &lsquo;Munity&rsquo; are also out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-insidious-out-of-the-further-and-spa-weekend-head-up-new-releases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-insidious-out-of-the-further-and-spa-weekend-head-up-new-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visionär Films picks up two films for sales including Venice Critics’ Week title]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Berlin-based company also takes on Italian documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visionr-films-picks-up-two-films-for-sales-including-venice-critics-week-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visionr-films-picks-up-two-films-for-sales-including-venice-critics-week-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filmfest Hamburg unveils speakers for Explorer Conference 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Line-up includes The Intouchables directors&nbsp;&Eacute;ric Toledano and Olivier Nakache,&nbsp;as well as the producers of Sentimental Value and Rose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-hamburg-unveils-speakers-for-explorer-conference-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmfest-hamburg-unveils-speakers-for-explorer-conference-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First trailer, sale for TIFF Discovery title ‘The Daughters Of Abraham’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film depicts a reunited friendship between a young Muslim woman and young Jewish woman in Marseille.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-trailer-sale-for-tiff-discovery-title-the-daughters-of-abraham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-trailer-sale-for-tiff-discovery-title-the-daughters-of-abraham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myriad Pictures closes key territories on ‘DRAGN’ from ‘Girl With A Pearl Earring’ director Peter Webber]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: AI drone thriller sells in Australia, German-speaking, Latin America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/myriad-pictures-closes-key-territories-on-dragn-from-girl-with-a-pearl-earring-director-peter-webber/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/myriad-pictures-closes-key-territories-on-dragn-from-girl-with-a-pearl-earring-director-peter-webber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Boyle, Seth Rogen, Perspectives panels on Academy, global sales join TIFF: The Market Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inaugural market runs&nbsp;September 10-16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-seth-rogen-perspectives-panels-on-academy-global-sales-join-tiff-the-market-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-seth-rogen-perspectives-panels-on-academy-global-sales-join-tiff-the-market-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Boyle, Seth Rogen, Perspectives panels on Academy, global sales join TIFF: The Market roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inaugural market runs&nbsp;September 10-16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-seth-rogen-perspectives-panels-on-academy-global-sales-join-tiff-the-market-roster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-seth-rogen-perspectives-panels-on-academy-global-sales-join-tiff-the-market-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ becomes highest R-rated film at global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal&rsquo;s Homer adaptation overtakes Marvel Studios&rsquo; Deadpool &amp; Wolverine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-becomes-highest-r-rated-film-at-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-becomes-highest-r-rated-film-at-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ becomes biggest R-rated film at global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal&rsquo;s Homer adaptation overtakes Marvel Studios&rsquo; Deadpool &amp; Wolverine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-becomes-biggest-r-rated-film-at-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-becomes-biggest-r-rated-film-at-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Skateboarding Is Not For Girls’ review: Dina Duma’s family drama challenges patriarchal injustice with a light touch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charming Tribeca prizewinner makes its European premiere at Sarajevo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/skateboarding-is-not-for-girls-review-dina-dumas-family-drama-challenges-patriarchal-injustice-with-a-light-touch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/skateboarding-is-not-for-girls-review-dina-dumas-family-drama-challenges-patriarchal-injustice-with-a-light-touch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Worst Person In The World’ co-producer joins Denmark’s Nordisk Film Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producer has credits including &lsquo;The Innocents&rsquo;, &lsquo;Beginnings&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-worst-person-in-the-world-co-producer-joins-denmarks-nordisk-film-production/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-worst-person-in-the-world-co-producer-joins-denmarks-nordisk-film-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diego Luna’s Cannes premiere ‘Ashes’ lands North American deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drama receives North American premiere in TIFF next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/diego-lunas-cannes-premiere-ashes-lands-north-american-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/diego-lunas-cannes-premiere-ashes-lands-north-american-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen International to publish dailies for TIFF: The Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen will publish three print editions in Toronto, running September 10-12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-international-to-publish-dailies-for-tiff-the-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-international-to-publish-dailies-for-tiff-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michaël R. Roskam’s ‘Le Faux Soir’ to close San Sebastian film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[WWII drama about resistance fighters printing fake edition of Le Soir newspaper will have European premiere at festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michal-r-roskams-le-faux-soir-to-close-san-sebastian-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michal-r-roskams-le-faux-soir-to-close-san-sebastian-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky Studios Elstree, Warner Bros Leavesden, Garden Studios execs join Screen Summit 2026 speaker lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Financing the future of UK film&rsquo; summit is&nbsp;taking place at the BFI Southbank in London on September 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sky-studios-elstree-warner-bros-leavesden-garden-studios-execs-join-screen-summit-2026-speaker-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sky-studios-elstree-warner-bros-leavesden-garden-studios-execs-join-screen-summit-2026-speaker-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK skills body ScreenSkills appoints new CEO to start in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[New CEO has held management positions including at Channel 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-skills-body-screenskills-appoints-new-ceo-to-start-in-november/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-skills-body-screenskills-appoints-new-ceo-to-start-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could other festivals emulate Edinburgh’s ‘Trainspotting’ club night? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[We round up the key industry talking points from the late summer film festivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/could-other-festivals-emulate-edinburghs-trainspotting-club-night-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/could-other-festivals-emulate-edinburghs-trainspotting-club-night-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Pact CEO John McVay joins AI skills platform AIMICI]]></title><description><![CDATA[McVay will later take over as chair from the incumbent Sir John Lucas-Tooth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-pact-ceo-john-mcvay-joins-ai-skills-platform-aimici/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-pact-ceo-john-mcvay-joins-ai-skills-platform-aimici/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LA County could lose 4,500 film and TV jobs if Paramount-WBD merger closes, study claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study has highlighted the potential economic impact on Los Angeles County were the $111bn Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) merger to close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-county-could-lose-4500-film-and-tv-jobs-if-paramount-wbd-merger-closes-study-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-county-could-lose-4500-film-and-tv-jobs-if-paramount-wbd-merger-closes-study-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Skintown’ wins £50,000 Edinburgh top prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sinda Agha&rsquo;s Grief Room won the &pound;15,000 Thelma Schoonmaker short film prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/skintown-wins-50000-edinburgh-top-prize/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/skintown-wins-50000-edinburgh-top-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Slovenia’s Danijel Hočevar became one of Europe’s most prolific coproducers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through Vertigo Films, he has six films across the Sarajevo festival and CineLink programme this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-slovenias-danijel-hoevar-became-one-of-europes-most-prolific-coproducers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-slovenias-danijel-hoevar-became-one-of-europes-most-prolific-coproducers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bear With Me’ review: Compelling documentary celebrates a retired circus trainer and her beloved animal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Genovski&rsquo;s&nbsp;Sarajevo premiere has been constructed with care and a good dose of humour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bear-with-me-review-compelling-documentary-celebrates-a-retired-circus-trainer-and-her-beloved-animal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bear-with-me-review-compelling-documentary-celebrates-a-retired-circus-trainer-and-her-beloved-animal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Euro fund execs discuss inward investment, over-production and resource challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A discussion on the state of public film funds took place today (August 19) at the Sarajevo Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/euro-fund-execs-discuss-inward-investment-over-production-and-resource-challenges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/euro-fund-execs-discuss-inward-investment-over-production-and-resource-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heyday Films, Amazon MGM Studios sign multi-year first-look deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios will have first look at scripted and unscripted Heyday projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/heyday-films-amazon-mgm-studios-sign-multi-year-first-look-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/heyday-films-amazon-mgm-studios-sign-multi-year-first-look-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean love story ‘The World Before’ boarded by m-appeal ahead of TIFF premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nostalgic love story world premieres in TIFF&rsquo;s&nbsp;Platform section.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-love-story-the-world-before-boarded-by-m-appeal-ahead-of-tiff-premiere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-love-story-the-world-before-boarded-by-m-appeal-ahead-of-tiff-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mutiny’ review: Jason Statham finds himself all at sea in uninspired cargo ship thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jean-Francois Richet&rsquo;s muscular feature fails to make the most of its action star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mutiny-review-jason-statham-finds-himself-all-at-sea-in-uninspired-cargo-ship-thriller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mutiny-review-jason-statham-finds-himself-all-at-sea-in-uninspired-cargo-ship-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Exhuma’ director Jang Jae-hyun readies ‘Vampir’ shoot starring Yoo Ah-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further cast include Lee Sung-min, Lee Jun-hyuk and Yoon Kyung-ho.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/exhuma-director-jang-jae-hyun-readies-vampir-shoot-starring-yoo-ah-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/exhuma-director-jang-jae-hyun-readies-vampir-shoot-starring-yoo-ah-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian selects opening film for 2026 festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film will play in competition, and completes the section with 17 titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-selects-opening-film-for-2026-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-selects-opening-film-for-2026-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Confessions Of A Shaman’ becomes Thailand’s second biggest film of 2026 to date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The black magic horror knocked &lsquo;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&rsquo; from the top spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/confessions-of-a-shaman-becomes-thailands-second-biggest-film-of-2026-to-date/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/confessions-of-a-shaman-becomes-thailands-second-biggest-film-of-2026-to-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim Jong-kwan’s ‘The Table: Day And Night’ to open 2026 Busan film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film stars Kim Minha, Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa and Chang Ryul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kim-jong-kwans-the-table-day-and-night-to-open-2026-busan-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kim-jong-kwans-the-table-day-and-night-to-open-2026-busan-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinema United alters stance on Paramount-WBD merger, urges antitrust case settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;We write to encourage you both to meet in the immediate future and discuss all possible avenues.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-united-alters-stance-on-paramount-wbd-merger-urges-antitrust-case-settlement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-united-alters-stance-on-paramount-wbd-merger-urges-antitrust-case-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Balkan Cowboy’ review: Poignant documentary pays quirky tribute to filmmaker Hari Dzekson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dublin-based visual artist Dragana Durisic brings a personal touch to her Sarajevo title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-balkan-cowboy-review-poignant-documentary-pays-quirky-tribute-to-filmmaker-hari-dzekson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-balkan-cowboy-review-poignant-documentary-pays-quirky-tribute-to-filmmaker-hari-dzekson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Digger’ starring Tom Cruise lands UK world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros to release Digger in the UK and US on October 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/digger-starring-tom-cruise-lands-uk-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/digger-starring-tom-cruise-lands-uk-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laurie May stepping down as Elevation Pictures co-president ahead of TIFF]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I am excited to now move forward and pursue my other passions.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/laurie-may-stepping-down-as-elevation-pictures-co-president-ahead-of-tiff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/laurie-may-stepping-down-as-elevation-pictures-co-president-ahead-of-tiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emily Watson joins cast of Mackenzie Crook’s directorial debut ‘Mars Express’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watson was speaking at Sarajevo Film Festival, where she heads the jury and has received an honorary award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-watson-joins-cast-of-mackenzie-crooks-directorial-debut-mars-express/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-watson-joins-cast-of-mackenzie-crooks-directorial-debut-mars-express/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlinale becomes qualifying festival for Spirit Awards starting in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations announced December 2, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlinale-becomes-qualifying-festival-for-spirit-awards-starting-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlinale-becomes-qualifying-festival-for-spirit-awards-starting-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Taiwan enters ‘A Foggy Tale’, Latvia submits ‘Ulya’]]></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-taiwan-enters-a-foggy-tale-latvia-submits-ulya/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-taiwan-enters-a-foggy-tale-latvia-submits-ulya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Czech Republic submits ‘If Pigeons Turned To Gold’, Taiwan enters ‘A Foggy Tale’]]></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-czech-republic-submits-if-pigeons-turned-to-gold-taiwan-enters-a-foggy-tale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-czech-republic-submits-if-pigeons-turned-to-gold-taiwan-enters-a-foggy-tale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ becomes BFI Imax’s highest-grossing film of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film has recorded over 100,000 admissions to date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-becomes-bfi-imaxs-highest-grossing-film-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-becomes-bfi-imaxs-highest-grossing-film-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French producer Nicolas Altmayer dies in car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Altmayer died with his wife, longtime Dior executive&nbsp;Mathilde Favier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-producer-nicolas-altmayer-dies-in-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-producer-nicolas-altmayer-dies-in-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Once Upon A Time In The Middle East’ boosts China summer box office to $1.52bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film knocked &lsquo;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&rsquo; from the top spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/once-upon-a-time-in-the-middle-east-boosts-china-summer-box-office-to-152bn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/once-upon-a-time-in-the-middle-east-boosts-china-summer-box-office-to-152bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACE Producers series selection includes Weydemann Bros., Xova Film producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Producers from Greece, UK, Spain among those on the programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ace-producers-series-selection-includes-weydemann-bros-xova-film-producers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ace-producers-series-selection-includes-weydemann-bros-xova-film-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asghar Farhadi to return to Farsi language with next project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farhadi also says he would look to the UK to shoot a future English-language production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asghar-farhadi-to-return-to-farsi-language-with-next-project-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asghar-farhadi-to-return-to-farsi-language-with-next-project-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asghar Farhadi to return to Farsi-language with next project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farhadi also says he would look to the UK to shoot a future English-language production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asghar-farhadi-to-return-to-farsi-language-with-next-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asghar-farhadi-to-return-to-farsi-language-with-next-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBO, BFI, Mubi executives join France’s Lumière summit as programme is unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The one-day event in Saint-Paul de Vence will examine the challenges facing the global screen industries against a backdrop of profound disruption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hbo-bfi-mubi-executives-join-frances-lumire-summit-as-programme-is-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hbo-bfi-mubi-executives-join-frances-lumire-summit-as-programme-is-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pretty Babies’ review: Hollywood dreams turn into a nightmare in gritty, uneasy US debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler-Marie Evans&rsquo; Edinburgh competition premiere follows starry-eyed two high-schoolers attempting to make it to LA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pretty-babies-review-hollywood-dreams-turn-into-a-nightmare-in-gritty-uneasy-us-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pretty-babies-review-hollywood-dreams-turn-into-a-nightmare-in-gritty-uneasy-us-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Villain – The Next Chapter’, starring Craig Fairbrass, starts filming in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Crime thriller sequel is Neil Linpow&rsquo;s directorial debut, and will be released in cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/villain-the-next-chapter-starring-craig-fairbrass-starts-filming-in-london/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/villain-the-next-chapter-starring-craig-fairbrass-starts-filming-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production underway on ‘Villain – The Next Chapter’, with UK distribution deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Crime thriller sequel is Neil Linpow&rsquo;s directorial debut, and will be released in cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-underway-on-villain-the-next-chapter-with-uk-distribution-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-underway-on-villain-the-next-chapter-with-uk-distribution-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean animation ‘Gill’ lands Europe, Asia deals as Jung Hae-in, Kang Ha-neul, Lee Chung-ah join cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Barunson E&amp;A has sold the fantasy animated feature to Germany and Japan among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-animation-gill-lands-europe-asia-deals-as-jung-hae-in-kang-ha-neul-lee-chung-ah-join-cast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-animation-gill-lands-europe-asia-deals-as-jung-hae-in-kang-ha-neul-lee-chung-ah-join-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kōji Fukada’s Cannes drama ‘Nagi Notes’ lands North American deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early 2027 release for competition entry about former sisters-in-law who reconnect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kji-fukadas-cannes-drama-nagi-notes-lands-north-american-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kji-fukadas-cannes-drama-nagi-notes-lands-north-american-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kōji Fukada’s 2026 Cannes competition entry ‘Nagi Notes’ lands US deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early 2027 release for drama about former sisters-in-law who reconnect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kji-fukadas-2026-cannes-competition-entry-nagi-notes-lands-us-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kji-fukadas-2026-cannes-competition-entry-nagi-notes-lands-us-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Gosling ‘Ghost Rider’ joins blockbuster 2028 Disney slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Untitled X-Men&rsquo; arrives on May 5, 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ryan-gosling-ghost-rider-joins-blockbuster-2028-disney-slate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ryan-gosling-ghost-rider-joins-blockbuster-2028-disney-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney teases blockbuster 2028 slate at D23]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Untitled X-Men&rsquo; arrives on May 5, 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-teases-blockbuster-2028-slate-at-d23/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-teases-blockbuster-2028-slate-at-d23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount seeks $1.9bn bond from plaintiffs in WBD merger antitrust case]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;Here, every month of delay carries substantial and quantifiable financial consequences.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-seeks-19bn-bond-from-plaintiffs-in-wbd-merger-antitrust-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-seeks-19bn-bond-from-plaintiffs-in-wbd-merger-antitrust-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount asks plaintiffs in merger antitrust trial to post $1.9bn bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;Here, every month of delay carries substantial and quantifiable financial consequences.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-asks-plaintiffs-in-merger-antitrust-trial-to-post-19bn-bond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-asks-plaintiffs-in-merger-antitrust-trial-to-post-19bn-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘17’ review: Newcomer Eva Kostic impresses in intense sexual assault drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kosara Mitic&rsquo;s feature debut screens in Sarajevo competition after Berlin premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/17-review-newcomer-eva-kostic-impresses-in-intense-sexual-assault-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/17-review-newcomer-eva-kostic-impresses-in-intense-sexual-assault-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern European feature docs take centre stage at Ji.hlava’s Docu Talent awards in Sarajevo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slovakia&rsquo;s &lsquo;Returning&rsquo; received the distribution award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eastern-european-feature-docs-take-centre-stage-at-jihlavas-docu-talent-awards-in-sarajevo-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eastern-european-feature-docs-take-centre-stage-at-jihlavas-docu-talent-awards-in-sarajevo-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern European feature docs take centre stage at  Ji.hlava’s Docu Talent awards in Sarajevo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slovakia&rsquo;s &lsquo;Returning&rsquo; received the distribution award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eastern-european-feature-docs-take-centre-stage-at-jihlavas-docu-talent-awards-in-sarajevo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eastern-european-feature-docs-take-centre-stage-at-jihlavas-docu-talent-awards-in-sarajevo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Everything That’s Wrong With You’ review: Two strangers connect online in Ursa Menart’s perceptive comedy-drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anusa Kodelja and Klara Kuk highlight this&nbsp;Sarajevo competition title about grief and friendship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everything-thats-wrong-with-you-review-two-strangers-connect-online-in-ursa-menarts-perceptive-comedy-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everything-thats-wrong-with-you-review-two-strangers-connect-online-in-ursa-menarts-perceptive-comedy-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The End Of Oak Street’ opens with £2m at UK-Ireland box office; ‘Spider-Man’, ‘Odyssey’ lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Spider-Man: Brand New Day&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo; both enter all-time UK-Ireland top 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-end-of-oak-street-opens-with-2m-at-uk-ireland-box-office-spider-man-odyssey-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-end-of-oak-street-opens-with-2m-at-uk-ireland-box-office-spider-man-odyssey-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI London Film Festival competition lineup includes world premiere of Carol Morley’s ‘7 Miles Out’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hirokazu Koreeda&rsquo;s &rsquo;Look Back&rsquo; and May el-Toukhy&rsquo;s &rsquo;Woman Unknown&rsquo; are also competing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-competition-lineup-includes-world-premiere-of-carol-morleys-7-miles-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-competition-lineup-includes-world-premiere-of-carol-morleys-7-miles-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ soars past $2bn at global box office; ‘The Odyssey’ boosted by China opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Brand New Day&rsquo; is now the biggest &lsquo;Spider-Man&rsquo; film of all time and the third-biggest MCU film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-soars-past-2bn-at-global-box-office-the-odyssey-boosted-by-china-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-soars-past-2bn-at-global-box-office-the-odyssey-boosted-by-china-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen unveils 2026 Rising Stars Scotland lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[It features 10 up-and-coming actors, writers, writer-directors and producers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-unveils-2026-rising-stars-scotland-lineup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-unveils-2026-rising-stars-scotland-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Stars Scotland 2026: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special issue profiles the third edition of Rising Stars Scotland, featuring 10 up-and-coming film actors, directors, producers and writers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rising-stars-scotland-2026-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rising-stars-scotland-2026-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico’s Diego Luna on the “complicated phenomenon” of global migration and finding “hope” in filmmaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Ashes&rsquo; filmmaker Luna was speaking during a masterclass at the Sarajevo Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mexicos-diego-luna-on-the-complicated-phenomenon-of-global-migration-and-finding-hope-in-filmmaking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mexicos-diego-luna-on-the-complicated-phenomenon-of-global-migration-and-finding-hope-in-filmmaking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her best known roles included &rsquo;Heroes&rsquo;,&nbsp;&rsquo;Nashville&rsquo; and the &rsquo;Scream&rsquo; franchise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-aged-36/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/actress-hayden-panettiere-dies-aged-36/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Skintown’ review: Sparky, engaging friendship drama is set against the backdrop of Troubles-era Northern Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Rowan and Chris Walley head the impressive cast of Kieron J Walsh&rsquo;s Edinburgh competition premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/skintown-review-sparky-engaging-friendship-drama-is-set-against-the-backdrop-of-troubles-era-northern-ireland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/skintown-review-sparky-engaging-friendship-drama-is-set-against-the-backdrop-of-troubles-era-northern-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘First Zone’ review: Striking Dutch survival thriller proves an Edinburgh competition highlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thom Lunshof&rsquo;s dystopian debut plays out in a largely flooded Netherlands]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-zone-review-striking-dutch-survival-thriller-proves-an-edinburgh-competition-highlight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-zone-review-striking-dutch-survival-thriller-proves-an-edinburgh-competition-highlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sacred Creatures’ review: Canadian siblings have a bizarre trip to Italy in ambitious, erratic magical realist debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frieda Luk&rsquo;s bold drama makes its bow in Edinburgh competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sacred-creatures-review-canadian-siblings-have-a-bizarre-trip-to-italy-in-ambitious-erratic-magical-realist-debut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sacred-creatures-review-canadian-siblings-have-a-bizarre-trip-to-italy-in-ambitious-erratic-magical-realist-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ vaults to number four in all-time US box office rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo; surges past $500m in fifth session; Black Bear opens &rsquo;The Rivals Of Amziah King&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-vaults-to-number-four-in-all-time-us-box-office-rankings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-vaults-to-number-four-in-all-time-us-box-office-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenneth Branagh urges “caution and vigilance” around class representation in acting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Branagh recalled working on &lsquo;Harry Potter&rsquo; with &ldquo;the entire British film industry&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kenneth-branagh-urges-caution-and-vigilance-around-class-representation-in-acting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kenneth-branagh-urges-caution-and-vigilance-around-class-representation-in-acting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Mad World Of Harvey Kurtzman’ review: Breezy, insightful portrait of influential MAD magazine founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bart Simpson&rsquo;s Edinburgh competition doc is executive produced by filmmaker and Kurtzman colleague Terry Gilliam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-mad-world-of-harvey-kurtzman-review-breezy-insightful-portrait-of-influential-mad-magazine-founder/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-mad-world-of-harvey-kurtzman-review-breezy-insightful-portrait-of-influential-mad-magazine-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI CEO Ben Roberts: “We have to find a way to get more money into the system”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roberts talks incoming funds director Isabel Davis; defends BFI funding application forms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-ceo-ben-roberts-we-have-to-find-a-way-to-get-more-money-into-the-system/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-ceo-ben-roberts-we-have-to-find-a-way-to-get-more-money-into-the-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fatherland’ filmmaker Pawel Pawlikowski on his love of tight running times and the “genius” of Sandra Hüller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pawlikowski was speaking at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where &lsquo;Fatherland&rsquo; was the opening night film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-filmmaker-pawel-pawlikowski-on-his-love-of-tight-running-times-and-the-genius-of-sandra-hller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-filmmaker-pawel-pawlikowski-on-his-love-of-tight-running-times-and-the-genius-of-sandra-hller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Snapshot’ review: A killer stalks Victorian London in inventive but stilted period found-footage horror shot through a pinhole lens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joseph Archer&rsquo;s feature debut premieres in Edinburgh before heading to FrightFest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/snapshot-review-a-killer-stalks-victorian-london-in-inventive-but-stilted-period-found-footage-horror-shot-through-a-pinhole-lens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/snapshot-review-a-killer-stalks-victorian-london-in-inventive-but-stilted-period-found-footage-horror-shot-through-a-pinhole-lens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mission’ review: George MacKay gives a committed performance in propulsive, overwrought mental health drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[MacKay reteams with his &rsquo;For Those In Peril&rsquo; director Paul Wright for Edinburgh competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mission-review-george-mackay-gives-a-committed-performance-in-propulsive-overwrought-mental-health-drama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mission-review-george-mackay-gives-a-committed-performance-in-propulsive-overwrought-mental-health-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You Don’t Belong Here’ review: Locarno Golden Leopard winner is tense, slow-burn study of Romanian masculinity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florin Serban&rsquo;s cool, clinical drama about a strained father-son relationship will next play Sarajevo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/you-dont-belong-here-review-locarno-golden-leopard-winner-is-tense-slow-burn-study-of-romanian-masculinity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/you-dont-belong-here-review-locarno-golden-leopard-winner-is-tense-slow-burn-study-of-romanian-masculinity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the ‘Trainspotting’ live event at Edinburgh film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bucket hats, beer cans, and shouting &ldquo;shite being Scottish&rdquo;: an evening that resembled a rock gig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/inside-the-trainspotting-live-event-at-edinburgh-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/inside-the-trainspotting-live-event-at-edinburgh-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Capsized’ review: Rhys Ifans and Lily Rabe find themselves in troubled waters in modest, bittersweet US debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lindsey Ryan&rsquo;s Edinburgh competition premiere follows an American family battling financial hardship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/capsized-review-rhys-ifans-and-lily-rabe-find-themselves-in-troubled-waters-in-modest-bittersweet-us-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/capsized-review-rhys-ifans-and-lily-rabe-find-themselves-in-troubled-waters-in-modest-bittersweet-us-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florin Serban’s ‘You Don’t Belong Here’ wins Golden Leopard at Locarno 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romanian filmmaker takes top prize at festival, with other prizes for&nbsp;South Korean director Hong Sangsoo as well as actor Monica Bellucci.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florin-serbans-you-dont-belong-here-wins-golden-leopard-at-locarno-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florin-serbans-you-dont-belong-here-wins-golden-leopard-at-locarno-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount claims merger has satisfied all regulators, would close “today” but for state AGs]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;This transaction is lawful, pro-competitive and raises no antitrust concerns.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-claims-merger-has-satisfied-all-regulators-would-close-today-but-for-state-ags/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-claims-merger-has-satisfied-all-regulators-would-close-today-but-for-state-ags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Love Lessons’ review: A retired teacher finds he has a lot to learn in Martin Provost’s light, unsurprising French drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fabrice Luchini, Emmanuelle Devos, Chiara Mastroianni and Carole Bouquet star in the Locarno Piazza Grande premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/love-lessons-review-a-retired-teacher-finds-he-has-a-lot-to-learn-in-martin-provosts-light-unsurprising-french-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/love-lessons-review-a-retired-teacher-finds-he-has-a-lot-to-learn-in-martin-provosts-light-unsurprising-french-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The State Of Us’ review: A boisterous Bradford night out turns sentimental in dewey-eyed UK debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Gardner and Jake Harvey&rsquo;s first feature follows a pair of Northern friends coping with terminal illness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-state-of-us-review-a-boisterous-bradford-night-out-turns-sentimental-in-dewey-eyed-uk-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-state-of-us-review-a-boisterous-bradford-night-out-turns-sentimental-in-dewey-eyed-uk-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Projet K’ starring Diane Kruger, Dany Boon, Tim Roth starts filming in France, Belgium, Bolivia for Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Majority French-language feature based on&nbsp;true story of Nazi hunters Serge and Beate Klarsfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/projet-k-starring-diane-kruger-dany-boon-tim-roth-starts-filming-in-france-belgium-bolivia-for-netflix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/projet-k-starring-diane-kruger-dany-boon-tim-roth-starts-filming-in-france-belgium-bolivia-for-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘9 Temples To Heaven’ set to open 2026 Bangkok film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[BKKIFF set to run from September 13-27.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/9-temples-to-heaven-set-to-open-2026-bangkok-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/9-temples-to-heaven-set-to-open-2026-bangkok-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Out There’ review: Intermittently charming Welsh sci-fi relies on a committed cast including Michael Sheen and Aneurin Barnard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Ryninks&rsquo; debut premieres in Edinburgh competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/out-there-review-intermittently-charming-welsh-sci-fi-relies-on-a-committed-cast-including-michael-sheen-and-aneurin-barnard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/out-there-review-intermittently-charming-welsh-sci-fi-relies-on-a-committed-cast-including-michael-sheen-and-aneurin-barnard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Austria picks ‘Rose’ starring Sandra Hüller as Oscars submission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film premiered in at the Berlinale, where H&uuml;ller won the Silver Bear for best leading performance for her role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/austria-picks-rose-starring-sandra-hller-as-oscars-submission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/austria-picks-rose-starring-sandra-hller-as-oscars-submission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christine Vachon on resurrecting Todd Haynes’ ‘De Noche’ with Pedro Pascal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vachon discusses how Pedro Pascal came to the film after Joaquin Phoenix stepped away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/christine-vachon-on-resurrecting-todd-haynes-de-noche-with-pedro-pascal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/christine-vachon-on-resurrecting-todd-haynes-de-noche-with-pedro-pascal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ review: Hong Sangsoo’s latest proves sparse, minor-key family drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prolific South Korean filmmaker debuts his new work in Locarno competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-review-hong-sangsoos-latest-proves-sparse-minor-key-family-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-review-hong-sangsoos-latest-proves-sparse-minor-key-family-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The House On The Moon’ review: Singapore’s Nelson Yeo turns Chinese moon goddess myth into ponderous flight of fancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The filmmaker returns to Locarno competition after 2023 Golden Leopard win for debut &lsquo;Dreaming &amp; Dying&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-house-on-the-moon-review-singapores-nelson-yeo-turns-chinese-moon-goddess-myth-into-ponderous-flight-of-fancy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-house-on-the-moon-review-singapores-nelson-yeo-turns-chinese-moon-goddess-myth-into-ponderous-flight-of-fancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Austria picks ‘Rose’, Switzerland selects ’Who Is Still Alive’]]></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-austria-picks-rose-switzerland-selects-who-is-still-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-austria-picks-rose-switzerland-selects-who-is-still-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Austria picks &lsquo;Rose&rsquo;, Switzerland selects &rsquo;Who Is Still Alive']]></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-austria-picks-lsquorosersquo-switzerland-selects-rsquowho-is-still-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-austria-picks-lsquorosersquo-switzerland-selects-rsquowho-is-still-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The End Of Oak Street’ races into 648 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Jaques&rsquo; &lsquo;Sunny Dancer&rsquo; and Anthony Bordain biopic &lsquo;Tony&rsquo; are also out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-end-of-oak-street-races-into-648-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-end-of-oak-street-races-into-648-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koji Fukada, Boo Junfeng, Jakrawal Nilthamrong projects win Asian Cinema Fund grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titles include &lsquo;Grateful&rsquo;, &lsquo;Trinity&rsquo; and &lsquo;Rhizome&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koji-fukada-boo-junfeng-jakrawal-nilthamrong-projects-win-asian-cinema-fund-grants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koji-fukada-boo-junfeng-jakrawal-nilthamrong-projects-win-asian-cinema-fund-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon to directly release Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ in UK-Irish cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US studio is understood to be scaling up its UK-Irish distribution operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-to-directly-release-na-hong-jins-hope-in-uk-irish-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-to-directly-release-na-hong-jins-hope-in-uk-irish-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Rivals Of Amziah King’ review: Matthew McConaughey serves up his trademark Southern charm in unpredictable beekeeping thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Patterson&rsquo;s tonally uneven film features a strong performance from Indigenous newcomer Angelina LookingGlass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-rivals-of-amziah-king-review-matthew-mcconaughey-serves-up-his-trademark-southern-charm-in-unpredictable-beekeeping-thriller/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-rivals-of-amziah-king-review-matthew-mcconaughey-serves-up-his-trademark-southern-charm-in-unpredictable-beekeeping-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian adds six competition titles including world premiere of ‘Les Miserables’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also competing for the Golden Shell are&nbsp;Jesse Eisenberg&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Debut&rsquo; and&nbsp;Amanda Kernell&rsquo;s &lsquo;Brace Your Heart&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-adds-six-competition-titles-including-world-premiere-of-les-miserables/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-adds-six-competition-titles-including-world-premiere-of-les-miserables/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Kung Fu Soccer’ review: Stephen Chow’s Chinese box-office hit is poor imitation of his early classics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow-up to &rsquo;Kung Fu Hustle&rsquo; and &rsquo;Shaolin Soccer&rsquo; begins its international roll-out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kung-fu-soccer-review-stephen-chows-chinese-box-office-hit-is-poor-imitation-of-his-early-classics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kung-fu-soccer-review-stephen-chows-chinese-box-office-hit-is-poor-imitation-of-his-early-classics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Grimmfest includes world premiere of Victor Catala’s ’They Always Come At Night’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucky Cerruti&rsquo;s &lsquo;Boxcutter&rsquo; will also world premiere at the Manchester-based festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-grimmfest-includes-world-premiere-of-victor-catalas-they-always-come-at-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-grimmfest-includes-world-premiere-of-victor-catalas-they-always-come-at-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ crosses $700m at US box office in record time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tentpole rank will reach top five in all-time pantheon over weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-crosses-700m-at-us-box-office-in-record-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-crosses-700m-at-us-box-office-in-record-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF Centrepiece selection ‘Toy Gun Bandit’ lands sales agent ahead of world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: R&eacute;mi St-Michel&rsquo;s second feature premieres on September 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-centrepiece-selection-toy-gun-bandit-lands-sales-agent-ahead-of-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-centrepiece-selection-toy-gun-bandit-lands-sales-agent-ahead-of-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switzerland enters Palestine doc ‘Who Is Still Alive’ as 2027 international feature Oscar submission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film won the Cinema &amp; Arts award in Venice&rsquo;s&nbsp;Giornate degli Autori sidebar last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/switzerland-enters-palestine-doc-who-is-still-alive-as-2027-international-feature-oscar-submission/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/switzerland-enters-palestine-doc-who-is-still-alive-as-2027-international-feature-oscar-submission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Concrete Land’ review: Sensitive observational doc follows an exiled Afro-Palestinian-Bedouin family in Jordan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asmahan Bkerat&rsquo;s intimate feature was filmed over eight years and premieres at Locarno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/concrete-land-review-sensitive-observational-doc-follows-an-exiled-afro-palestinian-bedouin-family-in-jordan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/concrete-land-review-sensitive-observational-doc-follows-an-exiled-afro-palestinian-bedouin-family-in-jordan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Everything That’s Wrong With You’: first trailer for Urša Menart’s Sarajevo competition entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Slovenian director&rsquo;s sophomore fiction feature world premieres in narrative competition section at Sarajevo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everything-thats-wrong-with-you-first-trailer-for-ura-menarts-sarajevo-competition-entry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everything-thats-wrong-with-you-first-trailer-for-ura-menarts-sarajevo-competition-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The future of horror: YouTubers, female filmmakers and UK hopes - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Funders are looking for&nbsp;&lsquo;elevated horror&rsquo; but no one quite really knows what that means.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-future-of-horror-youtubers-female-filmmakers-and-uk-hopes-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-future-of-horror-youtubers-female-filmmakers-and-uk-hopes-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars best international feature 2027: Turkey, Lithuania kick off race]]></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-turkey-lithuania-kick-off-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-best-international-feature-2027-turkey-lithuania-kick-off-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Nordic Films selects Co-Production Market, Works in Progress titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry projects include Charlotte Sieling&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Closed Book&rsquo;, surreal horror &lsquo;Vagina Dentata&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-nordic-films-selects-co-production-market-works-in-progress-titles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-nordic-films-selects-co-production-market-works-in-progress-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ollie Madden, head of UK film at Netflix, joins Screen Summit 2026 speaker lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other confirmed speakers so far include Pathe UK&rsquo;s Ben Browning and Elsinore producer Gabrielle Tana]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ollie-madden-head-of-uk-film-at-netflix-joins-screen-summit-2026-speaker-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ollie-madden-head-of-uk-film-at-netflix-joins-screen-summit-2026-speaker-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreas Dresen’s Zurich title ‘Love, After All’ acquired for international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film follows an elderly married couple facing the quiet turbulence of later life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andreas-dresens-zurich-title-love-after-all-acquired-for-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andreas-dresens-zurich-title-love-after-all-acquired-for-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busan’s ACFM names Japan country of focus for Producer Hub 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The focus will feature a spotlight on 10 Japanese producers, their projects, Japan&rsquo;s production environment, and co-production case studies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busans-acfm-names-japan-country-of-focus-for-producer-hub-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busans-acfm-names-japan-country-of-focus-for-producer-hub-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andreas Dresen’s ‘Love, After All’, and Doris Dörrie’s ‘How Can I Help?’ to world premiere at Zurich 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The films by the German directors will screen as part of the Gala programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andreas-dresens-love-after-all-and-doris-drries-how-can-i-help-to-world-premiere-at-zurich-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andreas-dresens-love-after-all-and-doris-drries-how-can-i-help-to-world-premiere-at-zurich-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Reiner indicted for murder of parents Rob and Michelle Reiner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unsealed indictment reveals new charge of &ldquo;lying in wait&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nick-reiner-indicted-for-murder-of-parents-rob-and-michelle-reiner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nick-reiner-indicted-for-murder-of-parents-rob-and-michelle-reiner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Reiner allegedly lay in wait for parents Rob and Michelle Reiner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unsealed indictment reveals new charge of &ldquo;lying in wait&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nick-reiner-allegedly-lay-in-wait-for-parents-rob-and-michelle-reiner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nick-reiner-allegedly-lay-in-wait-for-parents-rob-and-michelle-reiner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance films ‘Closure’, ‘Run Amok’ secure US deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[1-2 Special, Greenwich plan theatrical releases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-films-closure-run-amok-secure-us-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-films-closure-run-amok-secure-us-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Down The Arm Of God’ review: Caleb Landry Jones co-writes and stars in well-intentioned US homelessness drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luc Besson produces Peter Brunner&rsquo;s feature, which premieres in Locarno&rsquo;s Piazza Grande]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/down-the-arm-of-god-review-caleb-landry-jones-co-writes-and-stars-in-well-intentioned-us-homelessness-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/down-the-arm-of-god-review-caleb-landry-jones-co-writes-and-stars-in-well-intentioned-us-homelessness-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix, Sony partner on 2027 international release of ‘Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Box office will be reported, as with Greta Gerwig&rsquo;s &lsquo;Narnia: The Magician&rsquo;s Nephew&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-sony-partner-on-2027-international-release-of-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-sony-partner-on-2027-international-release-of-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Wrong Girls’ review: Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat have kooky chemistry in affable stoner comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neon releases Dylan Meyer&rsquo;s irreverent debut in US cinemas on August 14]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-wrong-girls-review-kristen-stewart-and-alia-shawkat-have-kooky-chemistry-in-affable-stoner-comedy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-wrong-girls-review-kristen-stewart-and-alia-shawkat-have-kooky-chemistry-in-affable-stoner-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFM launches The AFM House dedicated to future of film]]></title><description><![CDATA[15,000-sq-ft venue houses Innovation Hub presented with Cannes Next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afm-launches-the-afm-house-dedicated-to-future-of-film/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afm-launches-the-afm-house-dedicated-to-future-of-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The End Of Oak Street’ review: Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor face a prehistoric threat in fun, fast-paced creature feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Robert Mitchell&rsquo;s follow-up to &rsquo;Under The Silver Lake&rsquo; and &rsquo;It Follows&rsquo; opens in US and UK cinemas on August 14]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-end-of-oak-street-review-anne-hathaway-and-ewan-mcgregor-face-a-prehistoric-threat-in-fun-fast-paced-creature-feature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-end-of-oak-street-review-anne-hathaway-and-ewan-mcgregor-face-a-prehistoric-threat-in-fun-fast-paced-creature-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Coyote Vs. Acme’ review: Looney Tunes adaptation is, like its wiley protagonist, more miss than hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Green&rsquo;s blend of live-action and animation stars John Cena, Will Forte and a host of Looney Tunes characters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coyote-vs-acme-review-looney-tunes-adaptation-is-like-its-wiley-protagonist-more-miss-than-hit-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coyote-vs-acme-review-looney-tunes-adaptation-is-like-its-wiley-protagonist-more-miss-than-hit-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Coyote Vs. Acme’ review: Looney Tunes adaptation is, like its wiley protagonist, more miss than hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Green&rsquo;s blend of live-action and animation stars John Cena, Will Forte and a host of Looney Tunes characters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coyote-vs-acme-review-looney-tunes-adaptation-is-like-its-wiley-protagonist-more-miss-than-hit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coyote-vs-acme-review-looney-tunes-adaptation-is-like-its-wiley-protagonist-more-miss-than-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California attorney general blasts Paramount’s Hollywood relocation plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Bonta labels reports that US studio could leave the state as an &lsquo;attempt at blackmail&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-attorney-general-blasts-paramounts-hollywood-relocation-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-attorney-general-blasts-paramounts-hollywood-relocation-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patrick Wang’s Galway title ‘A. Rimbaud’ lands UK-Ireland, France and US deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Bulldog Film Distribution will release the Arthur Rimbaud biopic in UK-Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/patrick-wangs-galway-title-a-rimbaud-lands-uk-ireland-france-and-us-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/patrick-wangs-galway-title-a-rimbaud-lands-uk-ireland-france-and-us-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ is top grossing UK indie film in first six months of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Market share for UK independent films falls 6.6%, down from 8.4%]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-magic-faraway-tree-is-top-grossing-uk-indie-film-in-first-six-months-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-magic-faraway-tree-is-top-grossing-uk-indie-film-in-first-six-months-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sale of Showcase’s UK cinemas to The Light in doubt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several sources indicate industry veteran Mooky Greidinger is pushing hard to take over the circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sale-of-showcases-uk-cinemas-to-the-light-in-doubt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sale-of-showcases-uk-cinemas-to-the-light-in-doubt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crunchyroll acquires most of world on Makoto Shinkai’s ’Suzume’ follow-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Pictures will partner on distribution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/crunchyroll-acquires-most-of-world-on-makoto-shinkais-suzume-follow-up-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/crunchyroll-acquires-most-of-world-on-makoto-shinkais-suzume-follow-up-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crunchyroll acquires most of world on Makoto Shinkai’s’ ’Suzume’ follow-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony Pictures will partner on distribution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/crunchyroll-acquires-most-of-world-on-makoto-shinkais-suzume-follow-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/crunchyroll-acquires-most-of-world-on-makoto-shinkais-suzume-follow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney becomes second studio to hit $4bn at global box office in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toy Story 5, The Devil Wears Prada 2 key drivers so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-becomes-second-studio-to-hit-4bn-at-global-box-office-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-becomes-second-studio-to-hit-4bn-at-global-box-office-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Ho-Sun Chan’s ‘The Road Not Taken’ lands sales agent ahead of Toronto premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[It marks the return of the Hong Kong filmmaker to TIFF after &lsquo;She Has No Name&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-ho-sun-chans-the-road-not-taken-lands-sales-agent-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-ho-sun-chans-the-road-not-taken-lands-sales-agent-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom McCarthy’s ‘A Statement’, new shorts from Charlotte Wells, Jonathan Glazer among NYFF Spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roster includes NY premieres for The Debut, Bucking Fastard, Club Kid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tom-mccarthys-a-statement-new-shorts-from-charlotte-wells-jonathan-glazer-among-nyff-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tom-mccarthys-a-statement-new-shorts-from-charlotte-wells-jonathan-glazer-among-nyff-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Zoe Saldana’s husband Marco Perego became a rare angel investor for arthouse filmmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Who is the auteur we can help to produce?&rdquo; says Perego of his motivation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-zoe-saldanas-husband-marco-perego-became-a-rare-angel-investor-for-arthouse-filmmakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-zoe-saldanas-husband-marco-perego-became-a-rare-angel-investor-for-arthouse-filmmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF adds 11 titles including ‘The Liberation’ starring Carrie Coon, ‘The Idiot(s)’ with Aimee Lou Wood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Scott, Rachel Morrison, Chris Rock join In Conversation series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-adds-11-titles-including-the-liberation-starring-carrie-coon-the-idiots-with-aimee-lou-wood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-adds-11-titles-including-the-liberation-starring-carrie-coon-the-idiots-with-aimee-lou-wood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rediance boards Wayne Wang’s ‘Diary Of A Mad Old Man’ ahead of Toronto premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The drama stars Lily Franky and Fan Bingbing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rediance-boards-wayne-wangs-diary-of-a-mad-old-man-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rediance-boards-wayne-wangs-diary-of-a-mad-old-man-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Total UK feature production spend drops 6% in first half of 2026, but local films and co-pros enjoy boosts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spend on 35 UK indie films and 12 co-productions rose 20% and 35% respectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/total-uk-feature-production-spend-drops-6-in-first-half-of-2026-but-local-films-and-co-pros-enjoy-boosts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/total-uk-feature-production-spend-drops-6-in-first-half-of-2026-but-local-films-and-co-pros-enjoy-boosts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croatia, Kosovo, Portugal and Turkey projects selected for San Sebastian’s WIP Europa lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[WIP Europa showcases films at post-production stage that are majority European.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/croatia-kosovo-portugal-and-turkey-projects-selected-for-san-sebastians-wip-europa-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/croatia-kosovo-portugal-and-turkey-projects-selected-for-san-sebastians-wip-europa-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong New Wave icon Ann Hui to receive Busan's Camellia Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Camellia Award honours contribution to elevating the status of women in the film industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-kong-new-wave-icon-ann-hui-to-receive-busans-camellia-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-kong-new-wave-icon-ann-hui-to-receive-busans-camellia-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deepa Mehta’s ‘Sher’ starring Jeremy Irons among projects to launch at TIFF’s financing market]]></title><description><![CDATA[TIFF&rsquo;s&nbsp;International Financing and Project Market includes&nbsp;40 films,&nbsp;with Alan Cumming, Keke Palmer and Regina Hall also attached to projects taking part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/deepa-mehtas-sher-starring-jeremy-irons-among-projects-to-launch-at-tiffs-financing-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/deepa-mehtas-sher-starring-jeremy-irons-among-projects-to-launch-at-tiffs-financing-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, ‘The Odyssey’ both pass £60m at the UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount&rsquo;s &lsquo;Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie&rsquo; opened in the top five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-the-odyssey-both-pass-60m-at-the-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-the-odyssey-both-pass-60m-at-the-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda, Somalia and Ghana projects share top prize at Locarno’s Open Doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locarno Pro&rsquo;s co-production and talent development programme is currently focused on 42 countries in Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uganda-somalia-and-ghana-projects-share-top-prize-at-locarnos-open-doors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uganda-somalia-and-ghana-projects-share-top-prize-at-locarnos-open-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pippa Harris and James Wilson to headline BFI London Film Festival 2026’s Industry Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s industry forum puts a spotlight on UK producers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pippa-harris-and-james-wilson-to-headline-bfi-london-film-festival-2026s-industry-forum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pippa-harris-and-james-wilson-to-headline-bfi-london-film-festival-2026s-industry-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nobody’s Violence’ review: Denis Côté’s twisting thriller confronts profound questions of mortality]]></title><description><![CDATA[The filmmaker&rsquo;s regular collaborator Larissa Corriveau stars in the gripping Locarno competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nobodys-violence-review-denis-cts-twisting-thriller-confronts-profound-questions-of-mortality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nobodys-violence-review-denis-cts-twisting-thriller-confronts-profound-questions-of-mortality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ hits $1.7bn at global box office; ‘The Odyssey’ is Nolan’s biggest ever hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Brand New Day&rsquo; is already the 12th biggest film of all time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-hits-17bn-at-global-box-office-the-odyssey-is-nolans-biggest-ever-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-hits-17bn-at-global-box-office-the-odyssey-is-nolans-biggest-ever-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Back To Buenos Aires’: first trailer for Marco Bechis’ Venice Competition title]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Historical thriller touches on personal subject of kidnap and imprisonment for Bechis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/back-to-buenos-aires-first-trailer-for-marco-bechis-venice-competition-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/back-to-buenos-aires-first-trailer-for-marco-bechis-venice-competition-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Back To Buenos Aires’: first trailer for Marcho Bechis’ Venice Competition title]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Historical thriller touches on personal subject of kidnap and imprisonment for Bechis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/back-to-buenos-aires-first-trailer-for-marcho-bechis-venice-competition-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/back-to-buenos-aires-first-trailer-for-marcho-bechis-venice-competition-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno Pro unveils First Look, Alliance 4 Development and Heritage Restoration winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prizes for Locarno Pro&rsquo;s flagship works-in-progress, development and restoration winners were handed out on Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-pro-unveils-first-look-alliance-4-development-and-heritage-restoration-winners/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-pro-unveils-first-look-alliance-4-development-and-heritage-restoration-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sets 10-day North American box office record]]></title><description><![CDATA[A24 reports&nbsp;best limited opening of the year for &lsquo;Tony&rsquo;. &rsquo;Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma&rsquo;&nbsp;opens well for Mubi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-sets-10-day-north-american-box-office-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-sets-10-day-north-american-box-office-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno film festival protest sees huge shroud unfurled with names of 60,000 killed in Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peaceful protest took place shortly before a sold-out Piazza Grande screening of Olivia Wilde&rsquo;s &rsquo;The Invite&rsquo;, which is being attended by over 8,000 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-film-festival-protest-sees-huge-shroud-unfurled-with-names-of-60000-killed-in-gaza/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-film-festival-protest-sees-huge-shroud-unfurled-with-names-of-60000-killed-in-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘At Night’ review: Experimental, allusive UK debut explores women’s shared experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beatrice Gibson&rsquo;s Paris-set Locarno premiere features cinematography from filmmaker Ben Rivers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/at-night-review-experimental-allusive-uk-debut-explores-womens-shared-experiences/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/at-night-review-experimental-allusive-uk-debut-explores-womens-shared-experiences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Split Screen boards Georgian protest drama ‘Tear Gas’ ahead of Locarno premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Fiction film about family drawn into mass protests in Tblisi was shot inside real demonstrations in Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/split-screen-boards-georgian-protest-drama-tear-gas-ahead-of-locarno-premiere/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/split-screen-boards-georgian-protest-drama-tear-gas-ahead-of-locarno-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ crosses $1bn at global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal tentpole heads into fourth session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-crosses-1bn-at-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-crosses-1bn-at-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance selection ‘The Gallerist’ starring Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega, Charli XCX lands US deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cathy Yan directed for MRC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-selection-the-gallerist-starring-natalie-portman-jenna-ortega-charli-xcx-lands-us-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-selection-the-gallerist-starring-natalie-portman-jenna-ortega-charli-xcx-lands-us-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’, ‘Spider-Man 4’ help boost UK-Ireland box office 18% year-on-year]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 2026 came in 35% higher than July 2025, with two titles crossing &pound;50m each.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-spider-man-4-help-boost-uk-ireland-box-office-18-year-on-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-spider-man-4-help-boost-uk-ireland-box-office-18-year-on-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Switzerland’s ‘Lex Netflix’ investments rose 25% in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcasters and streamers invested $24.6m (CHF19.9m) in local Swiss production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/switzerlands-lex-netflix-investments-rose-25-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/switzerlands-lex-netflix-investments-rose-25-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’, Eli Roth’s ‘Ice Cream Man’ lead new releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Flushed Away&rsquo; and &lsquo;Hunt For The Wilderpeople&rsquo; are on re-release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-paw-patrol-the-dino-movie-eli-roths-ice-cream-man-lead-new-releases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-paw-patrol-the-dino-movie-eli-roths-ice-cream-man-lead-new-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Eli Roth’s ‘Ice Cream Man’, Andre Rieu concert lead quiet weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Flushed Away&rsquo; and &lsquo;Hunt For The Wilderpeople&rsquo; are on re-release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-eli-roths-ice-cream-man-andre-rieu-concert-lead-quiet-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-eli-roths-ice-cream-man-andre-rieu-concert-lead-quiet-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luca Guadagnino to receive Venice’s Glory to the Filmmaker Award for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guadagnino will present 435-minute Bertolucci documentary &lsquo;Joie De Vivre&rsquo; at the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luca-guadagnino-to-receive-venices-glory-to-the-filmmaker-award-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luca-guadagnino-to-receive-venices-glory-to-the-filmmaker-award-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mokster Films boards Indonesia’s ‘Dominion of Darkness Rephaim’ as executive producer]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Indonesian horror sequel is set to open on October 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mokster-films-boards-indonesias-dominion-of-darkness-rephaim-as-executive-producer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mokster-films-boards-indonesias-dominion-of-darkness-rephaim-as-executive-producer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mokster Films boards ‘Dominion of Darkness Rephaim’ as executive producer ahead of Imax release]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Indonesian horror sequel is set to open on October 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mokster-films-boards-dominion-of-darkness-rephaim-as-executive-producer-ahead-of-imax-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mokster-films-boards-dominion-of-darkness-rephaim-as-executive-producer-ahead-of-imax-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Werner Herzog to receive San Sebastian’s Donostia Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival will screen his latest film, &lsquo;Bucking Fastard&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/werner-herzog-to-receive-san-sebastians-donostia-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/werner-herzog-to-receive-san-sebastians-donostia-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative UK outlines ambitions for “single front door” route to financing for creative companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The single front door aims to streamline the process for creative businesses to identify and unlock private investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creative-uk-outlines-ambitions-for-single-front-door-route-to-financing-for-creative-companies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creative-uk-outlines-ambitions-for-single-front-door-route-to-financing-for-creative-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Manhunt’ review: Intense psychological thriller follows two troubled boys across the Canadian wilderness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Wapeemukwa&rsquo;s Locarno competition title is inspired by real life events]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manhunt-review-intense-psychological-thriller-follows-two-troubled-boys-across-the-canadian-wilderness-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manhunt-review-intense-psychological-thriller-follows-two-troubled-boys-across-the-canadian-wilderness-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Manhunt’ review: Intense psychological thriller follows two troubled boys across the Canadian wilderness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wayne Wapeemukwa&rsquo;s Locarno competition title is inspired by real life events]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manhunt-review-intense-psychological-thriller-follows-two-troubled-boys-across-the-canadian-wilderness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manhunt-review-intense-psychological-thriller-follows-two-troubled-boys-across-the-canadian-wilderness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ crosses $500m at US box office in record time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tentpole could break into all-time top 10 in second weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-crosses-500m-at-us-box-office-in-record-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-crosses-500m-at-us-box-office-in-record-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate execs talk potential ‘Michael 2’ timeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sequel expected to go into production in late 2026, early 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-execs-talk-potential-michael-2-timeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-execs-talk-potential-michael-2-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate execs reveal potential ‘Michael 2’ timeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sequel expected to go into production in late 2026, early 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-execs-reveal-potential-michael-2-timeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-execs-reveal-potential-michael-2-timeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBD head David Zaslav talks Paramount merger, DC Studios, “challenging” times in Q2 earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The overall culture and the work ethic at this company has been inspiring.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wbd-head-david-zaslav-talks-paramount-merger-dc-studios-challenging-times-in-q2-earnings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wbd-head-david-zaslav-talks-paramount-merger-dc-studios-challenging-times-in-q2-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno Pro talks nepo babies and white male filmmakers: “Privilege is very present in the industry”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of this century&rsquo;s top grossing films were made by &lsquo;nepo baby creatives&rsquo; according to research presented at the Locarno Film Festival&rsquo;s StepIn industry conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-pro-talks-nepo-babies-and-white-male-filmmakers-privilege-is-very-present-in-the-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-pro-talks-nepo-babies-and-white-male-filmmakers-privilege-is-very-present-in-the-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Password Required scheme for Black and global majority producers returns with BFI backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The programme is supported by the BFI Creative Challenge Fund, and run by Victoria Thomas&rsquo; Republic of Story and Akua Gyamfi&rsquo;s The British Blacklist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/no-password-required-scheme-for-black-and-global-majority-producers-returns-with-bfi-backing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/no-password-required-scheme-for-black-and-global-majority-producers-returns-with-bfi-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno launches cash rebate to attract film and TV productions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fund will operate for an initial three-year period and has launched with an annual budget of $74,000 (CHF60,000).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-launches-cash-rebate-to-attract-film-and-tv-productions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-launches-cash-rebate-to-attract-film-and-tv-productions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anna Biller’s ‘The Face Of Horror’, Duncan Jones’s ‘Rogue Trooper’ among TIFF Midnight Madness lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bonus presentation of &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; one year after Focus acquired the festival breakout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anna-billers-the-face-of-horror-duncan-joness-rogue-trooper-among-tiff-midnight-madness-lineup-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anna-billers-the-face-of-horror-duncan-joness-rogue-trooper-among-tiff-midnight-madness-lineup-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anna Biller's 'The Face Of Horror', Duncan Jones's 'Rogue Trooper' among TIFF Midnight Madness lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bonus presentation of &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; one year after Focus acquired the festival breakout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anna-billers-the-face-of-horror-duncan-joness-rogue-trooper-among-tiff-midnight-madness-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anna-billers-the-face-of-horror-duncan-joness-rogue-trooper-among-tiff-midnight-madness-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice-bound ‘A Day In The Life Of Jo: Chapter Phaedra’ lands sales agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Lucky Number has secured international sales rights to Greek filmmaker Jacqueline Lentzou&rsquo;s second feature A Day In The Life Of Jo: Chapter Phaedra ahead of the film&rsquo;s world premiere at Venice Film Festival in the Orizzonti strand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-bound-a-day-in-the-life-of-jo-chapter-phaedra-lands-sales-agent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-bound-a-day-in-the-life-of-jo-chapter-phaedra-lands-sales-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich Film Festival to honour Martin McDonagh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer and director will receive&nbsp;festival&rsquo;s A Tribute To &hellip; Award during a gala premiere of his latest film&nbsp;;Wild Horse Nine&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-to-honour-martin-mcdonagh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-to-honour-martin-mcdonagh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microdrama revenue outside China to hit $3.6bn in 2026, says report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falling costs and growing ad revenue is fuelling the microdrama boom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/microdrama-revenue-outside-china-to-hit-36bn-in-2026-says-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/microdrama-revenue-outside-china-to-hit-36bn-in-2026-says-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount-Warner Bros deal cleared by UK antitrust watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[DCMS decides not to issue Public Interest Intervention Notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-warner-bros-deal-cleared-by-uk-antitrust-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-warner-bros-deal-cleared-by-uk-antitrust-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galway winner ‘The Lost Children Of Tuam’ acquired for UK release]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Frank Berry&rsquo;s film will have its international premiere at Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/galway-winner-the-lost-children-of-tuam-acquired-for-uk-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/galway-winner-the-lost-children-of-tuam-acquired-for-uk-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK agency Loop Talent launches locations division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loop Talent represents UK heads of department and crew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-agency-loop-talent-launches-locations-division/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-agency-loop-talent-launches-locations-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno pays tribute to Isabella Rossellini as festival kicks off with ‘The Green Eyes’ premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artistic director Giona A Nazzaro led round of applause for&nbsp;two of his Locarno predecessors who died this year, Moritz de Hadeln and Lili Hinstin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-pays-tribute-to-isabella-rossellini-as-festival-kicks-off-with-the-green-eyes-premiere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-pays-tribute-to-isabella-rossellini-as-festival-kicks-off-with-the-green-eyes-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelle Yeoh named Busan’s Asian Filmmaker of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actress will attend BIFF with &lsquo;It&rsquo;s My Time&rsquo;, her first Chinese-language film in almost a decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michelle-yeoh-named-busans-asian-filmmaker-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michelle-yeoh-named-busans-asian-filmmaker-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From pre-sales to distribution: inside UK indie filmmaking with ‘Sunny Dancer’ team - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker and producer George Jaques and producer Ken Petrie tell all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/from-pre-sales-to-distribution-inside-uk-indie-filmmaking-with-sunny-dancer-team-the-screen-podcast-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/from-pre-sales-to-distribution-inside-uk-indie-filmmaking-with-sunny-dancer-team-the-screen-podcast-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From pre-sales to distribution: inside UK indie filmmaking with 'Sunny Dancer' team - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker and producer George Jaques and producer Ken Petrie tell all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/from-pre-sales-to-distribution-inside-uk-indie-filmmaking-with-sunny-dancer-team-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/from-pre-sales-to-distribution-inside-uk-indie-filmmaking-with-sunny-dancer-team-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Green Eyes’ review: Locarno opener is visually striking, tonally uneven French asylum drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fanny Liatard and&nbsp;J&eacute;r&eacute;my Trouilh&rsquo;s magical realist film takes inspiration from the rare condition of resignation syndrome]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-green-eyes-review-locarno-opener-is-visually-striking-tonally-uneven-french-asylum-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-green-eyes-review-locarno-opener-is-visually-striking-tonally-uneven-french-asylum-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro mulls free Disney+ tier in Q3 earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exec presided over solid Q3 earnings in his first full quarter since succeeding Bob Iger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-ceo-josh-damaro-mulls-free-disney-tier-in-q3-earnings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-ceo-josh-damaro-mulls-free-disney-tier-in-q3-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro mulls free Disney+ tier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exec presided over solid Q3 earnings in his first full quarter since succeeding Bob Iger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-ceo-josh-damaro-mulls-free-disney-tier/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-ceo-josh-damaro-mulls-free-disney-tier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Jason Elliott among 16 Student Academy Award winners to be honoured at TIFF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Elliott from the UK&rsquo;s National Film and Television School is among 16 winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-jason-elliott-among-16-student-academy-award-winners-to-be-honoured-at-tiff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-jason-elliott-among-16-student-academy-award-winners-to-be-honoured-at-tiff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One Night Only’ review: Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro spark in otherwise limp romantic comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Gluck&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Anyone But You&rsquo; opens in the US on August 7 and the UK on August 28]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-night-only-review-callum-turner-and-monica-barbaro-spark-in-otherwise-limp-romantic-comedy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-night-only-review-callum-turner-and-monica-barbaro-spark-in-otherwise-limp-romantic-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hope’ takes major hit from ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ at Korea box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin&rsquo;s sci-fi thriller has been dethroned by the Marvel blockbuster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hope-takes-major-hit-from-spider-man-brand-new-day-at-korea-box-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hope-takes-major-hit-from-spider-man-brand-new-day-at-korea-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine Atlan, Mike Leigh, Paweł Pawlikowski among 64th NYFF main slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[64th New York Film Festival edition runs September 25-October 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marine-atlan-mike-leigh-pawe-pawlikowski-among-64th-nyff-main-slate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marine-atlan-mike-leigh-pawe-pawlikowski-among-64th-nyff-main-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss film industry calls for incentive to attract international productions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry alliance Cin&eacute;conomie said an initial $50m (CHF40m) should be earmarked for a film incentive scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/swiss-film-industry-calls-for-incentive-to-attract-international-productions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/swiss-film-industry-calls-for-incentive-to-attract-international-productions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Blake Nelson’s ‘The Life And Deaths Of Wilson Shedd’ boarded for sales ahead of TIFF premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nelson stars alongside&nbsp;Amanda Seyfried,&nbsp;Scoot McNairy and&nbsp;Wunmi Mosaku.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tim-blake-nelsons-the-life-and-deaths-of-wilson-shedd-boarded-for-sales-ahead-of-tiff-premiere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tim-blake-nelsons-the-life-and-deaths-of-wilson-shedd-boarded-for-sales-ahead-of-tiff-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Megan Rapinoe, Elon Musk, Italian wine-growing in focus at TIFF Docs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-thirds of 21-strong roster hail from women filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/megan-rapinoe-elon-musk-italian-wine-growing-in-focus-at-tiff-docs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/megan-rapinoe-elon-musk-italian-wine-growing-in-focus-at-tiff-docs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian’s Made in Spain unveils 24 titles including three world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Serra&rsquo;s Sixteen Moments Of My Life is set to open San Sebastian&rsquo;s Made in Spain strand, where this year&rsquo;s 24-title selection includes three world premieres and 10 feature debuts, plus the latest films from Pedro Almod&oacute;var, Isabel Coixet, V&iacute;ctor Garc&iacute;a Le&oacute;n and J&uacute;lia de Paz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastians-made-in-spain-unveils-24-titles-including-three-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastians-made-in-spain-unveils-24-titles-including-three-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘KPop Demon Hunters’, Alexandre Desplat among World Soundtrack Awards 2026 nominees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finneas O&rsquo;Connell, Hildur Gu&eth;nad&oacute;ttir,&nbsp;Daniel Pemberton and Johnny Greenwood also nominated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kpop-demon-hunters-alexandre-desplat-among-world-soundtrack-awards-2026-nominees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kpop-demon-hunters-alexandre-desplat-among-world-soundtrack-awards-2026-nominees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor posters for ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ ruled in breach of UK advertising code]]></title><description><![CDATA[Posters which featured the resemblance of a dead child were found on the London Underground and in visibility from a children&rsquo;s nursery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/outdoor-posters-for-lee-cronins-the-mummy-ruled-in-breach-of-uk-advertising-code/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/outdoor-posters-for-lee-cronins-the-mummy-ruled-in-breach-of-uk-advertising-code/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hadestown: The Musical’ acquired by Universal Pictures Content Group for UK-Ireland and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The&nbsp;live capture of the stage show has already broken box office records in North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hadestown-the-musical-acquired-by-universal-pictures-content-group-for-uk-ireland-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hadestown-the-musical-acquired-by-universal-pictures-content-group-for-uk-ireland-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to “transgressive rebel” Brian Robinson, BFI Flare stalwart, who has died aged 67]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Roberts, Tricia Tuttle and Briony Hanson among those who paid tribute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tributes-paid-to-transgressive-rebel-brian-robinson-bfi-flare-stalwart-who-has-died-aged-67/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tributes-paid-to-transgressive-rebel-brian-robinson-bfi-flare-stalwart-who-has-died-aged-67/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw partners with Hillary Clinton’s HiddenLight]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Co-production agreement will see Jigsaw provide physical production for HiddenLight projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-gibneys-jigsaw-partners-with-hillary-clintons-hiddenlight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-gibneys-jigsaw-partners-with-hillary-clintons-hiddenlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Love Paris’ takes top Fantasia 2026 audience award]]></title><description><![CDATA[2027 edition to run in Montreal from July 15-August 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-love-paris-takes-top-fantasia-2026-audience-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-love-paris-takes-top-fantasia-2026-audience-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount CEO David Ellison tells Q2 earnings call he is “highly confident” WBD merger will close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Call came hours after US federal judge scheduled antitrust trial for March 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-ceo-david-ellison-tells-q2-earnings-call-he-is-highly-confident-wbd-merger-will-close/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-ceo-david-ellison-tells-q2-earnings-call-he-is-highly-confident-wbd-merger-will-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount CEO David Ellison “highly confident” WBD merger will close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mixed Q2 earnings sees Paramount+&nbsp;add two million members to reach 81.6m worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-ceo-david-ellison-highly-confident-wbd-merger-will-close/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-ceo-david-ellison-highly-confident-wbd-merger-will-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount-WBD merger antitrust trial scheduled for March 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Ellison&rsquo;s media company will owe more than $1bn in &ldquo;ticking fees&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-wbd-merger-antitrust-trial-scheduled-for-march-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-wbd-merger-antitrust-trial-scheduled-for-march-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writers Guild of America schedules 2026-27 awards timetable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominees to be announced on January 8, 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/writers-guild-of-america-schedules-2026-27-awards-timetable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/writers-guild-of-america-schedules-2026-27-awards-timetable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Classics acquires 2025 TIFF hit ‘Poetic License’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming-of-age comedy to open theatrically in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-2025-tiff-hit-poetic-license/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-2025-tiff-hit-poetic-license/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Inherit’: exclusive first trailer for Banjong Pisanthanakun’s TIFF horror starring Davika Hoorne]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Marks the first collaboration between South Korea&rsquo;s Barunson E&amp;A and Thailand&rsquo;s GDH559.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/inherit-exclusive-first-trailer-for-banjong-pisanthanakuns-tiff-horror-starring-davika-hoorne/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/inherit-exclusive-first-trailer-for-banjong-pisanthanakuns-tiff-horror-starring-davika-hoorne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ becomes second-fastest film to cross $1bn at global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Tuesday Spidey stood at $407m in North America, $645.8m internationally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-becomes-second-fastest-film-to-cross-1bn-at-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-becomes-second-fastest-film-to-cross-1bn-at-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyril Aris’ ‘A Sad And Beautiful World’ wins three including best film at Amman 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Syrian documentary &lsquo;The Other Side Of The Sun&rsquo; also scooped three prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cyril-aris-a-sad-and-beautiful-world-wins-three-including-best-film-at-amman-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cyril-aris-a-sad-and-beautiful-world-wins-three-including-best-film-at-amman-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix expands US theatrical release for awards push ‘La Bola Negra’ by three weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cross-generational epic launched in Cannes and will get exclusive 47-day run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-expands-us-theatrical-release-for-awards-push-la-bola-negra-by-three-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-expands-us-theatrical-release-for-awards-push-la-bola-negra-by-three-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund backs 20 projects with development funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding recipients include Berlinale Silver Bear winner&nbsp;Nelson Carlo de los Santos Arias.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rotterdams-hubert-bals-fund-backs-20-projects-with-development-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rotterdams-hubert-bals-fund-backs-20-projects-with-development-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kim Bartley’s ‘Lemonade’, Beatrice Gibson’s ‘At Night’ among TIFF Centrepiece, Wavelengths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto fest runs September 10-20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kim-bartleys-lemonade-beatrice-gibsons-at-night-among-tiff-centrepiece-wavelengths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kim-bartleys-lemonade-beatrice-gibsons-at-night-among-tiff-centrepiece-wavelengths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice, Toronto title ‘Conversation With The Sea’ acquired for world sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Muayad Alayan&rsquo;s film plays in Spotlight at Venice before Centrepiece at Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-toronto-title-conversation-with-the-sea-acquired-for-world-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-toronto-title-conversation-with-the-sea-acquired-for-world-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ lands world premiere New York Film Festival slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fest runs September 25-October 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/godzilla-minus-zero-lands-world-premiere-new-york-film-festival-slot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/godzilla-minus-zero-lands-world-premiere-new-york-film-festival-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German government plans film funding cuts as part of cost-saving measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cuts to incentives are &ldquo;disastrous signal&rdquo; for Germany&rsquo;s ambitions to become a production hub, say industry execs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/german-government-plans-film-funding-cuts-as-part-of-cost-saving-measures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/german-government-plans-film-funding-cuts-as-part-of-cost-saving-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annecy title ‘My Grandfather Is A Nihonjin’ secures Japan theatrical deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film explores identity and belonging in Sao Paulo&rsquo;s Japanese-Brazilian community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-title-my-grandfather-is-a-nihonjin-secures-japan-theatrical-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-title-my-grandfather-is-a-nihonjin-secures-japan-theatrical-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI London Film Festival 2026 reveals closing night film]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival runs from October 7-18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-2026-reveals-closing-night-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-2026-reveals-closing-night-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ sails France box office back to pre-Covid levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[France&rsquo;s box office continued to sail through an epic year of recovery in July, recording some 17.53 million admissions, 22.6% up on the same month last year, according to figures from the CNC. This equates to around &euro;130m in box office revenue, based on an average ticket price of &euro;7.40.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-sails-france-box-office-back-to-pre-covid-levels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-sails-france-box-office-back-to-pre-covid-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ confirmed $360m US debut sets all-time high]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Records are made to be broken, but we will take great pride in this one, for as long as we hold it.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-confirmed-360m-us-debut-sets-all-time-high/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-confirmed-360m-us-debut-sets-all-time-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony confirms record North American box office debut as ’Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ takes $360m]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Records are made to be broken, but we will take great pride in this one, for as long as we hold it.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-confirms-record-north-american-box-office-debut-as-spider-man-brand-new-day-takes-360m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-confirms-record-north-american-box-office-debut-as-spider-man-brand-new-day-takes-360m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gavin Leatherwood joins ‘It Happened One Summer’ with filming underway in New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is adapted from&nbsp;Tessa Bailey&rsquo;s BookTok hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gavin-leatherwood-joins-it-happened-one-summer-with-filming-underway-in-new-york/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gavin-leatherwood-joins-it-happened-one-summer-with-filming-underway-in-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK filmmaker Justin Hardy dies aged 61]]></title><description><![CDATA[His death comes just weeks before the premiere of his latest film &lsquo;Wrath Of The Gods&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-filmmaker-justin-hardy-dies-aged-61/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-filmmaker-justin-hardy-dies-aged-61/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarajevo unveils Open Air lineup and closing night film]]></title><description><![CDATA[A restoration of &lsquo;No Man&rsquo;s Land&rsquo; will close the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-unveils-open-air-lineup-and-closing-night-film/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-unveils-open-air-lineup-and-closing-night-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PiperPlay boards Tommaso Landucci’s Venice Horizons premiere ‘Children Of The Monkey’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Film&rsquo;s screenplay previously won&nbsp;the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film Lab grand prize, and is executive produced by James Ivory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/piperplay-boards-tommaso-landuccis-venice-horizons-premiere-children-of-the-monkey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/piperplay-boards-tommaso-landuccis-venice-horizons-premiere-children-of-the-monkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ dominates UK-Ireland box office with £23.5m opening weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Brand New Day&rsquo; is fourth-biggest weekend opening ever; &lsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo; crosses &pound;50m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-dominates-uk-ireland-box-office-with-235m-opening-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-dominates-uk-ireland-box-office-with-235m-opening-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hush, Hush’, ‘I Am Coming Imam’, ‘After Three Years of Green’ lead Amman industry winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amman Film Industry Days handed out 32 cash and in-kind prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hush-hush-i-am-coming-imam-after-three-years-of-green-lead-amman-industry-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hush-hush-i-am-coming-imam-after-three-years-of-green-lead-amman-industry-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Social media more important than a portfolio”: what filmmakers can learn from ‘creators’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The growing number of social media creators moving into filmmaking is opening a new conversation about audience-building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/social-media-more-important-than-a-portfolio-what-filmmakers-can-learn-from-creators/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/social-media-more-important-than-a-portfolio-what-filmmakers-can-learn-from-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woody Harrelson to be honoured at Sarajevo Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[His 1997 film &lsquo;Welcome To Sarajevo&rsquo; is being screened at the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woody-harrelson-to-be-honoured-at-sarajevo-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/woody-harrelson-to-be-honoured-at-sarajevo-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hend Sabry calls for fresh approach to Arab cinema financing and storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tunisian Egyptian actress has called for a deeper look at the challenges facing Arab cinema.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hend-sabry-calls-for-fresh-approach-to-arab-cinema-financing-and-storytelling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hend-sabry-calls-for-fresh-approach-to-arab-cinema-financing-and-storytelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hend Sabry calls for a fresh approach to Arab cinema financing and storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tunisian Egyptian actress has called for a deeper look at the challenges facing Arab cinema.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hend-sabry-calls-for-a-fresh-approach-to-arab-cinema-financing-and-storytelling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hend-sabry-calls-for-a-fresh-approach-to-arab-cinema-financing-and-storytelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swings to stunning $927m debut at global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elsewhere, Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo; passed $900m for Universal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-swings-to-stunning-927m-debut-at-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-swings-to-stunning-927m-debut-at-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal becomes first studio to cross $4bn at global box office in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Odyssey, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Michael&nbsp;are key drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-becomes-first-studio-to-cross-4bn-at-global-box-office-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-becomes-first-studio-to-cross-4bn-at-global-box-office-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ soars to $355m in second-highest US box office debut of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tentpole earns staggering $927m worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-soars-to-355m-in-second-highest-us-box-office-debut-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-soars-to-355m-in-second-highest-us-box-office-debut-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ scores top US box office opening day of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can it overcome &lsquo;Avengers: Endgame&rsquo; to deliver biggest opening weekend of all time?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-scores-top-us-box-office-opening-day-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-scores-top-us-box-office-opening-day-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ scores top US box office opening day for franchise, Sony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can it overcome &lsquo;Avengers: Endgame&rsquo; to deliver biggest opening weekend of all time?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-scores-top-us-box-office-opening-day-for-franchise-sony-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-scores-top-us-box-office-opening-day-for-franchise-sony-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Spider-Man: Brand New Day' scores top US box office opening day for franchise, Sony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can it overcome &lsquo;Avengers: Endgame&rsquo; to deliver biggest opening weekend of all time?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-scores-top-us-box-office-opening-day-for-franchise-sony/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-scores-top-us-box-office-opening-day-for-franchise-sony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ancestral Beasts’ review: Indigenous Canadian horror effectively draws on the spectre of generational trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer/director Tim Riedel&rsquo;s creature feature premiered at Fantasia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ancestral-beasts-review-indigenous-canadian-horror-effectively-draws-on-the-spectre-of-generational-trauma/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ancestral-beasts-review-indigenous-canadian-horror-effectively-draws-on-the-spectre-of-generational-trauma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Spanish-US producing team is betting on a bilingual production model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival winner Face Love&nbsp;is being sold as separate English- and Spanish-language versions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-a-spanish-us-producing-team-is-betting-on-a-bilingual-production-model/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-a-spanish-us-producing-team-is-betting-on-a-bilingual-production-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Spanish-US alliance hopes to stand out with its bilingual production model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival winner Face Love&nbsp;is being sold as separate English- and Spanish-language versions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-a-spanish-us-alliance-hopes-to-stand-out-with-its-bilingual-production-model/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-a-spanish-us-alliance-hopes-to-stand-out-with-its-bilingual-production-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a bilingual production model is helping a British-Spanish filmmaking team stand out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival winner Face Love&nbsp;is being sold as separate English- and Spanish-language versions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-a-bilingual-production-model-is-helping-a-british-spanish-filmmaking-team-stand-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-a-bilingual-production-model-is-helping-a-british-spanish-filmmaking-team-stand-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a bilingual parallel production model is helping a British-Spanish filmmaking team stand out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival winner Face Love&nbsp;is being sold as separate English- and Spanish-language versions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-a-bilingual-parallel-production-model-is-helping-a-british-spanish-filmmaking-team-stand-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-a-bilingual-parallel-production-model-is-helping-a-british-spanish-filmmaking-team-stand-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount, US states disagree on antitrust trial date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trial will take place in Oakland, California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-us-states-disagree-on-antitrust-trial-date/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-us-states-disagree-on-antitrust-trial-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Obsession’ director Curry Barker, Mattel Studios’ Robbie Brenner join TIFF: The Market talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Chang-dong and Gary Oldman are also on the lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-director-curry-barker-mattel-studios-robbie-brenner-join-tiff-the-market-talks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-director-curry-barker-mattel-studios-robbie-brenner-join-tiff-the-market-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filmmaking teams revealed for Australia's Film Lab: New Voices 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titles include &lsquo;The Pest&rsquo;, &lsquo;Portals&rsquo; and CCTV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmmaking-teams-revealed-for-australias-film-lab-new-voices-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmmaking-teams-revealed-for-australias-film-lab-new-voices-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburg’s MOIN fund set to have cash boost extended by two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regional film fund is set to receive additional funding of &euro;10m for the next two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hamburgs-moin-fund-set-to-have-cash-boost-extended-by-two-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hamburgs-moin-fund-set-to-have-cash-boost-extended-by-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odin’s Eye lands theatrical sales of AI-generated doc ‘Post Truth’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Deals closed in Australia, New Zealand and Scandinavia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/odins-eye-lands-theatrical-sales-of-ai-generated-doc-post-truth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/odins-eye-lands-theatrical-sales-of-ai-generated-doc-post-truth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odin’s Eye lands sales of AI-generated documentary ‘Post Truth’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Deals closed in ANZ and Scandinavia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/odins-eye-lands-sales-of-ai-generated-documentary-post-truth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/odins-eye-lands-sales-of-ai-generated-documentary-post-truth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fremantle names Katie O’Connell Marsh as CEO of global scripted division]]></title><description><![CDATA[O&rsquo;Connell Marsh was previously CEO of&nbsp;Platform One Media and Gaumont Television.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fremantle-names-katie-oconnell-marsh-as-ceo-of-global-scripted-division/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fremantle-names-katie-oconnell-marsh-as-ceo-of-global-scripted-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ffilm Cymru Wales launches ScreenSkills-backed Future Producers programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The programme will run alongside the Eave&nbsp;Producers Workshop, which comes to Cardiff in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ffilm-cymru-wales-launches-screenskills-backed-future-producers-programme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ffilm-cymru-wales-launches-screenskills-backed-future-producers-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swings into 716 cinemas for Sony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can the superhero film topple Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo;?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-spider-man-brand-new-day-swings-into-716-cinemas-for-sony/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-spider-man-brand-new-day-swings-into-716-cinemas-for-sony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian unveils 14-film New Directors lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Bad Son&rsquo;, &lsquo;Florid&rsquo; bookend festival running&nbsp;September 18-26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-unveils-14-film-new-directors-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-unveils-14-film-new-directors-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian unveils 14-film New Directors line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;The Bad Son&rsquo;, &lsquo;Florid&rsquo; bookend festival running&nbsp;September 18-26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-unveils-14-film-new-directors-line-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-unveils-14-film-new-directors-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix closes fourth acquisition from 2026 Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Documentary &lsquo;Avedon&rsquo; will debut on platform this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-closes-fourth-acquisition-from-2026-cannes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-closes-fourth-acquisition-from-2026-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Classics picks up Andy Garcia’s Cannes noir ‘Diamond’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cast includes Vicki Krieps, Brendan Fraser, Bill Murray, Dustin Hoffman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-classics-picks-up-andy-garcias-cannes-noir-diamond/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-classics-picks-up-andy-garcias-cannes-noir-diamond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Legend to play Harry Belafonte in ‘The Road Home’ with production underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legend joins Thabo Rametsi, Cynthia Erivo, Guy Pearce, Johnny Flynn on the cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-legend-to-play-harry-belafonte-in-the-road-home-with-production-underway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-legend-to-play-harry-belafonte-in-the-road-home-with-production-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julie Delpy, Takehiro Hira, Emma D’Arcy to star in Sonoya Mizuno’s ‘Stages’ for A24, Focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production underway in UK; Kathryn Hunter, Kate Dickie also on cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/julie-delpy-takehiro-hira-emma-darcy-to-star-in-sonoya-mizunos-stages-for-a24-focus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/julie-delpy-takehiro-hira-emma-darcy-to-star-in-sonoya-mizunos-stages-for-a24-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industry pays tribute to ‘Once’ actor-singer Glen Hansard: “A singular talent”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searchlight Pictures, Screen Ireland, Rachel Zegler among those to pay tribute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/industry-pays-tribute-to-once-actor-singer-glen-hansard-a-singular-talent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/industry-pays-tribute-to-once-actor-singer-glen-hansard-a-singular-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen’s ‘Financing the future of UK film’ summit: final call for Super Early Bird tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Super Early Bird price of &pound;195+VAT will be available until midnight on July 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-summit-final-call-for-super-early-bird-tickets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-summit-final-call-for-super-early-bird-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busan’s Asian Project Market reveals 2026 selection including Reza Rahadian, Kangdrun, Mouly Surya films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renowned producers attached to the selection include Sylvia Chang, Anthony Chen, Patrick Mao Huang and Philippe Bober.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busans-asian-project-market-reveals-2026-selection-including-reza-rahadian-kangdrun-mouly-surya-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busans-asian-project-market-reveals-2026-selection-including-reza-rahadian-kangdrun-mouly-surya-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to British producer Timothy Burrill who has died aged 95]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burrill was a former Bafta chair and worked on films including&nbsp;&lsquo;Superman&rsquo;, &lsquo;Chariots Of Fire&rsquo; and &lsquo;The Pianist&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tributes-paid-to-british-producer-timothy-burrill-who-has-died-aged-95/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tributes-paid-to-british-producer-timothy-burrill-who-has-died-aged-95/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What should Isabel Davis’s priorities be as new head of BFI Filmmaking Funds? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producers Nicky Bentham and Joy&nbsp;Gharoro-Akpojotor and Screen&rsquo;s Mona Tabbara give their verdicts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-should-isabel-daviss-priorities-be-as-new-head-of-bfi-filmmaking-funds-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-should-isabel-daviss-priorities-be-as-new-head-of-bfi-filmmaking-funds-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian producer-financier Jason Cloth indicted in $100m fraud case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founder and CEO of now-defunct Creative Wealth Media was EP on Joker, Longlegs, others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canadian-producer-financier-jason-cloth-indicted-in-100m-fraud-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canadian-producer-financier-jason-cloth-indicted-in-100m-fraud-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy re-elects president for 2026-27 cycle, names board officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five elected to serve as 2026-27 board officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-re-elects-president-for-2026-27-cycle-names-board-officers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-re-elects-president-for-2026-27-cycle-names-board-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF unveils first wave of 2026 Tribute Awards honourees]]></title><description><![CDATA[TIFF Tribute Awards gala takes place on September 13.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-unveils-first-wave-of-2026-tribute-awards-honourees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-unveils-first-wave-of-2026-tribute-awards-honourees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesia cinema admissions fall 16.7% in H1 2026 despite strong local performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The box office generated an estimated $137.75m (IDR2.48 trillion) in the first half of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesia-cinema-admissions-fall-167-in-h1-2026-despite-strong-local-performance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesia-cinema-admissions-fall-167-in-h1-2026-despite-strong-local-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tony’ review: Dominic Sessa impresses as young chef Anthony Bourdain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonio Banderas and Emilia Jones also star in the feature, which opens in the US on August 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-review-dominic-sessa-impresses-as-young-chef-anthony-bourdain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-review-dominic-sessa-impresses-as-young-chef-anthony-bourdain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tony’ review: Dominic Sessa impresses as young chef Anthony Bourdain in Matt Johnson’s bittersweet coming-of-age drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonio Banderas and Emilia Jones also star in the feature, which opens in the US on August 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-review-dominic-sessa-impresses-as-young-chef-anthony-bourdain-in-matt-johnsons-bittersweet-coming-of-age-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-review-dominic-sessa-impresses-as-young-chef-anthony-bourdain-in-matt-johnsons-bittersweet-coming-of-age-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance head talks expanded sections, new Fipresci award for 2027 Colorado edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[First edition in Boulder runs January 21-31, 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-head-talks-expanded-sections-new-fipresci-award-for-2027-colorado-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-head-talks-expanded-sections-new-fipresci-award-for-2027-colorado-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea box office bounces back in H1 2026 led by ‘The King’s Warden’, ‘Project Hail Mary’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theatrical revenue climbed 41.9% year-on-year, recovering to 94.2% of pre-pandemic levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-korea-box-office-bounces-back-in-h1-2026-led-by-the-kings-warden-project-hail-mary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-korea-box-office-bounces-back-in-h1-2026-led-by-the-kings-warden-project-hail-mary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean animation director Hur Bum-wook dies aged 43]]></title><description><![CDATA[The release of &lsquo;Pig That Survived Foot-And-Mouth Disease&rsquo; by the rising filmmaker has been postponed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-animation-director-hur-bum-wook-dies-aged-43/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-animation-director-hur-bum-wook-dies-aged-43/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emi Buchwald’s ‘The Story of the House of Fiedler’ leads Polish Days 2026 winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polish industry event also hosted international delegation of over 90 guests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emi-buchwalds-the-story-of-the-house-of-fiedler-leads-polish-days-2026-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emi-buchwalds-the-story-of-the-house-of-fiedler-leads-polish-days-2026-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI London Film Festival unveils opening night film]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival runs from October 7-18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-opening-night-film/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-london-film-festival-unveils-opening-night-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ali Asgari’s Venice competition title ‘A Bit Of Light’ lands France deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Paris-and Berlin-based Salaud Morisset are handling international sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ali-asgaris-venice-competition-title-a-bit-of-light-lands-france-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ali-asgaris-venice-competition-title-a-bit-of-light-lands-france-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Leader’ review: Michael Gallagher weaves gripping, grim drama about Heaven’s Gate cult]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Blake Nelson and Vera Farmiga shine in true-life tale that offers no easy answers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-leader-review-michael-gallagher-weaves-gripping-grim-drama-about-heavens-gate-cult/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-leader-review-michael-gallagher-weaves-gripping-grim-drama-about-heavens-gate-cult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women in BBC documentary; actor denies claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The allegations form part of BBC documentary &lsquo;Jared Leto: Hollywood&rsquo;s Dark Secret&rsquo;, with 10 women speaking to the programme-makers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jared-leto-accused-of-criminal-sexual-conduct-by-four-women-in-bbc-documentary-actor-denies-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jared-leto-accused-of-criminal-sexual-conduct-by-four-women-in-bbc-documentary-actor-denies-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women in BBC documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The allegations form part of BBC documentary &lsquo;Jared Leto: Hollywood&rsquo;s Dark Secret&rsquo;, with 10 women speaking to the programme-makers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jared-leto-accused-of-criminal-sexual-conduct-by-four-women-in-bbc-documentary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jared-leto-accused-of-criminal-sexual-conduct-by-four-women-in-bbc-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian Competition title ‘What Remains’ acquired for international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film follows a poetess who gets in touch with her inner conscience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-competition-title-what-remains-acquired-for-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-competition-title-what-remains-acquired-for-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Village Of Eight Gravestones’ review: ‘Ju-on: The Grudge’ director Takashi Shimizu deftly adapts the 1940s Japanese detective novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matsuya Onoe stars as Japanese gumshoe Kosuke Kinaichi in this Fantasia premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/village-of-eight-gravestones-review-ju-on-the-grudge-director-takashi-shimizu-deftly-adapts-the-1940s-japanese-detective-novel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/village-of-eight-gravestones-review-ju-on-the-grudge-director-takashi-shimizu-deftly-adapts-the-1940s-japanese-detective-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus acquires ‘Elsinore’ starring Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman]]></title><description><![CDATA[True-life story follows actor Ian Charleson&rsquo;s triumphant final stage performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/focus-acquires-elsinore-starring-andrew-scott-olivia-colman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/focus-acquires-elsinore-starring-andrew-scott-olivia-colman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedro Pascal drama ‘Behemoth!’ lands NYFF world premiere slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searchlight Pictures will release drama&nbsp;in the US on December 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pedro-pascal-drama-behemoth-lands-nyff-world-premiere-slot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pedro-pascal-drama-behemoth-lands-nyff-world-premiere-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix sets theatrical releases for Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is set to open in South Korea, Australia, the US, Canada, UK-Ireland and Japan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-sets-theatrical-releases-for-lee-chang-dongs-possible-love/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-sets-theatrical-releases-for-lee-chang-dongs-possible-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korea to cap actor fees under 10% of budget for state-backed films]]></title><description><![CDATA[The initiative has been met with wariness by some in the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korea-to-cap-actor-fees-under-10-of-budget-for-state-backed-films/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korea-to-cap-actor-fees-under-10-of-budget-for-state-backed-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK producers offer verdict on Isabel Davis’s BFI Filmmaking Funds director appointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen Scotland executive director Davis takes over the role in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producers-offer-verdict-on-isabel-daviss-bfi-filmmaking-funds-director-appointment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producers-offer-verdict-on-isabel-daviss-bfi-filmmaking-funds-director-appointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ review: Thrilling Marvel sequel offers spectacle and emotion in equal measure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Holland leads a sharp ensemble as Peter Parker faces new foes and old fears]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-review-thrilling-marvel-sequel-offers-spectacle-and-emotion-in-equal-measure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-review-thrilling-marvel-sequel-offers-spectacle-and-emotion-in-equal-measure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK producers offer verdict on Isabel Davis’ BFI Filmmaking Funds director appointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen Scotland executive director Davis takes over the role in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producers-offer-verdict-on-isabel-davis-bfi-filmmaking-funds-director-appointment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producers-offer-verdict-on-isabel-davis-bfi-filmmaking-funds-director-appointment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le Pacte boards Venice-bound ‘Furies’, executive produced by George Clooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The company is handling international sales on the debut feature and will also release in France]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/le-pacte-boards-venice-bound-furies-executive-produced-by-george-clooney/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/le-pacte-boards-venice-bound-furies-executive-produced-by-george-clooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian adds Mike Leigh, Nicole Garcia, Pablo Larrain titles to competition lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish festival is set to take place from September 18-26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-adds-mike-leigh-nicole-garcia-pablo-larrain-titles-to-competition-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-adds-mike-leigh-nicole-garcia-pablo-larrain-titles-to-competition-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Auteuil’s Cannes title ‘When The Night Falls’ secures US distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Second World War drama&nbsp;played in the Cannes Premiere section of the festival and is sold by SND.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/daniel-auteuils-cannes-title-when-the-night-falls-secures-us-distribution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/daniel-auteuils-cannes-title-when-the-night-falls-secures-us-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Someone’s Daughter’ review: A knotty survival tale set against the hostile Canadian wilderness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pascale Bussieres&rsquo;s&nbsp;tightly controlled performance&nbsp;highlights this Fantasia premiere from&nbsp;director Wiebke Von Carolsfeld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/someones-daughter-review-a-knotty-survival-tale-set-against-the-hostile-canadian-wilderness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/someones-daughter-review-a-knotty-survival-tale-set-against-the-hostile-canadian-wilderness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAG-AFTRA opposes Paramount-WBD merger unless safeguards in place]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The resolution affirms our strong support for the attorneys general from a dozen states and the Writers Guild of America.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-opposes-paramount-wbd-merger-unless-safeguards-in-place/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-opposes-paramount-wbd-merger-unless-safeguards-in-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canal+ pledges $1bn five-year cinema investment from 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media group pledges support to debut films, emerging talent,&nbsp;commercial titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canal-pledges-1bn-five-year-cinema-investment-from-2028/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canal-pledges-1bn-five-year-cinema-investment-from-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount boss David Ellison “confident” on WBD merger as parties explore US trial dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;Let me be clear: we remain highly confident that this transaction does not pose any legal issues.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-boss-david-ellison-confident-on-wbd-merger-as-parties-explore-us-trial-dates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-boss-david-ellison-confident-on-wbd-merger-as-parties-explore-us-trial-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount boss David Ellison “confident” on WBD merger as execs explore US antitrust trial dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;Let me be clear: we remain highly confident that this transaction does not pose any legal issues.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-boss-david-ellison-confident-on-wbd-merger-as-execs-explore-us-antitrust-trial-dates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-boss-david-ellison-confident-on-wbd-merger-as-execs-explore-us-antitrust-trial-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Lucky Lu’, nine-year-old Ong Xuan Jing win at MIFFest’s Malaysia Golden Global Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honorary awards went to Lee Chang-dong and Wu Jing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucky-lu-nine-year-old-ong-xuan-jing-win-at-miffests-malaysia-golden-global-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucky-lu-nine-year-old-ong-xuan-jing-win-at-miffests-malaysia-golden-global-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fujiko’, ‘My Name’ win top prizes at New York Asian Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kazakhstan&rsquo;s &lsquo;Turgaud&rsquo; received a special mention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fujiko-my-name-win-top-prizes-at-new-york-asian-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fujiko-my-name-win-top-prizes-at-new-york-asian-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Black Zombie’ review: Fascinating doc reclaims the zombie from Western culture and returns it to its African roots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maya Annik Bedward&rsquo;s film won Fantasia&rsquo;s Northern Excellence Award for Canadian filmmaking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-zombie-review-fascinating-doc-reclaims-the-zombie-from-western-culture-and-returns-it-to-its-african-roots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-zombie-review-fascinating-doc-reclaims-the-zombie-from-western-culture-and-returns-it-to-its-african-roots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filmmaking bodies hit out at “one-dimensional” Venice lineup for lack of female directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian and European film organisations publish open letter decrying festival&rsquo;s &lsquo;troubling&rsquo; 2026 lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmmaking-bodies-hit-out-at-one-dimensional-venice-lineup-for-lack-of-female-directors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmmaking-bodies-hit-out-at-one-dimensional-venice-lineup-for-lack-of-female-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexican actor-filmmaker Diego Luna to receive Sarajevo honorary award]]></title><description><![CDATA[His Cannes premiere &lsquo;Ashes&rsquo; will also play at the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mexican-actor-filmmaker-diego-luna-to-receive-sarajevo-honorary-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mexican-actor-filmmaker-diego-luna-to-receive-sarajevo-honorary-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s CNC makes bold funding move to help boost gender parity in film sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Productions that fail to hire a minimum number of women will see a 10% drop in CNC funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cnc-makes-bold-funding-move-to-help-boost-gender-parity-in-film-sector/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cnc-makes-bold-funding-move-to-help-boost-gender-parity-in-film-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Animation Festival launches BFI-backed animation development lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Seven-month lab will turn animation concepts into fully developed packages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manchester-animation-festival-launches-bfi-backed-animation-development-lab/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manchester-animation-festival-launches-bfi-backed-animation-development-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ scores impressive £11.9m second weekend at UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s epic passes &pound;35m after just 10 days in cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-scores-impressive-119m-second-weekend-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-scores-impressive-119m-second-weekend-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Video strikes major deal with CJ ENM to bring 100+ Korean titles to India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titles include &lsquo;The Legend of Kitchen Soldier&rsquo;, &lsquo;Yumi&rsquo;s Cells&rsquo; and &lsquo;My Bias, My Boss&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prime-video-strikes-major-deal-with-cj-enm-to-bring-100-korean-titles-to-india/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prime-video-strikes-major-deal-with-cj-enm-to-bring-100-korean-titles-to-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ray Winstone, Danny Dyer team up for crime thriller ‘Going Under’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Producers include &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo;s James Harris; Vertigo Releasing to release in UK-Ireland next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ray-winstone-danny-dyer-team-up-for-crime-thriller-going-under/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ray-winstone-danny-dyer-team-up-for-crime-thriller-going-under/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ holds South Korea box office lead but down 50% on opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The action thriller made the top 10 worldwide from its performance in a single territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-holds-south-korea-box-office-lead-but-down-50-on-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-holds-south-korea-box-office-lead-but-down-50-on-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ hits $640m worldwide on second weekend at box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo; dropped just 19% in its second weekend for Universal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-hits-640m-worldwide-on-second-weekend-at-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-hits-640m-worldwide-on-second-weekend-at-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Corpus’ review: Hedonistic horror debut plays out against the sweaty club scene of late ’90s New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature debut of former intimacy coordinator Corrin Evans makes its debut in Fantasia competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/corpus-review-hedonistic-horror-debut-plays-out-against-the-sweaty-club-scene-of-late-90s-new-york/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/corpus-review-hedonistic-horror-debut-plays-out-against-the-sweaty-club-scene-of-late-90s-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Screen Star of Tomorrow David Jonsson to play Black Panther]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Gosling confirms at Comic-Con that he will star as Ghost Rider/Johnny Blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-screen-star-of-tomorrow-david-jonsson-to-play-black-panther/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-screen-star-of-tomorrow-david-jonsson-to-play-black-panther/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ breaks second-weekend record for Christopher Nolan at North American box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeric adaptation stands on estimated $286m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-breaks-second-weekend-record-for-christopher-nolan-at-north-american-box-office/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-breaks-second-weekend-record-for-christopher-nolan-at-north-american-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hanna Bergholm’s ‘Nightborn’ wins best film at 2026 Fantasia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blaise becomes first French film to win Montreal fest&rsquo;s top animation award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hanna-bergholms-nightborn-wins-best-film-at-2026-fantasia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hanna-bergholms-nightborn-wins-best-film-at-2026-fantasia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount agrees to postpone WBD merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transaction will not close until court rules on antitrust cases or June 1 2027, whichever occurs first.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-agrees-to-postpone-wbd-merger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-agrees-to-postpone-wbd-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice artistic director Alberto Barbera on 2026 lineup, lack of female and studio films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barbera talks Screen&nbsp;through the selection for his 19th edition at the helm of Venice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-artistic-director-alberto-barbera-on-2026-lineup-lack-of-female-and-studio-films/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-artistic-director-alberto-barbera-on-2026-lineup-lack-of-female-and-studio-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Andy Serkis’s ‘Animal Farm’ launches for Vue Lumiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Animated titles dominate new releases as big studios steer clear of &lsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-andy-serkiss-animal-farm-launches-for-vue-lumiere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-andy-serkiss-animal-farm-launches-for-vue-lumiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Summit 2026 unveils further top-level speakers]]></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/screen-summit-2026-unveils-further-top-level-speakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-summit-2026-unveils-further-top-level-speakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fred Tsui named executive director of Hong Kong International Film Festival Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry veteran will report to Wilfred Wong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fred-tsui-named-executive-director-of-hong-kong-international-film-festival-society/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fred-tsui-named-executive-director-of-hong-kong-international-film-festival-society/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Rubberhead: The Life &amp; Monsters Of Steve Johnson&rsquo; review: Colourful portrait of the acclaimed SFX artist behind classics like 'Ghostbusters']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Taylor&rsquo;s Fantasia doc features a host of talking heads including John Landis and Tom Holland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquorubberhead-the-life-amp-monsters-of-steve-johnsonrsquo-review-colourful-portrait-of-the-acclaimed-sfx-artist-behind-classics-like-ghostbusters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquorubberhead-the-life-amp-monsters-of-steve-johnsonrsquo-review-colourful-portrait-of-the-acclaimed-sfx-artist-behind-classics-like-ghostbusters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comcast’s Peacock makes its first profit, Universal boosted by box office hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streaming service Peacock boosted its subscriber count to 48m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/comcasts-peacock-makes-its-first-profit-universal-boosted-by-box-office-hits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/comcasts-peacock-makes-its-first-profit-universal-boosted-by-box-office-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ferine’ review: Arresting Italian genre debut is lush modern giallo with feline themes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrea Corsini&rsquo;s first feature world premieres in Fantasia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ferine-review-arresting-italian-genre-debut-is-lush-modern-giallo-with-feline-themes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ferine-review-arresting-italian-genre-debut-is-lush-modern-giallo-with-feline-themes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Success of ‘The Odyssey’ will be “a transformational event,” says Imax]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premium large format company is on track for a $1.4bn global box office take for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/success-of-the-odyssey-will-be-a-transformational-event-says-imax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/success-of-the-odyssey-will-be-a-transformational-event-says-imax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony to distribute Prime Focus Studios’ ‘Ramayana’ outside India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi star in the feature version of the ancient epic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-to-distribute-prime-focus-studios-ramayana-outside-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-to-distribute-prime-focus-studios-ramayana-outside-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal, Bleecker Street acquire ‘George Michael: The Faith Tour’ for cinema release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film features concert footage from Paris stop of Michael&rsquo;s 1988 Faith tour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-bleecker-street-acquire-george-michael-the-faith-tour-for-cinema-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-bleecker-street-acquire-george-michael-the-faith-tour-for-cinema-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Competition thriller ‘Back To Buenos Aires’ acquired for international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Inspired by the director&rsquo;s own experience, film depicts trial of officers from Argentina&rsquo;s military dictatorship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-competition-thriller-back-to-buenos-aires-acquired-for-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-competition-thriller-back-to-buenos-aires-acquired-for-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First reactions to the Venice film festival lineup - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the lack of female filmmakers to the lengthy documentaries, what themes emerged?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-reactions-to-the-venice-film-festival-lineup-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-reactions-to-the-venice-film-festival-lineup-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight world premieres set for TIFF series section Primetime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Line-up includes Carrie, Below and season six of Slow Horses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eight-world-premieres-set-for-tiff-series-section-primetime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eight-world-premieres-set-for-tiff-series-section-primetime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Max Minghella, Prano Bailey-Bond among Edinburgh industry speakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Events include Bifa industry talk on working beyond first feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/max-minghella-prano-bailey-bond-among-edinburgh-industry-speakers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/max-minghella-prano-bailey-bond-among-edinburgh-industry-speakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Horizons title ‘Eklipse’ acquired for international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Debut feature is set in Tyrolean Alps during the 1999 full solar eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-horizons-title-eklipse-acquired-for-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-horizons-title-eklipse-acquired-for-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky Number to ignite sales on Venice Horizons title ‘The Burning Giants’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Thai film is about&nbsp;an ethnic Karen man with bizarre burn marks, who is&nbsp;captured and sent to a quarantine facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucky-number-to-ignite-sales-on-venice-horizons-title-the-burning-giants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucky-number-to-ignite-sales-on-venice-horizons-title-the-burning-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice film festival reveals 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The competition titles include new films by Martin McDonagh, Florian Zeller, Lee Chang-dong, Hirokazu Koreeda, Werner Herzog and May el-Toukhy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-film-festival-reveals-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-film-festival-reveals-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Horizons title ‘What Belongs To Others’ boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film is second feature from Polish filmmaker Grzegorz Debowski.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-horizons-title-what-belongs-to-others-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-horizons-title-what-belongs-to-others-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biennale president launches extraordinary attack on EU for withdrawing €2m funding over Russian participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pietrangelo Buttafuoco&nbsp;was speaking at launch of Venice Film Festival line-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/biennale-president-launches-extraordinary-attack-on-eu-for-withdrawing-2m-funding-over-russian-participation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/biennale-president-launches-extraordinary-attack-on-eu-for-withdrawing-2m-funding-over-russian-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI reveals next director of Filmmaking Funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[New director will take over from Mia Bays in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-reveals-next-director-of-filmmaking-funds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-reveals-next-director-of-filmmaking-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarajevo Film Festival unveils competition programmes with five world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premieres include&nbsp;Ur&scaron;a Menart&rsquo;s &rsquo;Everything That&rsquo;s Wrong With You&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-film-festival-unveils-competition-programmes-with-five-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-film-festival-unveils-competition-programmes-with-five-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice film festival reveals 2026 lineup - follow live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titles to be&nbsp;unveiled at 11:00 CEST (10:00 BST) by festival president Pietrangelo Buttafuoco and artistic director Alberto Barbera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-film-festival-reveals-2026-lineup-follow-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-film-festival-reveals-2026-lineup-follow-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edko Films boards Toronto-bound Hong Kong drama ‘We Are Born Good’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film marks the feature directorial debut of Yeung Leung Chuen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edko-films-boards-toronto-bound-hong-kong-drama-we-are-born-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edko-films-boards-toronto-bound-hong-kong-drama-we-are-born-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Los Angeles’ famed Cinerama Dome to be restored and reopened by Sony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iconic cinema closed during the covid pandemic but will reopen in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/los-angeles-famed-cinerama-dome-to-be-restored-and-reopened-by-sony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/los-angeles-famed-cinerama-dome-to-be-restored-and-reopened-by-sony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No Rest For The Wicked’ review: Atmospheric Danish queer drama makes the most of its 1860s Faroe Islands setting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasper Kalle&rsquo;s Fantasia Cheval Noir title stars&nbsp;Pilou Asbaek and newcomer&nbsp;Egor Venned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/no-rest-for-the-wicked-review-atmospheric-danish-queer-drama-makes-the-most-of-its-1860s-faroe-islands-setting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/no-rest-for-the-wicked-review-atmospheric-danish-queer-drama-makes-the-most-of-its-1860s-faroe-islands-setting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WGA follows states and files for preliminary injunction against Paramount-WBD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adding further to legal pressure on the deal in the US, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has filed for a preliminary injunction against the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wga-follows-states-and-files-for-preliminary-injunction-against-paramount-wbd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wga-follows-states-and-files-for-preliminary-injunction-against-paramount-wbd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacha Baron Cohen filming directorial debut ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ for Amazon MGM Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baron Cohen will direct as well as play the title character.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sacha-baron-cohen-filming-directorial-debut-ali-g-who-iz-i-for-amazon-mgm-studios/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sacha-baron-cohen-filming-directorial-debut-ali-g-who-iz-i-for-amazon-mgm-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baron Cohen’s ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ set for October by Amazon MGM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baron Cohen will direct as well as playing the title character.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/baron-cohens-ali-g-who-iz-i-set-for-october-by-amazon-mgm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/baron-cohens-ali-g-who-iz-i-set-for-october-by-amazon-mgm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU approves Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery with conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount agrees to end United International Pictures (UIP) film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eu-approves-paramounts-takeover-of-warner-bros-discovery-with-conditions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eu-approves-paramounts-takeover-of-warner-bros-discovery-with-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stuffed’ starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling among Toronto 2026 Discovery lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lineup also includes UK titles &lsquo;Ancestors&rsquo;&nbsp;and&nbsp;&lsquo;Salvation&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stuffed-starring-jodie-comer-and-harry-melling-among-toronto-2026-discovery-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stuffed-starring-jodie-comer-and-harry-melling-among-toronto-2026-discovery-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dear Ajayi’, first Nigerian film in Giornate degli Autori, boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dear-ajayi-first-nigerian-film-in-giornate-degli-autori-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dear-ajayi-first-nigerian-film-in-giornate-degli-autori-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bafta tweaks film voting rules, expands longlist in key categories]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main changes are to outstanding British film and the four performance categories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-tweaks-film-voting-rules-expands-longlist-in-key-categories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-tweaks-film-voting-rules-expands-longlist-in-key-categories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Low Expectations’ starring girl in red acquired for UK-Ireland cinema release]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will come to UK-Ireland cinemas in early 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-starring-girl-in-red-acquired-for-uk-ireland-cinema-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-starring-girl-in-red-acquired-for-uk-ireland-cinema-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarajevo competition jurors include Matthijs Wouter Knol, Athina Rachel Tsangari]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatian director Igor Bezinovi&#263; and North Macedonian actor Sara Klimoska have also joined the jury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-competition-jurors-include-matthijs-wouter-knol-athina-rachel-tsangari/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-competition-jurors-include-matthijs-wouter-knol-athina-rachel-tsangari/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthijs Wouter Knol, Athina Rachel Tsangari among Sarajevo competition jurors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Croatian director Igor Bezinovi&#263; and North Macedonian actor Sara Klimoska have also joined the jury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matthijs-wouter-knol-athina-rachel-tsangari-among-sarajevo-competition-jurors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matthijs-wouter-knol-athina-rachel-tsangari-among-sarajevo-competition-jurors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emily Watson to preside over Sarajevo competition jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further jurors include&nbsp;European Film Academy CEO Matthijs Wouter Knol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-watson-to-preside-over-sarajevo-competition-jury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-watson-to-preside-over-sarajevo-competition-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by ‘The Deb’ actor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the ruling, Wilson said on Instagram that the case &rdquo;taught me a lot&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rebel-wilson-wins-defamation-case-brought-by-the-deb-actor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rebel-wilson-wins-defamation-case-brought-by-the-deb-actor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice’s Giornate degli Autori lineup includes Lili Horvat, Robert Guediguian films]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 features in competition include five debuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venices-giornate-degli-autori-lineup-includes-lili-horvat-robert-guediguian-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venices-giornate-degli-autori-lineup-includes-lili-horvat-robert-guediguian-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Stunt Driver’ lands with Independent Film Company for the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jay Baruchel biodrama gets it world premiere at the upcoming Toronto festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-stunt-driver-lands-with-independent-film-company-for-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-stunt-driver-lands-with-independent-film-company-for-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear recruits marketing and publicity heads for growing US distribution operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bianca Parkes was previously with Neon and Heather Phillips with 20th Century Fox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-recruits-marketing-and-publicity-heads-for-growing-us-distribution-operation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-recruits-marketing-and-publicity-heads-for-growing-us-distribution-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Completion bond players Film Finances and Media Guarantors to merge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media Guarantors president Fred Milstein will be CEO of the combined operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/completion-bond-players-film-finances-and-media-guarantors-to-merge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/completion-bond-players-film-finances-and-media-guarantors-to-merge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maren Ade, Maria Schrader films receive key German funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maren Ade&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Magic Word&rsquo; is her first film as director since her 2016 international arthouse hit &lsquo;Toni Erdmann&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maren-ade-maria-schrader-films-receive-key-german-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maren-ade-maria-schrader-films-receive-key-german-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moebius Entertainment boards ‘Happily Ever After’ ahead of Toronto premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cast includes Shuhua, the Taiwanese singer from K-pop group i-dle, in her feature debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moebius-entertainment-boards-happily-ever-after-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moebius-entertainment-boards-happily-ever-after-ahead-of-toronto-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ava DuVernay’s Netflix documentary ‘14th’ to open New York Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival screening comes a decade after DuVernay&rsquo;s 13th&nbsp;opened the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ava-duvernays-netflix-documentary-14th-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ava-duvernays-netflix-documentary-14th-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ava DuVernay’s Netflix documentary ‘14th’ to close New York Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival screening comes a decade after DuVernay&rsquo;s 13th&nbsp;opened the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ava-duvernays-netflix-documentary-14th-to-close-new-york-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ava-duvernays-netflix-documentary-14th-to-close-new-york-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgian organisations claim state festivals are being hijacked by “authoritarian regime”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Georgian groups say international guests are being used as &ldquo;useful idiots&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgian-organisations-claim-state-festivals-are-being-hijacked-by-authoritarian-regime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgian-organisations-claim-state-festivals-are-being-hijacked-by-authoritarian-regime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto’s expanded Platform section unveils 12 world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival&rsquo;s only competitive section offers a cash prize and potential Oscar eligibility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torontos-expanded-platform-section-unveils-12-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torontos-expanded-platform-section-unveils-12-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK appoints new chancellor in role that controls government cultural funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham is first UK prime minister to have previously been culture secretary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-appoints-new-chancellor-in-role-that-controls-government-cultural-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-appoints-new-chancellor-in-role-that-controls-government-cultural-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US judge pauses Paramount-Warner merger for two weeks after states challenge deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[An August 3 hearing has been set for the states&rsquo; request for a preliminary injunction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-judge-pauses-paramount-warner-merger-for-two-weeks-after-states-challenge-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-judge-pauses-paramount-warner-merger-for-two-weeks-after-states-challenge-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“He had a big impact on the history of film in this country”: Industry pays tribute to Simon Field who has died aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Simon never gave up, never compromised,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Apichatpong Weerasethakul of his &lsquo;Uncle Boomee&rsquo; producer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/he-had-a-big-impact-on-the-history-of-film-in-this-country-industry-pays-tribute-to-simon-field-who-has-died-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/he-had-a-big-impact-on-the-history-of-film-in-this-country-industry-pays-tribute-to-simon-field-who-has-died-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“He had a big impact on the history of film in this country”: Industry pays tribute to Simon Field who had died aged 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Simon never gave up, never compromised,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Apichatpong Weerasethakul of his &lsquo;Uncle Boomee&rsquo; producer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/he-had-a-big-impact-on-the-history-of-film-in-this-country-industry-pays-tribute-to-simon-field-who-had-died-aged-80/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/he-had-a-big-impact-on-the-history-of-film-in-this-country-industry-pays-tribute-to-simon-field-who-had-died-aged-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s summer box office hits $654m led by ‘Kung Fu Soccer’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The box office was also fired up by animated feature &lsquo;All Wishes Come True!&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-summer-box-office-hits-654m-led-by-kung-fu-soccer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-summer-box-office-hits-654m-led-by-kung-fu-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Curzon revamps senior team]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: New roles for Louisa Dent, Jake Garriock; Damian Spandley departs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-curzon-revamps-senior-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-curzon-revamps-senior-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto unveils 2026 galas and special presentations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto festival sections take in 56 films from nearly 30 countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-unveils-2026-galas-and-special-presentations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-unveils-2026-galas-and-special-presentations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shudder takes ‘Penny Lane Is Dead’ for US, UK and other markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian slasher film gets its North American premiere this week at Fantasia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shudder-takes-penny-lane-is-dead-for-us-uk-and-other-markets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shudder-takes-penny-lane-is-dead-for-us-uk-and-other-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Critics’ Week unveils 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine features include UK title &lsquo;Our Share Of Sand&rsquo;, Brazilian fetish disability drama &lsquo;London&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-critics-week-unveils-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-critics-week-unveils-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ delivers Korea’s biggest box office opening of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The action thriller earned $11.4m from 1.5 million admissions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-delivers-koreas-biggest-box-office-opening-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-delivers-koreas-biggest-box-office-opening-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno to honour US filmmaker James Gray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival will present award to Gray ahead of a Piazza Grande screening of his latest film &lsquo;Paper Tiger&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-to-honour-us-filmmaker-james-gray/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-to-honour-us-filmmaker-james-gray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ fires up UK-Ireland summer box office with huge £12.6m weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second-biggest opening weekend of the year, second-biggest opening ever for Christopher Nolan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-fires-up-uk-ireland-summer-box-office-with-huge-126m-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-fires-up-uk-ireland-summer-box-office-with-huge-126m-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zou Jing’s Cannes Critics’ Week title ‘A Girl Unknown’ lands multiple deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is Zou Jing&rsquo;s debut feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zou-jings-cannes-critics-week-title-a-girl-unknown-lands-multiple-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zou-jings-cannes-critics-week-title-a-girl-unknown-lands-multiple-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ sets sail with $264m at worldwide box office, a record opening for Christopher Nolan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film made $139.6m across 73 international markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-sets-sail-with-264m-at-worldwide-box-office-a-record-opening-for-christopher-nolan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-sets-sail-with-264m-at-worldwide-box-office-a-record-opening-for-christopher-nolan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Someone Special’ review: A therapist gets dangerously close to her patient in mangled Thai genre mash-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debut feature from&nbsp;Petong Sakulchai and Ariel Feng premieres at New York Asian Film Festival]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/someone-special-review-a-therapist-gets-dangerously-close-to-her-patient-in-mangled-thai-genre-mash-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/someone-special-review-a-therapist-gets-dangerously-close-to-her-patient-in-mangled-thai-genre-mash-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix snaps up Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ for the US and Latin America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature about Rupert Murdoch&rsquo;s early newspaper days is set to open the Venice festival in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-snaps-up-danny-boyles-ink-for-the-us-and-latin-america/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-snaps-up-danny-boyles-ink-for-the-us-and-latin-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ takes $16.7m in North American previews, $22.2m from first international markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Christopher Nolan epic launches this weekend in 3,919 domestic cinemas and 73 international markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-takes-167m-in-north-american-previews-222m-from-first-international-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-takes-167m-in-north-american-previews-222m-from-first-international-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ scores biggest preview take of 2026 in North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Christopher Nolan epic launches this weekend in 3,919 domestic cinemas and 73 international markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-scores-biggest-preview-take-of-2026-in-north-america/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-scores-biggest-preview-take-of-2026-in-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising Hong Kong star Angela Yeun on going from accounting to big screen awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actress is known for &lsquo;The Narrow Road&rsquo;, &lsquo;Chilli Laugh Story&rsquo; and &lsquo;Hong Kong Family&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rising-hong-kong-star-angela-yeun-on-going-from-accounting-to-big-screen-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rising-hong-kong-star-angela-yeun-on-going-from-accounting-to-big-screen-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungary removes cap on production incentive to end uncertainty for international producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been a tough period for a sector that had previously been booming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hungary-removes-cap-on-production-incentive-to-end-uncertainty-for-international-producers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hungary-removes-cap-on-production-incentive-to-end-uncertainty-for-international-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies aged 81]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Irish actress won the best supporting Oscar for &rsquo;My Left Foot&rsquo; in 1990.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscar-winning-actress-brenda-fricker-dies-aged-81/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscar-winning-actress-brenda-fricker-dies-aged-81/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian 2026 unveils Spanish lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[San Sebastian unveiled the Spanish films in selection today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-2026-unveils-spanish-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-2026-unveils-spanish-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashgar Farhadi to be honoured at Sarajevo film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iranian filmmaker will recieve the honorary heart of Sarajevo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ashgar-farhadi-to-be-honoured-at-sarajevo-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ashgar-farhadi-to-be-honoured-at-sarajevo-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Sebastian world premiere ‘February, Seven Days’ boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film will premiere in the New Directors section.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-world-premiere-february-seven-days-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/san-sebastian-world-premiere-february-seven-days-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ journeys into 760 cinemas for Universal]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a wider opening than the director&rsquo;s 2023 Oscar winner &lsquo;Oppenheimer&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-journeys-into-760-cinemas-for-universal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-christopher-nolans-the-odyssey-journeys-into-760-cinemas-for-universal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mia Threapleton, Danny Huston join political thriller ‘The Price Of Peace’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guy Pearce, Jared Harris and Merab Ninidze also star in the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-threapleton-danny-huston-join-political-thriller-the-price-of-peace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-threapleton-danny-huston-join-political-thriller-the-price-of-peace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice sets closing film for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giovanni Veronesi&rsquo;s &rsquo;Dio ride&rsquo; will close out the festival on September 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-sets-closing-film-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-sets-closing-film-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Colony’ director Yeon Sang-ho talks sequel plans through novel, video game]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film has proved a box office hit in South Korea and is set for a US release on August 28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colony-director-yeon-sang-ho-talks-sequel-plans-through-novel-video-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colony-director-yeon-sang-ho-talks-sequel-plans-through-novel-video-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix share price falls after growth forecast disappoints Wall Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streamer also names its most viewed series and films for the first half of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-share-price-falls-after-growth-forecast-disappoints-wall-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-share-price-falls-after-growth-forecast-disappoints-wall-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix reports revenue rise, holds to “builders, not buyers” stance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streamer also names its most viewed series and films for the first half of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-reports-revenue-rise-holds-to-builders-not-buyers-stance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-reports-revenue-rise-holds-to-builders-not-buyers-stance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance docudrama ‘Hanging By A Wire’ goes to Abramorama for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film will get August 28 theatrical releases in the US and the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-docudrama-hanging-by-a-wire-goes-to-abramorama-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-docudrama-hanging-by-a-wire-goes-to-abramorama-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish female filmmakers demand gender balance in production funding: “Stop just giving us mentorship”]]></title><description><![CDATA[A discussion took place last week at the Galway Film Fleadh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-female-filmmakers-demand-gender-balance-in-production-funding-stop-just-giving-us-mentorship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-female-filmmakers-demand-gender-balance-in-production-funding-stop-just-giving-us-mentorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto adds special presentations including ‘Alpha Gang’ to lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[World premieres joining the roster include Rachel Morrison&rsquo;s Love Of Your Life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-adds-special-presentations-including-alpha-gang-to-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-adds-special-presentations-including-alpha-gang-to-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto adds special presentations including ‘Alpha Gang’, ‘Love Of Your Life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other world premieres joining the roster include&nbsp;Ben Shirinian&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Housewife&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-adds-special-presentations-including-alpha-gang-love-of-your-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-adds-special-presentations-including-alpha-gang-love-of-your-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kino Lorber takes Cannes premiere ‘Atonement’ for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reed Van Dyk&rsquo;s Iraq War drama will get an awards season release after its festival run.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-lorber-takes-cannes-premiere-atonement-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-lorber-takes-cannes-premiere-atonement-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Grey’s ‘Paper Tiger’ to open New York Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes premiere will make its North American debut on September 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-greys-paper-tiger-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-greys-paper-tiger-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ to open New York Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes premiere will make its North American debut on September 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-grays-paper-tiger-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-grays-paper-tiger-to-open-new-york-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Boyle’s ‘Ink’ to open Venice Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack O&rsquo;Connell stars in the film about the early days of Rupert Murdoch&rsquo;s media empire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyles-ink-to-open-venice-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyles-ink-to-open-venice-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the Karlovy Vary, Galway and Munich film festivals do best - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, the Transilvania film festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-the-karlovy-vary-galway-and-munich-film-festivals-do-best-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-the-karlovy-vary-galway-and-munich-film-festivals-do-best-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome Film Festival 2026 unveils opening film]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival runs October 14-25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-festival-2026-unveils-opening-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rome-film-festival-2026-unveils-opening-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ opens strongly in South Korea after breaking pre-sale records]]></title><description><![CDATA[The action thriller premiered at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-opens-strongly-in-south-korea-after-breaking-pre-sale-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-opens-strongly-in-south-korea-after-breaking-pre-sale-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equity bolsters support for indie film actors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mostafa Rajaai will help to enforce the rights of actors and supporting artists on films of &pound;3m and under.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/equity-bolsters-support-for-indie-film-actors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/equity-bolsters-support-for-indie-film-actors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Serkis, Margot Robbie, Omar Sy projects among Venice Immersive 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 30 projects in the immersive competition, of which 22 are world premieres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andy-serkis-margot-robbie-omar-sy-projects-among-venice-immersive-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andy-serkis-margot-robbie-omar-sy-projects-among-venice-immersive-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ildikó Enyedi’s Venice prize winner ‘Silent Friend’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A theatrical release is planned for January 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ildik-enyedis-venice-prize-winner-silent-friend-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ildik-enyedis-venice-prize-winner-silent-friend-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasia head talks titles to watch from 2026 lineup, YouTube creators and horror trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal fest runs&nbsp;July 16-August 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fantasia-head-talks-titles-to-watch-from-2026-lineup-youtube-creators-and-horror-trends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fantasia-head-talks-titles-to-watch-from-2026-lineup-youtube-creators-and-horror-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate attracts interest from Banijay and Mediawan, according to reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US film and TV studio is working with a bank to evaluate approaches, Reuters reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-attracts-interest-from-banijay-and-mediawan-according-to-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-attracts-interest-from-banijay-and-mediawan-according-to-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three films pulled from MIFFest due to censorship including Shu Qi’s ‘Girl’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further titles include Tarkovsky classic &lsquo;Andrei Rublev&rsquo; and Wang Yang&rsquo;s &lsquo;June&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/three-films-pulled-from-miffest-due-to-censorship-including-shu-qis-girl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/three-films-pulled-from-miffest-due-to-censorship-including-shu-qis-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Odyssey’ review: Matt Damon leads all-star cast in Christopher Nolan’s towering IMAX adaptation of Homer’s epic poem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson,&nbsp;Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron also star in the director&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Oppenheimer&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-review-matt-damon-leads-all-star-cast-in-christopher-nolans-towering-imax-adaptation-of-homers-epic-poem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-odyssey-review-matt-damon-leads-all-star-cast-in-christopher-nolans-towering-imax-adaptation-of-homers-epic-poem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Odyssey&rsquo; review: Matt Damon leads all-star cast in Christopher Nolan&rsquo;s towering IMAX adaptation of Homer's epic poem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson,&nbsp;Lupita Nyong&rsquo;o, Zendaya and Charlize Theron also star in the director&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Oppenheimer&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquothe-odysseyrsquo-review-matt-damon-leads-all-star-cast-in-christopher-nolanrsquos-towering-imax-adaptation-of-homers-epic-poem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquothe-odysseyrsquo-review-matt-damon-leads-all-star-cast-in-christopher-nolanrsquos-towering-imax-adaptation-of-homers-epic-poem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘All Of A Sudden’ set for North American awards season launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese-French language drama earned prizes for its leads at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ryusuke-hamaguchis-all-of-a-sudden-set-for-north-american-awards-season-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ryusuke-hamaguchis-all-of-a-sudden-set-for-north-american-awards-season-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno Pro 2026 to debate fast-evolving market dynamics, showcase fresh talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locarno Pro head Markus Duffner on what to expect at the festival&rsquo;s industry programme this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-pro-2026-to-debate-fast-evolving-market-dynamics-showcase-fresh-talent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-pro-2026-to-debate-fast-evolving-market-dynamics-showcase-fresh-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fabrice Du Welz, Paulina García join 2026 Locarno jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival takes place August 5-15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fabrice-du-welz-paulina-garca-join-2026-locarno-jury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fabrice-du-welz-paulina-garca-join-2026-locarno-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pathe, Tricky Knot, Saatchi and Logical Pictures execs to speak at Screen’s 2026 UK finance Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;&lsquo;Financing the Future of UK Film&rsquo; summit takes place on September 29 at the BFI Southbank in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathe-tricky-knot-saatchi-and-logical-pictures-execs-to-speak-at-screens-2026-uk-finance-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathe-tricky-knot-saatchi-and-logical-pictures-execs-to-speak-at-screens-2026-uk-finance-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[True Brit, UK Jewish Film key recipients of latest BFI audience projects funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dogwoof and&nbsp;Scottish Queer International Film Festival have also received support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/true-brit-uk-jewish-film-key-recipients-of-latest-bfi-audience-projects-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/true-brit-uk-jewish-film-key-recipients-of-latest-bfi-audience-projects-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Gealtra’ review: Brendan Canty follows ‘Christy’ with slight, engaging study of young Irish-language musicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dir: Brendan Canty. Ireland. 2025. 70mins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gealtra-review-brendan-canty-follows-christy-with-slight-engaging-study-of-young-irish-language-musicians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gealtra-review-brendan-canty-follows-christy-with-slight-engaging-study-of-young-irish-language-musicians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fruit Gathering’ review: Karlovy Vary’s Crystal Globe winner is delicate LGBTQ Myanmar drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aung Phyoe&rsquo;s fine-tuned feature debut is powered by an impressive central performance from&nbsp;Nandar Myat Aung]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fruit-gathering-review-karlovy-varys-crystal-globe-winner-is-delicate-lgbtq-myanmar-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fruit-gathering-review-karlovy-varys-crystal-globe-winner-is-delicate-lgbtq-myanmar-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Samurai Vengeance’ review: Tasuku Emoto stars in Takashi Minamoto’s entertaining spin on the Japanese period drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Watanabe also stars in Minamoto&rsquo;s adaptation of Sayako Nagai&rsquo;s prizewinning novel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/samurai-vengeance-review-tasuku-emoto-stars-in-takashi-minamotos-entertaining-spin-on-the-japanese-period-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/samurai-vengeance-review-tasuku-emoto-stars-in-takashi-minamotos-entertaining-spin-on-the-japanese-period-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Māori gothic horror ‘Mārama’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Toronto 2025 world premiere is the debut feature of Taratoa Stappard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mori-gothic-horror-mrama-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mori-gothic-horror-mrama-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Gibney’s ‘Knife: The Attempted Murder Of Salman Rushdie’ to Abramorama for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sundance documentary has also sold to a number of international territories through Dogwoof.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-gibneys-knife-the-attempted-murder-of-salman-rushdie-to-abramorama-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-gibneys-knife-the-attempted-murder-of-salman-rushdie-to-abramorama-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WGA adds its own suit to Paramount-Warner merger opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guild says the merger would create incentive and ability to suppress writers&rsquo; wages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wga-adds-its-own-suit-to-paramount-warner-merger-opposition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wga-adds-its-own-suit-to-paramount-warner-merger-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria’s Sofia Djama, UK-Jordanian Bassel Ghandour selected for Final Cut in Venice lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work-in-progress lab runs from September 6-8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/algerias-sofia-djama-uk-jordanian-bassel-ghandour-selected-for-final-cut-in-venice-lab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/algerias-sofia-djama-uk-jordanian-bassel-ghandour-selected-for-final-cut-in-venice-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s ‘Wild Things’, ‘The Alex’, and Netflix’s ’The Boys From Berlin’ secure nearly €50m for German shoots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The German Motion Picture Fund awarded nearly 90% of the total &euro;70m to US streaming projects in first six months of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/apples-wild-things-the-alex-and-netflixs-the-boys-from-berlin-secure-nearly-50m-for-german-shoots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/apples-wild-things-the-alex-and-netflixs-the-boys-from-berlin-secure-nearly-50m-for-german-shoots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund backs nine projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine projects backed overall with &euro;365,000 in production&nbsp;grants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlinales-world-cinema-fund-backs-nine-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlinales-world-cinema-fund-backs-nine-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK crew unemployment rose as volume of film and TV releases fell 13% between 2022-205]]></title><description><![CDATA[The production workforce was estimated to be working at about 50-55% capacity in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-crew-unemployment-rose-as-volume-of-film-and-tv-releases-fell-13-between-2022-205/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-crew-unemployment-rose-as-volume-of-film-and-tv-releases-fell-13-between-2022-205/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK crew unemployment rose as volume of film and TV releases fell 13% between 2022-2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The production workforce was estimated to be working at about 50-55% capacity in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-crew-unemployment-rose-as-volume-of-film-and-tv-releases-fell-13-between-2022-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-crew-unemployment-rose-as-volume-of-film-and-tv-releases-fell-13-between-2022-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes prizewinner ‘A Man Of His Time’ goes to 1-2 Special for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emmanuel Marre&rsquo;s second feature is set for theatrical release next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-prizewinner-a-man-of-his-time-goes-to-1-2-special-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-prizewinner-a-man-of-his-time-goes-to-1-2-special-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bectu head Philippa Childs to leave UK union]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will stand down in January 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bectu-head-philippa-childs-to-leave-uk-union/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bectu-head-philippa-childs-to-leave-uk-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice to honour ‘The Exorcist’ star Ellen Burstyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-to-honour-the-exorcist-star-ellen-burstyn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-to-honour-the-exorcist-star-ellen-burstyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group of US states calls for temporary restraining order against Paramount-Warner deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move follows an earlier lawsuit challenging the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/group-of-us-states-calls-for-temporary-restraining-order-against-paramount-warner-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/group-of-us-states-calls-for-temporary-restraining-order-against-paramount-warner-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ scores North America deal ahead of Locarno premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family drama will debut in Locarno&rsquo;s international competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-sangsoos-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-scores-north-america-deal-ahead-of-locarno-premiere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-sangsoos-nowhere-to-lay-my-eyes-scores-north-america-deal-ahead-of-locarno-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Kung Fu Soccer’ kicks off with strong $73.8m opening in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Chow&rsquo;s film performed strongly despite having almost zero marketing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kung-fu-soccer-kicks-off-with-strong-738m-opening-in-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kung-fu-soccer-kicks-off-with-strong-738m-opening-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi, with credits including ‘Infernal Affairs’, dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nansun Shi, the Hong Kong producer and co-founder of Film Workshop, has died aged 75.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-with-credits-including-infernal-affairs-dies-at-75-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-with-credits-including-infernal-affairs-dies-at-75-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi, with credits including 'Infernal Affairs', dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nansun Shi, the Hong Kong producer and co-founder of Film Workshop, has died, age 75.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-with-credits-including-infernal-affairs-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-with-credits-including-infernal-affairs-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi dies at 75]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nansun Shi, the Hong Kong producer and co-founder of Film Workshop, has died, age 75.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-dies-at-75/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/veteran-hong-kong-producer-nansun-shi-dies-at-75/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US states file suit challenging Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The states claim the merger would harm cinemas, cable companies and audiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-states-file-suit-challenging-paramounts-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-states-file-suit-challenging-paramounts-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice sets 2026 Horizons, debut film juries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors include&nbsp;Val&eacute;rie Donzelli,&nbsp;Akinola Davies Jr. and&nbsp;Ted Hope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-sets-2026-horizons-debut-film-juries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-sets-2026-horizons-debut-film-juries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Film and TV Charity reviews Mentally Healthy Productions unit as senior pair depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Mishcon and Andy Glynne have&nbsp;departed the charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-film-and-tv-charity-reviews-mentally-healthy-productions-unit-as-senior-pair-depart/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-film-and-tv-charity-reviews-mentally-healthy-productions-unit-as-senior-pair-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney’s ‘Moana’ tops UK-Ireland box office with £2.8m as ‘Toy Story 5’ passes £40m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, Studiocanal&rsquo;s &rsquo;Evil Dead Burn&rsquo; opened in fourth place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disneys-moana-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-with-28m-as-toy-story-5-passes-40m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disneys-moana-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-with-28m-as-toy-story-5-passes-40m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovy Vary film festival unveils 2026 winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners included&nbsp;&lsquo;Fruit Gathering&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Guest&rsquo; and &rsquo;A Happy Family&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-film-festival-unveils-2026-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-film-festival-unveils-2026-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Lost Children Of Tuam’ wins best Irish film at Galway Film Fleadh 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Learning To Breathe Under Water&rsquo; won the audience award, while &rsquo;You&rsquo;ll Never Believe Who&rsquo;s Dead&rsquo; took best Irish debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lost-children-of-tuam-wins-best-irish-film-at-galway-film-fleadh-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lost-children-of-tuam-wins-best-irish-film-at-galway-film-fleadh-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Moana’ underwhelms with $95m debut at global box office; ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ hit $800m combined]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Michael&rsquo; becomes the first biopic to hit $1bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moana-underwhelms-with-95m-debut-at-global-box-office-obsession-and-backrooms-hit-800m-combined/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moana-underwhelms-with-95m-debut-at-global-box-office-obsession-and-backrooms-hit-800m-combined/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“One of the greats”: Tributes paid to actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;A beautiful man. A national treasure who gave so much to New Zealand and to the world.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-of-the-greats-tributes-paid-to-actor-sam-neill-who-has-died-aged-78/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-of-the-greats-tributes-paid-to-actor-sam-neill-who-has-died-aged-78/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Siege Of Paradise’ review: Gar O’Rourke follows ‘Sanatorium’ with gentle, thought-provoking look at the impact of mass tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[O&rsquo;Rourke&rsquo;s enjoyable&nbsp;documentary travels to the tourist hot spot of Cinque Terra, on Italy&rsquo;s northwestern coast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-siege-of-paradise-review-gar-orourke-follows-sanatorium-with-gentle-thought-provoking-look-at-the-impact-of-mass-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-siege-of-paradise-review-gar-orourke-follows-sanatorium-with-gentle-thought-provoking-look-at-the-impact-of-mass-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Lost Children Of Tuam’ review: Sensitive, unfussy drama follows investigation into Irish mother and baby home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Neeson produces Frank Berry&rsquo;s respectful drama, which stars Monica Dolan as Galway historian Catherine Corless]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lost-children-of-tuam-review-sensitive-unfussy-drama-follows-investigation-into-irish-mother-and-baby-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lost-children-of-tuam-review-sensitive-unfussy-drama-follows-investigation-into-irish-mother-and-baby-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘You’ll Never Believe Who’s Dead’ review: A Sligo family attempts to pull off a Christmas heist in raucous Irish black comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dallan Shovlin&rsquo;s entertaining debut stars Ardal O&rsquo;Hanlon, Michelle Fairley and Stephen Rea, and premieres at Galway Film Fleadh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youll-never-believe-whos-dead-review-a-sligo-family-attempts-to-pull-off-a-christmas-heist-in-raucous-irish-black-comedy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youll-never-believe-whos-dead-review-a-sligo-family-attempts-to-pull-off-a-christmas-heist-in-raucous-irish-black-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Learning To Breathe Under Water’ review: Winning Irish heartwarmer takes a child’s eye view of healing from grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rory Kinnear,&nbsp;Maria Bakalova and Ezra Carlisle impress in Rebekah Fortune&rsquo;s well-observed feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/learning-to-breathe-under-water-review-winning-irish-heartwarmer-takes-a-childs-eye-view-of-healing-from-grief/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/learning-to-breathe-under-water-review-winning-irish-heartwarmer-takes-a-childs-eye-view-of-healing-from-grief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon sells “significant” stake to Department M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Quinn remains CEO; company will launch Neon TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-sells-significant-stake-to-department-m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-sells-significant-stake-to-department-m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK actor Micheal Ward found not guilty of rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury acquitted Ward of two charges of rape and three of sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-actor-micheal-ward-found-not-guilty-of-rape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-actor-micheal-ward-found-not-guilty-of-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios names head of drama TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios&rsquo; overhaul under recently installed chief Peter Friedlander has continued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-names-head-of-drama-tv/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-names-head-of-drama-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ena Sendijareviç’s ‘The Possessed’ starring Ariane Labed among first projects for NLWave 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French-language film is in prep for a mid-September shoot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ena-sendijarevis-the-possessed-starring-ariane-labed-among-first-projects-for-nlwave-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ena-sendijarevis-the-possessed-starring-ariane-labed-among-first-projects-for-nlwave-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ena Sendijarevic’s ‘The Possessed’ starring Ariane Labed among first projects for NLWave 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French-language film is in prep for a mid-September shoot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ena-sendijarevics-the-possessed-starring-ariane-labed-among-first-projects-for-nlwave-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ena-sendijarevics-the-possessed-starring-ariane-labed-among-first-projects-for-nlwave-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Try!’ review: Crowd-pleasing Irish doc celebrates the community spirit of Mixed Ability Rugby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ois&iacute;n Mist&eacute;il&rsquo;s heartfelt film plays Galway after a Sheffield DocFest premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/try-review-crowd-pleasing-irish-doc-celebrates-the-community-spirit-of-mixed-ability-rugby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/try-review-crowd-pleasing-irish-doc-celebrates-the-community-spirit-of-mixed-ability-rugby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ sails into 628 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also out: Karim Ainouz&rsquo;s &lsquo;Rosebush Pruning&rsquo; and&nbsp;Daniele Rugo&rsquo;s &lsquo;Life Support&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-disneys-live-action-moana-sails-into-628-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-disneys-live-action-moana-sails-into-628-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Classics picks up Florian Zeller’s ‘Bunker’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thriller also stars Stephen Graham, Paul Dano and Patrick Schwarzenegger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-picks-up-florian-zellers-bunker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-picks-up-florian-zellers-bunker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florin Şerban’s Locarno world premiere ‘You Don’t Belong Here’ boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Romanian Silver Bear winner returns with his next project, in which a father makes an earth-shattering&nbsp;discovery about his son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florin-erbans-locarno-world-premiere-you-dont-belong-here-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florin-erbans-locarno-world-premiere-you-dont-belong-here-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Kneecap’ producers DMC, Fine Point Films expand partnership with strategic stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Birney&rsquo;s Fine Point Films has taken a strategic stake in DMC&rsquo;s Dublin business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kneecap-producers-dmc-fine-point-films-expand-partnership-with-strategic-stake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kneecap-producers-dmc-fine-point-films-expand-partnership-with-strategic-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DMC, Fine Point Films expand partnership with strategic stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Birney&rsquo;s Fine Point Films has taken a strategic stake in DMC&rsquo;s Dublin business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dmc-fine-point-films-expand-partnership-with-strategic-stake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dmc-fine-point-films-expand-partnership-with-strategic-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piece of Magic to unleash ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ in 46 territories]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The highly anticipated follow-up to Oscar-winner &lsquo;Godzilla Minus One&rsquo; will release from November 4, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/piece-of-magic-to-unleash-godzilla-minus-zero-in-46-territories/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/piece-of-magic-to-unleash-godzilla-minus-zero-in-46-territories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Life Support’ review: Distressing, essential documentary follows volunteer medics into Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniele Rugo&rsquo;s powerful first-hand account opens in UK/Irish cinemas after a Sheffield premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/life-support-review-distressing-essential-documentary-follows-volunteer-medics-into-gaza/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/life-support-review-distressing-essential-documentary-follows-volunteer-medics-into-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queer Australian horror ‘Leviticus’ wins top awards at Bifan 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included Curry Barker&rsquo;s &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/queer-australian-horror-leviticus-wins-top-awards-at-bifan-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/queer-australian-horror-leviticus-wins-top-awards-at-bifan-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Komplizen, Razor heads talk German funding changes, streaming obligation - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roman Paul and Janine Jackowski also discuss how the companies that are part of The Creatives are working together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/komplizen-razor-heads-talk-german-funding-changes-streaming-obligation-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/komplizen-razor-heads-talk-german-funding-changes-streaming-obligation-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rain Catcher’ review: A London street photographer loses his grip on reality in intriguing, twisty neo-noir]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dudley O&rsquo;Shaughnessy impresses in Michele Fiascaris debut feature, premiering in Karlovy Vary&rsquo;s Proxima competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rain-catcher-review-a-london-street-photographer-loses-his-grip-on-reality-in-intriguing-twisty-neo-noir/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rain-catcher-review-a-london-street-photographer-loses-his-grip-on-reality-in-intriguing-twisty-neo-noir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Provost’s French drama ‘Love Lessons’ woos buyers ahead of Locarno world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Fabrice Luchini stars in the film that will screen as part of the Piazza Grande programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/martin-provosts-french-drama-love-lessons-woos-buyers-ahead-of-locarno-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/martin-provosts-french-drama-love-lessons-woos-buyers-ahead-of-locarno-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hijamat’ review: Jafar Panahi produces Nader Saeivar’s disjointed study of a Turkish immigrant family in Berlin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fourth feature from Panahi collaborator and It Was Just An Accident co-writer Saeivar premieres in&nbsp;Karlovy Vary competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hijamat-review-jafar-panahi-produces-nader-saeivars-disjointed-study-of-a-turkish-immigrant-family-in-berlin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hijamat-review-jafar-panahi-produces-nader-saeivars-disjointed-study-of-a-turkish-immigrant-family-in-berlin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh UFO comedy-drama ‘Out There’ acquired for sales ahead of Edinburgh launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: First image of Michael Sheen in the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/welsh-ufo-comedy-drama-out-there-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-edinburgh-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/welsh-ufo-comedy-drama-out-there-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-edinburgh-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ameen Nayfeh’s ‘Jo Of Montreal’ begins Jordan, Saudi Arabia shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Marks the second feature from the Palestinian filmmaker behind Venice title &lsquo;200 Meters&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ameen-nayfehs-jo-of-montreal-begins-jordan-saudi-arabia-shoot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ameen-nayfehs-jo-of-montreal-begins-jordan-saudi-arabia-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno Film Festival unveils 2026 lineup including Hong Sangsoo, Denis Cote films]]></title><description><![CDATA[103 world premieres include new films from Maria Back, Ann Oren, Basil Da Cunha.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup-including-hong-sangsoo-denis-cote-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup-including-hong-sangsoo-denis-cote-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Range Select unveils co-heads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives most recently served at UTA Independent Film Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/range-select-unveils-co-heads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/range-select-unveils-co-heads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Pitt’ leads 2026 Emmys nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Television awards&nbsp;will be handed out on September 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pitt-leads-2026-emmys-nominations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pitt-leads-2026-emmys-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Evil Dead Burn’ review: Latest in long-running horror franchise has lots of gore, little of substance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infested director Sebastien Vanicek takes the reins for this ultra-violent domestic horror]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evil-dead-burn-review-latest-in-long-running-horror-franchise-has-lots-of-gore-little-of-substance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evil-dead-burn-review-latest-in-long-running-horror-franchise-has-lots-of-gore-little-of-substance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGC sets new sales leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diane Ferrandez, Nat McCormick named co-heads of worldwide sales and distribution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-sets-new-sales-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-sets-new-sales-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Moana’ review: Lifeless live-action remake fails to capture the spirit of Disney’s animated original]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Kail&rsquo;s effects-heavy feature stars Dwayne Johnson and newcomer&nbsp;Catherine Laga&#699;aia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moana-review-lifeless-live-action-remake-fails-to-capture-the-spirit-of-disneys-animated-original/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moana-review-lifeless-live-action-remake-fails-to-capture-the-spirit-of-disneys-animated-original/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Council relaunches £623,000 Travel Grant Fund to support international festival, lab attendance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travel Grant Fund will complement UKGSF&rsquo;s Festival Launch Support Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/british-council-relaunches-623000-travel-grant-fund-to-support-international-festival-lab-attendance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/british-council-relaunches-623000-travel-grant-fund-to-support-international-festival-lab-attendance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Education Of Jane Cumming’ sells to key territories including UK-Ireland, France]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Berlinale title also heads to Italy, Spain, Portugal among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-education-of-jane-cumming-sells-to-key-territories-including-uk-ireland-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-education-of-jane-cumming-sells-to-key-territories-including-uk-ireland-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea cinema attendance leaps 75% for local films in first half of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The figures were fuelled by strong performers such as &lsquo;The King&rsquo;s Warden&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-korea-cinema-attendance-leaps-75-for-local-films-in-first-half-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-korea-cinema-attendance-leaps-75-for-local-films-in-first-half-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Reminiscence’, ‘Selamlik’ lead Karlovy Vary 2026 industry winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Reminiscence&rsquo; takes two prizes including special co-production development award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reminiscence-selamlik-lead-karlovy-vary-2026-industry-winners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reminiscence-selamlik-lead-karlovy-vary-2026-industry-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Rayns, film critic, programmer and Asia cinema expert, dies aged 77]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rayns was highly regarded by festivals, filmmakers and cinephiles alike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-rayns-film-critic-programmer-and-asia-cinema-expert-dies-aged-77/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-rayns-film-critic-programmer-and-asia-cinema-expert-dies-aged-77/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moritz de Hadeln, former Berlinale director, dies aged 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmakers including Ang Lee and Andrei Zvyangintsev said they owed their international careers to de Hadeln.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moritz-de-hadeln-former-berlinale-director-dies-aged-85/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moritz-de-hadeln-former-berlinale-director-dies-aged-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our House’ review: Galway opener is lively, unbalanced Northern Irish home invasion thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Young&rsquo;s promising feature debut stars Hannah McClean, Michael Shea and Andy Doherty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-house-review-galway-opener-is-lively-unbalanced-northern-irish-home-invasion-thriller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-house-review-galway-opener-is-lively-unbalanced-northern-irish-home-invasion-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarajevo 2026 unveils opening film, creates new prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prix Cineplexx will be awarded to a new project from the&nbsp;former Yugoslavia, chosen by the audience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-2026-unveils-opening-film-creates-new-prize/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-2026-unveils-opening-film-creates-new-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Documentary ‘Making Marie Antoinette’ about Sofia Coppola’s film acquired for worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film was backed by Our Films, Mediawan Rights and&nbsp;Entourage Pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/documentary-making-marie-antoinette-about-sofia-coppolas-film-acquired-for-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/documentary-making-marie-antoinette-about-sofia-coppolas-film-acquired-for-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anselm Chan’s ‘1971’ begins Hong Kong shoot with ‘The Last Dance’ cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dayo Wong, Michael Hui and Michelle Wai will star in the period drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anselm-chans-1971-begins-hong-kong-shoot-with-the-last-dance-cast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anselm-chans-1971-begins-hong-kong-shoot-with-the-last-dance-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office for 2026 up 14% year-on-year in first six months]]></title><description><![CDATA[June was up 29% year-on-year, boosted by &lsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-for-2026-up-14-year-on-year-in-first-six-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-for-2026-up-14-year-on-year-in-first-six-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto unveils opening film, first world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto International Film Festival runs September 10-20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-unveils-opening-film-first-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toronto-unveils-opening-film-first-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artef launches Main Character showcase for unproduced screenplays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The screenplays should tell&nbsp;European stories not widely represented on screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/artef-launches-main-character-showcase-for-unproduced-screenplays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/artef-launches-main-character-showcase-for-unproduced-screenplays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Black Money For White Nights’ review: Absurdist drama reckons with Bulgaria’s culture of corruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directors Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov return to Karlovy Vary following their Crystal Globe-winning The Father]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-money-for-white-nights-review-absurdist-drama-reckons-with-bulgarias-culture-of-corruption/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-money-for-white-nights-review-absurdist-drama-reckons-with-bulgarias-culture-of-corruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarajevo CineLink selects final Co-Production Market 2026 lineup and introduces €10,000 award]]></title><description><![CDATA[New projects from&nbsp;Nadejda Koseva,&nbsp;Ralitza Petrova and&nbsp;Ur&scaron;ka Djuki&#263; Lecamus are in the selection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-cinelink-selects-final-co-production-market-2026-lineup-and-introduces-10000-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarajevo-cinelink-selects-final-co-production-market-2026-lineup-and-introduces-10000-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tilly Norwood creator developing feature film ‘Misaligned’ starring the AI actor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Particle 6, which created the AI actress, will train traditional filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tilly-norwood-creator-developing-feature-film-misaligned-starring-the-ai-actor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tilly-norwood-creator-developing-feature-film-misaligned-starring-the-ai-actor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Lion At My Back’ review: Cypriot migrant drama is anchored by persuasive performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonia Mishiali&rsquo;s second feature makes its debut in Karlovy Vary&rsquo;s Crystal Globe copetition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lion-at-my-back-review-cypriot-migrant-drama-is-anchored-by-persuasive-performances/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lion-at-my-back-review-cypriot-migrant-drama-is-anchored-by-persuasive-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ powers best June at North American box office since 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[Month was up 27% on the year-ago period]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-powers-best-june-at-north-american-box-office-since-2019/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-powers-best-june-at-north-american-box-office-since-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix to skip theatrical release for ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move consistent with how streamer releases its films in the territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-to-skip-theatrical-release-for-narnia-the-magicians-nephew-in-france/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-to-skip-theatrical-release-for-narnia-the-magicians-nephew-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes’ Critics’ Week’s Next Step Studio teams with Sarajevo’s CineLink]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership will support CineLink&rsquo;s wider commitment to bring new voices into the international industry, said industry head&nbsp;Ma&scaron;a Markovi&#263;,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-weeks-next-step-studio-teams-with-sarajevos-cinelink/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-weeks-next-step-studio-teams-with-sarajevos-cinelink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ sets mainland China release, 25 years after ‘Shaolin Soccer’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba Dilmurat and Lay Zhang Yixing head the cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stephen-chows-kung-fu-soccer-sets-mainland-china-release-25-years-after-shaolin-soccer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stephen-chows-kung-fu-soccer-sets-mainland-china-release-25-years-after-shaolin-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galway Film Fleadh receives €20,000 from inaugural Amazon Regional Creatives Fund Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fund is being used to&nbsp;launch talent development programme Eitilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/galway-film-fleadh-receives-20000-from-inaugural-amazon-regional-creatives-fund-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/galway-film-fleadh-receives-20000-from-inaugural-amazon-regional-creatives-fund-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ challenge content investment obligations in France with formal appeals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix claimed the&nbsp;measures &ldquo;lock in a rigid editorial blueprint that ignores what audiences actually watch&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-prime-video-and-disney-challenge-content-investment-obligations-in-france-with-formal-appeals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-prime-video-and-disney-challenge-content-investment-obligations-in-france-with-formal-appeals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo; fends off &lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; for top spot at UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black Bear comedy &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; also broke into the top five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquotoy-story-5rsquo-fends-off-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-for-top-spot-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquotoy-story-5rsquo-fends-off-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-for-top-spot-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interactive animated feature ‘Replica’ showcased at Bifan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next Interactive Studio founder Ronan Wong is known for his work as an advisor on &lsquo;Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle-&lsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/interactive-animated-feature-replica-showcased-at-bifan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/interactive-animated-feature-replica-showcased-at-bifan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bearhunting’ review: A real-life 19th century bear hunt fuels underpowered German satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second feature from Peter Meister will release in Germany in August following plays at Munich and Shanghai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bearhunting-review-a-real-life-19th-century-bear-hunt-fuels-underpowered-german-satire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bearhunting-review-a-real-life-19th-century-bear-hunt-fuels-underpowered-german-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France box office soars in first six months of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local films are performing well, led by &lsquo;Guru&rsquo;, &lsquo;Children Of The Resistance&rsquo; and &rsquo;De Gaulle: Resistance&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-box-office-soars-in-first-six-months-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-box-office-soars-in-first-six-months-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong box office rises 25% in 2026 first half, reverses downward trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top performers included &lsquo;Night King&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-kong-box-office-rises-25-in-2026-first-half-reverses-downward-trend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-kong-box-office-rises-25-in-2026-first-half-reverses-downward-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shame And Money’, ‘A Girl Unknown’ lead Munich competition winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Shame And Money&rsquo; is the third feature by Kosovan director Visar Morina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shame-and-money-a-girl-unknown-lead-munich-competition-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shame-and-money-a-girl-unknown-lead-munich-competition-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky and ITV seal landmark £1.6bn deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The content deal is for a minimum spend commitment of &pound;2.1bn between 2028-32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sky-and-itv-seal-landmark-16bn-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sky-and-itv-seal-landmark-16bn-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice film festival to honour George Clooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clooney said of the award: &rdquo;It also probably means I&rsquo;m old, but I&rsquo;ll take it.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-film-festival-to-honour-george-clooney/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-film-festival-to-honour-george-clooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Guest’ review: Trine Dyrholm is magnetic at the heart of knotty Danish domestic drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mads Mengel&rsquo;s feature debut premieres in Karlovy Vary&rsquo;s Crystal Globe competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-guest-review-trine-dyrholm-is-magnetic-at-the-heart-of-knotty-danish-domestic-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-guest-review-trine-dyrholm-is-magnetic-at-the-heart-of-knotty-danish-domestic-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International markets boost &lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; to chart-topping $121m weekend at global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disney&rsquo;s &rsquo;Toy 5&rsquo; offered some formidable competition as it passed $700m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-markets-boost-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-to-chart-topping-121m-weekend-at-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-markets-boost-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-to-chart-topping-121m-weekend-at-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dónall Ó Héalaí and Moe Dunford lead Irish inheritance drama ‘Landlines’ with Connemara shoot underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Tristan Heanue directs in his feature debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dnall-hala-and-moe-dunford-lead-irish-inheritance-drama-landlines-with-connemara-shoot-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dnall-hala-and-moe-dunford-lead-irish-inheritance-drama-landlines-with-connemara-shoot-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier PR hires ITV’s Matthew Clayden in newly created strategic role]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Clayden has joined as account director, strategy and business development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/premier-pr-hires-itvs-matthew-clayden-in-newly-created-strategic-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/premier-pr-hires-itvs-matthew-clayden-in-newly-created-strategic-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dear Future Self’ impresses at Munich’s German Cinema New Talent Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film about female friendship is co-directed by&nbsp;Ella Cieslinski and Nina Wesemann.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dear-future-self-impresses-at-munichs-german-cinema-new-talent-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dear-future-self-impresses-at-munichs-german-cinema-new-talent-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; scores franchise-low US box office debut; &lsquo;Young Washington&rsquo; soars]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; breaks into top 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-scores-franchise-low-us-box-office-debut-lsquoyoung-washingtonrsquo-soars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-scores-franchise-low-us-box-office-debut-lsquoyoung-washingtonrsquo-soars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Richardson discusses ‘The Movie Critic’ breakdown, “fresh” next Tarantino film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richardson is the subject of Karlovy Vary documentary &lsquo;Robert Richardson: The White Devil&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/robert-richardson-discusses-the-movie-critic-breakdown-fresh-next-tarantino-film/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/robert-richardson-discusses-the-movie-critic-breakdown-fresh-next-tarantino-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Eisenberg confirms ‘The Debut’ autumn festival launch, teases new A24 series]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A24 series will be adapted from Eisenberg&rsquo;s short stories, produced by Peter Rice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jesse-eisenberg-confirms-the-debut-autumn-festival-launch-teases-new-a24-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jesse-eisenberg-confirms-the-debut-autumn-festival-launch-teases-new-a24-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dustin Hoffman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, eclectic medley kick off Karlovy Vary’s 60th edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hoffman advocates for &ldquo;film festivals&hellip; that help support and inspire actors and filmmakers.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dustin-hoffman-maggie-gyllenhaal-eclectic-medley-kick-off-karlovy-varys-60th-edition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dustin-hoffman-maggie-gyllenhaal-eclectic-medley-kick-off-karlovy-varys-60th-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Her Private Hell’, ‘Freaks Part II’ to bookend 2026 Fantasia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal festival runs July 16-August 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/her-private-hell-freaks-part-ii-to-bookend-2026-fantasia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/her-private-hell-freaks-part-ii-to-bookend-2026-fantasia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China box office plunges 40.6% in 2026 first half despite strong performers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top titles included &lsquo;Pegasus 3&rsquo;, &lsquo;Dear You&rsquo; and &lsquo;Blades Of The Guardians&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/china-box-office-plunges-406-in-2026-first-half-despite-strong-performers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/china-box-office-plunges-406-in-2026-first-half-despite-strong-performers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Block 10’ review: Harrowing Holocaust drama sheds light on Nazi sterilisation experiments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus O. Rosenmuller&rsquo;s unflinching feature premieres in Munich&rsquo;s Spotlight strand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/block-10-review-harrowing-holocaust-drama-sheds-light-on-nazi-sterilisation-experiments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/block-10-review-harrowing-holocaust-drama-sheds-light-on-nazi-sterilisation-experiments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Ireland appoints three project managers for film, TV and animation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nora Keely, Sarah Dillon and Tom Hall join the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-ireland-appoints-three-project-managers-for-film-tv-and-animation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-ireland-appoints-three-project-managers-for-film-tv-and-animation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica Hausner, Lav Diaz, Ursula Meier projects among Venice Gap-Financing Market 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 38 feature-length projects have been selected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jessica-hausner-lav-diaz-ursula-meier-projects-among-venice-gap-financing-market-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jessica-hausner-lav-diaz-ursula-meier-projects-among-venice-gap-financing-market-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streaming execs and producers debate likely German investment obligation in Munich]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We&rsquo;re struggling to understand why this law is necessary at all,&rdquo; said Amazon&rsquo;s Inga Moser von Fllseck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/streaming-execs-and-producers-debate-likely-german-investment-obligation-in-munich/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/streaming-execs-and-producers-debate-likely-german-investment-obligation-in-munich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Minions And Monsters’ opens in 665 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also out: Olivia Wilde&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; and comedy &rsquo;Nirvana: The Band The Show The Movie&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-minions-and-monsters-opens-in-665-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-minions-and-monsters-opens-in-665-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: &lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; opens in 665 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also out: Olivia Wilde&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; and comedy &rsquo;Nirvana: The Band The Show The Movie&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-opens-in-665-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-opens-in-665-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danish Production Incentive Scheme backs seven projects in first round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven projects awarded a total of 56.3m DKK ($8.6m).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danish-production-incentive-scheme-backs-seven-projects-in-first-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danish-production-incentive-scheme-backs-seven-projects-in-first-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief Oscars officer Teni Melidonian stepping down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Move comes as Academy prepares to switch ceremony to YouTube stream in 2029.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chief-oscars-officer-teni-melidonian-stepping-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chief-oscars-officer-teni-melidonian-stepping-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tina í Dali Wagner, film educator, executive in Denmark and Faroe Islands, dies aged 66]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wagner, also known as Tina Sorensen, was the first-ever director of the Faroese Film Institute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tina-dali-wagner-film-educator-executive-in-denmark-and-faroe-islands-dies-aged-66/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tina-dali-wagner-film-educator-executive-in-denmark-and-faroe-islands-dies-aged-66/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Echo Of Tomorrow’s War’ review: Germany’s past seems destined to repeat itself in timely family drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicolas Ehret&rsquo;s poignant feature debut bows in Munich&rsquo;s New German Cinema strand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/echo-of-tomorrows-war-review-germanys-past-seems-destined-to-repeat-itself-in-timely-family-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/echo-of-tomorrows-war-review-germanys-past-seems-destined-to-repeat-itself-in-timely-family-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Swear’, ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ among latest UK Global Screen Fund recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Distribution grants have been given to 25 companies, totalling &pound;703,956.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-swear-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-among-latest-uk-global-screen-fund-recipients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-swear-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-among-latest-uk-global-screen-fund-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen’s ‘Financing the future of UK film’ summit: tickets on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third edition of the Screen Summit takes place on&nbsp;September 29, 2026, at BFI Southbank in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-summit-tickets-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-summit-tickets-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German thriller ‘Prosecution’ sets key sales, releases first trailer]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film heads to territories including Spain, India, Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/german-thriller-prosecution-sets-key-sales-releases-first-trailer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/german-thriller-prosecution-sets-key-sales-releases-first-trailer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lotte, Megabox cinema chains merger collapses in South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows recent troubles for media giant and Megabox-owner JoongAng Group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lotte-megabox-cinema-chains-merger-collapses-in-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lotte-megabox-cinema-chains-merger-collapses-in-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The titles that had cinema owners buzzing at CineEurope 2026 – The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen&rsquo;s box office and awards editor Charles Gant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-titles-that-had-cinema-owners-buzzing-at-cineeurope-2026-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-titles-that-had-cinema-owners-buzzing-at-cineeurope-2026-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fawzia Mirza’s ‘Written In The Stars’ begins Melbourne shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The romantic comedy stars Menik Gooneratne, Nikesh Patel and Saagar Shaikh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fawzia-mirzas-written-in-the-stars-begins-melbourne-shoot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fawzia-mirzas-written-in-the-stars-begins-melbourne-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Puttnam calls for bolder action from UK producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I hate defeatism, I really do, and I particularly hate it when it comes from within my own industry.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-puttnam-calls-for-bolder-action-from-uk-producers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-puttnam-calls-for-bolder-action-from-uk-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa’s Known Associates Group expands into Spain with €12.7m backing from Spanish government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Known Associates divisions - production and servicing outfit Moonlighting Studios and vfx specialist The Refinery - launch Spanish arms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-africas-known-associates-group-expands-into-spain-with-127m-backing-from-spanish-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-africas-known-associates-group-expands-into-spain-with-127m-backing-from-spanish-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alamo Drafthouse launches programme to champion unreleased festival premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[First title is &rsquo;Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth And Nothing Butt&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alamo-drafthouse-launches-programme-to-champion-unreleased-festival-premieres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alamo-drafthouse-launches-programme-to-champion-unreleased-festival-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon schedules December release for Cannes selection ‘Clarissa’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Okonedo stars in Nigeria-set Mrs. Dalloway reimagining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-schedules-december-release-for-cannes-selection-clarissa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-schedules-december-release-for-cannes-selection-clarissa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh film festival unveils 2026 programme including 21 world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten world premiere titles will compete for the Sean Connery prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-film-festival-unveils-2026-programme-including-21-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-film-festival-unveils-2026-programme-including-21-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government launches wide review of National Lottery support, including BFI funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Lottery Good Cause funding covers around a third of the BFI&rsquo;s budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-government-launches-wide-review-of-national-lottery-support-including-bfi-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-government-launches-wide-review-of-national-lottery-support-including-bfi-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Five Years, Four Months’: exclusive first trailer for Karlovy Vary contender]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Colombia-US co-production is the second feature from Gelacio and Garc&iacute;a and is the first Colombian film at Karlovy Vary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-years-four-months-exclusive-first-trailer-for-karlovy-vary-contender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-years-four-months-exclusive-first-trailer-for-karlovy-vary-contender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount offers EU commitments to clear Warner Bros Discovery takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramount could pull out of its&nbsp;United International Pictures film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures to gain clearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-offers-eu-commitments-to-clear-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-offers-eu-commitments-to-clear-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Miserable Mother’ review: German musical comedy is wry, sincere study of new motherhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susanne Heinrich&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Aren&rsquo;t You Happy?&rsquo; plays Munich&rsquo;s New German Cinema strand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-miserable-mother-review-german-musical-comedy-is-wry-sincere-study-of-new-motherhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-miserable-mother-review-german-musical-comedy-is-wry-sincere-study-of-new-motherhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shadowbox Studios creates initiative for indie productions at Shinfield and Atlanta sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Shadowbox Independent aims to support lower-budget productions&nbsp;to access its facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shadowbox-studios-creates-initiative-for-indie-productions-at-shinfield-and-atlanta-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shadowbox-studios-creates-initiative-for-indie-productions-at-shinfield-and-atlanta-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suzannah Mirghani’s ‘Cotton Queen’ among features selected for Locarno’s Open Doors Screenings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudanese director&rsquo;s feature is one of eight features and five shorts selected for programme focused on African continent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/suzannah-mirghanis-cotton-queen-among-features-selected-for-locarnos-open-doors-screenings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/suzannah-mirghanis-cotton-queen-among-features-selected-for-locarnos-open-doors-screenings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Polish directors to showcase next feature projects at Polish Days 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The industry programme of the New Horizons International Film Festival takes place from July 26-28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/top-polish-directors-to-showcase-next-feature-projects-at-polish-days-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/top-polish-directors-to-showcase-next-feature-projects-at-polish-days-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon acquires Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman film ‘Artificial’ dumped by Amazon MGM Studios; will push for Oscars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Garfield plays controversial OpenAI co-founder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-luca-guadagninos-sam-altman-film-artificial-dumped-by-amazon-mgm-studios-will-push-for-oscars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-luca-guadagninos-sam-altman-film-artificial-dumped-by-amazon-mgm-studios-will-push-for-oscars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Cage starrer ‘Best Pancakes In The County’ hot seller for Fortitude International]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production wrapped earlier this year in central Arkansas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-cage-starrer-best-pancakes-in-the-county-hot-seller-for-fortitude-international/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-cage-starrer-best-pancakes-in-the-county-hot-seller-for-fortitude-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Cage action thriller ‘Best Pancakes In The County’ hot seller for Fortitude International]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production wrapped earlier this year in central Arkansas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-cage-action-thriller-best-pancakes-in-the-county-hot-seller-for-fortitude-international/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-cage-action-thriller-best-pancakes-in-the-county-hot-seller-for-fortitude-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK culture secretary “minded to intervene” in Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Nandy expresses concerns over &ldquo;sufficient plurality&rdquo; of news views and persons of control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-culture-secretary-minded-to-intervene-in-paramounts-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-culture-secretary-minded-to-intervene-in-paramounts-warner-bros-discovery-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mounia Akl, Diego Cespedes among 13 screenwriters selected for Greece’s Oxbelly retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Advisors and special guests include Richard Linklater, Barry Jenkins, Charlie Kaufman, Annemarie Jacir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mounia-akl-diego-cespedes-among-13-screenwriters-selected-for-greeces-oxbelly-retreat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mounia-akl-diego-cespedes-among-13-screenwriters-selected-for-greeces-oxbelly-retreat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greece’s Oxbelly Retreat for second-feature filmmakers selects 13 participants]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Advisors and special guests include Richard Linklater, Barry Jenkins, Charlie Kaufman, Annemarie Jacir.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/greeces-oxbelly-retreat-for-second-feature-filmmakers-selects-13-participants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/greeces-oxbelly-retreat-for-second-feature-filmmakers-selects-13-participants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[€1.5m Fondazione Prada Film Fund returns with 2026 call for entries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fund for independent films from around the world first launched last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/15m-fondazione-prada-film-fund-returns-with-2026-call-for-entries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/15m-fondazione-prada-film-fund-returns-with-2026-call-for-entries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; review: The half-pint heroes return for a gleefully anarchic animation set in 1920s Hollywood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christoph Waltz, Allison Janney and Jesse Eisenberg lend their voices to the latest instalment in Illumination&rsquo;s hit franchise]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-review-the-half-pint-heroes-return-for-a-gleefully-anarchic-animation-set-in-1920s-hollywood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-review-the-half-pint-heroes-return-for-a-gleefully-anarchic-animation-set-in-1920s-hollywood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal, Florian Moch adapting children’s book ‘The Rainbow Fish’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filming on the project, which uses traditional puppetry, is underway in Augsburg, Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-florian-moch-adapting-childrens-book-the-rainbow-fish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-florian-moch-adapting-childrens-book-the-rainbow-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pathe’s two-part ‘De Gaulle’ biopic conquers major international markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The two films, Resistance and Liberte, have sold as a package to more than 20 territories]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathes-two-part-de-gaulle-biopic-conquers-major-international-markets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathes-two-part-de-gaulle-biopic-conquers-major-international-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Farrell, Steve Coogan, Charlie Heaton, Domhnall Gleeson join ‘Bad Bridgets’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Himesh Patel, Niamh Algar, Simone Kirby also join cast with production next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colin-farrell-steve-coogan-charlie-heaton-domhnall-gleeson-join-bad-bridgets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colin-farrell-steve-coogan-charlie-heaton-domhnall-gleeson-join-bad-bridgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Lionel’: first trailer for Transilvania film festival top prize winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Corral and Lionel Corral Bernal play versions of themselves in the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionel-first-trailer-for-transilvania-film-festival-top-prize-winner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionel-first-trailer-for-transilvania-film-festival-top-prize-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keanu Reeves gives character evidence as ‘47 Ronin’ director sentenced for $11m Netflix fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Rinsch found guilty last December of money laundering, wire fraud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/keanu-reeves-gives-character-evidence-as-47-ronin-director-sentenced-for-11m-netflix-fraud/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/keanu-reeves-gives-character-evidence-as-47-ronin-director-sentenced-for-11m-netflix-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore reflects on Mandarin language policy as ‘Dear You’ Teochew screenings sell out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Teochew-language drama has sold out screenings in its original dialect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-reflects-on-mandarin-language-policy-as-dear-you-teochew-screenings-sell-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapore-reflects-on-mandarin-language-policy-as-dear-you-teochew-screenings-sell-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Identitti’ review: A university student wrestles with identity issues in uneven German drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Babaei Vieira and rapper Sabrina Setlur star in Randa Chahoud&rsquo;s adaptation of Mithu Sanyal&rsquo;s 2021 betseller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/identitti-review-a-university-student-wrestles-with-identity-issues-in-uneven-german-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/identitti-review-a-university-student-wrestles-with-identity-issues-in-uneven-german-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comcast to split from NBCUniversal to create two companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky will be part of standalone NBCU, where it would be joined by ITV if &pound;1.6bn takeover goes ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/comcast-to-split-from-nbcuniversal-to-create-two-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/comcast-to-split-from-nbcuniversal-to-create-two-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comcast to split from NBC Universal to create two companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky will be part of standalone NBCU, where it would be joined by ITV if &pound;1.6bn takeover goes ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/comcast-to-split-from-nbc-universal-to-create-two-companies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/comcast-to-split-from-nbc-universal-to-create-two-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Violinist’ review: Annecy Cristal winner is sedate, traditional Singapore-set animation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dir. Ervin Han, Ra&uacute;l Garc&iacute;a. Singapore/Spain/Italy. 2026. 114mins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-violinist-review-annecy-cristal-winner-is-sedate-traditional-singapore-set-animation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-violinist-review-annecy-cristal-winner-is-sedate-traditional-singapore-set-animation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EAVE names new co-heads of Producers Workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;They will replace outgoing head of studies, the Ocar-nominated Lise Lense&#8209;M&oslash;ller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eave-names-new-co-heads-of-producers-workshop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eave-names-new-co-heads-of-producers-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative Scotland CEO Iain Munro to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munro will remain in post until the end of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creative-scotland-ceo-iain-munro-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creative-scotland-ceo-iain-munro-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland CEO Iain Munro to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munro will remain in post until the end of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creative-scotland-and-screen-scotland-ceo-iain-munro-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/creative-scotland-and-screen-scotland-ceo-iain-munro-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinto Brass’s 1967 pop thriller ‘Deadly Sweet’ to screen as “pre-opening film” at Venice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jean-Louis Trintignant and Ewa Aulin star in the London-set film by the &lsquo;Caligula&rsquo; director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tinto-brasss-1967-pop-thriller-deadly-sweet-to-screen-as-pre-opening-film-at-venice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tinto-brasss-1967-pop-thriller-deadly-sweet-to-screen-as-pre-opening-film-at-venice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busan’s Asian Cinema Fund selects 12 projects for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmakers include Payal Sethi, Mehrnoush Alia, Aditya Ahmad and Shin Dongmin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busans-asian-cinema-fund-selects-12-projects-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/busans-asian-cinema-fund-selects-12-projects-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ scores huge £9.2m second UK-Ireland box office weekend, ‘Supergirl’ falters]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo; is outpacing all previous &lsquo;Toy Story&rsquo; films at the same stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-scores-huge-92m-second-uk-ireland-box-office-weekend-supergirl-falters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-scores-huge-92m-second-uk-ireland-box-office-weekend-supergirl-falters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mohamed Kordofani and Mohammed Alomda projects among Doha Film Institute spring selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DFI grants are for&nbsp;first- and second-time filmmakers globally and&nbsp;MENA directors in post-production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mohamed-kordofani-and-mohammed-alomda-projects-among-doha-film-institute-spring-selection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mohamed-kordofani-and-mohammed-alomda-projects-among-doha-film-institute-spring-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Supergirl’ starts with soft $68m at global box office, ‘Toy Story 5’ nears $600m]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; pips &lsquo;Jackass: Best And Last&rsquo; from first territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/supergirl-starts-with-soft-68m-at-global-box-office-toy-story-5-nears-600m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/supergirl-starts-with-soft-68m-at-global-box-office-toy-story-5-nears-600m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’ wins best film prize at Mediterrane Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The people&rsquo;s choice award was won by Kiah Roache-Turner&rsquo;s Second World War shark-attack&nbsp;thriller Beast Of War.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/steven-soderberghs-the-christophers-wins-best-film-prize-at-mediterrane-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/steven-soderberghs-the-christophers-wins-best-film-prize-at-mediterrane-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Studios insists company strategy in good shape despite ‘Supergirl’ $38m US box office stumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[A24 earns respite from AI backlash as &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; scores mighty limited bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dc-studios-insists-company-strategy-in-good-shape-despite-supergirl-38m-us-box-office-stumble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dc-studios-insists-company-strategy-in-good-shape-despite-supergirl-38m-us-box-office-stumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC Studios insists company strategy in good shape despite ‘Supergirl’ $37m US box office stumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[A24 earns respite from AI backlash as &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo; scores mighty limited bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dc-studios-insists-company-strategy-in-good-shape-despite-supergirl-37m-us-box-office-stumble/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dc-studios-insists-company-strategy-in-good-shape-despite-supergirl-37m-us-box-office-stumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal delivers double portion of ‘The Odyssey’ at CineEurope, also shows ‘Werwulf’ teaser]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Odyssey&rsquo; footage showed a flashback sequence featuring one of the most famous stories of literature: the Greeks entering the city of Troy in a wooden horse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-delivers-double-portion-of-the-odyssey-at-cineeurope-also-shows-werwulf-teaser/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-delivers-double-portion-of-the-odyssey-at-cineeurope-also-shows-werwulf-teaser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Housemaid&rsquo; trailer, 'The Roses' top BBFC&rsquo;s 2025 complaints list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complainants suggested &lsquo;The Roses&rsquo; made light of a serious health condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-housemaidrsquo-trailer-the-roses-top-bbfcrsquos-2025-complaints-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-housemaidrsquo-trailer-the-roses-top-bbfcrsquos-2025-complaints-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Housemaid’ trailer, ‘The Roses’ top BBFC’s 2025 complaints list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complainants suggested &lsquo;The Roses&rsquo; made light of a serious health condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-housemaid-trailer-the-roses-top-bbfcs-2025-complaints-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-housemaid-trailer-the-roses-top-bbfcs-2025-complaints-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annecy film festival unveils 2026 winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prizes include Cristal for best film, jury award, Contrechamp section.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-film-festival-unveils-2026-winners/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-film-festival-unveils-2026-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24 defends Google AI partnership after backlash: “We’d rather have a seat at the table”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Our relationship with our audience is something we don&rsquo;t take for granted.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-defends-google-ai-partnership-after-backlash-wed-rather-have-a-seat-at-the-table-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-defends-google-ai-partnership-after-backlash-wed-rather-have-a-seat-at-the-table-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24 defends Google AI partnership after backlash: ‘We’d rather have a seat at the table’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Our relationship with our audience is something we don&rsquo;t take for granted.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-defends-google-ai-partnership-after-backlash-wed-rather-have-a-seat-at-the-table/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-defends-google-ai-partnership-after-backlash-wed-rather-have-a-seat-at-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pablo Larraín, Netflix eye Chile production start in second half of 2026 on ‘Eleven’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spanish-language feature takes place during 1973 coup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pablo-larran-netflix-eye-chile-production-start-in-second-half-of-2026-on-eleven/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pablo-larran-netflix-eye-chile-production-start-in-second-half-of-2026-on-eleven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Market announces more than 150 participating sales and promotional film agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A24, Protagonist Pictures, Black Bear, Charades among companies separately categorised as &ldquo;expected to attend&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-announces-more-than-150-participating-sales-and-promotional-film-agencies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-announces-more-than-150-participating-sales-and-promotional-film-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios strikes first-look deal with ‘My Fault’ author Mercedes Ron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of Prime Video&rsquo;s Top 10 most-watched original films worldwide this week are adaptations of Ron&rsquo;s works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-strikes-first-look-deal-with-my-fault-author-mercedes-ron/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-strikes-first-look-deal-with-my-fault-author-mercedes-ron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney trumpets lengthy theatrical window at slick CineEurope presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Cinemas matter,&rdquo; said Disney&rsquo;s Andrew&nbsp;Cripps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-trumpets-lengthy-theatrical-window-at-slick-cineeurope-presentation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-trumpets-lengthy-theatrical-window-at-slick-cineeurope-presentation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Warner Bros’ ‘Supergirl’ takes on Paramount’s ’Jackass: Best And Last’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also new this weekend: Japanese animation &lsquo;Ghost In The Shell&rsquo; and Chinese box office hit &lsquo;Dear You&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-warner-bros-supergirl-takes-on-paramounts-jackass-best-and-last/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-warner-bros-supergirl-takes-on-paramounts-jackass-best-and-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warp’s Mark Herbert, Bad Wolf’s Jane Tranter join BFI board of governors]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Slow Horses&rsquo; executive producer&nbsp;Hakan Kousetta has also joined the board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warps-mark-herbert-bad-wolfs-jane-tranter-join-bfi-board-of-governors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warps-mark-herbert-bad-wolfs-jane-tranter-join-bfi-board-of-governors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French heatwave sends audiences to air-conditioned cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three cinemas in Paris are offering free tickets to children, the elderly, and pregnant and disabled people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-heatwave-sends-audiences-to-air-conditioned-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-heatwave-sends-audiences-to-air-conditioned-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kristy Matheson, Ameenah Ayub Allan, Line Langebek join lineup of Reclaim The Frame return-to-work initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Back In The Frame supports experienced women and marginalised gender directors and producers re-entering the industry after career breaks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kristy-matheson-ameenah-ayub-allan-line-langebek-join-lineup-of-reclaim-the-frame-return-to-work-initiative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kristy-matheson-ameenah-ayub-allan-line-langebek-join-lineup-of-reclaim-the-frame-return-to-work-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ameenah Ayub Allan, Line Langebek join lineup of Reclaim The Frame return-to-work initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Back In The Frame supports experienced women and marginalised gender directors and producers re-entering the industry after career breaks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ameenah-ayub-allan-line-langebek-join-lineup-of-reclaim-the-frame-return-to-work-initiative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ameenah-ayub-allan-line-langebek-join-lineup-of-reclaim-the-frame-return-to-work-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount celebrates expanded slate at CineEuropes, shows ‘Ebenezer’, ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ footage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio touted 15 theatrical films in 2026, nearly double last year&rsquo;s releases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-celebrates-expanded-slate-at-cineeuropes-shows-ebenezer-children-of-blood-and-bone-footage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-celebrates-expanded-slate-at-cineeuropes-shows-ebenezer-children-of-blood-and-bone-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount celebrates expanded slate at CineEurope, shows ‘Ebenezer’, ‘Children Of Blood And Bone’ footage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio touted 15 theatrical films in 2026, nearly double last year&rsquo;s releases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-celebrates-expanded-slate-at-cineeurope-shows-ebenezer-children-of-blood-and-bone-footage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-celebrates-expanded-slate-at-cineeurope-shows-ebenezer-children-of-blood-and-bone-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie Murphy’s ‘Shrek’ spin-off ‘Donkey’ gets summer 2028 release date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spin-off will open a year after new main franchise entry Shrek 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eddie-murphys-shrek-spin-off-donkey-gets-summer-2028-release-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eddie-murphys-shrek-spin-off-donkey-gets-summer-2028-release-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York rape charge against Harvey Weinstein dismissed after mistrial]]></title><description><![CDATA[District Attorney recommends 20 year sentence on separate charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-york-rape-charge-against-harvey-weinstein-dismissed-after-mistrial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-york-rape-charge-against-harvey-weinstein-dismissed-after-mistrial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evan Horan, Wendy Griffin among Irish, Scottish and Canadian producers in second edition of Limerick Film Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lab runs from July 6-8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evan-horan-wendy-griffin-among-irish-scottish-and-canadian-producers-in-second-edition-of-limerick-film-lab/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/evan-horan-wendy-griffin-among-irish-scottish-and-canadian-producers-in-second-edition-of-limerick-film-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rose’ director Markus Schleinzer to make coming-of-age musical biopic ‘Klaus’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is a biopic of German singer Klaus Nomi, who made waves in&nbsp;New York&rsquo;s East Village art scene in the 1970s and 80s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rose-director-markus-schleinzer-to-make-coming-of-age-musical-biopic-klaus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rose-director-markus-schleinzer-to-make-coming-of-age-musical-biopic-klaus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount may pull out of UIP distribution deal to win EU backing for WBD takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports suggest David Ellison-led company may offer to divest film distribution venture with Universal Pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-may-pull-out-of-uip-distribution-deal-to-win-eu-backing-for-wbd-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-may-pull-out-of-uip-distribution-deal-to-win-eu-backing-for-wbd-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount may pull out of UIP distibution deal with Universal to win EU backing for WBD takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports suggest David Ellison-led company may offer to divest film distribution venture with Universal Pictures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-may-pull-out-of-uip-distibution-deal-with-universal-to-win-eu-backing-for-wbd-takeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-may-pull-out-of-uip-distibution-deal-with-universal-to-win-eu-backing-for-wbd-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Jackass: Best And Last’ review: Johnny Knoxville and gang reunite for gleeful mix of past highlights and punishing new stunts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series regulars Steve-O and Chirs Pontius also join returning director Jeff Tremaine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jackass-best-and-last-review-johnny-knoxville-and-gang-reunite-for-gleeful-mix-of-past-highlights-and-punishing-new-stunts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jackass-best-and-last-review-johnny-knoxville-and-gang-reunite-for-gleeful-mix-of-past-highlights-and-punishing-new-stunts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tangled Up In Blue’ starring Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue starts filming in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cast has been spotted in the town of Porthcawl and Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tangled-up-in-blue-starring-quentin-tarantino-and-kylie-minogue-starts-filming-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tangled-up-in-blue-starring-quentin-tarantino-and-kylie-minogue-starts-filming-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros wins distributor of the year at CineEurope, shows first seven minutes of ‘Dune: Part Three’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio - which did not mention imminent acquisition by&nbsp;Paramount - touted a stacked slate that also includes &lsquo;Clayface&rsquo;, &lsquo;Digger&rsquo; and seven animations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-wins-distributor-of-the-year-at-cineeurope-shows-first-seven-minutes-of-dune-part-three/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-wins-distributor-of-the-year-at-cineeurope-shows-first-seven-minutes-of-dune-part-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do film industry open letters make a difference? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team also discusses what the Netflix and TF1 deal could mean for the future of streaming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/do-film-industry-open-letters-make-a-difference-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/do-film-industry-open-letters-make-a-difference-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Happy Family’: exclusive trailer for first Swiss film in Karlovy Vary main competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Jan-Eric Mack&rsquo;s film is a social drama exploring poverty and inequality in Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-happy-family-exclusive-trailer-for-first-swiss-film-in-karlovy-vary-main-competition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-happy-family-exclusive-trailer-for-first-swiss-film-in-karlovy-vary-main-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginie Efira to receive Locarno’s Leopard Club Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efira recently won Cannes&rsquo; best actress prize for her role in&nbsp;Ryusuke Hamaguchi&rsquo;s All of a Sudden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/virginie-efira-to-receive-locarnos-leopard-club-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/virginie-efira-to-receive-locarnos-leopard-club-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film London restructures leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helena Mackenzie and&nbsp;Rose Cupit have taken on updated roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-london-restructures-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-london-restructures-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish government invests massive €40m in two international production companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investments are part of a public-private strategy to bring international financing to Spain&rsquo;s screen sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-government-invests-massive-40m-in-two-international-production-companies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-government-invests-massive-40m-in-two-international-production-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Blaise’ review: Droll French animation follows an introverted teen and his dysfunctional parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dimitri Planchon and Jean-Paul Guigue&rsquo;s follow-up to their popular TV series premieres in Annecy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blaise-review-droll-french-animation-follows-an-introverted-teen-and-his-dysfunctional-parents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blaise-review-droll-french-animation-follows-an-introverted-teen-and-his-dysfunctional-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon sets Palme D’Or winner ‘Fjord’ for awards season North American launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristian Mungiu&rsquo;s drama gets a similar slot to Neon&rsquo;s Oscar winners Parasite and Anora.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-sets-palme-dor-winner-fjord-for-awards-season-north-american-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-sets-palme-dor-winner-fjord-for-awards-season-north-american-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes premiere ‘La Bola Negra’ set for US theatrical run by Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spanish-language drama will get a four-week awards season cinema release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-premiere-la-bola-negra-set-for-us-theatrical-run-by-netflix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-premiere-la-bola-negra-set-for-us-theatrical-run-by-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Academy invites 529 to join, among them Josh O'Connor, Stephen Fry and Nathanael Karmitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty-two percent of invitees are women, and 53% come from 60 countries outside the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-academy-invites-529-to-join-among-them-josh-oconnor-stephen-fry-and-nathanael-karmitz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-academy-invites-529-to-join-among-them-josh-oconnor-stephen-fry-and-nathanael-karmitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kino Lorber takes Un Certain Regard entry ‘The Meltdown’ for US distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manuela Martelli&rsquo;s nineties-set mystery is her follow-up to Chile &rsquo;76.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-lorber-takes-un-certain-regard-entry-the-meltdown-for-us-distribution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-lorber-takes-un-certain-regard-entry-the-meltdown-for-us-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Supergirl’ review: Milly Alcock impresses as the sardonic superhero but latest DC adventure fails to soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthias Schoenaerts and Jason Momoa co-star in Craig Gillespie&rsquo;s lacklustre summer actioner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/supergirl-review-milly-alcock-impresses-as-the-sardonic-superhero-but-latest-dc-adventure-fails-to-soar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/supergirl-review-milly-alcock-impresses-as-the-sardonic-superhero-but-latest-dc-adventure-fails-to-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s CNC responds to Nadav Lapid situation by launching a support service for filmmakers and festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aim is to help artists and organisations facing challenging decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cnc-responds-to-nadav-lapid-situation-by-launching-a-support-service-for-filmmakers-and-festivals-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cnc-responds-to-nadav-lapid-situation-by-launching-a-support-service-for-filmmakers-and-festivals-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France's CNC responds to Nadav Lapid situation by launching a support service for filmmakers and festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aim is to help artists and organisations facing challenging decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cnc-responds-to-nadav-lapid-situation-by-launching-a-support-service-for-filmmakers-and-festivals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cnc-responds-to-nadav-lapid-situation-by-launching-a-support-service-for-filmmakers-and-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Boyle talks new film ‘Ink’ at Studiocanal CineEurope slate presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other titles showcased included &rsquo;Pressure&rsquo; and &rsquo;The Divorce&rsquo;&nbsp;from The Housemaid writer Frieda McFadden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-talks-new-film-ink-at-studiocanal-cineeurope-slate-presentation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-talks-new-film-ink-at-studiocanal-cineeurope-slate-presentation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Boyle talks ‘Ink’ at Studiocanal CineEurope slate presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other titles showcased included &rsquo;Pressure&rsquo; and &rsquo;The Divorce&rsquo;&nbsp;from The Housemaid writer Frieda McFadden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-talks-ink-at-studiocanal-cineeurope-slate-presentation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-boyle-talks-ink-at-studiocanal-cineeurope-slate-presentation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix teases animations  ‘Ray Gunn’, ‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory’ films at Annecy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streamer announces late 2026 release date for Brad Bird&rsquo;s animated noir &lsquo;Ray Gunn&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-teases-animations-ray-gunn-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory-films-at-annecy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-teases-animations-ray-gunn-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory-films-at-annecy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix teases animations ‘Ray Gunn’, ‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory’ at Annecy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streamer announces late 2026 release date for Brad Bird&rsquo;s animated noir &lsquo;Ray Gunn&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-teases-animations-ray-gunn-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory-at-annecy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-teases-animations-ray-gunn-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory-at-annecy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce LaBruce and Hilal Baydarov projects among 11 selected for Locarno Pro’s Alliance 4 Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development programme is aimed at feature-length projects from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bruce-labruce-and-hilal-baydarov-projects-among-11-selected-for-locarno-pros-alliance-4-development/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bruce-labruce-and-hilal-baydarov-projects-among-11-selected-for-locarno-pros-alliance-4-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Purnell, former UK culture secretary and BBC executive, set to be Andy Burnham’s chief of staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Purnell will be right-hand-man to the Prime Minister-in-waiting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-purnell-former-uk-culture-secretary-and-bbc-executive-set-to-be-andy-burnhams-chief-of-staff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-purnell-former-uk-culture-secretary-and-bbc-executive-set-to-be-andy-burnhams-chief-of-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Pact creates guidelines for working with crew on low-budget feature films]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has never been an agreement for the engagement of crew on films budgeted under &pound;30m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-pact-creates-guidelines-for-working-with-crew-on-low-budget-feature-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-pact-creates-guidelines-for-working-with-crew-on-low-budget-feature-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain’s Jaime Tarrazón elected president of international cinema body UNIC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tarraz&oacute;n&nbsp;takes over from the UK&rsquo;s Phil Clapp who has held the role for the past 13 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-jaime-tarrazn-elected-president-of-international-cinema-body-unic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-jaime-tarrazn-elected-president-of-international-cinema-body-unic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s Camden Film Quarter film and TV studio plans narrowly approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local planning committee approved the studios with a majority of one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/londons-camden-film-quarter-film-and-tv-studio-plans-narrowly-approved/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/londons-camden-film-quarter-film-and-tv-studio-plans-narrowly-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Producer groups from France, Germany and Spain team up as Euro lobbying accelerates]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;France&rsquo;s Eurocinema, Germany&rsquo;s PROG and Spain&rsquo;s PATE, which represent three of largest European production territories, have begun working closely together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producer-groups-from-france-germany-and-spain-team-up-as-euro-lobbying-accelerates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producer-groups-from-france-germany-and-spain-team-up-as-euro-lobbying-accelerates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael B Jordan adds star power to inaugural Amazon MGM Studios slate presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;This is a wholehearted pledge to the theatrical business,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Charlie Coleman, head of international theatrical marketing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-b-jordan-adds-star-power-to-inaugural-amazon-mgm-studios-slate-presentation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-b-jordan-adds-star-power-to-inaugural-amazon-mgm-studios-slate-presentation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Patty Is Such A Girly Name’ dominates Greece’s Iris Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giorgos Georgopoulos&rsquo;s film takes seven prizes including best film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/patty-is-such-a-girly-name-dominates-greeces-iris-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/patty-is-such-a-girly-name-dominates-greeces-iris-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ScreenSkills CEO Laura Mansfield to step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[ScreenSkills chair Lisa Opie will step in as executive chair until new CEO appointed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screenskills-ceo-laura-mansfield-to-step-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screenskills-ceo-laura-mansfield-to-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-Jin’s Cannes hit ‘Hope’ named NYAFF centrepiece film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neon to distribute in North America, English-speaking territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-cannes-hit-hope-named-nyaff-centrepiece-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-cannes-hit-hope-named-nyaff-centrepiece-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Element Pictures’ ‘The Lost Children Of Tuam’ among Galway Film Fleadh 2026 world premieres]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;You&rsquo;ll Never Believe Who&rsquo;s Dead&rsquo; from producers of &rsquo;Kneecap&rsquo; and Ukrainian doc &lsquo;Brace For The Oblivion&rsquo; are also in the line-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/element-pictures-the-lost-children-of-tuam-among-galway-film-fleadh-2026-world-premieres/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/element-pictures-the-lost-children-of-tuam-among-galway-film-fleadh-2026-world-premieres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester wins bid for Edinburgh TV Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual festival will move to what organisers described as the more &ldquo;affordable&rdquo; host city from 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manchester-wins-bid-for-edinburgh-tv-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manchester-wins-bid-for-edinburgh-tv-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate dates ‘Blair Witch’ reboot from YouTuber Dylan Clark for September 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Blum, James Wan, Roy Lee, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath producing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-dates-blair-witch-reboot-from-youtuber-dylan-clark-for-september-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-dates-blair-witch-reboot-from-youtuber-dylan-clark-for-september-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven participants selected for Sarajevo, Slano Female Filmmakers Support Programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading Serbian documentary maker Mila Turajli&#263; is among the participants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seven-participants-selected-for-sarajevo-slano-female-filmmakers-support-programme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seven-participants-selected-for-sarajevo-slano-female-filmmakers-support-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isaki Lacuesta’s ‘Close To Me’, Nikolaj Arcel’s ‘My Fairytale Life’ among latest Eurimages recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total amount of &euro;10.2m has been awarded in this round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/isaki-lacuestas-close-to-me-nikolaj-arcels-my-fairytale-life-among-latest-eurimages-recipients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/isaki-lacuestas-close-to-me-nikolaj-arcels-my-fairytale-life-among-latest-eurimages-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Lion At My Back’: first trailer for Tonia Mishiali’s Karlovy Vary competition title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film follows a teenage Senegalese asylum seeker crosses paths with a 40-year-old Cypriot woman quietly trying to rebuild her life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lion-at-my-back-first-trailer-for-tonia-mishialis-karlovy-vary-competition-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lion-at-my-back-first-trailer-for-tonia-mishialis-karlovy-vary-competition-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Julián’ review: Latest animation from Ireland’s Carton Saloon is vibrant Brooklyn-set coming-of-age drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louise Bagnall&rsquo;s feature debut makes its bow at Annecy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/julin-review-latest-animation-from-irelands-carton-saloon-is-vibrant-brooklyn-set-coming-of-age-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/julin-review-latest-animation-from-irelands-carton-saloon-is-vibrant-brooklyn-set-coming-of-age-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Álex de la Iglesia to make animation feature debut with ‘Ages of Madness: The Howling of the Jinn’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adult 3D animation production is based on the universe of influential US horror and sci-fi writer H.P. Lovecraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lex-de-la-iglesia-to-make-animation-feature-debut-with-ages-of-madness-the-howling-of-the-jinn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lex-de-la-iglesia-to-make-animation-feature-debut-with-ages-of-madness-the-howling-of-the-jinn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Film Promotion’s Sonja Heinen to join Hamburg fund MOIN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heinen to take up newly created post of development executive for MOIN&rsquo;s NEST development programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-promotions-sonja-heinen-to-join-hamburg-fund-moin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-promotions-sonja-heinen-to-join-hamburg-fund-moin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche, Jeffrey Wright join Karlovy Vary honorees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cinematographer Robert Richardson also to be honoured; Harvey Keitel to attend festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dustin-hoffman-juliette-binoche-jeffrey-wright-join-karlovy-vary-honorees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dustin-hoffman-juliette-binoche-jeffrey-wright-join-karlovy-vary-honorees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which UK cinemas are screening World Cup matches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picturehouse, Showcase, Scotland&rsquo;s Vue cinemas and Arc Cinemas are among the chains showing games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/which-uk-cinemas-are-screening-world-cup-matches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/which-uk-cinemas-are-screening-world-cup-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony shows first chunks of new ‘Spider-Man’ and ‘Resident Evil’ films at CineEurope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony&rsquo;s Steven O&rsquo;Dell began the slate presentation by saying: &ldquo;What a difference a year makes.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-shows-first-chunks-of-new-spider-man-and-resident-evil-films-at-cineeurope/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-shows-first-chunks-of-new-spider-man-and-resident-evil-films-at-cineeurope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romeo Beckham makes acting debut in Studiocanal’s ‘Forty Love’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is the directorial debut of French photographer Pierre-Ange Carlotti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romeo-beckham-makes-acting-debut-in-studiocanals-forty-love/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romeo-beckham-makes-acting-debut-in-studiocanals-forty-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Screen CEO Richard Williams to step down after 23 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Williams will exit as chief executive in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-ireland-screen-ceo-richard-williams-to-step-down-after-23-years-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-ireland-screen-ceo-richard-williams-to-step-down-after-23-years-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Screen CEO Richard Williams to step down after 23 years.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Williams will exit as chief executive in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-ireland-screen-ceo-richard-williams-to-step-down-after-23-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-ireland-screen-ceo-richard-williams-to-step-down-after-23-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agnieszka Holland to direct biopic of Marlene Dietrich]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film reunites producers behind Holland&rsquo;s Franz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agnieszka-holland-to-direct-biopic-of-marlene-dietrich/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agnieszka-holland-to-direct-biopic-of-marlene-dietrich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rogue Trooper’ review: Duncan Jones adapts 2000 AD comic strip into eccentric, entertaining animated actioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aneurin Barnard, Jack Lowden and Hayley Atwell lend their voices to Jones&rsquo;s Annecy premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rogue-trooper-review-duncan-jones-adapts-2000-ad-comic-strip-into-eccentric-entertaining-animated-actioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rogue-trooper-review-duncan-jones-adapts-2000-ad-comic-strip-into-eccentric-entertaining-animated-actioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freya Allan, Kodi Smit-McPhee to lead Nick Hamm’s ‘Black Palace’ for New Regency]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production underway in UK; Joe Anders, Raffey Cassidy also star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/freya-allan-kodi-smit-mcphee-to-lead-nick-hamms-black-palace-for-new-regency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/freya-allan-kodi-smit-mcphee-to-lead-nick-hamms-black-palace-for-new-regency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Lionel’ review: Tender, understated Spanish father-son drama draws from real life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Saiz&rsquo;s small-scale feature debut won Transilvania&rsquo;s top prize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionel-review-tender-understated-spanish-father-son-drama-draws-from-real-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionel-review-tender-understated-spanish-father-son-drama-draws-from-real-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women account for two-thirds of 2026 BAFTA Student Awards finalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finalists span seven countries; winner announced on July 17 after&nbsp;Experience Week in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/women-account-for-two-thirds-of-2026-bafta-student-awards-finalists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/women-account-for-two-thirds-of-2026-bafta-student-awards-finalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google strikes AI partnership with A24, invests in ‘Backrooms’ studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[No comment on reported $75m investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/google-strikes-ai-partnership-with-a24-invests-in-backrooms-studio-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/google-strikes-ai-partnership-with-a24-invests-in-backrooms-studio-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google strikes AI partnership with A24, invests in 'Backrooms' studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio did not comment on reported $75m investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/google-strikes-ai-partnership-with-a24-invests-in-backrooms-studio/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/google-strikes-ai-partnership-with-a24-invests-in-backrooms-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney’s ‘Toy Story 5’ sets franchise record at UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pixar&rsquo;s animation opened strongly with &pound;14.4m in the territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disneys-toy-story-5-sets-franchise-record-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disneys-toy-story-5-sets-franchise-record-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Lucy Lost’ review: Charming, playful animated adaptation of Michael Morpurgo novel ‘Listen To The Moon’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olivier&nbsp;Cl&eacute;rt&rsquo;s feature debut plays Annecy competition following its Cannes premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucy-lost-review-charming-playful-animated-adaptation-of-michael-morpurgo-novel-listen-to-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucy-lost-review-charming-playful-animated-adaptation-of-michael-morpurgo-novel-listen-to-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europa Distribution’s new co-presidents to focus on AgoraEU negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Contracorriente&rsquo;s Eduardo Escudero and Polyfilm&rsquo;s Sabine Hofmann have been elected co-presidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/europa-distributions-new-co-presidents-to-focus-on-agoraeu-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/europa-distributions-new-co-presidents-to-focus-on-agoraeu-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Leviticus’ review: Striking performances and a balanced tone elevate unnerving Australian LGBTQ+ horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen impress in Adrian Chiarella&rsquo;s feature debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/leviticus-review-striking-performances-and-a-balanced-tone-elevate-unnerving-australian-lgbtq-horror/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/leviticus-review-striking-performances-and-a-balanced-tone-elevate-unnerving-australian-lgbtq-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timothee Chalamet, Selena Gomez to voice animation ‘Not Alone’ for Universal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voice cast includes Rob Brydon, Diane Morgan, Jamie Demetriou, Brett Goldstein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/timothee-chalamet-selena-gomez-to-voice-animation-not-alone-for-universal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/timothee-chalamet-selena-gomez-to-voice-animation-not-alone-for-universal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transilvania industry prizes go to projects from Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bulgarian filmmaker Martin Iliev&rsquo;s Fathers won the&nbsp;Transilvania Pitch Stop&nbsp;lead prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/transilvania-industry-prizes-go-to-projects-from-bulgaria-romania-and-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/transilvania-industry-prizes-go-to-projects-from-bulgaria-romania-and-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube animator Vivienne Medrano to direct musical ‘Prehistoria’ for Warner Bros]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros Animation adds cast including James Acaster to &lsquo;Bad Fairies&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-animator-vivienne-medrano-to-direct-musical-prehistoria-for-warner-bros/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-animator-vivienne-medrano-to-direct-musical-prehistoria-for-warner-bros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Malta special: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects such as &rsquo;Jurassic World: Dominion&rsquo; and &rsquo;The Magic Faraway Tree&rsquo; have shot on the&nbsp;Mediterranean island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-malta-special-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-malta-special-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our Father’ review: Transilvania’s Special Jury Award winner is brooding, unsettling Serbian addiction drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goran Stankovic&rsquo;s feature debut is based on the story of Serbian Orthodox priest Branislav Peranovic, who was jailed for murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-father-review-transilvanias-special-jury-award-winner-is-brooding-unsettling-serbian-addiction-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-father-review-transilvanias-special-jury-award-winner-is-brooding-unsettling-serbian-addiction-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh’s Midnight Madness to open with Chee Keong Cheung’s ‘Bad Day At The Office’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Thriller was shot using GoPro cameras from a first-person perspective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburghs-midnight-madness-to-open-with-chee-keong-cheungs-bad-day-at-the-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburghs-midnight-madness-to-open-with-chee-keong-cheungs-bad-day-at-the-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annecy opens with &lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo; in sweltering heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures hit 36 degrees Celsius in the French lakeside town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-opens-with-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-in-sweltering-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-opens-with-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo-in-sweltering-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaouther Ben Hania, Daniel Blumberg join Venice Competition jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[They join jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kaouther-ben-hania-daniel-blumberg-join-venice-competition-jury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kaouther-ben-hania-daniel-blumberg-join-venice-competition-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production to begin this month on ‘Ballerina 2’, sequel to French animation hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris-based production firm Good Hero is also expanding the IP to a series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-to-begin-this-month-on-ballerina-2-sequel-to-french-animation-hit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-to-begin-this-month-on-ballerina-2-sequel-to-french-animation-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain’s ‘Lionel’ wins top award at Transilvania film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other winners included Konstantina Kotzamani&rsquo;s &lsquo;Titanic Ocean&rsquo; and Goran Stankovi&#263;&rsquo;s &lsquo;Our Father&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-lionel-wins-top-award-at-transilvania-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-lionel-wins-top-award-at-transilvania-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cinema chain Everyman on path to quit London Stock Exchange ahead of possible takeover bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Admissions and revenue were both up year-on-year in the first 21 weeks of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cinema-chain-everyman-on-path-to-quit-london-stock-exchange-ahead-of-possible-takeover-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cinema-chain-everyman-on-path-to-quit-london-stock-exchange-ahead-of-possible-takeover-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ launches with record $312m at global box office; ‘Disclosure Day’ leads holdover pack with $36.1m second weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo; tops global box office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-launches-with-record-312m-at-global-box-office-disclosure-day-leads-holdover-pack-with-361m-second-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-launches-with-record-312m-at-global-box-office-disclosure-day-leads-holdover-pack-with-361m-second-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ launches with record $312m at global box office; ‘Disclosure Day’ leads holdover pack with $35.7m second weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo; tops global box office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-launches-with-record-312m-at-global-box-office-disclosure-day-leads-holdover-pack-with-357m-second-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-launches-with-record-312m-at-global-box-office-disclosure-day-leads-holdover-pack-with-357m-second-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ scores biggest North American box office bow of 2026 on $160m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall year-to-date box office of&nbsp;$4.5bn tracks 14% ahead of 2025 by same stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-scores-biggest-north-american-box-office-bow-of-2026-on-160m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-scores-biggest-north-american-box-office-bow-of-2026-on-160m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ wins top Golden Goblet award at Shanghai film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included &lsquo;Her First Taste&rsquo;, which scooped the best film in the Asian New Talent section]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atlantic-rhapsody-wins-top-golden-goblet-award-at-shanghai-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atlantic-rhapsody-wins-top-golden-goblet-award-at-shanghai-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios offloading Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ about OpenAI head Sam Altman]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;We believe that Artificial will be better served if it were released by a different studio.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-offloading-luca-guadagninos-artificial-about-openai-head-sam-altman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-offloading-luca-guadagninos-artificial-about-openai-head-sam-altman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Obsession’ director Curry Barker sets third feature at Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Universal Film Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Obsession&rsquo; crossing $300m at worldwide box office this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-director-curry-barker-sets-third-feature-at-blumhouse-atomic-monster-universal-film-group-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-director-curry-barker-sets-third-feature-at-blumhouse-atomic-monster-universal-film-group-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Obsession' director Curry Barker sets third feature at Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Universal Film Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Obsession&rsquo; crossing $300m at worldwide box office this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-director-curry-barker-sets-third-feature-at-blumhouse-atomic-monster-universal-film-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-director-curry-barker-sets-third-feature-at-blumhouse-atomic-monster-universal-film-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruben Ostlund reveals further plot details of ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket, Australian masculinity, Andrey Zvyagintsev and Adam Sandler all play their part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ruben-ostlund-reveals-further-plot-details-of-the-entertainment-system-is-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ruben-ostlund-reveals-further-plot-details-of-the-entertainment-system-is-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olivier Clert’s Annecy competition title ‘Lucy Lost’ sells around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Clert, producer Marc du Pontavice discuss switching from series to feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/olivier-clerts-annecy-competition-title-lucy-lost-sells-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/olivier-clerts-annecy-competition-title-lucy-lost-sells-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Toy Story 5’ plays in 699 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Virginia Woolf&rsquo;s Night &amp; Day&rsquo;, Welsh-language &rsquo;Effi O Blaenau&rsquo; also open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-toy-story-5-plays-in-699-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-toy-story-5-plays-in-699-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaga boards ‘The Potentials’ from Koreeda protégé Shoichi Morimoto]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The drama is co-directed by Takuma Sato of &lsquo;Any Crybabies Around?&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaga-boards-the-potentials-from-koreeda-protg-shoichi-morimoto/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaga-boards-the-potentials-from-koreeda-protg-shoichi-morimoto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Iron Boy’ review: Belgian animator Louis Clichy’s first feature is striking, personal study of a challenging childhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clichy&rsquo;s debut bowed in Cannes&rsquo; Un Certain Regard before moving on to Annecy competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iron-boy-review-belgian-animator-louis-clichys-first-feature-is-striking-personal-study-of-a-challenging-childhood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iron-boy-review-belgian-animator-louis-clichys-first-feature-is-striking-personal-study-of-a-challenging-childhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘In Waves’ review: French debut animation is handsome, empathetic study of love and grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[French-Vietnamese director Phuong Mai Nguyen&rsquo;s first feature plays Annecy competition after opening Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-waves-review-french-debut-animation-is-handsome-empathetic-study-of-love-and-grief/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/in-waves-review-french-debut-animation-is-handsome-empathetic-study-of-love-and-grief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romania extends cash rebate and relaunches Cinema Law with minority coproduction support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The minority producer support aims to make Romanian producers important international partners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romania-extends-cash-rebate-and-relaunches-cinema-law-with-minority-coproduction-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romania-extends-cash-rebate-and-relaunches-cinema-law-with-minority-coproduction-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dear You’ review: Chinese box office hit is sentimental, culturally-specific Teochew family drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lan Hongchun&rsquo;s feature now rolls out internationally after becoming second biggest film of the year in China]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dear-you-review-chinese-box-office-hit-is-sentimental-culturally-specific-teochew-family-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dear-you-review-chinese-box-office-hit-is-sentimental-culturally-specific-teochew-family-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ada Solomon warns of “over-production crisis” in Europe, rallies for training and exhibition support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romanian producer and chair of the European Film Academy (EFA)&nbsp;also spoke about nurturing the next generation of talent and AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ada-solomon-warns-of-over-production-crisis-in-europe-rallies-for-training-and-exhibition-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ada-solomon-warns-of-over-production-crisis-in-europe-rallies-for-training-and-exhibition-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Market schedules Pam Abdy, Mike De Luca conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executives are coming off a&nbsp;spectacular awards season and 2025 box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-schedules-pam-abdy-mike-de-luca-conversation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-schedules-pam-abdy-mike-de-luca-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Baynton to direct ‘Little Santa’ for Apple Original Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baynton is&nbsp;co-director of the Oscar-winning short The Boy The Mole, The Fox And The Horse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-baynton-to-direct-little-santa-for-apple-original-films/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-baynton-to-direct-little-santa-for-apple-original-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple, Oscar-winning former Screen Star of Tomorrow Peter Baynton reunite on ‘Little Santa’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Hynes adapts screenplay from Jon Agee&rsquo;s children&rsquo;s book.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/apple-oscar-winning-former-screen-star-of-tomorrow-peter-baynton-reunite-on-little-santa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/apple-oscar-winning-former-screen-star-of-tomorrow-peter-baynton-reunite-on-little-santa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance duo ‘The Only Living Pickpocket In New York’, ‘Wicker’ get October US release dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Company handles international sales on production from Tango and Topic Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-duo-the-only-living-pickpocket-in-new-york-wicker-get-october-us-release-dates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-duo-the-only-living-pickpocket-in-new-york-wicker-get-october-us-release-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear schedules October US release for Olivia Colman Sundance hit ‘Wicker’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Company handles international sales on production from Tango and Topic Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-schedules-october-us-release-for-olivia-colman-sundance-hit-wicker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-schedules-october-us-release-for-olivia-colman-sundance-hit-wicker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix rolls out TF1 content in France marking streamer’s first tie-up with local broadcaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streamer incorpates TF1+&rsquo;s service into its platform in first of its kind partnership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-rolls-out-tf1-content-in-france-marking-streamers-first-tie-up-with-local-broadcaster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-rolls-out-tf1-content-in-france-marking-streamers-first-tie-up-with-local-broadcaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Labrador - Autopsy Of Silence’ review: Slow-burn Tribeca winner is emotionally-rich Canadian character study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcomer&nbsp;Christopher Angatookalook impresses in Rodrigue Jean&rsquo;s study of guilt, justice and Indigenous identity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/labrador-autopsy-of-silence-review-slow-burn-tribeca-winner-is-emotionally-rich-canadian-character-study/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/labrador-autopsy-of-silence-review-slow-burn-tribeca-winner-is-emotionally-rich-canadian-character-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanghai Project market reveals 2026 award winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six titles picked up prizes at the SIFF Project event in Shanghai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shanghai-project-market-reveals-2026-award-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shanghai-project-market-reveals-2026-award-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HBO Max names Movistar Plus+ film exec Guillermo Farré as head of Spanish originals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Movistar+&rsquo;s former head of original films&rsquo; credits include Oscar nominee&nbsp;Sir&acirc;t by Oliver Laxe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hbo-max-names-movistar-plus-film-exec-guillermo-farr-as-head-of-spanish-originals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hbo-max-names-movistar-plus-film-exec-guillermo-farr-as-head-of-spanish-originals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third annual Screen UK Summit ‘Financing the future of UK film’ to take place in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen Summit will take place on September 29, 2026, at BFI Southbank in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/third-annual-screen-uk-summit-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-to-take-place-in-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/third-annual-screen-uk-summit-financing-the-future-of-uk-film-to-take-place-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aardman’s Peter Lord on his love of physical production in the age of AI - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The co-founder also discusses AI, how to get into the industry and the upcoming &lsquo;Shaun The Sheep&rsquo; feature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aardmans-peter-lord-on-his-love-of-physical-production-in-the-age-of-ai-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aardmans-peter-lord-on-his-love-of-physical-production-in-the-age-of-ai-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK producers raise alarm over scam VAT letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[They claim to be from the UK tax authority and encourage producers to hand over confidential information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producers-raise-alarm-over-scam-vat-letters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producers-raise-alarm-over-scam-vat-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munich film festival unveils 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Films by Pawel Pawlikowski, Valeska Grisebach and Skinner Myers among 48 playing in festival&rsquo;s four competition strands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/munich-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/munich-film-festival-unveils-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munich film festival unveils 2026 line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Films by Pawel Pawlikowski, Valeska Grisebach and Skinner Myers among 48 playing in festival&rsquo;s four competition strands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/munich-film-festival-unveils-2026-line-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/munich-film-festival-unveils-2026-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester launches £10.5m fund to boost film and TV production in the region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local government wants to make Manchester the UK&rsquo;s leading screen industry cluster outside London by 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manchester-launches-105m-fund-to-boost-film-and-tv-production-in-the-region/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manchester-launches-105m-fund-to-boost-film-and-tv-production-in-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reboot Studios MD on expanding into features: “We want to be in the Jewish story IP business”]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Company operates under Reboot, nonprofit co-founded by Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw&rsquo;s Righteous Persons Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-md-on-expanding-into-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-md-on-expanding-into-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reboot Studios expands fund to features: “We want to be in the Jewish story IP business”]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Company operates under Reboot, nonprofit co-founded by Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw&rsquo;s Righteous Persons Foundation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-expands-fund-to-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-expands-fund-to-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reboot Studios expands annual support to features: “We want to be in the Jewish story IP business”]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Company operates under banner of Reboot, nonprofit co-founded by Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw&rsquo;s Righteous Persons Foundation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-expands-annual-support-to-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reboot-studios-expands-annual-support-to-features-we-want-to-be-in-the-jewish-story-ip-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYAFF 2026 unveils second wave, Screen International Star Asia Award honouree]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Asian Film Festival runs July 10-26.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nyaff-2026-unveils-second-wave-screen-international-star-asia-award-honouree/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nyaff-2026-unveils-second-wave-screen-international-star-asia-award-honouree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno unveils partners and participants for first Open Doors Connect programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Programme sees&nbsp;foundations, film institutions, and organisations sponsor industry professionals from Global South.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-unveils-partners-and-participants-for-first-open-doors-connect-programme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-unveils-partners-and-participants-for-first-open-doors-connect-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC to cut £80m spend and 550 jobs from Content, Nations and News]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an all-staff email this morning, Brittin said all divisions will have to make &ldquo;significant savings&rdquo; with the first divisions announcing their plans internally today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-to-cut-80m-spend-and-550-jobs-from-content-nations-and-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-to-cut-80m-spend-and-550-jobs-from-content-nations-and-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix denies Lionsgate deal reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Netflix is not interested and is not pursuing Lionsgate,&rdquo; the company said, sending shares that had risen almost 15% on the rumours back down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-denies-lionsgate-deal-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-denies-lionsgate-deal-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Jail Time Records’ review: Impactful documentary explores the transformative power of music in a Cameroon jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dione Roach and Steve Happi&rsquo;s Tribeca-winning film is executive produced by Taika Waititi and Rita Ora]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jail-time-records-review-impactful-documentary-explores-the-transformative-power-of-music-in-a-cameroon-jail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jail-time-records-review-impactful-documentary-explores-the-transformative-power-of-music-in-a-cameroon-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cinemas to challenge music tariff rise in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music rights collective PRS wants more money from UK cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cinemas-to-challenge-music-tariff-rise-in-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cinemas-to-challenge-music-tariff-rise-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viu, iQiyi International join forces to launch streaming bundle in Southeast Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Launching in H2 2026 across Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/viu-iqiyi-international-join-forces-to-launch-streaming-bundle-in-southeast-asia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/viu-iqiyi-international-join-forces-to-launch-streaming-bundle-in-southeast-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Archangel’ starring Jim Cavaziel and Ashkenazi drama ‘Lost Paradise’ among recipients of Romania’s cash rebate]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Lost Paradise&rsquo; is produced by France&rsquo;s Alain Goldman with Legendary 193&rsquo;s Patrick Wachsberger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/archangel-starring-jim-cavaziel-and-ashkenazi-drama-lost-paradise-among-recipients-of-romanias-cash-rebate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/archangel-starring-jim-cavaziel-and-ashkenazi-drama-lost-paradise-among-recipients-of-romanias-cash-rebate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Market says over 130 buyers confirmed so far for launch edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[List of buyers includes UK&rsquo;s Picturehouse, Greece&rsquo;s Tanweer, Benelux&rsquo;s Cineart, Germany&rsquo;s Plaion, China&rsquo;s Bona Film Group, and Spain&rsquo;s A Contracorriente.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-says-over-130-buyers-confirmed-so-far-for-launch-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-says-over-130-buyers-confirmed-so-far-for-launch-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI’s Ben Roberts to deliver keynote at Edinburgh film festival’s inaugural conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK film conference will be hosted by Picturehouse&rsquo;s Clare Binns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfis-ben-roberts-to-deliver-keynote-at-edinburgh-film-festivals-inaugural-conference/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfis-ben-roberts-to-deliver-keynote-at-edinburgh-film-festivals-inaugural-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Toy Story 5’ review: Pixar successfully updates its hit animated franchise for a new digital age]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Andrew Stanton returns for delightful new adventure alongside voice stars Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-review-pixar-successfully-updates-its-hit-animated-franchise-for-a-new-digital-age/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/toy-story-5-review-pixar-successfully-updates-its-hit-animated-franchise-for-a-new-digital-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal seals deals on Cannes slate titles ‘Elsinore’, ‘Ink’, ‘Everybody Wants To F*ck Me’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further deals for &lsquo;Les Miserables&rsquo;, &lsquo;Words Of Love&rsquo;, &lsquo;Visitation&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-seals-deals-on-cannes-slate-titles-elsinore-ink-everybody-wants-to-fck-me/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-seals-deals-on-cannes-slate-titles-elsinore-ink-everybody-wants-to-fck-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix partners with Sony for international distribution on Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio schedules exclusive Imax previews ahead of worldwide release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-partners-with-sony-for-international-distribution-on-greta-gerwigs-narnia-film/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-partners-with-sony-for-international-distribution-on-greta-gerwigs-narnia-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristina Grosan’s mob drama ‘Lesdenzero’ among Karlovy Vary Central European projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival selects eight books for inaugural Book-to-Screen programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cristina-grosans-mob-drama-lesdenzero-among-karlovy-vary-central-european-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cristina-grosans-mob-drama-lesdenzero-among-karlovy-vary-central-european-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros acquires Sean Penn’s police officer drama, with Bradley Cooper in talks to star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production earmarked for mid-2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-acquires-sean-penns-police-officer-drama-with-bradley-cooper-in-talks-to-star/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-acquires-sean-penns-police-officer-drama-with-bradley-cooper-in-talks-to-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros acquires January 6 police officer drama; Sean Penn directing, Bradley Cooper circling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production earmarked for mid-2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-acquires-january-6-police-officer-drama-sean-penn-directing-bradley-cooper-circling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-acquires-january-6-police-officer-drama-sean-penn-directing-bradley-cooper-circling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siddiq Barmak’s Kurdistan-set ‘The Postman’ secures sales agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;&lsquo;The Postman&rsquo; is Barmak&rsquo;s third film following &lsquo;Osama&rsquo; and &lsquo;Opium War&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/siddiq-barmaks-kurdistan-set-the-postman-secures-sales-agent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/siddiq-barmaks-kurdistan-set-the-postman-secures-sales-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siddiq Barmak’s Afghanistan-set ‘The Postman’ secures sales agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;&lsquo;The Postman&rsquo; is Barmak&rsquo;s third film following &lsquo;Osama&rsquo; and &lsquo;Opium War&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/siddiq-barmaks-afghanistan-set-the-postman-secures-sales-agent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/siddiq-barmaks-afghanistan-set-the-postman-secures-sales-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French legal drama ‘Women On Trial’, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, secures US deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Sales agent Gaumont has also sold the film to a slew of international territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-legal-drama-women-on-trial-starring-charlotte-gainsbourg-secures-us-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-legal-drama-women-on-trial-starring-charlotte-gainsbourg-secures-us-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice title ‘Gioia’ and Rome premiere ‘The Eyes Of Others’ secure North American deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Both films are being sold by Italy&rsquo;s Vision Distribution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-title-gioia-and-rome-premiere-the-eyes-of-others-secure-north-american-deals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-title-gioia-and-rome-premiere-the-eyes-of-others-secure-north-american-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asia Argento to receive lifetime achievement award at Locarno Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress and filmmaker stars in&nbsp;Jorge Thielen Armand&rsquo;s &rsquo;Death Has No Master&rsquo;,&nbsp;which will have a Piazza Grande screening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asia-argento-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-locarno-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asia-argento-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-at-locarno-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anya Taylor‑Joy joins ‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Serkis directing and stars in LOTR spin-off. Warner Bros will release on&nbsp;December 17, 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anya-taylorjoy-joins-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anya-taylorjoy-joins-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo del Toro, ‘Vice’ Oscar winner Patricia Dehaney join Academy board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Board comprises 47% women and 32% from underrepresented communities, based on self-reporting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-vice-oscar-winner-patricia-dehaney-join-academy-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-vice-oscar-winner-patricia-dehaney-join-academy-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian and UK producers meet in London for major coproduction initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner With Australia (UK) was initiated by Screen Australia and Ausfilm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-and-uk-producers-meet-in-london-for-major-coproduction-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-and-uk-producers-meet-in-london-for-major-coproduction-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian and UK producers meet in London for major co-production initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partner With Australia (UK) was initiated by Screen Australia and Ausfilm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-and-uk-producers-meet-in-london-for-major-co-production-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/australian-and-uk-producers-meet-in-london-for-major-co-production-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fox Corp strikes $22bn deal for Roku]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox shareholders will own about 73% of the merged business, with Roku shareholders taking the other 27%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fox-corp-strikes-22bn-deal-for-roku/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fox-corp-strikes-22bn-deal-for-roku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bàrbara Mestanza and Marc Pujolar’s ‘Filthy’ leads Sheffield DocFest winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spanish documentary won the grand jury award in the international competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brbara-mestanza-and-marc-pujolars-filthy-leads-sheffield-docfest-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brbara-mestanza-and-marc-pujolars-filthy-leads-sheffield-docfest-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ tops UK-Ireland box office, ‘Obsession’ scores highest placement to date]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Disclosure Day&rsquo; scores best opening for a Spielberg film since 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-obsession-scores-highest-placement-to-date/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-obsession-scores-highest-placement-to-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helen Mirren, Aardman co-founders and Glasgow Film’s Allison Gardner recognised in King’s Birthday honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film composer Patrick Doyle, actor and director Dexter Fletcher and vfx exec Paul J. Franklin also honoured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/helen-mirren-aardman-co-founders-and-glasgow-films-allison-gardner-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/helen-mirren-aardman-co-founders-and-glasgow-films-allison-gardner-recognised-in-kings-birthday-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese box office hit ‘Dear You’ lands sales to North America, Australia, NZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drama ranks as the second biggest film of 2026 to date at the China box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-box-office-hit-dear-you-lands-sales-to-north-america-australia-nz/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-box-office-hit-dear-you-lands-sales-to-north-america-australia-nz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ wins top prize at Sydney Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included documentary &lsquo;Time And Tide&rsquo; and Banchi Hanuse&rsquo;s &lsquo;Ceremony&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andrey-zvyagintsevs-minotaur-wins-top-prize-at-sydney-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andrey-zvyagintsevs-minotaur-wins-top-prize-at-sydney-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI to fund dedicated sustainability consultants on BFI-backed features]]></title><description><![CDATA[BFI will fund sustainability consultants on Filmmaking Fund projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-to-fund-dedicated-sustainability-consultants-on-bfi-backed-features/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-to-fund-dedicated-sustainability-consultants-on-bfi-backed-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ tops expectations with $94m global box office opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; is pulling ahead of &lsquo;Backrooms&rsquo;, with the former enjoying strong holds week by week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-expectations-with-94m-global-box-office-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-expectations-with-94m-global-box-office-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ tops expectations with $93m global box office opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; is pulling ahead of &lsquo;Backrooms&rsquo;, with the former enjoying strong holds week by week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-expectations-with-93m-global-box-office-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-expectations-with-93m-global-box-office-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia’s Eliso film awards selects winners for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awards for &lsquo;Dry Leaf&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Kartli Kingdom&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Pipe&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgias-eliso-film-awards-selects-winners-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgias-eliso-film-awards-selects-winners-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ tops North American box office in $44m bow; ‘Obsession’ nears $200m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action title Furious from Bill Kong, action comedy Stop! That! Train! starring RuPaul arrive in top 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-north-american-box-office-in-44m-bow-obsession-nears-200m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-north-american-box-office-in-44m-bow-obsession-nears-200m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ tops North American box office in $44.5m bow; ‘Obsession’ nears $200m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action title Furious from Bill Kong, action comedy Stop! That! Train! starring RuPaul arrive in top 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-north-american-box-office-in-445m-bow-obsession-nears-200m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-tops-north-american-box-office-in-445m-bow-obsession-nears-200m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Department of Justice approves Paramount-WBD merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antitrust division says transaction &rdquo;not likely to harm competition or American consumers&rdquo;. Diane Warren posts on X: &ldquo;This fight isn&rsquo;t over.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-department-of-justice-approves-paramount-wbd-merger/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-department-of-justice-approves-paramount-wbd-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industry veteran Adam Keen launches Agenda Collective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry veteran Adam Keen has announced the launch of the Los Angeles- and New York-based full-service PR entertainment company Agenda Collective and its senior leadership team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/industry-veteran-adam-keen-launches-agenda-collective/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/industry-veteran-adam-keen-launches-agenda-collective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Undefined Things II’, ‘The Unmoving Hands’ take top prizes at Madrid’s ECAM Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event wrapped on Thursday after three days of project presentations and industry meetings at Madrid&rsquo;s Matadero cultural centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/undefined-things-ii-the-unmoving-hands-take-top-prizes-at-madrids-ecam-forum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/undefined-things-ii-the-unmoving-hands-take-top-prizes-at-madrids-ecam-forum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ opens up in 720 sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also new this weekend is a limited release of Netflix&rsquo;s &rsquo;In The Hand Of Dante&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-steven-spielbergs-disclosure-day-opens-up-in-720-sites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-steven-spielbergs-disclosure-day-opens-up-in-720-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hijamat’: first trailer for Nader Saeivar’s Karlovy Vary title produced by Jafar Panahi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saeivar&rsquo;s recent work includes co-writing It Was Just An Accident with Jafar Panahi, which was nominated for two Oscars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hijamat-first-trailer-for-nader-saeivars-karlovy-vary-title-produced-by-jafar-panahi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hijamat-first-trailer-for-nader-saeivars-karlovy-vary-title-produced-by-jafar-panahi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleanor Mortimer’s deep sea doc ‘How Deep Is Your Love’ sells to UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Tull Stories will release the film in the UK on&nbsp;September 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eleanor-mortimers-deep-sea-doc-how-deep-is-your-love-sells-to-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eleanor-mortimers-deep-sea-doc-how-deep-is-your-love-sells-to-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh International Film Festival unveils closing night film]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The festival runs from August 13-19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-international-film-festival-unveils-closing-night-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-international-film-festival-unveils-closing-night-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish streaming platform Filmin acquires Elastica distribution arm in landmark deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The agreement, signed on June 12, brings together two leading Spanish independent film companies while allowing them to operate autonomously.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-streaming-platform-filmin-acquires-elastica-distribution-arm-in-landmark-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-streaming-platform-filmin-acquires-elastica-distribution-arm-in-landmark-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese smash hit ‘Dear You’ heads to UK-Ireland, France with Trinity CineAsia]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The family drama has earned nearly $240m at the China box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-smash-hit-dear-you-heads-to-uk-ireland-france-with-trinity-cineasia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinese-smash-hit-dear-you-heads-to-uk-ireland-france-with-trinity-cineasia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Death Of Robin Hood’ review: Hugh Jackman is the tortured ageing outlaw in sombre, uninspired drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Sarnoski follows &lsquo;Pig&rsquo; and &lsquo;A Quiet Place: Day One&rsquo; with subversive take on the familiar folk legend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-death-of-robin-hood-review-hugh-jackman-is-the-tortured-ageing-outlaw-in-sombre-uninspired-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-death-of-robin-hood-review-hugh-jackman-is-the-tortured-ageing-outlaw-in-sombre-uninspired-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marjane Satrapi: an appreciation by Paul Webster]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;She was a force of nature,&rdquo; recalls Shoebox Films co-founder and former Film4 chief executive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marjane-satrapi-an-appreciation-by-paul-webster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marjane-satrapi-an-appreciation-by-paul-webster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Labrador – Autopsy Of Silence’, ‘Jail Time Records’ earn three Tribeca awards apiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Cotton Fever,&rsquo; &rsquo;Summer Of Three&rsquo; each win two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/labrador-autopsy-of-silence-jail-time-records-earn-three-tribeca-awards-apiece/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/labrador-autopsy-of-silence-jail-time-records-earn-three-tribeca-awards-apiece/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Low Expectations’ rides high with multiple fresh territory deals after Cannes debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Paris and Berlin-based Salaud Morisset sells&nbsp;Cannes&rsquo; Directors&rsquo; Fortnight entry across multiple territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-rides-high-with-multiple-fresh-territory-deals-after-cannes-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-rides-high-with-multiple-fresh-territory-deals-after-cannes-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Víctor Iriarte’s ‘Snow Country’ Wins Screen International ECAM Forum Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iriarte&rsquo;s second feature is about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vctor-iriartes-snow-country-wins-screen-international-ecam-forum-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vctor-iriartes-snow-country-wins-screen-international-ecam-forum-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Daddy wrestling doc ‘Who’s The Daddy’ in the works from BUFF Studios, Rainbow Trout Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[The doc will explore the life of&nbsp;British wrestling icon Shirley Crabtree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/big-daddy-wrestling-doc-whos-the-daddy-in-the-works-from-buff-studios-rainbow-trout-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/big-daddy-wrestling-doc-whos-the-daddy-in-the-works-from-buff-studios-rainbow-trout-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Birds Of War’ review: Love blossoms across conflict zones in intimate first-person documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directors Janay Boulos and Abd Alkader Habak&rsquo;s personal film plays Sheffield before a UK/Ireland theatrical release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/birds-of-war-review-love-blossoms-across-conflict-zones-in-intimate-first-person-documentary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/birds-of-war-review-love-blossoms-across-conflict-zones-in-intimate-first-person-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jasmila Zbanic, Danis Tanovic, Liam Cunningham join Slano Film Days lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emerging filmmakers will learn from leading international film professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jasmila-zbanic-danis-tanovic-liam-cunningham-join-slano-film-days-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jasmila-zbanic-danis-tanovic-liam-cunningham-join-slano-film-days-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US producer John Sloss on building finance plans for indie projects - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sloss speaks to Wendy Mitchell about finance trends, working in Europe, and the restructuring of deal-making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-producer-john-sloss-on-building-finance-plans-for-indie-projects-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-producer-john-sloss-on-building-finance-plans-for-indie-projects-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emily Watson to head jury and receive honorary award at Sarajevo Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarajevo Film Festival runs in Bosnia&nbsp;and Herzegovina&nbsp;from August 14-21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-watson-to-head-jury-and-receive-honorary-award-at-sarajevo-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emily-watson-to-head-jury-and-receive-honorary-award-at-sarajevo-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US directors guild reaches tentative four-year deal with studios, streamers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agreement goes to national board for approval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-directors-guild-reaches-tentative-four-year-deal-with-studios-streamers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-directors-guild-reaches-tentative-four-year-deal-with-studios-streamers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy to honour Glenn Close, Ridley Scott, Floyd Norman, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler]]></title><description><![CDATA[17th Governors Awards take place on November 15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-to-honour-glenn-close-ridley-scott-floyd-norman-christine-vachon-and-pamela-koffler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-to-honour-glenn-close-ridley-scott-floyd-norman-christine-vachon-and-pamela-koffler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oliver Stone’s ‘White Lies’ wraps production in Europe, Asia; adds cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homer Gere, Yvonne Chapman, Ellen Barkin, Willem Dafoe, Michael Douglas join Josh Hartnett and Leila George.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oliver-stones-white-lies-wraps-production-in-europe-asia-adds-cast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oliver-stones-white-lies-wraps-production-in-europe-asia-adds-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich Film Festival appoints new president, adds to board of directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[New president will take on role from July 1, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-appoints-new-president-adds-to-board-of-directors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-appoints-new-president-adds-to-board-of-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joachim Trier, Vicky Krieps and Mark Cousins among 640 new European Film Academy members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new members span 50 countries and comprise 51% women, 48% men and 1% non-binary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-vicky-krieps-and-mark-cousins-among-640-new-european-film-academy-members/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-vicky-krieps-and-mark-cousins-among-640-new-european-film-academy-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joachim Trier, Mark Cousins and Lukas Dhont among 640 new European Film Academy members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new members span 50 countries and comprise 51% women, 48% men and 1% non-binary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-mark-cousins-and-lukas-dhont-among-640-new-european-film-academy-members/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-mark-cousins-and-lukas-dhont-among-640-new-european-film-academy-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CAA, IMC to grow creator economy business through $250m holding company Compound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucker Brown to lead new venture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/caa-imc-to-grow-creator-economy-business-through-250m-holding-company-compound/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/caa-imc-to-grow-creator-economy-business-through-250m-holding-company-compound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European festival network Europa Film Festivals appoints next president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network co-founder Alexis Juncosa of Lux Film Festival&nbsp;has stepped down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-festival-network-europa-film-festivals-appoints-next-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-festival-network-europa-film-festivals-appoints-next-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight feature projects selected for inaugural Nordic Genre Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Projects include Swedish thriller &lsquo;Trespassers&rsquo; from &lsquo;Midsommar&rsquo; producer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eight-feature-projects-selected-for-inaugural-nordic-genre-lab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eight-feature-projects-selected-for-inaugural-nordic-genre-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia film festival 2026 to honour Lee Chang-dong, reveals 10 awards competitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[MIFFest to open with &lsquo;BAGA: Tomorrow Belongs To No One&rsquo; and close with &lsquo;Yellow Letters&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malaysia-film-festival-2026-to-honour-lee-chang-dong-reveals-10-awards-competitors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malaysia-film-festival-2026-to-honour-lee-chang-dong-reveals-10-awards-competitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greece set as Cannes Marché du Film 2027 country of honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The market will host dedicated events under the banner Ride the Greek Wave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/greece-set-as-cannes-march-du-film-2027-country-of-honour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/greece-set-as-cannes-march-du-film-2027-country-of-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Emmys 2026 special: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browse Screen&rsquo;s Primetime Emmys 2026 special, which focuses on some of this year&rsquo;s international contenders including The Pitt, Lord Of The Flies, Beef and Shrinking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-emmys-2026-special-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-emmys-2026-special-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix rejects “absurd” Paramount claim of “scorched-earth” campaign over WBD merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has issued a firm rebuttal and labelled &ldquo;absurd&rdquo; a claim by Paramount&rsquo;s chief legal officer that the streamer has been trying to derail its proposed $111bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-rejects-absurd-paramount-claim-of-scorched-earth-campaign-over-wbd-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-rejects-absurd-paramount-claim-of-scorched-earth-campaign-over-wbd-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bleecker Street, LD Entertainment acquire Anton Corbijn’s ‘A Talent For Murder’ with Helen Mirren]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar winner portrays celebrated&nbsp;novelist Patricia Highsmith in new thriller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-street-ld-entertainment-acquire-anton-corbijns-a-talent-for-murder-with-helen-mirren/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-street-ld-entertainment-acquire-anton-corbijns-a-talent-for-murder-with-helen-mirren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK cohort to participate in Sundance Institute summer labs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Himesh Patel and novelist Nikesh Shukla among participants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cohort-to-participate-in-sundance-institute-summer-labs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-cohort-to-participate-in-sundance-institute-summer-labs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Disclosure Day’ review: Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor face an astronomical truth in Steven Spielberg’s stirring sci-fi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo and Colin Firth also star in the director&rsquo;s 37th feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-review-emily-blunt-and-josh-oconnor-face-an-astronomical-truth-in-steven-spielbergs-stirring-sci-fi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disclosure-day-review-emily-blunt-and-josh-oconnor-face-an-astronomical-truth-in-steven-spielbergs-stirring-sci-fi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Asian Film Festival 2026 reveals first wave of titles, Joan Chen to receive honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hong Kong&rsquo;s Angela Yeun and Japan&rsquo;s Sara Minami to receive Screen International Rising Star awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-york-asian-film-festival-2026-reveals-first-wave-of-titles-joan-chen-to-receive-honour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/new-york-asian-film-festival-2026-reveals-first-wave-of-titles-joan-chen-to-receive-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French industry rallies around Israel’s Nadav Lapid following forced withdrawal from FID Marseille]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Cinema institutions aren&rsquo;t courageous enough,&rdquo; Nadiv told Screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-industry-rallies-around-israels-nadav-lapid-following-forced-withdrawal-from-fid-marseille/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-industry-rallies-around-israels-nadav-lapid-following-forced-withdrawal-from-fid-marseille/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French industry rallies around Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid following forced withdrawal from FID Marseille]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Cinema institutions aren&rsquo;t courageous enough,&rdquo;&nbsp;Nadav Lapid&nbsp;told Screen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-industry-rallies-around-israeli-filmmaker-nadav-lapid-following-forced-withdrawal-from-fid-marseille/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-industry-rallies-around-israeli-filmmaker-nadav-lapid-following-forced-withdrawal-from-fid-marseille/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Left Bank Pictures CEO, Renny Harlin among industry speakers at Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malta&rsquo;s Land Sea Superstage will be discussed in an industry panel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/left-bank-pictures-ceo-renny-harlin-among-industry-speakers-at-maltas-mediterrane-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/left-bank-pictures-ceo-renny-harlin-among-industry-speakers-at-maltas-mediterrane-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK competition regulator begins inquiry into Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[A deadline of August 7 has been set for the first phase of inquiry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-competition-regulator-begins-inquiry-into-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-competition-regulator-begins-inquiry-into-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edna Fainaru, Israeli journalist and film festival specialist, dies aged 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fainaru was a longtime correspondent for Screen International.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edna-fainaru-israeli-journalist-and-film-festival-specialist-dies-aged-85/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edna-fainaru-israeli-journalist-and-film-festival-specialist-dies-aged-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media satire ‘Babystar’ sells to key territories including UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will release in UK-Ireland cinemas in autumn 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/social-media-satire-babystar-sells-to-key-territories-including-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/social-media-satire-babystar-sells-to-key-territories-including-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Elysian Film Group Distribution enters insolvency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Perkins&rsquo; Elysian Film Group production arm remains in operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-elysian-film-group-distribution-enters-insolvency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-elysian-film-group-distribution-enters-insolvency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Black Money For White Nights’: first trailer for Karlovy Vary competition title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is directed by Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov, who won KVIFF&rsquo;s top prize in 2019 for &rsquo;The Father&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-money-for-white-nights-first-trailer-for-karlovy-vary-competition-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-money-for-white-nights-first-trailer-for-karlovy-vary-competition-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain’s ECAM Forum unveils 30 projects to sales execs, festival programmers and top producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event is taking place in Madrid from June 9-11.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-ecam-forum-unveils-30-projects-to-sales-execs-festival-programmers-and-top-producers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spains-ecam-forum-unveils-30-projects-to-sales-execs-festival-programmers-and-top-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shivani Pandya Malhotra’s Ta Films expands production slate, readies ‘Drowning’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dubai-based production company also has a film in development with MBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shivani-pandya-malhotras-ta-films-expands-production-slate-readies-drowning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shivani-pandya-malhotras-ta-films-expands-production-slate-readies-drowning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Competition drama ‘The Beloved’ starring Javier Bardem picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive: Bardem plays an acclaimed film director known for his films and for his past of violence and excess.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-competition-drama-the-beloved-starring-javier-bardem-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-competition-drama-the-beloved-starring-javier-bardem-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios acquires large international footprint on ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Production underway on meta action comedy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-acquires-large-international-footprint-on-jason-statham-stole-my-bike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-acquires-large-international-footprint-on-jason-statham-stole-my-bike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovy Vary to honour Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gyllenhaal will receive her award at the festival&rsquo;s opening ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-to-honour-maggie-gyllenhaal-and-jesse-eisenberg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-to-honour-maggie-gyllenhaal-and-jesse-eisenberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ first film to hit $1bn global box office in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[International markets have produced $572m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-first-film-to-hit-1bn-global-box-office-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-first-film-to-hit-1bn-global-box-office-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California, New York prepare Warner Bros Discovery-Paramount lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other US states are understood to be joining action that seeks to block $110bn deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-new-york-prepare-warner-bros-discovery-paramount-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/california-new-york-prepare-warner-bros-discovery-paramount-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scary Movie’ tops UK-Ireland box office, ‘Backrooms’ holds off ‘Masters Of The Universe’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; passes &pound;10m after increasing takings for second consecutive weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-backrooms-holds-off-masters-of-the-universe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-backrooms-holds-off-masters-of-the-universe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scary Movie’ tops global box office with over $100m, ‘Masters Of The Universe’ in second]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Backrooms&rsquo;, &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; post strong global holds to both cross $200m worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-tops-global-box-office-with-over-100m-masters-of-the-universe-in-second/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-tops-global-box-office-with-over-100m-masters-of-the-universe-in-second/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scary Movie’ leads global box office with over $100m, ‘Masters Of The Universe’ in second]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Backrooms&rsquo;, &lsquo;Obsession&rsquo; post strong global holds to both cross $200m worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-leads-global-box-office-with-over-100m-masters-of-the-universe-in-second/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-leads-global-box-office-with-over-100m-masters-of-the-universe-in-second/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shivani Pandya Malhotra steps down as managing director of Red Sea Film Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MENA film industry veteran spearheaded the launch of Red Sea International Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shivani-pandya-malhotra-steps-down-as-managing-director-of-red-sea-film-foundation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shivani-pandya-malhotra-steps-down-as-managing-director-of-red-sea-film-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAG-AFTRA national members ratify new four-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[91.4% voted in favour after 19.3% turnout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-national-members-ratify-new-four-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-national-members-ratify-new-four-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office up 11% year-on-year thanks to strong May]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Michael&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo; took over &pound;65m combined in the month alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-up-11-year-on-year-thanks-to-strong-may/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-up-11-year-on-year-thanks-to-strong-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Buffy&rsquo;, 'Ted Lasso' actor Anthony Head dies aged 72]]></title><description><![CDATA[His film credits included &rsquo;The Iron Lady&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Inbetweeners&rsquo;, &rsquo;Ghost Rider 2&rsquo; and &rsquo;Percy Jackson&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquobuffyrsquo-ted-lasso-actor-anthony-head-dies-aged-72/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquobuffyrsquo-ted-lasso-actor-anthony-head-dies-aged-72/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Film Festival confirms 2027 dates for 80th edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next year&rsquo;s festival will take place the month after a French presidential election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-film-festival-confirms-2027-dates-for-80th-edition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-film-festival-confirms-2027-dates-for-80th-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood Climate Summit talks infrastructure, incentives, storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We have the best crews in the world. Our infrastructure, equipment and confluence of landscapes are all here.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hollywood-climate-summit-talks-infrastructure-incentives-storytelling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hollywood-climate-summit-talks-infrastructure-incentives-storytelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Boy With The Light Blue Eyes’ review: Greek debut is beguiling, lyrical coming-of-age fable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanasis Neofotistos&rsquo;s story of a teenage boy living in a Greek mountain village premieres at SXSW London]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-boy-with-the-light-blue-eyes-review-greek-debut-is-beguiling-lyrical-coming-of-age-fable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-boy-with-the-light-blue-eyes-review-greek-debut-is-beguiling-lyrical-coming-of-age-fable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I live on there,” say Amazon, Fremantle and Banijay execs of BookTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios&rsquo; Tara Erer,&nbsp;Fremantle UK CEO Amelia Brown and&nbsp;Banijay&rsquo;s&nbsp;head of adaptations Hannah Griffiths were talking at SXSW London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-live-on-there-say-amazon-fremantle-and-banijay-execs-of-booktok/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-live-on-there-say-amazon-fremantle-and-banijay-execs-of-booktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Masters Of The Universe’ and ‘Scary Movie’ lead new releases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also in cinemas: period drama satire &lsquo;Savage House&rsquo; and Charli XCX drama &rsquo;Erupcja&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-masters-of-the-universe-and-scary-movie-lead-new-releases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-masters-of-the-universe-and-scary-movie-lead-new-releases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production begins on UK, Malta shoot ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta action comedy arrives in summer 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-begins-on-uk-malta-shoot-jason-statham-stole-my-bike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-begins-on-uk-malta-shoot-jason-statham-stole-my-bike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear begins filming ‘Jason Statham Stole My Bike’ in the UK and Malta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta action comedy arrives in summer 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-begins-filming-jason-statham-stole-my-bike-in-the-uk-and-malta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-begins-filming-jason-statham-stole-my-bike-in-the-uk-and-malta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fantasia second wave includes Jane Schoenbrun, Adams Family, ‘Cape Fear’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Montreal festival runs July 16-August 2. Full line-up coming in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fantasia-second-wave-includes-jane-schoenbrun-adams-family-cape-fear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fantasia-second-wave-includes-jane-schoenbrun-adams-family-cape-fear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Frontières Market brings first Thai project, growing female presence, record submissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Fifteenth annual event runs in Montreal from July 22-25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-frontires-market-brings-first-thai-project-growing-female-presence-record-submissions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-frontires-market-brings-first-thai-project-growing-female-presence-record-submissions/</guid></item></channel></rss>