<?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>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[‘Iluminada’: first trailer for Nicolas Rincon Gille’s film ahead of Shanghai launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Belgian film follows a young woman who sees visions which she tries to decipher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iluminada-first-trailer-for-nicolas-rincon-gilles-film-ahead-of-shanghai-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iluminada-first-trailer-for-nicolas-rincon-gilles-film-ahead-of-shanghai-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Scary Movie’ review: The Wayans brothers return for dull, dated sixth instalment of horror parody franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall are also back in the first &rsquo;Scary Movie&rsquo; feature since 2013]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-review-the-wayans-brothers-return-for-dull-dated-sixth-instalment-of-horror-parody-franchise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scary-movie-review-the-wayans-brothers-return-for-dull-dated-sixth-instalment-of-horror-parody-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon boards Asif Kapadia’s ‘70Up’ as Tom Quinn says: “While everyone is snoozing on docs, I’m a firm believer”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn is also on the lookout for international action thrillers and TV projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-asif-kapadias-70up-as-tom-quinn-says-while-everyone-is-snoozing-on-docs-im-a-firm-believer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-asif-kapadias-70up-as-tom-quinn-says-while-everyone-is-snoozing-on-docs-im-a-firm-believer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon boards Asif Kapadia’s ‘70 Up’ as Tom Quinn says: “While everyone is snoozing on docs, I’m a firm believer”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinn is also on the lookout for international action thrillers and TV projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-asif-kapadias-70-up-as-tom-quinn-says-while-everyone-is-snoozing-on-docs-im-a-firm-believer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-boards-asif-kapadias-70-up-as-tom-quinn-says-while-everyone-is-snoozing-on-docs-im-a-firm-believer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard join Croatia’s Slano Film Days lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pawel Pawlikowski will present his Cannes prizewinner &lsquo;Fatherland&rsquo; at the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maggie-gyllenhaal-peter-sarsgaard-join-croatias-slano-film-days-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maggie-gyllenhaal-peter-sarsgaard-join-croatias-slano-film-days-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French truck driver romance ‘Flesh And Fuel’ drives to deals for North America and UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The French film won a prize at Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-truck-driver-romance-flesh-and-fuel-drives-to-deals-for-north-america-and-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-truck-driver-romance-flesh-and-fuel-drives-to-deals-for-north-america-and-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our critics’ hidden gems from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen&rsquo;s senior critics Wendy Ide and Tim Grierson share the films they think deserve more attention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-critics-hidden-gems-from-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/our-critics-hidden-gems-from-the-2026-cannes-film-festival-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marjane Satrapi, Iranian French director of ‘Persepolis’, dies aged 56]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artist and filmmaker is also known for directing &lsquo;Radioactive&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marjane-satrapi-iranian-french-director-of-persepolis-dies-aged-56/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marjane-satrapi-iranian-french-director-of-persepolis-dies-aged-56/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Cinema Editors sets awards season timetable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ceremony to take place in Los Angeles on February 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/american-cinema-editors-sets-awards-season-timetable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/american-cinema-editors-sets-awards-season-timetable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hasbro launches subsidiary AI studio Sixth Wall to exploit IP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Company strikes partnership with leading AI audio company ElevenLabs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hasbro-launches-subsidiary-ai-studio-sixth-wall-to-exploit-ip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hasbro-launches-subsidiary-ai-studio-sixth-wall-to-exploit-ip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangkok International Content Market launches to boost Thailand as Asia content hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The market will be dedicated to film, series and animation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bangkok-international-content-market-launches-to-boost-thailand-as-asia-content-hub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bangkok-international-content-market-launches-to-boost-thailand-as-asia-content-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simon Rumley’s Thailand-set thriller ‘Crushed’ lands key deals including UK-Ireland, North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film has played at Edinburgh, Fantastic Fest and Sitges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/simon-rumleys-thailand-set-thriller-crushed-lands-key-deals-including-uk-ireland-north-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/simon-rumleys-thailand-set-thriller-crushed-lands-key-deals-including-uk-ireland-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal, UK government confirm £7.3bn investment in Bedford theme park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Name unveiled for new resort, which is scheduled to open in 2031.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-uk-government-confirm-73bn-investment-in-bedford-theme-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-uk-government-confirm-73bn-investment-in-bedford-theme-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprise hit ‘Dear You’ now China’s second biggest film of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lan Hongchun&rsquo;s nostalgic family drama has earned more than $213m to date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/surprise-hit-dear-you-now-chinas-second-biggest-film-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/surprise-hit-dear-you-now-chinas-second-biggest-film-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix US comms head Emily Feingold to depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feingold is an experienced comms executive who has worked at Ralph Lauren and the Doha Film Institute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-us-comms-head-emily-feingold-to-depart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-us-comms-head-emily-feingold-to-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office up in first quarter of 2026, boosted by book-to-screen adaptations]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Project Hail Mary&rsquo;, &lsquo;Wuthering Heights&rsquo;, &lsquo;Hamnet&rsquo; and &lsquo;The Magic Faraway Tree&rsquo; have all been released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-up-in-first-quarter-of-2026-boosted-by-book-to-screen-adaptations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-up-in-first-quarter-of-2026-boosted-by-book-to-screen-adaptations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bendita Film Sales boards Karlovy Vary title Jan-Eric Mack’s ‘A Happy Family’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The film&nbsp;explores themes of poverty and social inequality in Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bendita-film-sales-boards-karlovy-vary-title-jan-eric-macks-a-happy-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bendita-film-sales-boards-karlovy-vary-title-jan-eric-macks-a-happy-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Virginia Woolf&rsquo;s Night &amp; Day&rsquo; review: A spirited Haley Bennett helps lift weighty adaptation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tina Gharavi&rsquo;s take on Woolf&rsquo;s 1919 novel opens SXSW London before a theatrical release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquovirginia-woolfrsquos-night-amp-dayrsquo-review-a-spirited-haley-bennett-helps-lift-weighty-adaptation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquovirginia-woolfrsquos-night-amp-dayrsquo-review-a-spirited-haley-bennett-helps-lift-weighty-adaptation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un Certain Regard prize-winner ‘Congo Boy’ scores key deals for The Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Rafiki Fariala&rsquo;s fiction debut heading to Germany and Austria, Brazil, Norway and Denmark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-prize-winner-congo-boy-scores-key-deals-for-the-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-prize-winner-congo-boy-scores-key-deals-for-the-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French box office jumps 33% to 15 million admissions in May powered by ‘Michael,’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The highest-grossing local film in May was&nbsp;1980s-set family comedy Just An Illusion.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-box-office-jumps-33-to-15-million-admissions-in-may-powered-by-michael-the-devil-wears-prada-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-box-office-jumps-33-to-15-million-admissions-in-may-powered-by-michael-the-devil-wears-prada-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yukiko Sode’s ‘All The Lovers In The Night’ lands multiple deals after Cannes bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film received its world premiere in Un Certain Regard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yukiko-sodes-all-the-lovers-in-the-night-lands-multiple-deals-after-cannes-bow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yukiko-sodes-all-the-lovers-in-the-night-lands-multiple-deals-after-cannes-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyrielle Raingou, Mikel Gurrea films among six-strong line up for Munich’s first work-in-progress showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inaugural First Cut+ Munich event will present projects by filmmakers from Brazil, Cameroon, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Spain and Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cyrielle-raingou-mikel-gurrea-films-among-six-strong-line-up-for-munichs-first-work-in-progress-showcase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cyrielle-raingou-mikel-gurrea-films-among-six-strong-line-up-for-munichs-first-work-in-progress-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“We got it wrong,” says UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy of government misstep on AI and copyright strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nandy took part in an on-stage conversation with screenwriter Steven Knight at SXSW London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-got-it-wrong-says-uk-culture-secretary-lisa-nandy-of-government-misstep-on-ai-and-copyright-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-got-it-wrong-says-uk-culture-secretary-lisa-nandy-of-government-misstep-on-ai-and-copyright-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Masters Of The Universe’ review: Nicholas Galitzine wields the Sword Of Power in irreverent, conventional actioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Idris Elba, Jared Leto and Kristen Wiig also star in Travis Knight&rsquo;s overstuffed Mattel reboot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/masters-of-the-universe-review-nicholas-galitzine-wields-the-sword-of-power-in-irreverent-conventional-actioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/masters-of-the-universe-review-nicholas-galitzine-wields-the-sword-of-power-in-irreverent-conventional-actioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galway Film Fleadh 2026 lineup includes ‘Finnegan’s Foursome’, ‘Learning To Breathe Underwater’ and spotlight on Estonia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Galway Film Fleadh runs from July 7-12 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/galway-film-fleadh-2026-lineup-includes-finnegans-foursome-learning-to-breathe-underwater-and-spotlight-on-estonia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/galway-film-fleadh-2026-lineup-includes-finnegans-foursome-learning-to-breathe-underwater-and-spotlight-on-estonia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovy Vary competition selection ‘The Lion At My Back’ picked up for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Cyprus-shot film tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a&nbsp;teenage Senegalese asylum seeker and a 40-year-old Cypriot woman rebuilding her life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-competition-selection-the-lion-at-my-back-picked-up-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-competition-selection-the-lion-at-my-back-picked-up-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovy Vary Film Festival unveils 2026 official selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lineup includes new films by&nbsp;Nader Saeivar, Valeria Sarmiento, and Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-film-festival-unveils-2026-official-selection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-film-festival-unveils-2026-official-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy launches “Michelin Guide” for cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Academy Marquee Theatre List will comprise 25 US, 25 international cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-launches-michelin-guide-for-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-launches-michelin-guide-for-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24’s ‘Backrooms’ sets box-office record for original horror in UK-Ireland with £4.3m opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu&rsquo; and &lsquo;Michael&rsquo; complete the top three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24s-backrooms-sets-box-office-record-for-original-horror-in-uk-ireland-with-43m-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24s-backrooms-sets-box-office-record-for-original-horror-in-uk-ireland-with-43m-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sound Of Falling’ sweeps German Film Awards, as Tricia Tuttle and Wim Wenders receive standing ovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#304;lker &Ccedil;atak&rsquo;s Yellow Letters&nbsp;received the Silver Lola.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sound-of-falling-sweeps-german-film-awards-as-tricia-tuttle-and-wim-wenders-receive-standing-ovations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sound-of-falling-sweeps-german-film-awards-as-tricia-tuttle-and-wim-wenders-receive-standing-ovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vue lays off several senior staff ahead of expected sale or flotation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group director of content Eduardo Leal is among those who have left the company in recent months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vue-lays-off-several-senior-staff-ahead-of-expected-sale-or-flotation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vue-lays-off-several-senior-staff-ahead-of-expected-sale-or-flotation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We Are Aliens’ review: Delicate, sophisticated Japanese animation tracks the fragility of boyhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kohei Kadowaki&rsquo;s debut feature heads to Annecy after a Cannes premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-are-aliens-review-delicate-sophisticated-japanese-animation-tracks-the-fragility-of-boyhood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-are-aliens-review-delicate-sophisticated-japanese-animation-tracks-the-fragility-of-boyhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhong Kaifeng’s Shanghai competitor ‘Atlantic Rhapsody’ boarded by Rediance]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Chinese fantasy drama will play in the main competition of Shanghai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zhong-kaifengs-shanghai-competitor-atlantic-rhapsody-boarded-by-rediance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zhong-kaifengs-shanghai-competitor-atlantic-rhapsody-boarded-by-rediance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube creator horror vanquishes worldwide box office as ‘Backrooms’ delivers $118m opening, ‘Obsession’ hits $148m total]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Backrooms&rsquo; is A24&rsquo;s biggest-ever opening in North America, UK/Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Middle East, Scandinavia, Taiwan, Israel and Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-creator-horror-vanquishes-worldwide-box-office-as-backrooms-delivers-118m-opening-obsession-hits-148m-total/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-creator-horror-vanquishes-worldwide-box-office-as-backrooms-delivers-118m-opening-obsession-hits-148m-total/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno’s Open Doors unveils projects, producers and directors for Africa-focused 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Doors programme is part of the festival&rsquo;s industry strand Locarno Pro and runs from August 5-10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarnos-open-doors-unveils-projects-producers-and-directors-for-africa-focused-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarnos-open-doors-unveils-projects-producers-and-directors-for-africa-focused-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second World War propaganda porn drama ‘Think Of England’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Richard Hawkins&rsquo;&nbsp;psychological drama played at Tallinn and Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/second-world-war-propaganda-porn-drama-think-of-england-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/second-world-war-propaganda-porn-drama-think-of-england-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube creators rule US box office: ‘Backrooms’ opens on A24-record $82m, ‘Obsession’ hits $100m]]></title><description><![CDATA[20-year-old Kane Parsons is youngest director of number one global release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-creators-rule-us-box-office-backrooms-opens-on-a24-record-82m-obsession-hits-100m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/youtube-creators-rule-us-box-office-backrooms-opens-on-a24-record-82m-obsession-hits-100m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Backrooms’ review: Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve lose themselves in creepy, slow-burn horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kane Parsons&rsquo; debut feature is based on his own YouTube shorts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/backrooms-review-chiwetel-ejiofor-and-renate-reinsve-lose-themselves-in-creepy-slow-burn-horror/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/backrooms-review-chiwetel-ejiofor-and-renate-reinsve-lose-themselves-in-creepy-slow-burn-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or at 2026 Cannes Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prizes for &lsquo;Minotaur&rsquo;, &rsquo;The Black Ball&rsquo;, &lsquo;All Of A Sudden&rsquo;, &lsquo;Fatherland&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cristian-mungius-fjord-wins-palme-dor-at-2026-cannes-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cristian-mungius-fjord-wins-palme-dor-at-2026-cannes-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Winding Refn teams with Mubi on next film ‘Maniac Cop’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mubi to fully finance the feature and give a wide theatrical release in its territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-winding-refn-teams-with-mubi-on-next-film-maniac-cop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-winding-refn-teams-with-mubi-on-next-film-maniac-cop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Winding Refn teams with Mubi for next film ‘Maniac Cop’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mubi to fully finance the feature and give a wide theatrical release in its territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-winding-refn-teams-with-mubi-for-next-film-maniac-cop/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-winding-refn-teams-with-mubi-for-next-film-maniac-cop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix nearing US deal for Cannes Competition title ‘The Black Ball’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film debuted in Cannes on Thursday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-nearing-us-deal-for-cannes-competition-title-the-black-ball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-nearing-us-deal-for-cannes-competition-title-the-black-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Film Festival 2026: follow the winners live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ceremony will start at 20.15 CEST (19.15 BST).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-film-festival-2026-follow-the-winners-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-film-festival-2026-follow-the-winners-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fatherland’ triumphs on Screen’s 2026 Cannes jury grid; ‘The Birthday Party’ lands bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valeska Grisebach&rsquo;s &rsquo;The Dreamed Adventure&rsquo;&nbsp;and Lea Mysius&rsquo; &rsquo;The Birthday Party&rsquo; were the final two films to land on the grid this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-triumphs-on-screens-2026-cannes-jury-grid-the-birthday-party-lands-bottom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-triumphs-on-screens-2026-cannes-jury-grid-the-birthday-party-lands-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Crescendo’ review: A French opera is rocked by scandal in Agnès Jaoui’s tone-deaf #MeToo satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Auteuil,&nbsp;Vincenzo Amato and&nbsp;Claire Chust star alongside Jaoui in blunt Cannes Out Of Competition premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/crescendo-review-a-french-opera-is-rocked-by-scandal-in-agns-jaouis-tone-deaf-metoo-satire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/crescendo-review-a-french-opera-is-rocked-by-scandal-in-agns-jaouis-tone-deaf-metoo-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’ wins Queer Palm at Cannes Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time ever, the jury also opted to award a new &lsquo;Queer Palm Revelation&rsquo; prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-wins-queer-palm-at-cannes-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-wins-queer-palm-at-cannes-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandra Wollner’s ‘Everytime’ takes top Un Certain Regard prize in Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other winners include &rsquo;Elephants In The Fog&rsquo; and &lsquo;Iron Boy&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-wollners-everytime-takes-top-un-certain-regard-prize-in-cannes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-wollners-everytime-takes-top-un-certain-regard-prize-in-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Birthday Party’ review: Hafsia Herzi and Monica Bellucci head conventional home invasion thriller from Lea Mysius]]></title><description><![CDATA[French Cannes Competition title is adaptation of the novel by Laurent Mauvignier]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-birthday-party-review-hafsia-herzi-and-monica-bellucci-head-conventional-home-invasion-thriller-from-lea-mysius/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-birthday-party-review-hafsia-herzi-and-monica-bellucci-head-conventional-home-invasion-thriller-from-lea-mysius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Maverick: The Epic Adventures Of David Lean’ review: Enthusiastic, star-studded romp through the life and work of the legendary director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Barnaby Thompson assembles famous fans including Denis Villeneuve, Alfonso Cuaron and&nbsp;Autumn Durald Arkapaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maverick-the-epic-adventures-of-david-lean-review-enthusiastic-star-studded-romp-through-the-life-and-work-of-the-legendary-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maverick-the-epic-adventures-of-david-lean-review-enthusiastic-star-studded-romp-through-the-life-and-work-of-the-legendary-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Dreamed Adventure’ review: Exhilarating Bulgarian borderlands fable makes expert use of non-professional cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Valeska Grisebach&rsquo;s unpredictable&nbsp;Cannes Competition entry is lead by former geologist Yana Radeva]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-dreamed-adventure-review-exhilarating-bulgarian-borderlands-fable-makes-expert-use-of-non-professional-cast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-dreamed-adventure-review-exhilarating-bulgarian-borderlands-fable-makes-expert-use-of-non-professional-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[193 inks Cannes market deals on ‘Brigands’, ‘Bitcoin’ and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales also recorded for Fernando Meirelles&rsquo; &lsquo;Art&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/193-inks-cannes-market-deals-on-brigands-bitcoin-and-more-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/193-inks-cannes-market-deals-on-brigands-bitcoin-and-more-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[193 inks Cannes market deals on ‘Brigands’, ‘Bitcoin and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales also recorded for Fernando Meirelles&rsquo; &lsquo;Art&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/193-inks-cannes-market-deals-on-brigands-bitcoin-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/193-inks-cannes-market-deals-on-brigands-bitcoin-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ to Sony Pictures Classics for North and Latin America and other markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winner of the L&rsquo;Oeil d&rsquo;or, the film traces 40 years of Iran&rsquo;s history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rehearsals-for-a-revolution-to-sony-pictures-classics-for-north-and-latin-america-and-other-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rehearsals-for-a-revolution-to-sony-pictures-classics-for-north-and-latin-america-and-other-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pegah Ahangarani’s ‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ wins Cannes documentary award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Murphy&rsquo;s Tin Castle receives&nbsp;a special mention from&nbsp;L&rsquo;&OElig;il d&rsquo;or&nbsp;jury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pegah-ahangaranis-rehearsals-for-a-revolution-wins-cannes-documentary-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pegah-ahangaranis-rehearsals-for-a-revolution-wins-cannes-documentary-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu’ flies into 691 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also out: romcom &rsquo;Finding Emily&rsquo; and animation &lsquo;Charlie And The Wonderdog&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-flies-into-691-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-flies-into-691-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Madame’ review: Brooding French debut mines uneasy relationship between wealth and freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helene Rosselet-Ruiz&rsquo;s Cannes Special Screening features strong performances and confident craft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/madame-review-brooding-french-debut-mines-uneasy-relationship-between-wealth-and-freedom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/madame-review-brooding-french-debut-mines-uneasy-relationship-between-wealth-and-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ hits middle of Screen’s Cannes jury grid despite buzzy reception; ‘Coward’ also lands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo&rsquo;s &lsquo;La Bola Negra&rsquo; divided our critics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-hits-middle-of-screens-cannes-jury-grid-despite-buzzy-reception-coward-also-lands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-hits-middle-of-screens-cannes-jury-grid-despite-buzzy-reception-coward-also-lands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK exhibitors welcome temporary cut in VAT rates on children’s cinema tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions remain about how the measure will work in practice, whether cinemas are obliged to pass on the VAT cut to customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-exhibitors-welcome-temporary-cut-in-vat-rates-on-childrens-cinema-tickets-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-exhibitors-welcome-temporary-cut-in-vat-rates-on-childrens-cinema-tickets-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK exhibitors welcome temporary cut in VAT rates on children's cinema tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions remain about how the measure will work in practice, whether cinemas are obliged to pass on the VAT cut to customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-exhibitors-welcome-temporary-cut-in-vat-rates-on-childrens-cinema-tickets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-exhibitors-welcome-temporary-cut-in-vat-rates-on-childrens-cinema-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reykjavik film festival sets up Script Lab for Arctic storytelling traditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Lab will welcome up to eight Nordic screenwriters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reykjavik-film-festival-sets-up-script-lab-for-arctic-storytelling-traditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reykjavik-film-festival-sets-up-script-lab-for-arctic-storytelling-traditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Loach, Aki Kaurismäki, Yorgos Lanthimos and Javier Bardem sign Canal+ controversy letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canal+ controversy is the talk of the Cannes Film Festival among the French sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-aki-kaurismki-yorgos-lanthimos-and-javier-bardem-sign-canal-controversy-letter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-aki-kaurismki-yorgos-lanthimos-and-javier-bardem-sign-canal-controversy-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Loach, Aki Kaurismäki, Yorgos Lanthimos and Javier Bardem sign anti-Bollore letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canal + controversy is the talk of the Cannes Film Festival among the French sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-aki-kaurismki-yorgos-lanthimos-and-javier-bardem-sign-anti-bollore-letter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-aki-kaurismki-yorgos-lanthimos-and-javier-bardem-sign-anti-bollore-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Vertiginous’ review: Quentin Dupieux’s outre comedy tackles complex issues of identity through crude animation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French auteur&rsquo;s latest work closes Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vertiginous-review-quentin-dupieuxs-outre-comedy-tackles-complex-issues-of-identity-through-crude-animation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vertiginous-review-quentin-dupieuxs-outre-comedy-tackles-complex-issues-of-identity-through-crude-animation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Station’ review: Moving Yemen-set drama explores the importance of community in the face of war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker Sara Ishaq&rsquo;s debut bows in Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-station-review-moving-yemen-set-drama-explores-the-importance-of-community-in-the-face-of-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-station-review-moving-yemen-set-drama-explores-the-importance-of-community-in-the-face-of-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘De Gaulle: Tilting Iron’ review: Broad-brush, old-fashioned biopic of former French president Charles de Gaulle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonin Baudry&rsquo;s sweeping epic is fuelled by national-origin-story patriotism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/de-gaulle-tilting-iron-review-broad-brush-old-fashioned-biopic-of-former-french-president-charles-de-gaulle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/de-gaulle-tilting-iron-review-broad-brush-old-fashioned-biopic-of-former-french-president-charles-de-gaulle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘De Gaulle: Résistance’ review: Broad-brush, old-fashioned biopic of former French president Charles de Gaulle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonin Baudry&rsquo;s sweeping epic is fuelled by national-origin-story patriotism]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/de-gaulle-rsistance-review-broad-brush-old-fashioned-biopic-of-former-french-president-charles-de-gaulle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/de-gaulle-rsistance-review-broad-brush-old-fashioned-biopic-of-former-french-president-charles-de-gaulle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imax shares spike as report says company exploring sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premium cinema format leader had a record year at the box office in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/imax-shares-spike-as-report-says-company-exploring-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/imax-shares-spike-as-report-says-company-exploring-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate gives update on second Michael Jackson film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow-up &ldquo;can go forwards and backwards&rdquo; in telling Jackson&rsquo;s story, say film group head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-gives-update-on-second-michael-jackson-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-gives-update-on-second-michael-jackson-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Resurrection Of The Christ’ set for staggered two-part 2027/2028 launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two parts of the bibilical drama had originally been set for launch 40 days apart next spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-resurrection-of-the-christ-set-for-staggered-two-part-20272028-launch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-resurrection-of-the-christ-set-for-staggered-two-part-20272028-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Coward’ review: Two Belgian soldiers are drawn together amid the horrors of war in Lukas Dhont’s intimate queer drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcomers Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne drive Dhont&rsquo;s First World War Cannes Competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coward-review-two-belgian-soldiers-are-drawn-together-amid-the-horrors-of-war-in-lukas-dhonts-intimate-queer-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coward-review-two-belgian-soldiers-are-drawn-together-amid-the-horrors-of-war-in-lukas-dhonts-intimate-queer-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The End Of It’ review: Striking future-set study of mortality hangs on a layered performance from Rebecca Hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maria Martinez Bayona&rsquo;s Cannes Premiere title also stars Gael Garcia Bernal, Noomi Rapace and Beanie Feldstein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-end-of-it-review-striking-future-set-study-of-mortality-hangs-on-a-layered-performance-from-rebecca-hall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-end-of-it-review-striking-future-set-study-of-mortality-hangs-on-a-layered-performance-from-rebecca-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ wins Directors’ Fortnight audience award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The People&rsquo;s Choice award launched in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-wins-directors-fortnight-audience-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-wins-directors-fortnight-audience-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics’ Week prize winner ‘La Gradiva’ bought by 1-2 Special for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French-Italian drama is the directing debut of cinematographer Marine Atlan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/critics-week-prize-winner-la-gradiva-bought-by-1-2-special-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/critics-week-prize-winner-la-gradiva-bought-by-1-2-special-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Bola Negra’ review: Penelope Cruz and Guitarricadelafuente star in sprawling exploration of Spain’s queer culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The works of Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca inform Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi&rsquo;s Cannes Competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-review-penelope-cruz-and-guitarricadelafuente-star-in-sprawling-exploration-of-spains-queer-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-bola-negra-review-penelope-cruz-and-guitarricadelafuente-star-in-sprawling-exploration-of-spains-queer-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Arnold’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight premiere ‘Too Many Beasts’ wins Europa Cinemas prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arnold&rsquo;s feature debut&nbsp;will now receive the support from the European exhibition network during its release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarah-arnolds-cannes-directors-fortnight-premiere-too-many-beasts-wins-europa-cinemas-prize/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sarah-arnolds-cannes-directors-fortnight-premiere-too-many-beasts-wins-europa-cinemas-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un Certain Regard entry ‘Iron Boy’ goes to Sony Pictures Classics for North America and other markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hand painted film is the first as a solo director from former Pixar animator Louis Clichy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-entry-iron-boy-goes-to-sony-pictures-classics-for-north-america-and-other-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-entry-iron-boy-goes-to-sony-pictures-classics-for-north-america-and-other-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Un Certain Regard entry ‘Iron Boy’ goes to Sony Pictures Classic for North America and other markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hand painted film is the first as a solo director from former Pixar animator Louis Clichy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-entry-iron-boy-goes-to-sony-pictures-classic-for-north-america-and-other-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/un-certain-regard-entry-iron-boy-goes-to-sony-pictures-classic-for-north-america-and-other-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Roma Elastica’ review: Marion Cotillard anchors fractured, excessive Italian 1980s drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bertrand Mandico&rsquo;s Cannes Midnight title also stars&nbsp;Noemie Merlant and&nbsp;Isabella Ferrari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/roma-elastica-review-marion-cotillard-anchors-fractured-excessive-italian-1980s-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/roma-elastica-review-marion-cotillard-anchors-fractured-excessive-italian-1980s-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Victorian Psycho’ review: Maika Monroe is gloriously gonzo in fun, feminist 19th-century horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Isaacs, Ruth Wilson and&nbsp;Thomasin McKenzie also star in Zachary Wigon&rsquo;s intense Cannes Un Certain Regard title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/victorian-psycho-review-maika-monroe-is-gloriously-gonzo-in-fun-feminist-19th-century-horror/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/victorian-psycho-review-maika-monroe-is-gloriously-gonzo-in-fun-feminist-19th-century-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the key private equity players backing film productions in Europe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe is a haven for films looking for soft money, but has very few private investors prepared to put in equity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/who-are-the-key-private-equity-players-backing-film-productions-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/who-are-the-key-private-equity-players-backing-film-productions-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vicky Krieps in talks to star in comedy ‘Operation Annie’ for Luxembourg’s Samsa Film]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is about the US forces who pumped out fake propaganda broadcasts to the Nazis in 1944.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vicky-krieps-in-talks-to-star-in-comedy-operation-annie-for-luxembourgs-samsa-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vicky-krieps-in-talks-to-star-in-comedy-operation-annie-for-luxembourgs-samsa-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Elephants In The Fog’ review: Sensitive, stirring debut is set at the heart of Nepal’s transgender community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screenwriter and short filmmaker Abinash Bikram Shah&rsquo;s engaging first feature bows in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/elephants-in-the-fog-review-sensitive-stirring-debut-is-set-at-the-heart-of-nepals-transgender-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/elephants-in-the-fog-review-sensitive-stirring-debut-is-set-at-the-heart-of-nepals-transgender-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Man Of His Time’, ‘The Man I Love’ land middle of the pack on Screen’s Cannes jury grid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both films posted solid scores but failed to get close to leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-man-of-his-time-the-man-i-love-land-middle-of-the-pack-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-man-of-his-time-the-man-i-love-land-middle-of-the-pack-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madman taps into Australia’s housing crisis to as part of the release campaign for comedy ‘Birthright’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madman has teamed with property platform Coposit to give preview audience members deposit help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/madman-taps-into-australias-housing-crisis-to-as-part-of-the-release-campaign-for-comedy-birthright/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/madman-taps-into-australias-housing-crisis-to-as-part-of-the-release-campaign-for-comedy-birthright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malta’s Mediterrane film festival unveils expanded programme for fourth edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Rosebush Pruning&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Christophers&rsquo; and &lsquo;Couture&rsquo; are among the competing titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maltas-mediterrane-film-festival-unveils-expanded-programme-for-fourth-edition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maltas-mediterrane-film-festival-unveils-expanded-programme-for-fourth-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘9 Temples To Heaven’ review: A poignant family road trip across contemporary Thailand produced by Apichatpong Weerasethakul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sompot Chidgasornpongse&rsquo;s&nbsp;Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title balances ritual, memory and familial tensions with a light touch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/9-temples-to-heaven-review-a-poignant-family-road-trip-across-contemporary-thailand-produced-by-apichatpong-weerasethakul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/9-temples-to-heaven-review-a-poignant-family-road-trip-across-contemporary-thailand-produced-by-apichatpong-weerasethakul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’ll Be Gone In June’ review: A German exchange student navigates post-9/11 America in modest, engaging debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katharina Rivilis&rsquo;s Cannes Un Certain Regard title is produced by Wim Wenders]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ill-be-gone-in-june-review-a-german-exchange-student-navigates-post-911-america-in-modest-engaging-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ill-be-gone-in-june-review-a-german-exchange-student-navigates-post-911-america-in-modest-engaging-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI to expand geographical reach of Skills Clusters Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: In addition to &pound;9m for its existing seven skills clusters, &pound;2.9m has been set aside for new regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-to-expand-geographical-reach-of-skills-clusters-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-to-expand-geographical-reach-of-skills-clusters-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’ review: Poetic, slow-burn debut unfolds within a Bedouin community in Lebanon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palestinian director Rayakan Mayasi&rsquo;s first feature premieres in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-review-poetic-slow-burn-debut-unfolds-within-a-bedouin-community-in-lebanon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-review-poetic-slow-burn-debut-unfolds-within-a-bedouin-community-in-lebanon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Orange-Flavoured Wedding’ review: Adele Exarchopoulos leads Christophe Honore’s propulsive, poignant 1970s ensemble drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honore&rsquo;s latest work also stars Vincent Lacoste and Paul Kircher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/orange-flavoured-wedding-review-adele-exarchopoulos-leads-christophe-honores-propulsive-poignant-1970s-ensemble-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/orange-flavoured-wedding-review-adele-exarchopoulos-leads-christophe-honores-propulsive-poignant-1970s-ensemble-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 10: Three key talking points from the market - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The buzziest deals, the Dogma boom and the AI for Talent summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-10-three-key-talking-points-from-the-market-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-10-three-key-talking-points-from-the-market-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese stop-motion animation ‘The Bear Hunter’ set as first feature from Taiyo Kikaku]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The stop-motion animation will mark the feature directorial debut of Takeshi Yashiro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-stop-motion-animation-the-bear-hunter-set-as-first-feature-from-taiyo-kikaku/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-stop-motion-animation-the-bear-hunter-set-as-first-feature-from-taiyo-kikaku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Damon set to replace Ryan Gosling in the Daniels tentpole]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sci-fi project is the Daniels first feature since multiple Oscar winner Everthing Everywhere All At Once.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matt-damon-set-to-replace-ryan-gosling-in-the-daniels-tentpole/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matt-damon-set-to-replace-ryan-gosling-in-the-daniels-tentpole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix sets Brad Pitt Cliff Booth film for late November Imax theatrical slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Once Upon A Time&hellip; In Hollywood spin-off has been viewed as a Venice contender.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-sets-brad-pitt-cliff-booth-film-for-late-november-imax-theatrical-slot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-sets-brad-pitt-cliff-booth-film-for-late-november-imax-theatrical-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Man I Love’ review: A powerful Rami Malek drives Ira Sachs’s compelling, opaque queer drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sachs&rsquo;s Cannes Competition title plays out in 1980s New York City]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-i-love-review-a-powerful-rami-malek-drives-ira-sachss-compelling-opaque-queer-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-i-love-review-a-powerful-rami-malek-drives-ira-sachss-compelling-opaque-queer-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics’ Week unveils prizes for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners included &lsquo;La Gradiva&rsquo; and&nbsp;Aina Clotet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-unveils-prizes-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-unveils-prizes-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yutaro Seki’s ‘My Son’ wins Imagica Group financing prize backed by Kei Ishikawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The award includes up to $440,000 (&yen;70m) in investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yutaro-sekis-my-son-wins-imagica-group-financing-prize-backed-by-kei-ishikawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yutaro-sekis-my-son-wins-imagica-group-financing-prize-backed-by-kei-ishikawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s Imagica Group selects ‘My Son’ for financing prize backed by Kei Ishikawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The award includes up to $440,000 (&yen;70m) in investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-imagica-group-selects-my-son-for-financing-prize-backed-by-kei-ishikawa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-imagica-group-selects-my-son-for-financing-prize-backed-by-kei-ishikawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timeless Cinema unveils platform for connecting classic film programmers and rights owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cannes launch comes as classic films enjoy a resurgence in cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/timeless-cinema-unveils-platform-for-connecting-classic-film-programmers-and-rights-owners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/timeless-cinema-unveils-platform-for-connecting-classic-film-programmers-and-rights-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Man Of His Time’ review: A superb Swann Arlaud powers Emmanuel Marre’s ambitious, overlong Vichy France drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes Competition title follows real-life opportunist Henri Marre as he seeks to make a mark in 1940s France]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-man-of-his-time-review-a-superb-swann-arlaud-powers-emmanuel-marres-ambitious-overlong-vichy-france-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-man-of-his-time-review-a-superb-swann-arlaud-powers-emmanuel-marres-ambitious-overlong-vichy-france-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benelux projects receive funding boost from first Co-Development Fund awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three projects have received &euro;50,000 each.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/benelux-projects-receive-funding-boost-from-first-co-development-fund-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/benelux-projects-receive-funding-boost-from-first-co-development-fund-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Red Rocks’ review: Bruno Dumont assembles a charming young cast for his beguiling childhood fantasy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dumon&rsquo;s distinctive, accessible new feature bows in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/red-rocks-review-bruno-dumont-assembles-a-charming-young-cast-for-his-beguiling-childhood-fantasy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/red-rocks-review-bruno-dumont-assembles-a-charming-young-cast-for-his-beguiling-childhood-fantasy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Missing Child Videotape’ director Ryota Kondo readies fresh horror ‘Afunruparo’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Produced by Synca Creations, filming is set to begin summer 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/missing-child-videotape-director-ryota-kondo-readies-fresh-horror-afunruparo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/missing-child-videotape-director-ryota-kondo-readies-fresh-horror-afunruparo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Diamond’ review: Andy Garcia directs and stars as a noirish detective in disappointingly superficial LA story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosemarie Dewitt, Brendan Fraser, Vicky Krieps, Bill Murray and Dustin Hoffman aslo appear in Garcia&rsquo;s second directorial feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/diamond-review-andy-garcia-directs-and-stars-as-a-noirish-detective-in-disappointingly-superficial-la-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/diamond-review-andy-garcia-directs-and-stars-as-a-noirish-detective-in-disappointingly-superficial-la-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Loach talks Wim Wenders, European support at Cannes beach screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loach decries return of fascism; Cannes juror Paul Laverty praises &ldquo;the wonderful people of Gaza&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-talks-wim-wenders-european-support-at-cannes-beach-screening/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ken-loach-talks-wim-wenders-european-support-at-cannes-beach-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAD Solutions lands MENA rights to Zamo Mkhwanazi’s ‘Laundry’ as its first non-Arab title]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film proved a breakout hit at Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-solutions-lands-mena-rights-to-zamo-mkhwanazis-laundry-as-its-first-non-arab-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mad-solutions-lands-mena-rights-to-zamo-mkhwanazis-laundry-as-its-first-non-arab-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Film and TV Charity introduces “industry first” anti-racism well-being adviser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chartered psychologist Anthony Newton will&nbsp;support Black and global majority professionals working behind the scenes in film, TV and cinema who are experiencing racism, racialised bullying or harassment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-film-and-tv-charity-introduces-industry-first-anti-racism-well-being-adviser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-film-and-tv-charity-introduces-industry-first-anti-racism-well-being-adviser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Channel 4 head backs idea for combined public service broadcaster streaming platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Mahon said combining distributor power is &ldquo;the answer&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-channel-4-head-backs-idea-for-combined-public-service-broadcaster-streaming-platform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-channel-4-head-backs-idea-for-combined-public-service-broadcaster-streaming-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s K2 Pictures boards Karim Ainouz’s English-language drama ‘Neon River’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film will shoot in Japan in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-k2-pictures-boards-karim-ainouzs-english-language-drama-neon-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-k2-pictures-boards-karim-ainouzs-english-language-drama-neon-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Death Has No Master’ review: Asia Argento is unconvincing in uneven drama set in the Venezuelan jungle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jorge Thielen Armand&rsquo;s hallucinatory thriller premieres in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-has-no-master-review-asia-argento-is-unconvincing-in-uneven-drama-set-in-the-venezuelan-jungle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-has-no-master-review-asia-argento-is-unconvincing-in-uneven-drama-set-in-the-venezuelan-jungle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Death Has No Master’ review: Asia Argento finds herself adrift in heady, uneven Venezuelan drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jorge Thielen Armand&rsquo;s hallucinatory thriller premieres in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-has-no-master-review-asia-argento-finds-herself-adrift-in-heady-uneven-venezuelan-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-has-no-master-review-asia-argento-finds-herself-adrift-in-heady-uneven-venezuelan-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal, Sun Africa Group sign three-year South African theatrical distribution deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sun Africa Group will theatrically distribute Studiocanal&rsquo;s English-language slate including &rsquo;Pressure&rsquo; and &lsquo;Ink&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-sun-africa-group-sign-three-year-south-african-theatrical-distribution-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-sun-africa-group-sign-three-year-south-african-theatrical-distribution-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Minotaur’ storms to second place on Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘Bitter Christmas’ also lands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrey Zvyagintsev&rsquo;s latest is just behind &lsquo;Fatherland&rsquo; in the rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minotaur-storms-to-second-place-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-bitter-christmas-also-lands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minotaur-storms-to-second-place-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-bitter-christmas-also-lands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Goodbye Cruel World’ review:  ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ star Milo Machado-Graner shines in dreamlike Cannes Critics’ Week closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor-turned-filmmaker Felix de Givry&rsquo;s debut follows a&nbsp;bullied teenager who vanishes from his provincial town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/goodbye-cruel-world-review-anatomy-of-a-fall-star-milo-machado-graner-shines-in-dreamlike-cannes-critics-week-closer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/goodbye-cruel-world-review-anatomy-of-a-fall-star-milo-machado-graner-shines-in-dreamlike-cannes-critics-week-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cesc Gay’s Spanish romantic comedy woos buyers for Filmax]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Olivia Wilde has remade Gay&rsquo;s &lsquo;The People Upstairs&rsquo; as &lsquo;The Invite&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cesc-gays-spanish-romantic-comedy-woos-buyers-for-filmax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cesc-gays-spanish-romantic-comedy-woos-buyers-for-filmax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Low Expectations’ review: Understated Norwegian debut stars singer Marie Ulven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ulven, aka Girl in Red, makes an impressive acting debut in Eivind Landsvik&rsquo;s&nbsp;drama of burnout and recovery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-review-understated-norwegian-debut-stars-singer-marie-ulven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-review-understated-norwegian-debut-stars-singer-marie-ulven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ review: Clio Barnard’s Birmingham friendship drama builds on its superb performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Ali &amp; Ava&rsquo; director&rsquo;s Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title stars Joe Cole, Lola Petticrew and an excellent UK cast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-review-clio-barnards-birmingham-friendship-drama-builds-on-its-superb-performances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-review-clio-barnards-birmingham-friendship-drama-builds-on-its-superb-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Low Expectations’ review: Understated Norwegian depression drama stars singer Marie Ulven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ulven, aka Girl in Red, impresses in Eivind Landsvik&rsquo;s&nbsp;debut of burnout and recovery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-review-understated-norwegian-depression-drama-stars-singer-marie-ulven/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/low-expectations-review-understated-norwegian-depression-drama-stars-singer-marie-ulven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Samurai And The Prisoner’ review: Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s handsome Japanese period drama is a staid siege mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kurosawa&rsquo;s Cannes Premiere title lacks the action of his previous pictures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-samurai-and-the-prisoner-review-kiyoshi-kurosawas-handsome-japanese-period-drama-is-a-staid-siege-mystery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-samurai-and-the-prisoner-review-kiyoshi-kurosawas-handsome-japanese-period-drama-is-a-staid-siege-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Six Months In A Pink And Blue Building’ review: Intimate, precise portrait of childhood, memory and sexuality in Mexico City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruno Santamar&iacute;a Razo&rsquo;s Cannes Critics Week title effectively blends documentary and fiction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/six-months-in-a-pink-and-blue-building-review-intimate-precise-portrait-of-childhood-memory-and-sexuality-in-mexico-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/six-months-in-a-pink-and-blue-building-review-intimate-precise-portrait-of-childhood-memory-and-sexuality-in-mexico-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spring’ review: Assured, tense Lithuanian debut plays out in occupied Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong performances and atmospheric craft anchor a story of quiet resistance and mounting dread]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spring-review-assured-tense-lithuanian-debut-plays-out-in-occupied-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spring-review-assured-tense-lithuanian-debut-plays-out-in-occupied-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 9: French industry mood and the best parties so far - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen&rsquo;s UK and international reporter Ben Dalton and France correspondent Rebecca Leffler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-9-french-industry-mood-and-the-best-parties-so-far-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-9-french-industry-mood-and-the-best-parties-so-far-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Chan-wook’s ‘The Brigands Of Rattlecreek’ set for Warner Bros Clockwork in North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The western is expected to start shooting early next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/park-chan-wooks-the-brigands-of-rattlecreek-set-for-warner-bros-clockwork-in-north-america/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/park-chan-wooks-the-brigands-of-rattlecreek-set-for-warner-bros-clockwork-in-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iraqi Film Fund forges major partnership with pan-Arab studio MAD Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The agreement will see MAD handle sales and distribution of upcoming Iraqi features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iraqi-film-fund-forges-major-partnership-with-pan-arab-studio-mad-solutions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iraqi-film-fund-forges-major-partnership-with-pan-arab-studio-mad-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Minotaur’ review: Andrey Zvyagintsev remakes Claude Chabrol’s ‘The Unfaithful Wife’ as immaculate domestic thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Loveless&rsquo; and &lsquo;Leviathan&rsquo; director&rsquo;s Cannes Competition title intertwines personal and national crisis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minotaur-review-andrey-zvyagintsev-remakes-claude-chabrols-the-unfaithful-wife-as-immaculate-domestic-thriller/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minotaur-review-andrey-zvyagintsev-remakes-claude-chabrols-the-unfaithful-wife-as-immaculate-domestic-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Women On Trial’  review: Charlotte Gainsbourg leads a persuasive dramatisation of landmark 1972 French abortion trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauriane Escaffre and Yvo Muller revisit the historic Bobigny case through the eyes of lawyer and activist Gisele Halimi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/women-on-trial-review-charlotte-gainsbourg-leads-a-persuasive-dramatisation-of-landmark-1972-french-abortion-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/women-on-trial-review-charlotte-gainsbourg-leads-a-persuasive-dramatisation-of-landmark-1972-french-abortion-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate developing stage version of ‘The Housemaid’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company launched a stage version of The Hunger Games in the West End last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-developing-stage-version-of-the-housemaid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-developing-stage-version-of-the-housemaid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Aqui’ review: Ambitious Portuguese J.M. Coetzee adaptation explores the mysteries of childhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[An improvised family navigates uncertainty in Tiago Guedes&rsquo;s&nbsp;three-hour Cannes Premiere title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aqui-review-ambitious-portuguese-jm-coetzee-adaptation-explores-the-mysteries-of-childhood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aqui-review-ambitious-portuguese-jm-coetzee-adaptation-explores-the-mysteries-of-childhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ben’Imana’ review: Evocative debut delivers a haunting tale of post-genocide Rwanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie-Cl&eacute;mentine Dusabejambo&rsquo;s Un Certain Regard title is set against Rwanda&rsquo;s post-genocide gacaca courts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/benimana-review-evocative-debut-delivers-a-haunting-tale-of-post-genocide-rwanda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/benimana-review-evocative-debut-delivers-a-haunting-tale-of-post-genocide-rwanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers rush to Berenger Thouin’s Cannes archive-fiction mash-up ‘The Golden Age’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thouin&rsquo;s debut feature blends footage from the Gaumont Path&eacute; Archives with fictional material.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-rush-to-berenger-thouins-cannes-archive-fiction-mash-up-the-golden-age/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-rush-to-berenger-thouins-cannes-archive-fiction-mash-up-the-golden-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu’ review: Disney+ favourite makes a safe but satisfying jump to cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Favreau expands his streamer success into a visually rich, brisk adventure that feels more evolutionary than essential]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review-disney-favourite-makes-a-safe-but-satisfying-jump-to-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-review-disney-favourite-makes-a-safe-but-satisfying-jump-to-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Unknown’, ‘Fjord’ divide critics on Screen’s Cannes jury grid]]></title><description><![CDATA[New films from Arthur Harari and Cristian Mungiu have settled in the middle of the pack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-unknown-fjord-divide-critics-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-unknown-fjord-divide-critics-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“There’s been a huge gold rush”: video game IP hot property in Hollywood, say experts at Cannes UK Pavilion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producers from the UK and New Zealand discussed finding the right IP for cross-media adaptations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theres-been-a-huge-gold-rush-video-game-ip-hot-property-in-hollywood-say-experts-at-cannes-uk-pavilion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theres-been-a-huge-gold-rush-video-game-ip-hot-property-in-hollywood-say-experts-at-cannes-uk-pavilion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Her Private Hell’ review: Nicolas Winding Refn thriller is exercise in style over substance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Thatcher and Charles Melton star in director&rsquo;s soulless follow-up to &lsquo;The Neon Demon&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/her-private-hell-review-nicolas-winding-refn-thriller-is-exercise-in-style-over-substance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/her-private-hell-review-nicolas-winding-refn-thriller-is-exercise-in-style-over-substance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia’s Eliso film awards selects jury for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Malgorzata Szumowska, Lea Glob among five jurors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgias-eliso-film-awards-selects-jury-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/georgias-eliso-film-awards-selects-jury-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Colony’ review: ‘Train To Busan’ director Yeon Sang-ho returns with fun, forgettable zombie horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seoul-set Cannes Midnight title stars&nbsp;Koo Kyo-hwan,&nbsp;Gianna Jun and&nbsp;Kim Shin-rock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colony-review-train-to-busan-director-yeon-sang-ho-returns-with-fun-forgettable-zombie-horror/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colony-review-train-to-busan-director-yeon-sang-ho-returns-with-fun-forgettable-zombie-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nirvanna: The Band, The Show, The Movie’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will release in cinemas on July 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nirvanna-the-band-the-show-the-movie-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Tin Castle’ review: Affectionate, unsentimental doc follows an Irish traveller family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Murphy&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;Goodbye Sisters&rsquo; debuts in Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tin-castle-review-affectionate-unsentimental-doc-follows-an-irish-traveller-family/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tin-castle-review-affectionate-unsentimental-doc-follows-an-irish-traveller-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dora’ review: K-pop star Kim Do-yeon helms July Jung’s feverish South Korean psychodrama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jung follows &lsquo;Next Sohee&rsquo; and &lsquo;A Girl At My Door&rsquo; with Cannes Un Certain Regard title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dora-review-k-pop-star-kim-do-yeon-helms-july-jungs-feverish-south-korean-psychodrama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dora-review-k-pop-star-kim-do-yeon-helms-july-jungs-feverish-south-korean-psychodrama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 8: How is the Competition shaping up? Plus parallel sections gems - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, our critics pick their favourites from the parallel sections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-8-how-is-the-competition-shaping-up-plus-parallel-sections-gems-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-8-how-is-the-competition-shaping-up-plus-parallel-sections-gems-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which films are in the running for the 2026 Venice Film Festival?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Adventures Of Cliff Booth, Wild Horse Nine, A Woman Unknown,&nbsp;Being Heumann tipped for Lido bows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/which-films-are-in-the-running-for-the-2026-venice-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/which-films-are-in-the-running-for-the-2026-venice-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key Asian titles secure strong business at Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upcoming films from Vietnam, China and Thailand among hot projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/key-asian-titles-secure-strong-business-at-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/key-asian-titles-secure-strong-business-at-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungary’s new culture minister Zoltan Tarr makes pledge to filmmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funds will be distributed on &ldquo;merit, not political loyalty&rdquo;, said Tarr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hungarys-new-culture-minister-zoltan-tarr-makes-pledge-to-filmmakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hungarys-new-culture-minister-zoltan-tarr-makes-pledge-to-filmmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortitude International closes deals in Cannes on Liam Hemsworth, Priyanka Chopra Jonas titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Nadine de Barros and her team strike sales in Australia, Italy, Middle East]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fortitude-international-closes-deals-in-cannes-on-liam-hemsworth-priyanka-chopra-jonas-titles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fortitude-international-closes-deals-in-cannes-on-liam-hemsworth-priyanka-chopra-jonas-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Cinema should be for everyone”: blind filmmaker Bahman Yazdan Panah talks navigating Cannes with guide dog Tess]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Tess helps a lot because everyone is interested in her and her market badge.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-should-be-for-everyone-blind-filmmaker-bahman-yazdan-panah-talks-navigating-cannes-with-guide-dog-tess/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-should-be-for-everyone-blind-filmmaker-bahman-yazdan-panah-talks-navigating-cannes-with-guide-dog-tess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics’ Week opener ‘In Waves’ goes to Netflix for the world outside France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu head the English-language cast for the French animated romance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/critics-week-opener-in-waves-goes-to-netflix-for-the-world-outside-france/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/critics-week-opener-in-waves-goes-to-netflix-for-the-world-outside-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fjord’ review: Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve intrigue in Cristian Mungiu’s underpowered Norway-set drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mungiu&rsquo;s Cannes Competition title sees a Christian family going up against Norway&rsquo;s child protection services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fjord-review-sebastian-stan-and-renate-reinsve-intrigue-in-cristian-mungius-underpowered-norway-set-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fjord-review-sebastian-stan-and-renate-reinsve-intrigue-in-cristian-mungius-underpowered-norway-set-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Unknown’ review: Léa Seydoux brings conviction to an ambitious but frustrating body-swap mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niels Schneider also stars in Arthur Harari&rsquo;s twisting Cannes Competition title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-unknown-review-la-seydoux-brings-conviction-to-an-ambitious-but-frustrating-body-swap-mystery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-unknown-review-la-seydoux-brings-conviction-to-an-ambitious-but-frustrating-body-swap-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Viva Carmen’ review: Sébastien Laudenbach follows ‘Chicken For Linda!’ with vivid animated take on Bizet’s ‘Carmen’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laudenbach&rsquo;s third feature premieres in Cannes Directors Fortnight before moving on to Annecy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/viva-carmen-review-sbastien-laudenbach-follows-chicken-for-linda-with-vivid-animated-take-on-bizets-carmen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/viva-carmen-review-sbastien-laudenbach-follows-chicken-for-linda-with-vivid-animated-take-on-bizets-carmen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s Cannes absence exposes growing row over public film funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[With no majority Italian film premiering on the Croisette, a dispute over the country&rsquo;s selective funding system has become a wider argument about transparency, reliability and cultural policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-cannes-absence-exposes-growing-row-over-public-film-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-cannes-absence-exposes-growing-row-over-public-film-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin confirms ‘Hope’ sequel in development: “There is a story and a script”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The genre thriller premiered in Compeititon at Cannes Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jin-confirms-hope-sequel-in-development-there-is-a-story-and-a-script/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jin-confirms-hope-sequel-in-development-there-is-a-story-and-a-script/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Everytime’ review: Austrian director Sandra Wollner impresses with an emotionally precise study of grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wollner&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;The Trouble With Being Born&rsquo; bows in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everytime-review-austrian-director-sandra-wollner-impresses-with-an-emotionally-precise-study-of-grief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/everytime-review-austrian-director-sandra-wollner-impresses-with-an-emotionally-precise-study-of-grief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ reclaims UK-Ireland box office crown from ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Christophers&rsquo; scores biggest opening ever for Picturehouse Entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-reclaims-uk-ireland-box-office-crown-from-the-devil-wears-prada-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-reclaims-uk-ireland-box-office-crown-from-the-devil-wears-prada-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France to host international Lumière Summit focused on the future of cinema]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summit will be held in the South of France in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-to-host-international-lumire-summit-focused-on-the-future-of-cinema/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/france-to-host-international-lumire-summit-focused-on-the-future-of-cinema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ impresses on Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘Moulin’, ‘Another Day’ also land]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Hope&rsquo; is currently joint third on the grid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-impresses-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-moulin-another-day-also-land/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-hope-impresses-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-moulin-another-day-also-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carine Tardieu’s ‘All The Little Live Things’ wins Cannes Marche du Film Investors Circle prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film stars Beno&icirc;t Magimel, L&eacute;a Drucker and Melanie Thierry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/carine-tardieus-all-the-little-live-things-wins-cannes-marche-du-film-investors-circle-prize/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/carine-tardieus-all-the-little-live-things-wins-cannes-marche-du-film-investors-circle-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Perra’ review: Chile’s Dominga Sotomayor returns with a visually rich island drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[A solitary woman&rsquo;s bond with an abandoned dog anchors this textured Chilean film in Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-perra-review-chiles-dominga-sotomayor-returns-with-a-visually-rich-island-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-perra-review-chiles-dominga-sotomayor-returns-with-a-visually-rich-island-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cantona’ review: Energetic doc explores the man behind football’s enigmatic icon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julien Gaspar-Oliveri&rsquo;s lively portrait plays as a Cannes Special Screening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cantona-review-energetic-doc-explores-the-man-behind-footballs-enigmatic-icon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cantona-review-energetic-doc-explores-the-man-behind-footballs-enigmatic-icon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Full Phil’ review: Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart relish their roles in Quentin Dupieux’s absurdist comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s English-language Cannes Midnight title also stars Emma Mackey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/full-phil-review-woody-harrelson-and-kristen-stewart-relish-their-roles-in-quentin-dupieuxs-absurdist-comedy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/full-phil-review-woody-harrelson-and-kristen-stewart-relish-their-roles-in-quentin-dupieuxs-absurdist-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ shimmies back to top of worldwide box office; ‘Obsession’ scares up profitable $23m debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionsgate&rsquo;s &lsquo;Michael&rsquo; hits $700m and knocks &lsquo;Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo; down into second place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-shimmies-back-to-top-of-worldwide-box-office-obsession-scares-up-profitable-23m-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-shimmies-back-to-top-of-worldwide-box-office-obsession-scares-up-profitable-23m-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A24 takes world rights on buzzy Cannes title ‘Club Kid’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Jordan Firstman stars with Cara Delevingne, Diego Calva, Reggie Absolom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-takes-world-rights-on-buzzy-cannes-title-club-kid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a24-takes-world-rights-on-buzzy-cannes-title-club-kid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anonymous Content pledges to double number of European productions]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;&ldquo;We want to be in the international market with greater intensity,&rdquo; says president and CEO Darren Walker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anonymous-content-pledges-to-double-number-of-european-productions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/anonymous-content-pledges-to-double-number-of-european-productions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 7: Genre films shine, market buzz for ‘Club Kid’ and ‘A Man Of His Time’ - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, a new US distributor Cineverse is making noise with Guillermo del Toro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-7-genre-films-shine-market-buzz-for-club-kid-and-a-man-of-his-time-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-7-genre-films-shine-market-buzz-for-club-kid-and-a-man-of-his-time-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildstar seals Cannes sales on titles including vampire film ‘Drax’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Company sells package of films to Benelux, Germany, Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wildstar-seals-cannes-sales-on-titles-including-vampire-film-drax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wildstar-seals-cannes-sales-on-titles-including-vampire-film-drax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising producers Noëlle Levenez and Clara Marquardt stand for Cérémonie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rising French producers are developing a lively slate driven by fresh voices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rising-producers-nolle-levenez-and-clara-marquardt-stand-for-crmonie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rising-producers-nolle-levenez-and-clara-marquardt-stand-for-crmonie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rise Of The Footsoldier: Retribution’ locks in key international deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Carnaby International Sales and Distribution is selling the project at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rise-of-the-footsoldier-retribution-locks-in-key-international-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rise-of-the-footsoldier-retribution-locks-in-key-international-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mia Bays to launch Dogma UK programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Bays will work with Sigma Films producer Gillian Berrie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-bays-to-launch-dogma-uk-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mia-bays-to-launch-dogma-uk-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Koreeda’s Bunbuku teams with Johnny Depp’s In.2 Film on Kohki Hasei’s ‘Kutheran’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The story follows a young woman on Okinawa who risks her dream to help a migrant worker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koreedas-bunbuku-teams-with-johnny-depps-in2-film-on-kohki-haseis-kutheran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koreedas-bunbuku-teams-with-johnny-depps-in2-film-on-kohki-haseis-kutheran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has the Dutch cinema sector discovered the secret of arthouse box-office success?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular membership programme and investment in arthouse cinemas are driving a boom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/has-the-dutch-cinema-sector-discovered-the-secret-of-arthouse-box-office-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/has-the-dutch-cinema-sector-discovered-the-secret-of-arthouse-box-office-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Palestine Pavilion organisers on securing a long-term presence at the festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Palestine pavilion has returned for the third time in the festival&rsquo;s history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-palestine-pavilion-organisers-on-securing-a-long-term-presence-at-the-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-palestine-pavilion-organisers-on-securing-a-long-term-presence-at-the-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers pick Laila Marrakchi’s Un Certain Regard title ‘Strawberries’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Lucky Number is handling international sales on the Atlas Workshop award winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-pick-laila-marrakchis-un-certain-regard-title-strawberries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-pick-laila-marrakchis-un-certain-regard-title-strawberries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beijing-set romantic drama ‘Crossing A Dawn’ secures sales for Parallax Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The feature premiered in competition at Beijing International Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/beijing-set-romantic-drama-crossing-a-dawn-secures-sales-for-parallax-films/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/beijing-set-romantic-drama-crossing-a-dawn-secures-sales-for-parallax-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Jim Queen’ review: Cheeky French animation proves an irreverent celebration of LGBTQ+ culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feature premieres in Cannes Midnight strand before opening in France in June]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jim-queen-review-cheeky-french-animation-proves-an-irreverent-celebration-of-lgbtq-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jim-queen-review-cheeky-french-animation-proves-an-irreverent-celebration-of-lgbtq-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hope’ review: A rural South Korean community comes under attack in Na Hong-jin’s thunderously entertaining genre mash-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;The Wailing&rsquo; stars&nbsp;Hwang Jung-min and &rsquo;Squid Game&rsquo;&rsquo;s&nbsp;Hoyeon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hope-review-a-rural-south-korean-community-comes-under-attack-in-na-hong-jins-thunderously-entertaining-genre-mash-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hope-review-a-rural-south-korean-community-comes-under-attack-in-na-hong-jins-thunderously-entertaining-genre-mash-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Hope’ review: A rural South Korean comes under attack in Na Hong-Jin thunderously entertaining genre mash-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;The Wailing&rsquo; stars&nbsp;Hwang Jung-Min and &rsquo;Squid Game&rsquo;&rsquo;s&nbsp;Hoyeon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hope-review-a-rural-south-korean-comes-under-attack-in-na-hong-jin-thunderously-entertaining-genre-mash-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hope-review-a-rural-south-korean-comes-under-attack-in-na-hong-jin-thunderously-entertaining-genre-mash-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘When The Night Falls’ review: Director Daniel Auteuil turns real-life Second World War event into provocative moral thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auteuil also stars in the drama, which premieres in Cannes Premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/when-the-night-falls-review-director-daniel-auteuil-turns-real-life-second-world-war-event-into-provocative-moral-thriller-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/when-the-night-falls-review-director-daniel-auteuil-turns-real-life-second-world-war-event-into-provocative-moral-thriller-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’When The Night Falls’ review: Director Daniel Auteuil turns real-life Second World War event into provocative moral thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auteuil also stars in the drama, which premieres in Cannes Premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/when-the-night-falls-review-director-daniel-auteuil-turns-real-life-second-world-war-event-into-provocative-moral-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/when-the-night-falls-review-director-daniel-auteuil-turns-real-life-second-world-war-event-into-provocative-moral-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Avedon’ review: Ron Howard documentary puts master photographer Richard Avedon in the frame]]></title><description><![CDATA[An authorised documentary offers a comprehensive look at Avedon&rsquo;s artistry and drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/avedon-review-ron-howard-documentary-puts-master-photographer-richard-avedon-in-the-frame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/avedon-review-ron-howard-documentary-puts-master-photographer-richard-avedon-in-the-frame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Another Day’ review: Adèle Exarchopoulos is the beating heart of Jeanne Herry’s naturalistic study of alcoholism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes Competition title also stars&nbsp;Mathilde Roehrich and Brigitte Sy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/another-day-review-adle-exarchopoulos-is-the-beating-heart-of-jeanne-herrys-naturalistic-study-of-alcoholism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/another-day-review-adle-exarchopoulos-is-the-beating-heart-of-jeanne-herrys-naturalistic-study-of-alcoholism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Moulin’ review: Gilles Lellouche impresses in Laszlo Nemes’ powerful French resistance drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s follow up to &lsquo;Orphan&rsquo; plays in Cannes Competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moulin-review-gilles-lellouche-impresses-in-laszlo-nemes-powerful-french-resistance-drama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/moulin-review-gilles-lellouche-impresses-in-laszlo-nemes-powerful-french-resistance-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cate Blanchett says #MeToo “got killed very quickly”; talks political discussions at festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian actor also discussed consent around AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cate-blanchett-says-metoo-got-killed-very-quickly-talks-political-discussions-at-festivals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cate-blanchett-says-metoo-got-killed-very-quickly-talks-political-discussions-at-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sheep In The Box’ sits bottom of Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘Paper Tiger’, ‘The Beloved’ also land]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is Hirokazu Koreeda&rsquo;s lowest-scoring film on the jury grid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheep-in-the-box-sits-bottom-of-screens-cannes-jury-grid-paper-tiger-the-beloved-also-land/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheep-in-the-box-sits-bottom-of-screens-cannes-jury-grid-paper-tiger-the-beloved-also-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Driver responds to Lena Dunham claims: “I’m saving it all for my book”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &rsquo;Girls&rsquo; creator claimed Driver &ldquo;hruled a chair&rdquo; at her during filming/]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adam-driver-responds-to-lena-dunham-claims-im-saving-it-all-for-my-book/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adam-driver-responds-to-lena-dunham-claims-im-saving-it-all-for-my-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Too Many Beasts’ review:  Alexis Manenti and Ella Rumpf anchor a genre-bending French crime story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Arnold&rsquo;s debut feature caper makes its bow in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/too-many-beasts-review-alexis-manenti-and-ella-rumpf-anchor-a-genre-bending-french-crime-story/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/too-many-beasts-review-alexis-manenti-and-ella-rumpf-anchor-a-genre-bending-french-crime-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All The Lovers In The Night’ review: Yukino Kishii and Tadanobu Asano star in challenging, insightful Japanese drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yukiko Sode follows &lsquo;Aristocrats&rsquo; with low-key Cannes Un Certain Regard title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-the-lovers-in-the-night-review-yukino-kishii-and-tadanobu-asano-star-in-challenging-insightful-japanese-drama/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-the-lovers-in-the-night-review-yukino-kishii-and-tadanobu-asano-star-in-challenging-insightful-japanese-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Javier Bardem says he has received “host of offers” despite speaking out on Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bardem criticises &ldquo;male toxic behaviour&rdquo; of Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/javier-bardem-says-he-has-received-host-of-offers-despite-speaking-out-on-gaza/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/javier-bardem-says-he-has-received-host-of-offers-despite-speaking-out-on-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Girl’s Story’ review: Sensitive adaptation of Annie Ernaux’s MeToo novel from Judith Godrèche]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second feature from actress-turned-filmmaker&nbsp;Godr&egrave;che bows in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-girls-story-review-sensitive-adaptation-of-annie-ernauxs-metoo-novel-from-judith-godrche/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-girls-story-review-sensitive-adaptation-of-annie-ernauxs-metoo-novel-from-judith-godrche/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See-Saw Films and Entourage Ventures enter $50m slate financing partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entourage Ventures will invest up to $50m in equity across a slate of future See-Saw feature films over the next three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/see-saw-films-and-entourage-ventures-enter-50m-slate-financing-partnership/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/see-saw-films-and-entourage-ventures-enter-50m-slate-financing-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Circle Lab Nouvelle-Aquitaine Hessen reveals 2026 selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Films include Franz Bohm and Suli Kurban&rsquo;s &lsquo;Keep Her Quiet&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/full-circle-lab-nouvelle-aquitaine-hessen-reveals-2026-selection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/full-circle-lab-nouvelle-aquitaine-hessen-reveals-2026-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europa Cinemas unveils nine projects for 2026 Collaborate to Innovate scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Selected projects include a Danish version of the Cineville subscription scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/europa-cinemas-unveils-nine-projects-for-2026-collaborate-to-innovate-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/europa-cinemas-unveils-nine-projects-for-2026-collaborate-to-innovate-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shana’ review: Impressive French debut makes the most of a propulsive performance from newcomer Eva Huault]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are shades of &rsquo;Anora&rsquo; in Lina Pinell&rsquo;s feature debut, which premieres in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shana-review-impressive-french-debut-makes-the-most-of-a-propulsive-performance-from-newcomer-eva-huault/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shana-review-impressive-french-debut-makes-the-most-of-a-propulsive-performance-from-newcomer-eva-huault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Karma’ review: Marion Cotillard’s blistering performance fails to boost Guillaume Canet’s conventional thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cotillard and Canet&rsquo;s latest collaboration premieres Out Of Competition in Cannes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karma-review-marion-cotillards-blistering-performance-fails-to-boost-guillaume-canets-conventional-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karma-review-marion-cotillards-blistering-performance-fails-to-boost-guillaume-canets-conventional-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes buyers finally catch festival fever, circle &lsquo;Club Kid', &lsquo;A Man Of His Time&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acquisition teams on alert after slow start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-lsquoclub-kid-lsquoa-man-of-his-timersquo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-lsquoclub-kid-lsquoa-man-of-his-timersquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes buyers finally catch festival fever, circle ‘Club Kid’, ‘A Man Of His Time’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acquisition teams on alert after slow start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-club-kid-a-man-of-his-time-2/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-club-kid-a-man-of-his-time-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 6: Competition highlights so far and the year of Sandra Huller? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior US critic Tim Grierson discusses Fatherland, All Of A Sudden and Gentle Monster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-6-competition-highlights-so-far-and-the-year-of-sandra-huller-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-6-competition-highlights-so-far-and-the-year-of-sandra-huller-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steven Knight explains why he believes he has a licence to reinvent James Bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knight is in Cannes to talk to producers about his studio Digbeth Loc, a partnership with BBC Studioworks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/steven-knight-explains-why-he-believes-he-has-a-licence-to-reinvent-james-bond/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/steven-knight-explains-why-he-believes-he-has-a-licence-to-reinvent-james-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK comedy ‘Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint’ unwraps UK-Ireland deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A first look image has been unveiled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-comedy-merry-christmas-aubrey-flint-unwraps-uk-ireland-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-comedy-merry-christmas-aubrey-flint-unwraps-uk-ireland-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Twilight Of The Warriors’ sequel lands key Europe, Asia sales as Daniel Wu joins cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &lsquo;Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In&rsquo; premiered at Cannes in 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/twilight-of-the-warriors-sequel-lands-key-europe-asia-sales-as-daniel-wu-joins-cast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/twilight-of-the-warriors-sequel-lands-key-europe-asia-sales-as-daniel-wu-joins-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shark thriller ‘The Black Demon: Atlantis’ sells for Highland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: UK, Germany, Australia buyers bite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shark-thriller-the-black-demon-atlantis-sells-for-highland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shark-thriller-the-black-demon-atlantis-sells-for-highland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opera doc ‘Primadonna Or Nothing’ sells to China]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Primadonna Or Nothing&nbsp;is directed by&nbsp;German filmmaker and music journalist Juliane Sauter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/opera-doc-primadonna-or-nothing-sells-to-china/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/opera-doc-primadonna-or-nothing-sells-to-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish producer David Collins on Cannes Critics’ Week selection ‘Tin Castle’ and the secret to a long career]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Tin Castle&rsquo; is directed by French-Irish filmmaker Alexander Murphy, and sold by Films Boutique.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-producer-david-collins-on-cannes-critics-week-selection-tin-castle-and-the-secret-to-a-long-career/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/irish-producer-david-collins-on-cannes-critics-week-selection-tin-castle-and-the-secret-to-a-long-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French genre duo jump onto high-concept thriller ‘The Cliff’ starring Nora Arnezeder]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo will direct the UK-French collaboration for The Pool Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-genre-duo-jump-onto-high-concept-thriller-the-cliff-starring-nora-arnezeder/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-genre-duo-jump-onto-high-concept-thriller-the-cliff-starring-nora-arnezeder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Directors’ Fortnight’s ‘Clarissa’ filmmakers on their next feature and the future of Nigerian cinema]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arie and Chuko Esiri have co-directed a modern-day adaptation of Virginia Woolf&rsquo;s &rsquo;Mrs Dalloway&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/directors-fortnights-clarissa-filmmakers-on-their-next-feature-and-the-future-of-nigerian-cinema/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/directors-fortnights-clarissa-filmmakers-on-their-next-feature-and-the-future-of-nigerian-cinema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes buyers finally catch festival fever, circle ‘Club Kid, ‘A Man Of His Time’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acquisition teams on alert after slow start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-club-kid-a-man-of-his-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-buyers-finally-catch-festival-fever-circle-club-kid-a-man-of-his-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Town In Nova Scotia’ starring Bill Nighy sells to UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Babak Jalali&rsquo;s first film since &lsquo;Fremont&rsquo; also stars Makram J Khoury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-town-in-nova-scotia-starring-bill-nighy-sells-to-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-town-in-nova-scotia-starring-bill-nighy-sells-to-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Paper Tiger’ review: Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson drive James Gray’s textured 1980s crime thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gray&rsquo;s Cannes Competition premiere unfolds in 1980s Queens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-review-adam-driver-miles-teller-and-scarlett-johansson-drive-james-grays-textured-1980s-crime-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paper-tiger-review-adam-driver-miles-teller-and-scarlett-johansson-drive-james-grays-textured-1980s-crime-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Visitation’ review: Volker Schlöndorff returns with a haunting chronicle of modern German history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Palme d&rsquo;Or-winning director&rsquo;s latest is an ambitious, time-hopping drama set against the volatile 20th century]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visitation-review-volker-schlndorff-returns-with-a-haunting-chronicle-of-modern-german-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visitation-review-volker-schlndorff-returns-with-a-haunting-chronicle-of-modern-german-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU underlines support for European film: “the industry shouldn’t be too nervous”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed AgoraEU programme will replace&nbsp;Creative Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eu-underlines-support-for-european-film-the-industry-shouldnt-be-too-nervous/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/eu-underlines-support-for-european-film-the-industry-shouldnt-be-too-nervous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Beloved’ review: Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s muscular drama features a blistering Javier Bardem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria&nbsp;Luengoemilia also stars in Sorogoyen&rsquo;s bold Cannes Competition entry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-beloved-review-rodrigo-sorogoyens-muscular-drama-features-a-blistering-javier-bardem/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-beloved-review-rodrigo-sorogoyens-muscular-drama-features-a-blistering-javier-bardem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sheep In The Box’ review: AI changes the nature of grief in Hirokazu Koreeda’s scattershot, syrupy near-future drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes Competition title stars Haruka Ayase and Daigo as grieving parents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheep-in-the-box-review-ai-changes-the-nature-of-grief-in-hirokazu-koreedas-scattershot-syrupy-near-future-drama/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheep-in-the-box-review-ai-changes-the-nature-of-grief-in-hirokazu-koreedas-scattershot-syrupy-near-future-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rehearsals For A Revolution’ review: Four decades of Iranian history informs this timely, moving documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pegah Ahangarani&rsquo;s deeply personal film hits the sweet spot between intimate diary and political narrative]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rehearsals-for-a-revolution-review-four-decades-of-iranian-history-informs-this-timely-moving-documentary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rehearsals-for-a-revolution-review-four-decades-of-iranian-history-informs-this-timely-moving-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘John Lennon: The Last Interview’ review: Steven Soderbergh’s poignant doc is undercut by egregious AI visuals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uneven Cannes Special Screening is structured around Lennon and Yoko Ono&rsquo;s final interview]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-lennon-the-last-interview-review-steven-soderberghs-poignant-doc-is-undercut-by-egregious-ai-visuals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-lennon-the-last-interview-review-steven-soderberghs-poignant-doc-is-undercut-by-egregious-ai-visuals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Screen Life: The BFI’s Ama Ampadu on growing up with Spike Lee films and her love of music]]></title><description><![CDATA[She joined the BFI as senior production and development executive at the BFI Filmmaking Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/my-screen-life-the-bfis-ama-ampadu-on-growing-up-with-spike-lee-films-and-her-love-of-music/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/my-screen-life-the-bfis-ama-ampadu-on-growing-up-with-spike-lee-films-and-her-love-of-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All Of A Sudden’ lands second on Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘Gentle Monster’ disappoints]]></title><description><![CDATA[It marks Ryusuke Hamaguchi&rsquo;s third time on the grid after 2021&rsquo;s &lsquo;Drive My Car&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-of-a-sudden-lands-second-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-gentle-monster-disappoints/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-of-a-sudden-lands-second-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-gentle-monster-disappoints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ review: John Travolta’s directorial debut is eccentric, diverting oddity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actor-turned-filmmaker&rsquo;s&nbsp;paean to the golden age of air travel bows in Cannes Premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/propeller-one-way-night-coach-review-john-travoltas-directorial-debut-is-eccentric-diverting-oddity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/propeller-one-way-night-coach-review-john-travoltas-directorial-debut-is-eccentric-diverting-oddity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany launches Dogma initiative with Tom Tykwer, Nora Fingscheidt, Ilker Catak films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five filmmakers will each make a feature film in the coming years, similar to the Nordic programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/germany-launches-dogma-initiative-with-tom-tykwer-nora-fingscheidt-ilker-catak-films/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/germany-launches-dogma-initiative-with-tom-tykwer-nora-fingscheidt-ilker-catak-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Clarissa’ review: Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo anchor bold Lagos-set ‘Mrs Dalloway’ adaptation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Esiri brothers&rsquo; Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title relocate Virginia Woolf&rsquo;s potent themes to modern Nigeria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clarissa-review-sophie-okonedo-david-oyelowo-anchor-bold-lagos-set-mrs-dalloway-adaptation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/clarissa-review-sophie-okonedo-david-oyelowo-anchor-bold-lagos-set-mrs-dalloway-adaptation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘La Gradiva’ review: Observant French debut captures volatile youths on an Italian school trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine Atlan&rsquo;s Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week title is set against the landscape of Pompeii]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-gradiva-review-observant-french-debut-captures-volatile-youths-on-an-italian-school-trip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/la-gradiva-review-observant-french-debut-captures-volatile-youths-on-an-italian-school-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Hunger for IP-driven material can seem overwhelming”: producers to discuss adaptations at Cannes UK Pavilion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speakers include&nbsp;Element Pictures&rsquo;&nbsp;Chelsea Morgan Hoffman,&nbsp;Good Gate Media&rsquo;s&nbsp;John Giwa-Amu and&nbsp;Fumes and Piki Films&rsquo; Carthew Neal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hunger-for-ip-driven-material-can-seem-overwhelming-producers-to-discuss-adaptations-at-cannes-uk-pavilion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hunger-for-ip-driven-material-can-seem-overwhelming-producers-to-discuss-adaptations-at-cannes-uk-pavilion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Once Upon A Time In Gaza’ leads Palestinian sweep of 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Palestine 36&rsquo; and &lsquo;Yunun&rsquo; each picked up two awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/once-upon-a-time-in-gaza-leads-palestinian-sweep-of-10th-critics-awards-for-arab-films/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/once-upon-a-time-in-gaza-leads-palestinian-sweep-of-10th-critics-awards-for-arab-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK producer Tracy O’Riordan on ’I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’, rallying for arts funding and future projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[O&rsquo;Riordan is attending Cannes with Clio Barnard&rsquo;s Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title, &lsquo;I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producer-tracy-oriordan-on-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-rallying-for-arts-funding-and-future-projects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-producer-tracy-oriordan-on-i-see-buildings-fall-like-lightning-rallying-for-arts-funding-and-future-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Global Screen Fund head reveals details of £100,000 minimum guarantee funds for sales agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;It will be a competitive application process,&rdquo; said&nbsp;Denitsa Yordanova.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-head-reveals-details-of-100000-minimum-guarantee-funds-for-sales-agents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-head-reveals-details-of-100000-minimum-guarantee-funds-for-sales-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Global Screen Fund head digs into £100,000 minimum guarantees for sales agents and breakdown of £18m pot]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;There are more opportunities than before to collaborate with the UK. This fund is very much about collaboration.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-head-digs-into-100000-minimum-guarantees-for-sales-agents-and-breakdown-of-18m-pot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-head-digs-into-100000-minimum-guarantees-for-sales-agents-and-breakdown-of-18m-pot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production underway on Paolo Sorrentino’s Carlo Ancelotti doc; FilmNation selling in Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Italian&nbsp;filmmaker and football legend will travel to World Cup next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-underway-on-paolo-sorrentinos-carlo-ancelotti-doc-filmnation-selling-in-cannes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-underway-on-paolo-sorrentinos-carlo-ancelotti-doc-filmnation-selling-in-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Producer burnout cases are rising fast, says EAVE report]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &rdquo;Producers carry the creative, financial, and emotional weight of projects,&rdquo; said co-author Kristina Trapp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producer-burnout-cases-are-rising-fast-says-eave-report/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/producer-burnout-cases-are-rising-fast-says-eave-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motel checks in to French indie distribution scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Founders Simon Robert and Guillaume De Castro are looking for US and UK films]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/motel-checks-in-to-french-indie-distribution-scene/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/motel-checks-in-to-french-indie-distribution-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maxine Peake, Gemma Jones to star in Altitude’s ‘The Bright Side Running Club’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The drama is the first film to be supported by Norfolk Screen&rsquo;s regional incentive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maxine-peake-gemma-jones-to-star-in-altitudes-the-bright-side-running-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maxine-peake-gemma-jones-to-star-in-altitudes-the-bright-side-running-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GDH’s Out of the Box moves into sales with ‘In The Name Of Love’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The $3m Thai feature is produced by Julian Taesung Jeong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gdhs-out-of-the-box-moves-into-sales-with-in-the-name-of-love/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gdhs-out-of-the-box-moves-into-sales-with-in-the-name-of-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabor Reisz’s tragicomic new film ‘Ember végez’ acquired for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Full plot, cast, production details on Reisz&rsquo;s new work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gabor-reiszs-tragicomic-new-film-ember-vgez-acquired-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gabor-reiszs-tragicomic-new-film-ember-vgez-acquired-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Cinema not just for the elite”: New Tokyo film festival director reveals plans for next edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Takeo Hisamatsu wants to add more commerical titles and increase the number of films from Japanese filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-not-just-for-the-elite-new-tokyo-film-festival-director-reveals-plans-for-next-edition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cinema-not-just-for-the-elite-new-tokyo-film-festival-director-reveals-plans-for-next-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cartoon Saloon animation ‘Julián’ sets distributors for UK, Ireland, Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film adds further deals for Poland, Benelux.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cartoon-saloon-animation-julin-sets-distributors-for-uk-ireland-canada/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cartoon-saloon-animation-julin-sets-distributors-for-uk-ireland-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 5: Mixed picture for Asia, plus talent talks politics and AI - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asian titles loom large but many buyers from the region have stayed away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-5-mixed-picture-for-asia-plus-talent-talks-politics-and-ai-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-5-mixed-picture-for-asia-plus-talent-talks-politics-and-ai-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian buyers hip to Cannes’ Gen Z titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although some sellers note fewer Chinese buyers than usual, there is still a strong Asian presence in town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asian-buyers-hip-to-cannes-gen-z-titles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asian-buyers-hip-to-cannes-gen-z-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Gentle Monster’ review: Léa Seydoux is excellent in Marie Kreutzer’s undisciplined follow-up to ‘Corsage’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cannes Competition title explores the collateral damage of abuse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gentle-monster-review-la-seydoux-is-excellent-in-marie-kreutzers-undisciplined-follow-up-to-corsage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gentle-monster-review-la-seydoux-is-excellent-in-marie-kreutzers-undisciplined-follow-up-to-corsage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Club Kid’ review: Jordan Firstman’s queer drama is triumphant, acidic portrait of New York’s gay scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &rsquo;I Love LA&rsquo; star&rsquo;s feature debut makes an impact in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/club-kid-review-jordan-firstmans-queer-drama-is-triumphant-acidic-portrait-of-new-yorks-gay-scene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/club-kid-review-jordan-firstmans-queer-drama-is-triumphant-acidic-portrait-of-new-yorks-gay-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Thanks for Coming’ review: Alain Cavalier’s playful final chapter to his long-running filmed diary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 94-year-old director&rsquo;s farewell film plays in Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thanks-for-coming-review-alain-cavaliers-playful-final-chapter-to-his-long-running-filmed-diary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thanks-for-coming-review-alain-cavaliers-playful-final-chapter-to-his-long-running-filmed-diary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All Of A Sudden’ review: Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto form a magnetic connection in Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s rich Paris drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film marks the third time that&nbsp;Hamaguchi has played in Cannes Competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-of-a-sudden-review-virginie-efira-and-tao-okamoto-form-a-magnetic-connection-in-ryusuke-hamaguchis-rich-paris-drama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-of-a-sudden-review-virginie-efira-and-tao-okamoto-form-a-magnetic-connection-in-ryusuke-hamaguchis-rich-paris-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Blow’ review: Raw, affecting French debut explores the fault lines in a troubled family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julien Gaspar-Oliveri&rsquo;s Critics&rsquo; Week title stars&nbsp;Diego Murgia and Romane Fringeli&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-blow-review-raw-affecting-french-debut-explores-the-fault-lines-in-a-troubled-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-blow-review-raw-affecting-french-debut-explores-the-fault-lines-in-a-troubled-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Congo Boy’ review: Central African Republic debut is a warm, humane portrait of survival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rafiki Fariala draws on his own experiences as a Congolese refugee for this authentic Un Certain Regard title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/congo-boy-review-central-african-republic-debut-is-a-warm-humane-portrait-of-survival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/congo-boy-review-central-african-republic-debut-is-a-warm-humane-portrait-of-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Atonement’ review: Involving, balanced US-Iraq war drama stars a magnetic Hiam Abbass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boyd Holbrook and Kenneth Branagh also star in Reed Van Dyk&rsquo;s Directors&rsquo; Fortnight debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atonement-review-involving-balanced-us-iraq-war-drama-stars-a-magnetic-hiam-abbass/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atonement-review-involving-balanced-us-iraq-war-drama-stars-a-magnetic-hiam-abbass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Atonement’ review: Involving, balanced US-Iraq war drama stars a magnetic Hiam Abass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boyd Holdbrook and Kenneth Branagh also star in Reed Van Dyk&rsquo;s Directors&rsquo; Fortnight debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atonement-review-involving-balanced-us-iraq-war-drama-stars-a-magnetic-hiam-abass/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/atonement-review-involving-balanced-us-iraq-war-drama-stars-a-magnetic-hiam-abass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Girl Unknown’ review: Assured, controlled debut traces an adopted girl’s journey through China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zou Jing&rsquo;s Critics&rsquo; Week premiere features an impressive performance from Resurrection star&nbsp;Li Gengxi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-girl-unknown-review-assured-controlled-debut-traces-an-adopted-girls-journey-through-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-girl-unknown-review-assured-controlled-debut-traces-an-adopted-girls-journey-through-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandra Huller on playing a post-war German in ‘Fatherland’: “I feel the guilt every day”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pawel Pawlikowski discusses &ldquo;unholy mixture&rdquo; of &ldquo;brave new world and barbarism&rdquo; today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-huller-on-playing-a-post-war-german-in-fatherland-i-feel-the-guilt-every-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sandra-huller-on-playing-a-post-war-german-in-fatherland-i-feel-the-guilt-every-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charades founders talk company ethos, animation niche and finding new UK voices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris-based sales and production outfit Charades launched in 2017.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/charades-founders-talk-company-ethos-animation-niche-and-finding-new-uk-voices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/charades-founders-talk-company-ethos-animation-niche-and-finding-new-uk-voices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia boosts film incentive to headline 60% rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Film Commission said increase was part of overall update of incentive programme that would include improved and quicker pay outs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saudi-arabia-boosts-film-incentive-to-headline-60-rate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saudi-arabia-boosts-film-incentive-to-headline-60-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fatherland’ takes early lead on Screen’s Cannes jury grid; ‘Parallel Tales’ divides critics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest titles from Pawel Pawlikowski and&nbsp;Asghar Farhadi land on the grid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-takes-early-lead-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-parallel-tales-divides-critics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-takes-early-lead-on-screens-cannes-jury-grid-parallel-tales-divides-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Trino Motion Pictures reveals ambitious plans to take African films global]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uche Okocha wants to bolster the company&rsquo;s international sales and meet Brazilian, UK and Canadian partners]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nigerias-trino-motion-pictures-reveals-ambitious-plans-to-take-african-films-global/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nigerias-trino-motion-pictures-reveals-ambitious-plans-to-take-african-films-global/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 4: The future of Creative Europe and the history of Screen’s jury grid - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s the&nbsp;reason behind the jury grid&rsquo;s four-star system?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-4-the-future-of-creative-europe-and-the-history-of-screens-jury-grid-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-4-the-future-of-creative-europe-and-the-history-of-screens-jury-grid-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sergi López to star in ‘Memorial’ about an art curator at Madrid’s Prado Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The star of&nbsp;Sir&acirc;t&nbsp;will lead the film to be directed by&nbsp;Sergi P&eacute;rez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sergi-lpez-to-star-in-memorial-about-an-art-curator-at-madrids-prado-museum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sergi-lpez-to-star-in-memorial-about-an-art-curator-at-madrids-prado-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&ldquo;UK sales companies have become more aggressive," say UK execs of securing buzzy local projects for Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buzzy UK projects include Cornerstone&rsquo;s &rsquo;A Waiter In Paris&rsquo;,&nbsp;&nbsp;Bankside&rsquo;s &rsquo;Ceasefire&rsquo; and Altitude&rsquo;s &lsquo;Mars Express&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ldquouk-sales-companies-have-become-more-aggressive-say-uk-execs-of-securing-buzzy-local-projects-for-cannes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ldquouk-sales-companies-have-become-more-aggressive-say-uk-execs-of-securing-buzzy-local-projects-for-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kino Swiat CEO Dorota Eberhardt on pushing into Polish production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eberhardt&nbsp;estimates Kino Swiat will invest in two to four productions a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-swiat-ceo-dorota-eberhardt-on-pushing-into-polish-production/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kino-swiat-ceo-dorota-eberhardt-on-pushing-into-polish-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s Toei, Thailand’s M Studio, Korea’s Showbox team for horror ‘The Long Hair In The Attic’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is based on a Japanese manga by prominent artist Junji Ito.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-toei-thailands-m-studio-koreas-showbox-team-for-horror-the-long-hair-in-the-attic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-toei-thailands-m-studio-koreas-showbox-team-for-horror-the-long-hair-in-the-attic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Farthing boards ‘Glenn Gould Lovers’ for France TV Distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The UK actor will play the Canadian pianist Glenn Gould in the English-language film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jack-farthing-boards-glenn-gould-lovers-for-france-tv-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jack-farthing-boards-glenn-gould-lovers-for-france-tv-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli award winner ‘The Sea’ finally secures international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The producer has been representing the film himself until now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/israeli-award-winner-the-sea-finally-secures-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/israeli-award-winner-the-sea-finally-secures-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesia’s Afterlight International makes Cannes debut with bumper genre slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Lineup includes the country&rsquo;s highest&nbsp;ever&nbsp;grossing film&nbsp; &lsquo;Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesias-afterlight-international-makes-cannes-debut-with-bumper-genre-slate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesias-afterlight-international-makes-cannes-debut-with-bumper-genre-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesia’s Afterlife International makes Cannes debut with bumper genre slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Lineup includes the country&rsquo;s highest&nbsp;ever&nbsp;grossing film&nbsp; &lsquo;Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesias-afterlife-international-makes-cannes-debut-with-bumper-genre-slate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesias-afterlife-international-makes-cannes-debut-with-bumper-genre-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How airlines buyers are navigating stiff challenges at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budgets and competition for passenger attention from on-board high-speed internet connections are causing shifts in buyer behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-airlines-buyers-are-navigating-stiff-challenges-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-airlines-buyers-are-navigating-stiff-challenges-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Heysel 85’ closes key deals in Europe and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is inspired by events on the day of the Heysel football stadium disaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/heysel-85-closes-key-deals-in-europe-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/heysel-85-closes-key-deals-in-europe-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Give them more than what they want,” says Sasha Hadden of the audience-focused strategy of his second film ‘Frozen Assets’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hadden is teaming with legendary cinematographer Don McAlpine to make the comedy-drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/give-them-more-than-what-they-want-says-sasha-hadden-of-the-audience-focused-strategy-of-his-second-film-frozen-assets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/give-them-more-than-what-they-want-says-sasha-hadden-of-the-audience-focused-strategy-of-his-second-film-frozen-assets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giacomo Abbruzzese and producer Agostino Gambino launch Rome creative hub to support rising talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The production company and creative hub will produce the films of&nbsp;Abbruzzese and new talents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/giacomo-abbruzzese-and-producer-agostino-gambino-launch-rome-creative-hub-to-support-rising-talent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/giacomo-abbruzzese-and-producer-agostino-gambino-launch-rome-creative-hub-to-support-rising-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Deployed: Colombia’ to be first adaptation in series of Andy McNab’s Liam Scott novels]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: MasonMediaMatrix producing, Circus Studios handling sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/deployed-colombia-to-be-first-adaptation-in-series-of-andy-mcnabs-liam-scott-novels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/deployed-colombia-to-be-first-adaptation-in-series-of-andy-mcnabs-liam-scott-novels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Species’ review: Astute, extreme French body horror explores the pressures of modern life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marion Le Corroller&rsquo;s unflinching debut bows in Cannes Midnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/species-review-astute-extreme-french-body-horror-explores-the-pressures-of-modern-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/species-review-astute-extreme-french-body-horror-explores-the-pressures-of-modern-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Marie Madeleine’ review: Haiti-set drama finds grace in the tension between sexuality and faith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gessica Geneus follows debut Freda with a sensual, socially-grounded tale of belief, repression and change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marie-madeleine-review-haiti-set-drama-finds-grace-in-the-tension-between-sexuality-and-faith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marie-madeleine-review-haiti-set-drama-finds-grace-in-the-tension-between-sexuality-and-faith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Parallel Tales’ review: Asghar Farhadi drama is convoluted, superficial musing on the interplay between fact and fiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farhadi&rsquo;s French language Cannes Competition title stars Isabelle Huppert,&nbsp;Virginie Efira and Vincent Cassel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/parallel-tales-review-asghar-farhadi-drama-is-convoluted-superficial-musing-on-the-interplay-between-fact-and-fiction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/parallel-tales-review-asghar-farhadi-drama-is-convoluted-superficial-musing-on-the-interplay-between-fact-and-fiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fatherland’ review: Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler command Pawel Pawlikowski’s finely-honed literary drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black-and-white Cannes Competition title follows Nobel-winning author Thomas Mann and his daughter Erika]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-review-sandra-hller-and-hanns-zischler-command-pawel-pawlikowskis-finely-honed-literary-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fatherland-review-sandra-hller-and-hanns-zischler-command-pawel-pawlikowskis-finely-honed-literary-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Meltdown’ review: Distinctive drama sees a young girl lose her innocence in post-Pinochet Chile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manuela Martelli second feature bows in Cannes Un Certain Regard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-meltdown-review-distinctive-drama-sees-a-young-girl-lose-her-innocence-in-post-pinochet-chile/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-meltdown-review-distinctive-drama-sees-a-young-girl-lose-her-innocence-in-post-pinochet-chile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Words Of Love’ review: Hafsia Herzi stars in energetic, lighthearted French family drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rudi Rosenberg&rsquo;s Un Certain Regard title follows a young girl&rsquo;s attempts to connect with her absent father]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/words-of-love-review-hafsia-herzi-stars-in-energetic-lighthearted-french-family-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/words-of-love-review-hafsia-herzi-stars-in-energetic-lighthearted-french-family-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Gabin’ review: Delicate, absorbing doc follows 10 years in the life of a boy in rural France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maxence Voiseux&rsquo;s debut documentary premieres in Cannes Directors&rsquo; Fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gabin-review-delicate-absorbing-doc-follows-10-years-in-the-life-of-a-boy-in-rural-france/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gabin-review-delicate-absorbing-doc-follows-10-years-in-the-life-of-a-boy-in-rural-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Diary Of A Chambermaid’ review: Radu Jude adapts the 1900 novel into a biting commentary on the modern class divide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melanie Thierry,&nbsp;Vincent Macaigne and&nbsp;Ana Dumitrascu star in the Romanian director&rsquo;s restrained Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-diary-of-a-chambermaid-review-radu-jude-adapts-the-1900-novel-into-a-biting-commentary-on-the-modern-class-divide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-diary-of-a-chambermaid-review-radu-jude-adapts-the-1900-novel-into-a-biting-commentary-on-the-modern-class-divide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV remains in &lsquo;active discussions with Sky&rsquo; as report suggests M&amp;A deal at advanced stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial details for acquisition of media and entertainment business in process of being thrashed out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/itv-remains-in-lsquoactive-discussions-with-skyrsquo-as-report-suggests-mampa-deal-at-advanced-stage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/itv-remains-in-lsquoactive-discussions-with-skyrsquo-as-report-suggests-mampa-deal-at-advanced-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Alive’ review: Actress-filmmaker Aina Clotet’s grounded debut channels personal and global anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clotet&rsquo;s Critics&rsquo; Week title delivers a controlled study of illness, impulse and the fear of time running out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alive-review-actress-filmmaker-aina-clotets-grounded-debut-channels-personal-and-global-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alive-review-actress-filmmaker-aina-clotets-grounded-debut-channels-personal-and-global-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen’s 2026 Cannes jury grid kicks off with mixed scores for ’Nagi Notes’ and ‘A Woman’s Life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 22 films in competition this year and 12 critics scoring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-2026-cannes-jury-grid-kicks-off-with-mixed-scores-for-nagi-notes-and-a-womans-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screens-2026-cannes-jury-grid-kicks-off-with-mixed-scores-for-nagi-notes-and-a-womans-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 3: UK sellers make a comeback, the private equity landscape - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where is the UK presence in the programme and the market?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-3-uk-sellers-make-a-comeback-the-private-equity-landscape-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-3-uk-sellers-make-a-comeback-the-private-equity-landscape-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 3: UK sellers make a comeback, the private equity boom - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where is the UK presence in the programme and the market?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-3-uk-sellers-make-a-comeback-the-private-equity-boom-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-3-uk-sellers-make-a-comeback-the-private-equity-boom-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Death Whisperer’ spin-off ‘Saming The Werebeast’ unleashed at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Thailand&rsquo;s M Studio is also launching survival horror &lsquo;The Last Bliss&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-whisperer-spin-off-saming-the-werebeast-unleashed-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/death-whisperer-spin-off-saming-the-werebeast-unleashed-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wind Up: The Movie&rsquo; with K-pop stars Jeno and Jaemin scores sales for Finecut]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The South Korea sales agent&nbsp;continues to expand its slate with theatrical versions of short-form series featuring K-pop stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wind-up-the-moviersquo-with-k-pop-stars-jeno-and-jaemin-scores-sales-for-finecut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wind-up-the-moviersquo-with-k-pop-stars-jeno-and-jaemin-scores-sales-for-finecut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestEnd unveils first look at Corinna Faith’s horror ‘Unspeakable’ as Sky Yang joins cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A UK shoot is underway, in Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/westend-unveils-first-look-at-corinna-faiths-horror-unspeakable-as-sky-yang-joins-cast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/westend-unveils-first-look-at-corinna-faiths-horror-unspeakable-as-sky-yang-joins-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘West The Road’ starring Imelda Staunton sells to UK-Ireland with a first look revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The shoot is underway in County Kerry, Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/west-the-road-starring-imelda-staunton-sells-to-uk-ireland-with-a-first-look-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/west-the-road-starring-imelda-staunton-sells-to-uk-ireland-with-a-first-look-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two sequels to ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ to be produced by UK’s Neal Street and Elysian]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &rsquo;The Magic Faraway Tree&rsquo; has grossed $20m in the UK-Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/two-sequels-to-the-magic-faraway-tree-to-be-produced-by-uks-neal-street-and-elysian/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/two-sequels-to-the-magic-faraway-tree-to-be-produced-by-uks-neal-street-and-elysian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scanbox acquires Swedish producer DramanationNordic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects in development include heist thriller&nbsp;Made in Sweden&nbsp;(working title).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scanbox-acquires-swedish-producer-dramanationnordic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/scanbox-acquires-swedish-producer-dramanationnordic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruben Ostlund doc ‘Ruben’ to track filmmaker’s quest for third Palme d’Or]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The doc has been filming for three years and will conclude with the launch of Ostlund&rsquo;s next film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ruben-ostlund-doc-ruben-to-track-filmmakers-quest-for-third-palme-dor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ruben-ostlund-doc-ruben-to-track-filmmakers-quest-for-third-palme-dor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s ‘Weary Sun’, Diao Yinan’s ‘Red Snow’ head to busy Memento]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Turkish director Ceylan&rsquo;s latest starts shooting next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nuri-bilge-ceylans-weary-sun-diao-yinans-red-snow-head-to-busy-memento/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nuri-bilge-ceylans-weary-sun-diao-yinans-red-snow-head-to-busy-memento/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnify closes deals on Venice entry ‘Barrio Triste’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: UK, Spain, Latin America among licensed territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magnify-closes-deals-on-venice-entry-barrio-triste/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magnify-closes-deals-on-venice-entry-barrio-triste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Hardy’s ‘Wrath Of The Gods’ launches in Cannes to mark conclusion of ‘Wicker Man’ trilogy]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Laurence Gornall&rsquo;s Unannounced Film Company is handling international sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/justin-hardys-wrath-of-the-gods-launches-in-cannes-to-mark-conclusion-of-wicker-man-trilogy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/justin-hardys-wrath-of-the-gods-launches-in-cannes-to-mark-conclusion-of-wicker-man-trilogy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’GusThe Guide Dog’, ‘The Neverending Pillow Fort’ head Sola Media’s Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &rsquo;The Neverending Pillow Fort&rsquo; is co-scripted by&nbsp;Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gusthe-guide-dog-the-neverending-pillow-fort-head-sola-medias-cannes-slate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gusthe-guide-dog-the-neverending-pillow-fort-head-sola-medias-cannes-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delroy Lindo lines up feature directorial debut with Jamaica-set ‘Jabari’s People’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Producer Rob Maylor in Cannes meeting potential financiers, distributors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/delroy-lindo-lines-up-feature-directorial-debut-with-jamaica-set-jabaris-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/delroy-lindo-lines-up-feature-directorial-debut-with-jamaica-set-jabaris-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Competition drama ‘Fjord’ starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve sells to UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The family drama marks the first feature with an international cast for Romanian Palme d&rsquo;Or winner&nbsp;Mungiu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-competition-drama-fjord-starring-sebastian-stan-and-renate-reinsve-sells-to-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-competition-drama-fjord-starring-sebastian-stan-and-renate-reinsve-sells-to-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Finch’s one-shot horror ‘Bury The Devil’ lands deals in North America and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Germany, Poland, India and the MENA region have also locked in deals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blue-finchs-one-shot-horror-bury-the-devil-lands-deals-in-north-america-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blue-finchs-one-shot-horror-bury-the-devil-lands-deals-in-north-america-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix ad tier to expand into 15 more international markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ad tier now has more than 250m global monthly active viewers, the streamer reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-ad-tier-to-expand-into-15-more-international-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 03:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-ad-tier-to-expand-into-15-more-international-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Forsaken’ review: Docudrama about 2020 murder of a French schoolteacher is uneasy retelling of a national trauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Garenq&rsquo;s exploration of the Samuel Paty murder combines careful reconstruction with more heavy-handed flourishes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/forsaken-review-docudrama-about-2020-murder-of-a-french-schoolteacher-is-uneasy-retelling-of-a-national-trauma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/forsaken-review-docudrama-about-2020-murder-of-a-french-schoolteacher-is-uneasy-retelling-of-a-national-trauma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’: Fear and desire are potent bedfellows in Jane Schoenbrun’s twisty satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star in Schoenbrun&rsquo;s follow-up to &lsquo;I Saw The TV Glow&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-fear-and-desire-are-potent-bedfellows-in-jane-schoenbruns-twisty-satire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/teenage-sex-and-death-at-camp-miasma-fear-and-desire-are-potent-bedfellows-in-jane-schoenbruns-twisty-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Woman’s Life’ review: A dynamic Lea Drucker fuels Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet’s restrained mid-life drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bourgeois-Tacquet&rsquo;s follow up to &lsquo;Anais In Love&rsquo; debuts in Cannes Competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-womans-life-review-a-dynamic-lea-drucker-fuels-charline-bourgeois-tacquets-restrained-mid-life-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-womans-life-review-a-dynamic-lea-drucker-fuels-charline-bourgeois-tacquets-restrained-mid-life-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ashes’ review: Diego Luna directs a quiet exploration of the Mexican immigrant experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luna&rsquo;s fourth directorial feature stars an impressive Anna Diaz and premieres as a Cannes Special Screening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ashes-review-diego-luna-directs-a-quiet-exploration-of-the-mexican-immigrant-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ashes-review-diego-luna-directs-a-quiet-exploration-of-the-mexican-immigrant-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nagi Notes’ review: A stranger unsettles a rural Japanese community in Koji Fukada’s subdued drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fukada&rsquo;s Cannes Competition premiere stars&nbsp;Shizuka Ishibash and Takako Matsu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nagi-notes-review-a-stranger-unsettles-a-rural-japanese-community-in-koji-fukadas-subdued-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nagi-notes-review-a-stranger-unsettles-a-rural-japanese-community-in-koji-fukadas-subdued-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ulya’: first trailer for Cannes Uljana Semjonova biopic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film is about&nbsp;the true-life rise to fame of Uljana Semjonova, the seven-&shy;foot Latvian woman who became an international basketball star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ulya-first-trailer-for-cannes-uljana-semjonova-biopic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ulya-first-trailer-for-cannes-uljana-semjonova-biopic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Marvelous Mornings’: First trailer for Cannes Special Screenings title starring Eric Cantona, India Hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is produced by France&rsquo;s To Be Continued Productions and Topshot Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marvelous-mornings-first-trailer-for-cannes-special-screenings-title-starring-eric-cantona-india-hair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marvelous-mornings-first-trailer-for-cannes-special-screenings-title-starring-eric-cantona-india-hair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Butterfly Jam’ review: Barry Keoghan, Riley Keough and Harry Melling star in unconvincing Cannes Directors’ Fortnight opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kantemir Balagov follows &lsquo;Closeness&rsquo; and &lsquo;Beanpole&rsquo; with drama set in New Jersey&rsquo;s Circassian community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/butterfly-jam-review-barry-keoghan-riley-keough-and-harry-melling-star-in-unconvincing-cannes-directors-fortnight-opener-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/butterfly-jam-review-barry-keoghan-riley-keough-and-harry-melling-star-in-unconvincing-cannes-directors-fortnight-opener-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Butterfly Jam’ review: Barry Keoghan, Riley Keough and Harry Melling star in unconvincing Cannes Directors Fortnight opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kantemir Balagov follows &lsquo;Closeness&rsquo; and &lsquo;Beanpole&rsquo; with drama set in New Jersey&rsquo;s Circassian community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/butterfly-jam-review-barry-keoghan-riley-keough-and-harry-melling-star-in-unconvincing-cannes-directors-fortnight-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/butterfly-jam-review-barry-keoghan-riley-keough-and-harry-melling-star-in-unconvincing-cannes-directors-fortnight-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dua’ review: Blerta Basholli follows ‘Hive’ with taut drama set against the tensions of 1990s Kosovo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s Cannes Critics Week title features an impressive performance from newcomer&nbsp;Pinea Matoshi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dua-review-blerta-basholli-follows-hive-with-taut-drama-set-against-the-tensions-of-1990s-kosovo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dua-review-blerta-basholli-follows-hive-with-taut-drama-set-against-the-tensions-of-1990s-kosovo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Jackson writing ‘Tintin’ film while in Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson was speaking the morning after&nbsp;receiving&nbsp;an honorary Palme d&rsquo;Or at the festival&rsquo;s opening ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-jackson-writing-tintin-film-while-in-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peter-jackson-writing-tintin-film-while-in-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theatre impresario John Gore on his £100m bet on the UK film industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the space of 15 months, John Gore Studios has financed six films and acquired a slew of UK companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theatre-impresario-john-gore-on-his-100m-bet-on-the-uk-film-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theatre-impresario-john-gore-on-his-100m-bet-on-the-uk-film-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theatre billionaire John Gore on his £100m bet on the UK film industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the space of 15 months, John Gore Studios has financed six films and acquired a slew of UK companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theatre-billionaire-john-gore-on-his-100m-bet-on-the-uk-film-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/theatre-billionaire-john-gore-on-his-100m-bet-on-the-uk-film-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Statham to add punch to star-driven Cannes packages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statham arrives in Cannes on Wednesday for Black Bear&rsquo;s presentation of &lsquo;John Doe&rsquo; at the Hotel du Cap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jason-statham-to-add-punch-to-star-driven-cannes-packages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jason-statham-to-add-punch-to-star-driven-cannes-packages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 2: Where are the US studios? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team also discusses why French sales agents are dominating the market more than ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-2-where-are-the-us-studios-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-2-where-are-the-us-studios-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit sells Berlin Panorama hit ‘Mouse’ to UK and Ireland, France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Altitude in the UK &amp; Ireland and Tandem in France are among the international buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visit-sells-berlin-panorama-hit-mouse-to-uk-and-ireland-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visit-sells-berlin-panorama-hit-mouse-to-uk-and-ireland-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urban Sales boards Annecy-bound animation ‘Spacetime Chronicles’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French sales outfit has also added the Alps-set doc &lsquo;My Tiny Little School&rsquo; to its Cannes slate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/urban-sales-boards-annecy-bound-animation-spacetime-chronicles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/urban-sales-boards-annecy-bound-animation-spacetime-chronicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tian Zhuangzhuang returns with ‘Song Of The Birds’, Rediance launching at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: This film is an adaptation of Ah Cheng&rsquo;s 1984 classic novella &lsquo;The King Of Trees&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tian-zhuangzhuang-returns-with-song-of-the-birds-rediance-launching-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tian-zhuangzhuang-returns-with-song-of-the-birds-rediance-launching-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swiss culinary drama ‘Hallo Betty’ greets international buyers for Picture Tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Hello Betty&rsquo; is about the Swiss copywriter who invented Betty Bossi, the fictional character famous for her food and recipes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/swiss-culinary-drama-hallo-betty-greets-international-buyers-for-picture-tree/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/swiss-culinary-drama-hallo-betty-greets-international-buyers-for-picture-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showbox opens ‘Bok-ja’s Special Rice Cake Shop’ to buyers at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The cast includes Ra Mi-ran, Ko Kyung-pyo, Minnie, Park Gyeong-hye and Jang Yong-won.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/showbox-opens-bok-jas-special-rice-cake-shop-to-buyers-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/showbox-opens-bok-jas-special-rice-cake-shop-to-buyers-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romantic comedy ‘All That She Wants’ starring Annie Murphy, Cooper Raiff and Zosia Mamet boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A first-look image has also been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romantic-comedy-all-that-she-wants-starring-annie-murphy-cooper-raiff-and-zosia-mamet-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/romantic-comedy-all-that-she-wants-starring-annie-murphy-cooper-raiff-and-zosia-mamet-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscilloscope, strikes international sales pact with TPC]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Multi-year deal starts in Cannes with &lsquo;Union County&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscilloscope-strikes-international-sales-pact-with-tpc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscilloscope-strikes-international-sales-pact-with-tpc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nikkatsu takes blind couple drama ‘Black Coffee’ to Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Reza Rahadian and Sha Ine Febriyanti star in the Indonesian drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nikkatsu-takes-blind-couple-drama-black-coffee-to-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nikkatsu-takes-blind-couple-drama-black-coffee-to-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands Film Fund pumps €1.8m into Sacha Polak’s ‘The Discomfort Of Evening’]]></title><description><![CDATA[New CEO Iwana Chronis has unveiled the Fund&rsquo;s first investments under her aegis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netherlands-film-fund-pumps-18m-into-sacha-polaks-the-discomfort-of-evening/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netherlands-film-fund-pumps-18m-into-sacha-polaks-the-discomfort-of-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hirokazu Koreeda’s Cannes Competition sci-fi ‘Sheep In The Box’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese sci-fi drama follows a married couple who decide to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hirokazu-koreedas-cannes-competition-sci-fi-sheep-in-the-box-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hirokazu-koreedas-cannes-competition-sci-fi-sheep-in-the-box-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemma Arterton, Ewen Bremner and Olympic boxer Nicola Adams join MMA biopic ‘Killa Bee’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: It is the first film role for Gold medal winner Adams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gemma-arterton-ewen-bremner-and-olympic-boxer-nicola-adams-join-mma-biopic-killa-bee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gemma-arterton-ewen-bremner-and-olympic-boxer-nicola-adams-join-mma-biopic-killa-bee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cineverse boss talks ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ re-release: “The idea is to introduce this to a new generation”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Producers want to&nbsp;get a nice return that&rsquo;s more than just the upfront guarantee,&rdquo; said Chris McGurk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cineverse-boss-talks-pans-labyrinth-re-release-the-idea-is-to-introduce-this-to-a-new-generation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cineverse-boss-talks-pans-labyrinth-re-release-the-idea-is-to-introduce-this-to-a-new-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cineverse boss talks &lsquo;Pan&rsquo;s Labyrinth&rsquo; re-release: &ldquo;The idea is to introduce this to a new generation"]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Producers want to&nbsp;get a nice return that&rsquo;s more than just the upfront guarantee,&rdquo; said Chris McGurk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cineverse-boss-talks-lsquopanrsquos-labyrinthrsquo-re-release-ldquothe-idea-is-to-introduce-this-to-a-new-generation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cineverse-boss-talks-lsquopanrsquos-labyrinthrsquo-re-release-ldquothe-idea-is-to-introduce-this-to-a-new-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers find ‘A Place For Her’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film, set in a women&rsquo;s shelter, has garnered 475,000 admissions in France to date and won the audience award at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-find-a-place-for-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-find-a-place-for-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers find Glasgow audience award winner ‘A Place For Her’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film, set in a women&rsquo;s shelter, has garnered 475,000 admissions in France to date and won the audience award at the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-find-glasgow-audience-award-winner-a-place-for-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-find-glasgow-audience-award-winner-a-place-for-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Electric Kiss’ review: Pierre Salvadori’s 1920s Paris-set Cannes opener lacks genuine spark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ana&iuml;s Demou and&nbsp;Gilles Lellouche star in retro romcom set against bohemian Paris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-electric-kiss-review-pierre-salvadoris-1920s-paris-set-cannes-opener-lacks-genuine-spark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-electric-kiss-review-pierre-salvadoris-1920s-paris-set-cannes-opener-lacks-genuine-spark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Obsession’ review: Curry Barker puts an incisive, schlocky spin on the wish fulfillment horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Johnston and Inde Navarette impress in romance-gone-wrong]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-review-curry-barker-puts-an-incisive-schlocky-spin-on-the-wish-fulfillment-horror/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/obsession-review-curry-barker-puts-an-incisive-schlocky-spin-on-the-wish-fulfillment-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix to co-finance all five Dogma 25 films as ‘Mr. Nawashi’ starts filming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nordisk Film Distribution will release the films in the Nordic region ahead of streaming on Netflix in the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-to-co-finance-all-five-dogma-25-films-as-mr-nawashi-starts-filming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-to-co-finance-all-five-dogma-25-films-as-mr-nawashi-starts-filming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’: first trailer for Cannes Un Certain Regard title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is the debut feature of Germany-born Palestinian filmmaker Mayasi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-first-trailer-for-cannes-un-certain-regard-title/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-first-trailer-for-cannes-un-certain-regard-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Reel takes on sales for Brazilian feature ‘Low Light’ starring Palme d’Or winner Sandra Corveloni]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Directed by Bel Bechara and Sandro Serpa, Low Light won the three prizes as a work in progress at last year&rsquo;s Ventana Sur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/open-reel-takes-on-sales-for-brazilian-feature-low-light-starring-palme-dor-winner-sandra-corveloni/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/open-reel-takes-on-sales-for-brazilian-feature-low-light-starring-palme-dor-winner-sandra-corveloni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European buyers braced for “winner takes it all” Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There is a concentration on a few arthouse titles,&rdquo; said one leading German distributor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-buyers-braced-for-winner-takes-it-all-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-buyers-braced-for-winner-takes-it-all-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mackenzie Crook to direct debut feature ‘Mars Express’ starring Toby Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The films tells the extraordinary true story of an English couple&rsquo;s mission to find life on Mars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mackenzie-crook-to-direct-debut-feature-mars-express-starring-toby-jones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mackenzie-crook-to-direct-debut-feature-mars-express-starring-toby-jones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes day 1: Buyers and sellers arrive early, Thierry Fremaux tackles politics - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wendy Mitchell, Ben Dalton and Louise Tutt preview the market and festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-1-buyers-and-sellers-arrive-early-thierry-fremaux-tackles-politics-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-day-1-buyers-and-sellers-arrive-early-thierry-fremaux-tackles-politics-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelle Yeoh to make Chinese-language return in &lsquo;This Is My Time']]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Marks the first Chinese-language film in almost a decade from the Oscar-winning actress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michelle-yeoh-to-make-chinese-language-return-in-lsquothis-is-my-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michelle-yeoh-to-make-chinese-language-return-in-lsquothis-is-my-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yeon Sang-ho virus thriller ‘Colony’ sold to more than 120 territories ahead of Cannes premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film has been picked up for North America, the UK and multiple Asia territories among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yeon-sang-ho-virus-thriller-colony-sold-to-more-than-120-territories-ahead-of-cannes-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yeon-sang-ho-virus-thriller-colony-sold-to-more-than-120-territories-ahead-of-cannes-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pool Films dives into art documentary ‘Caravaggio’s Eye’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;&ldquo;There is a strong niche audience eager to know more about painting giants,&rdquo; said the producer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pool-films-dives-into-art-documentary-caravaggios-eye/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-pool-films-dives-into-art-documentary-caravaggios-eye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand’s GDH 559 launching ‘GFF’ and ‘Untitled Snooker’ project at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The titles are produced by acclaimed filmmakers Banjong Pisanthanakun, Vanridee Pongsittisak and Baz Poonpiriya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-gdh-559-launching-gff-and-untitled-snooker-project-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-gdh-559-launching-gff-and-untitled-snooker-project-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance prize winner ‘Filipiñana’ heads to UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A release is planned for autumn 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-prize-winner-filipiana-heads-to-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-prize-winner-filipiana-heads-to-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal secures international rights to 4K restoration of ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;20th anniversary edition of Guillermo del Toro&rsquo;s dark fantasy screens in Cannes Classics on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-secures-international-rights-to-4k-restoration-of-pans-labyrinth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-secures-international-rights-to-4k-restoration-of-pans-labyrinth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Rodriguez and Alexis Garcia’s Brass Knuckle Films brings debut slate to Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: A Higher Standard launches sales on&nbsp;Latin action ensemble&nbsp;Inc&oacute;gnito led by Jessica Alba, Michael Pe&ntilde;a.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/robert-rodriguez-and-alexis-garcias-brass-knuckle-films-brings-debut-slate-to-cannes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/robert-rodriguez-and-alexis-garcias-brass-knuckle-films-brings-debut-slate-to-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paolo Virzì, Sebastiano Riso films lead True Colours’ Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virz&igrave;&rsquo;s feature doc Masters centres on nine top filmmakers including&nbsp;Jane Campion, Tim Burton, and Martin Scorsese.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paolo-virz-sebastiano-riso-films-lead-true-colours-cannes-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paolo-virz-sebastiano-riso-films-lead-true-colours-cannes-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paolo Civati, Levi Riso films lead True Colours’ Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virz&igrave;&rsquo;s feature doc Masters centres on nine top filmmakers including&nbsp;Jane Campion, Tim Burton, and Martin Scorsese.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paolo-civati-levi-riso-films-lead-true-colours-cannes-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paolo-civati-levi-riso-films-lead-true-colours-cannes-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Margreth Olin’s ‘The Horse’ rides into Cannes market with key presales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film heads to Nordics, Italy, Spain, Portugal among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/margreth-olins-the-horse-rides-into-cannes-market-with-key-presales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/margreth-olins-the-horse-rides-into-cannes-market-with-key-presales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France’s Cinefrance Studios outlines expansion into sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Paris outfit is in Cannes looking to acquire director-driven upscale arthouse films from all territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cinefrance-studios-outlines-expansion-into-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/frances-cinefrance-studios-outlines-expansion-into-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes 2026: Screen’s dailies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browse Screen International&rsquo;s daily editions from the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 12-23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-screens-dailies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-screens-dailies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon takes multiple territories on Neil Burger’s ’Barracuda’ with Anthony Mackie and Dafne Keen]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production underway in Las Cruces, New Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-takes-multiple-territories-on-neil-burgers-barracuda-with-anthony-mackie-and-dafne-keen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-takes-multiple-territories-on-neil-burgers-barracuda-with-anthony-mackie-and-dafne-keen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Ally’ reveals voice cast with Alex Jayne Go, Bradley Cooper, Werner Herzog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further cast include Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Ayo Edebiri and Rachel House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bong-joon-hos-ally-reveals-voice-cast-with-alex-jayne-go-bradley-cooper-werner-herzog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bong-joon-hos-ally-reveals-voice-cast-with-alex-jayne-go-bradley-cooper-werner-herzog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florence Pugh to star in and produce Matt Haig adaptation ‘The Midnight Library’ for Studiocanal, Blueprint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studiocanal will release in&nbsp;UK-Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Benelux, Australia and New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florence-pugh-to-star-in-and-produce-matt-haig-adaptation-the-midnight-library-for-studiocanal-blueprint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florence-pugh-to-star-in-and-produce-matt-haig-adaptation-the-midnight-library-for-studiocanal-blueprint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes director Thierry Fremaux defends Wim Wenders, talks gender equality and AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Wenders was the subject of some unfair commentary,&rdquo; said Fr&eacute;maux.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-director-thierry-fremaux-defends-wim-wenders-talks-gender-equality-and-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-director-thierry-fremaux-defends-wim-wenders-talks-gender-equality-and-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Detective Conan: Fallen Angel Of The Highway’ scores UK-Ireland deal with Trinity CineAsia]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The animated feature marks the 29th&nbsp;instalment of the Japanese anime franchise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/detective-conan-fallen-angel-of-the-highway-scores-uk-ireland-deal-with-trinity-cineasia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/detective-conan-fallen-angel-of-the-highway-scores-uk-ireland-deal-with-trinity-cineasia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Prime Video UK head Chris Bird launches AI businesses for filmmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[HawksHead AI is a predictive data analytics platform, while CineMe is an AI-powered visual development tool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-prime-video-uk-head-chris-bird-launches-ai-businesses-for-filmmakers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-prime-video-uk-head-chris-bird-launches-ai-businesses-for-filmmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance prize-winner ‘Soul Patrol’ goes to Kino Lorber for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[The documentary tracks the work of an all-Black special operations unit in the Vietnam War.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-prize-winner-soul-patrol-goes-to-kino-lorber-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-prize-winner-soul-patrol-goes-to-kino-lorber-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transilvania film festival unveils competition lineups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akinola Davies Jr&rsquo;s&nbsp;My Father&rsquo;s Shadow&nbsp;is among the films in the running for the&nbsp;&euro;10,000 main prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/transilvania-film-festival-unveils-competition-lineups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/transilvania-film-festival-unveils-competition-lineups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stranger In Town’, set in a Canadian sect, boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Cast includes &rsquo;Yellowjackets&rsquo; star Sophie N&eacute;lisse and &rsquo;The Testaments&rsquo; actor Charlie Carrick.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stranger-in-town-set-in-a-canadian-sect-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stranger-in-town-set-in-a-canadian-sect-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ holds off ‘Michael’, ‘Sheep Detectives’ at UK-Ireland box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three new titles in top five, with all five breaking &pound;1m mark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/devil-wears-prada-2-holds-off-michael-sheep-detectives-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/devil-wears-prada-2-holds-off-michael-sheep-detectives-at-uk-ireland-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Banker’ producer Jonathan T. Baker in Cannes with ‘Lake Of Torches’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Dutch filmmaker, concept artist Didier Konings&nbsp;makes English-language debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-banker-producer-jonathan-t-baker-in-cannes-with-lake-of-torches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-banker-producer-jonathan-t-baker-in-cannes-with-lake-of-torches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Sony exec Jonathan T. Baker in Cannes with psychothriller ‘Lake Of Torches’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Dutch filmmaker, concept artist Didier Konings&nbsp;makes English-language debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ex-sony-exec-jonathan-t-baker-in-cannes-with-psychothriller-lake-of-torches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ex-sony-exec-jonathan-t-baker-in-cannes-with-psychothriller-lake-of-torches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symbioz Films launches with Susanne Kovács’s feature doc ‘Techplomacy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Symbioz Films is the new company from Syndicado exec&nbsp;Aleksandar Govedarica.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/symbioz-films-launches-with-susanne-kovcss-feature-doc-techplomacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/symbioz-films-launches-with-susanne-kovcss-feature-doc-techplomacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FKA twigs to star as Josephine Baker in Maimouna Doucoure’s biopic for Studiocanal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film to shoot in autumn 2026; Studiocanal launching Cannes sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fka-twigs-to-star-as-josephine-baker-in-maimouna-doucoures-biopic-for-studiocanal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fka-twigs-to-star-as-josephine-baker-in-maimouna-doucoures-biopic-for-studiocanal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Golden Age’ lights up with Lucky Red ahead of Cannes Classics world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The fiction film follows&nbsp;characters through the 20th&nbsp;century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-golden-age-lights-up-with-lucky-red-ahead-of-cannes-classics-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-golden-age-lights-up-with-lucky-red-ahead-of-cannes-classics-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mortal Kombat II’, ‘The Sheep Detectives’ and ‘Billie Eilish’ add fresh life to global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elsewhere, &rsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo; and &lsquo;Michael&rsquo; hit $1bn combined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mortal-kombat-ii-the-sheep-detectives-and-billie-eilish-add-fresh-life-to-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mortal-kombat-ii-the-sheep-detectives-and-billie-eilish-add-fresh-life-to-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Guest’ starring Trine Dyrholm acquired for sales ahead of Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Simon Bennebjerg, Josephine Park also on the cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-guest-starring-trine-dyrholm-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-guest-starring-trine-dyrholm-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Rolling Loud’ with Owen Wilson, Matt Rife sets key deals ahead of Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film sells to Latin America, Scandinavia, Middle East and others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rolling-loud-with-owen-wilson-matt-rife-sets-key-deals-ahead-of-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rolling-loud-with-owen-wilson-matt-rife-sets-key-deals-ahead-of-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Sangsoo’s ‘The Day She Returns’ sells to key territories including France, UK, China]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea&rsquo;s Finecut handles sales of the drama and is at Cannes with Directors&rsquo; Fortnight title &lsquo;Dora&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-sangsoos-the-day-she-returns-sells-to-key-territories-including-france-uk-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-sangsoos-the-day-she-returns-sells-to-key-territories-including-france-uk-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Coven reunites with ‘Terrifier’ franchise final girl Lauren LaVera on Cannes sales title ‘Man Or Bear’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Survival thriller plays into viral online thought experiment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-coven-reunites-with-terrifier-franchise-final-girl-lauren-lavera-on-cannes-sales-title-man-or-bear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-coven-reunites-with-terrifier-franchise-final-girl-lauren-lavera-on-cannes-sales-title-man-or-bear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil’s ‘The Secret Agent’ dominates 2026 Platino Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eternaut wins big in TV awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brazils-the-secret-agent-dominates-2026-platino-awards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brazils-the-secret-agent-dominates-2026-platino-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raven Banner heads to Cannes with world rights to Nicholas Pineda’s ‘Infirmary’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: North American deal to be announced&nbsp;imminently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/raven-banner-heads-to-cannes-with-world-rights-to-nicholas-pinedas-infirmary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/raven-banner-heads-to-cannes-with-world-rights-to-nicholas-pinedas-infirmary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow Veil boards Adams Family’s ‘The Glorious Dead’ for Frontières Cannes Buyers Showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Company showing footage from latest genre project by DIY filmmaking family behind &lsquo;Mother Of Flies&rsquo;, &lsquo;Hellbender&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yellow-veil-boards-adams-familys-the-glorious-dead-for-frontires-cannes-buyers-showcase/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yellow-veil-boards-adams-familys-the-glorious-dead-for-frontires-cannes-buyers-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Movie to launch Roar Uthaug horror ‘Amara’ at Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film follows backpackers in Thailand who become entangled in a curse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/k-movie-to-launch-roar-uthaug-horror-amara-at-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/k-movie-to-launch-roar-uthaug-horror-amara-at-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[K-Movie to launch horror 'Amara' from 'Troll' director Roar Uthaug at Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film follows backpackers in Thailand who become entangled in a curse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/k-movie-to-launch-horror-amara-from-troll-director-roar-uthaug-at-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/k-movie-to-launch-horror-amara-from-troll-director-roar-uthaug-at-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Bear bringing Renee Zellweger, Sissy Spacek drama ‘A Woman In The Sun’ to Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mia Threapleton also stars for writer-director Julia Cox.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-bringing-renee-zellweger-sissy-spacek-drama-a-woman-in-the-sun-to-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/black-bear-bringing-renee-zellweger-sissy-spacek-drama-a-woman-in-the-sun-to-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oasis documentary from Steven Knight set for theatrical run by Disney]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film includes rehearsal and onstage footage as well as joint interviews with the Gallagher brothers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oasis-documentary-from-steven-knight-set-for-theatrical-run-by-disney/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oasis-documentary-from-steven-knight-set-for-theatrical-run-by-disney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Film, Film4, BFI, Element Pictures execs join Cannes UK Pavilion lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Events run from&nbsp;Friday May 15 - Monday May 18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-film-film4-bfi-element-pictures-execs-join-cannes-uk-pavilion-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-film-film4-bfi-element-pictures-execs-join-cannes-uk-pavilion-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The Sheep Detectives’ head into 654 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also out in cinemas: &rsquo;Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour&rsquo; and &lsquo;Mortal Kombat II&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-sheep-detectives-head-into-654-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-sheep-detectives-head-into-654-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh International Film Festival unveils opening film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Focus Features has acquired international rights to the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-international-film-festival-unveils-opening-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/edinburgh-international-film-festival-unveils-opening-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jan Ole Gerster, Sebastian Schipper projects among seven backed by Germany’s national film fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[German Federal Film Fund (FFA) awards total of&nbsp;&euro;2.5m&nbsp;to seven projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jan-ole-gerster-sebastian-schipper-projects-among-seven-backed-by-germanys-national-film-fund/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jan-ole-gerster-sebastian-schipper-projects-among-seven-backed-by-germanys-national-film-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, ‘Michael’ and local titles power French box office in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[French box office hit&nbsp;16 million admissions for the month, up by 35% from the same period last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-michael-and-local-titles-power-french-box-office-in-april-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-michael-and-local-titles-power-french-box-office-in-april-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, ‘Michael’ and local titles power French box office in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fench box office hit&nbsp;16.03 million admissions for the month, up by 35.4% from the same period last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-michael-and-local-titles-power-french-box-office-in-april/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-michael-and-local-titles-power-french-box-office-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Film Festival lines up raft of Cannes titles for 2026 competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival will open with&nbsp;Australian director Selina Miles&rsquo;s Sundance-premiering documentary Silenced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sydney-film-festival-lines-up-raft-of-cannes-titles-for-2026-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sydney-film-festival-lines-up-raft-of-cannes-titles-for-2026-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sydney Film Festival lines up 2026 competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival will open with&nbsp;Australian director Selina Miles&rsquo; documentary&nbsp;Silenced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sydney-film-festival-lines-up-2026-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sydney-film-festival-lines-up-2026-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Screen Podcast to go daily for 2026 Cannes Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daily episodes will be hosted by contributing editor Wendy Mitchell and run from Tuesday, May 12 to Thursday, May 23,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-screen-podcast-to-go-daily-for-2026-cannes-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-screen-podcast-to-go-daily-for-2026-cannes-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salaud Morisset makes head of sales promotion, expands team ahead of Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Company adds to sales team, operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/salaud-morisset-makes-head-of-sales-promotion-expands-team-ahead-of-cannes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/salaud-morisset-makes-head-of-sales-promotion-expands-team-ahead-of-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coccinelle boards ‘Sister Brother Manhole Cover’ from Venice Golden Lion winner Milcho Manchevski]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Film follows siblings who survive by stealing bronze statues of national heroes and melting them down for scrap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coccinelle-boards-sister-brother-manhole-cover-from-venice-golden-lion-winner-milcho-manchevski/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/coccinelle-boards-sister-brother-manhole-cover-from-venice-golden-lion-winner-milcho-manchevski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferzan Ozpetek’s comedy drama ‘For Better And For Worst’ to shoot in Italy for Vision Distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The cast includes Vanessa Scalera,&nbsp;Sabrina Ferilli,&nbsp;Luca Argentero,&nbsp;Miguel Angel Silvestre,&nbsp;Mara Venier and Geppi Cucciari.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ferzan-ozpeteks-comedy-drama-for-better-and-for-worst-to-shoot-in-italy-for-vision-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ferzan-ozpeteks-comedy-drama-for-better-and-for-worst-to-shoot-in-italy-for-vision-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferzan Ozpetek’s comedy drama ‘For Better And For Worse’ to shoot in Italy for Vision Distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The cast includes Vanessa Scalera,&nbsp;Sabrina Ferilli,&nbsp;Luca Argentero,&nbsp;Miguel Angel Silvestre,&nbsp;Mara Venier and Geppi Cucciari.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ferzan-ozpeteks-comedy-drama-for-better-and-for-worse-to-shoot-in-italy-for-vision-distribution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ferzan-ozpeteks-comedy-drama-for-better-and-for-worse-to-shoot-in-italy-for-vision-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Urchin’ producer Somesuch hires head of development]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Caitlin Leydon joins from Number 9 Films, where she was senior development executive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/urchin-producer-somesuch-hires-head-of-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/urchin-producer-somesuch-hires-head-of-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lowdown on all the Cannes 2026 titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen&nbsp;profiles all the films in the Cannes Film Festival&rsquo;s Official Selection and parallel sections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lowdown-on-all-the-cannes-2026-titles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-lowdown-on-all-the-cannes-2026-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes 2026: Market Product Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read Screen&rsquo;s 2026 Cannes March&eacute; du Film bumper product guide, featuring detailed information about sales companies and their slates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-market-product-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-market-product-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Globes sets rules for AI use and actors in non-English language projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The use of artificial intelligence will not automatically disqualify a work, says the Globes organisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/golden-globes-sets-rules-for-ai-use-and-actors-in-non-english-language-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/golden-globes-sets-rules-for-ai-use-and-actors-in-non-english-language-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal set for Benh Zeitlin’s ‘Hold On To Your Angels’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The love story will be introduced to buyers at this week&rsquo;s Cannes market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jessie-buckley-and-paul-mescal-set-for-benh-zeitlins-hold-on-to-your-angels/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jessie-buckley-and-paul-mescal-set-for-benh-zeitlins-hold-on-to-your-angels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal options new book from ‘The Housemaid’ author Freida McFadden]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film version will be co-produced by Studiocanal and Working Title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-options-new-book-from-the-housemaid-author-freida-mcfadden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-options-new-book-from-the-housemaid-author-freida-mcfadden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simon Callow’s ‘About A Bell’ starring Omid Djalili picked up for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleanor Worthington-Cox, Christopher Eccleston, Nigel Havers and Roger Allam also star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/simon-callows-about-a-bell-starring-omid-djalili-picked-up-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/simon-callows-about-a-bell-starring-omid-djalili-picked-up-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joachim Trier, Ruben Östlund, Juliette Binoche call on EU to prioritise cinema support]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are among 4.500 signatories of an open letter praising the impact of Creative Europe Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-ruben-stlund-juliette-binoche-call-on-eu-to-prioritise-cinema-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joachim-trier-ruben-stlund-juliette-binoche-call-on-eu-to-prioritise-cinema-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich Film Festival to honour FilmNation’s Glen Basner with Game Changer Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[FilmNation Entertainment founder and CEO Glen Basner is to receive the Zurich Summit&rsquo;s Game Changer Award at this year&rsquo;s Zurich Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-to-honour-filmnations-glen-basner-with-game-changer-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zurich-film-festival-to-honour-filmnations-glen-basner-with-game-changer-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prestige Cannes-bound with ‘The Holiday Hitman’; Saban holds North American rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Feature in post stars Nick Sagar, Julio Cesar Cedillo from &lsquo;Sicario&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prestige-cannes-bound-with-the-holiday-hitman-saban-holds-north-american-rights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prestige-cannes-bound-with-the-holiday-hitman-saban-holds-north-american-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colm Bairéad’s ‘Mary Rose’ boarded by mk2, locks in UK-Ireland, France and Benelux deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film will shoot this summer in Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colm-bairads-mary-rose-boarded-by-mk2-locks-in-uk-ireland-france-and-benelux-deals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colm-bairads-mary-rose-boarded-by-mk2-locks-in-uk-ireland-france-and-benelux-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mk2’s Fionnuala Jamison on 2026 Cannes slate, what buyers want, and the new Todd Haynes film – The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamison also talks about mk2&rsquo;s multi-year financing deal with investment fund manager IPR.VC and working with Justine Triet again on Fonda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mk2s-fionnuala-jamison-on-2026-cannes-slate-what-buyers-want-and-the-new-todd-haynes-film-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mk2s-fionnuala-jamison-on-2026-cannes-slate-what-buyers-want-and-the-new-todd-haynes-film-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo del Toro pledges a third of his personal archive to the BFI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican filmmaker was honoured with the BFI Fellowship in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-pledges-a-third-of-his-personal-archive-to-the-bfi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-pledges-a-third-of-his-personal-archive-to-the-bfi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Cannes Great 8 showcase includes ‘Florid’, ‘Our Share Of Sand’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Ancestors&rsquo;, &lsquo;In Starland&rsquo; and &lsquo;Daughter Of Eden&rsquo; are also in this year&rsquo;s lineup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-cannes-great-8-showcase-includes-florid-our-share-of-sand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-cannes-great-8-showcase-includes-florid-our-share-of-sand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look at Shalini Adnani’s UK debut ‘Our Share Of Sand’ ahead of Cannes Great 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film wrapped production last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-look-at-shalini-adnanis-uk-debut-our-share-of-sand-ahead-of-cannes-great-8/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/first-look-at-shalini-adnanis-uk-debut-our-share-of-sand-ahead-of-cannes-great-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MetFilm’s Welsh-language western ‘Lluest’ starring Aimee-Ffion Edwards starts filming in Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: It is the first film to be greenlit under S4C&rsquo;s Sinema Cymru initiative for Welsh-language filmmaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/metfilms-welsh-language-western-lluest-starring-aimee-ffion-edwards-starts-filming-in-wales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/metfilms-welsh-language-western-lluest-starring-aimee-ffion-edwards-starts-filming-in-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooney Mara to star in Antonia Campbell-Hughes’ ‘Quest For Love’]]></title><description><![CDATA[HanWay Films will launch sales at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rooney-mara-to-star-in-antonia-campbell-hughes-quest-for-love/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rooney-mara-to-star-in-antonia-campbell-hughes-quest-for-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Nelson Joyce leads UK feature ‘The Man Who Stole Portugal’ with production underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beta Cinema boards international sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-nelson-joyce-leads-uk-feature-the-man-who-stole-portugal-with-production-underway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-nelson-joyce-leads-uk-feature-the-man-who-stole-portugal-with-production-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Tseng’s Taiwan horror ‘Revive’ set for Cannes launch with Mokster Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film centres on advanced funerary service that restores the deceased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-tsengs-taiwan-horror-revive-set-for-cannes-launch-with-mokster-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/danny-tsengs-taiwan-horror-revive-set-for-cannes-launch-with-mokster-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen digital edition: May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The issue goes in-depth on private equity in the film business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-may-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-may-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina’s ‘The Night Is Fading Away’ wins grand prize at Jeonju film festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included &lsquo;Chronovisor&rsquo; and &lsquo;The Summer That Slipped Away&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/argentinas-the-night-is-fading-away-wins-grand-prize-at-jeonju-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/argentinas-the-night-is-fading-away-wins-grand-prize-at-jeonju-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrade Cannes-bound with Ireland-set ‘Killing Kelly’ starring Jason Isaacs, Thomasin McKenzie]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Fisher Stevens&rsquo; Highly Flammable joins creative team on&nbsp;dark comedy thriller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/upgrade-cannes-bound-with-ireland-set-killing-kelly-starring-jason-isaacs-thomasin-mckenzie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/upgrade-cannes-bound-with-ireland-set-killing-kelly-starring-jason-isaacs-thomasin-mckenzie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros Clockwork to release Cannes Classics selection ‘Ken Russell’s The Devils’]]></title><description><![CDATA[New label adds second title to roster after Sean Baker&rsquo;s upcoming &lsquo;Ti Amo!&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-clockwork-to-release-cannes-classics-selection-ken-russells-the-devils/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-clockwork-to-release-cannes-classics-selection-ken-russells-the-devils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Walton to launch new outfit as WME Independent moves out of international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[WMEI will focus on domestic sales under Deborah MacIntosh. Walton will attend Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-walton-to-launch-new-outfit-as-wme-independent-moves-out-of-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-walton-to-launch-new-outfit-as-wme-independent-moves-out-of-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The New Global Screen Economy’ unveiled as first AFM unified theme]]></title><description><![CDATA[IFTA head&nbsp;Jackie Brenneman calls for &ldquo;more deliberate approach and focus on creating new opportunities&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-new-global-screen-economy-unveiled-as-first-afm-unified-theme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-new-global-screen-economy-unveiled-as-first-afm-unified-theme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Whishaw and Peter Mullan to star in Tom Stuart’s ‘Night Swimming’ for Bankside Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Whishaw and Stuart are also producers on the project, alongside 130 Elektra Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ben-whishaw-and-peter-mullan-to-star-in-tom-stuarts-night-swimming-for-bankside-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ben-whishaw-and-peter-mullan-to-star-in-tom-stuarts-night-swimming-for-bankside-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pathe launches sales on Emmanuelle Bercot’s ‘The Enraged’ starring Marion Cotillard and Benoit Magimel]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The film is an adaptation of Sorj Chalandon&rsquo;s 2023 novel about a tormented teen who escapes from a youth detention centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathe-launches-sales-on-emmanuelle-bercots-the-enraged-starring-marion-cotillard-and-benoit-magimel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pathe-launches-sales-on-emmanuelle-bercots-the-enraged-starring-marion-cotillard-and-benoit-magimel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Un Certain Regard title ‘Yesterday The Eye Didn’t Sleep’ secures France deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film is debut feature of Palestinian filmmaker Rakan Mayasi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-un-certain-regard-title-yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-secures-france-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-un-certain-regard-title-yesterday-the-eye-didnt-sleep-secures-france-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Womack Group, Anta Asset Management launch €80m fund to invest in Spanish audiovisual sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venture capital fund aims to raise &euro;80m to invest in companies and productions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/womack-group-anta-asset-management-launch-80m-fund-to-invest-in-spanish-audiovisual-sector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/womack-group-anta-asset-management-launch-80m-fund-to-invest-in-spanish-audiovisual-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Francesca Albanese documentary ‘Anatomy Of A Genocide’ heads to Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film follows UN special rapporteur on Occupied Palestinian Territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/francesca-albanese-documentary-anatomy-of-a-genocide-heads-to-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/francesca-albanese-documentary-anatomy-of-a-genocide-heads-to-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonia Campbell-Hughes’ ‘High End’, Sally Potter’s ‘Alma’ receive UK Global Screen Fund support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six co-productions have received a total of &pound;962,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/antonia-campbell-hughes-high-end-sally-potters-alma-receive-uk-global-screen-fund-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/antonia-campbell-hughes-high-end-sally-potters-alma-receive-uk-global-screen-fund-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damian Lewis joins Ella Purnell and Nicholas Galitzine in cast for ‘The Return of Stanley Atwell’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is being produced by the UK&rsquo;s Hera Pictures and John Gore Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/damian-lewis-joins-ella-purnell-and-nicholas-galitzine-in-cast-for-the-return-of-stanley-atwell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/damian-lewis-joins-ella-purnell-and-nicholas-galitzine-in-cast-for-the-return-of-stanley-atwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lukas Dhont’s Cannes title ‘Coward’ acquired for key territories including UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film also acquired for Germany, Italy, Spain among others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lukas-dhonts-cannes-title-coward-acquired-for-key-territories-including-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lukas-dhonts-cannes-title-coward-acquired-for-key-territories-including-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Film Academy appoints principals for arts and crafts member chapters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chapter principals include&nbsp;casting director Nina Haun, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema and film composer Zbigniew Preisner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-academy-appoints-principals-for-arts-and-crafts-member-chapters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/european-film-academy-appoints-principals-for-arts-and-crafts-member-chapters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bectu, CIISA, Spotlight sign open letter to UK government calling for action against on-set injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[76% of film and TV workers have had an injury at work, according to a UK survey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bectu-ciisa-spotlight-sign-open-letter-to-uk-government-calling-for-action-against-on-set-injuries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bectu-ciisa-spotlight-sign-open-letter-to-uk-government-calling-for-action-against-on-set-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aneurin Barnard, Eleanor Tomlinson to star in psychological horror ‘Antecedent’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Writer-director Dan Bronzite has previously written Working Title horror &lsquo;Long Time Dead&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aneurin-barnard-eleanor-tomlinson-to-star-in-psychological-horror-antecedent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aneurin-barnard-eleanor-tomlinson-to-star-in-psychological-horror-antecedent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of Studios May - October 2026: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[A comprehensive guide to existing, new and emerging studios around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-studios-may-october-2026-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-studios-may-october-2026-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucky Number acquires Sabu’s detective comedy ‘Arrested Memory’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Taiwanese star&nbsp;Ethan Juan plays a police detective]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucky-number-acquires-sabus-detective-comedy-arrested-memory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lucky-number-acquires-sabus-detective-comedy-arrested-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film Mode boards ‘Legend Of The White Dragon’, ‘The Craving’ for Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Power Rangers&nbsp;franchise alumnus Jason David Frank makes final appearance alongside the late Michael Madsen in &lsquo;White Dragon&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-mode-boards-legend-of-the-white-dragon-the-craving-for-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-mode-boards-legend-of-the-white-dragon-the-craving-for-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Fox launching Cannes sales on horror ‘Ruby, Ruby’ now in post in South Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Project produced in association with Head Gear Films, Arterial Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blue-fox-launching-cannes-sales-on-horror-ruby-ruby-now-in-post-in-south-australia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blue-fox-launching-cannes-sales-on-horror-ruby-ruby-now-in-post-in-south-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo del Toro to attend ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 20th anniversary Cannes Classics screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[4K restored print screens on May 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-to-attend-pans-labyrinth-20th-anniversary-cannes-classics-screening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/guillermo-del-toro-to-attend-pans-labyrinth-20th-anniversary-cannes-classics-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Lights lining up contemporary adaptation of ‘Babette’s Feast’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &rsquo;Hacks&rsquo; writer Guy Branum pens the screenplay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-lights-lining-up-contemporary-adaptation-of-babettes-feast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-lights-lining-up-contemporary-adaptation-of-babettes-feast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon buys Jeff Nichols’ ‘King Snake’ starring Margaret Qualley, Michael Shannon, Drew Starkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production underway in Arkansas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-buys-jeff-nichols-king-snake-starring-margaret-qualley-michael-shannon-drew-starkey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-buys-jeff-nichols-king-snake-starring-margaret-qualley-michael-shannon-drew-starkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon acquires Jeff Nichols’ ‘King Snake’ starring Margaret Qualley, Michael Shannon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production underway in Arkansas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-jeff-nichols-king-snake-starring-margaret-qualley-michael-shannon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-jeff-nichols-king-snake-starring-margaret-qualley-michael-shannon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Fantasia first wave includes ‘The Last Temptation Of Becky’, ‘Ancestral Beasts’]]></title><description><![CDATA[World premieres include Focus Features&rsquo; &lsquo;Hot Spot&rsquo; starring Andrzej Konopka, Noomi Rapace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-fantasia-first-wave-includes-the-last-temptation-of-becky-ancestral-beasts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-fantasia-first-wave-includes-the-last-temptation-of-becky-ancestral-beasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vendome Pictures, Pathe, Merit France launch English-language outfit Emotion Pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emotion Pictures will be based in Los Angeles and Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vendome-pictures-pathe-merit-france-launch-english-language-outfit-emotion-pictures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vendome-pictures-pathe-merit-france-launch-english-language-outfit-emotion-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie Sales taps Charlotte Boucon for deputy managing director role]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The former Orange Studios and SND sales executive will officially start in her new role at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indie-sales-taps-charlotte-boucon-for-deputy-managing-director-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indie-sales-taps-charlotte-boucon-for-deputy-managing-director-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beta Cinema to bring films with Nina Hoss, Felix Kammerer to Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both titles in post-production and making market debuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/beta-cinema-to-bring-films-with-nina-hoss-felix-kammerer-to-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/beta-cinema-to-bring-films-with-nina-hoss-felix-kammerer-to-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World of Locations May - October 2026: digital edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our biannual publication dedicated to surveying the global incentives landscape for international productions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-locations-may-october-2026-digital-edition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/world-of-locations-may-october-2026-digital-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dublin world premiere ‘All That Glitters’ picked up for sales ahead of Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The romantic comedy stars &lsquo;Motherland&rsquo;&nbsp;and &lsquo;Bring Them Down&rsquo; actor&nbsp;Paul Ready.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dublin-world-premiere-all-that-glitters-picked-up-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dublin-world-premiere-all-that-glitters-picked-up-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Aronofsky to receive Locarno Film Festival’s Pardo d’Onore award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aronofsky films &rsquo;The Fountain&rsquo; and &lsquo;Mother!&rsquo; will play at the festival&rsquo;s 79th edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/darren-aronofsky-to-receive-locarno-film-festivals-pardo-donore-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/darren-aronofsky-to-receive-locarno-film-festivals-pardo-donore-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Man Who Vanished’, starring Yvan Attal and Charlotte Gainsbourg, to power Studio TF1’s Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The thriller is about a CEO who vanishes in a plane crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-who-vanished-starring-yvan-attal-and-charlotte-gainsbourg-to-power-studio-tf1s-cannes-slate-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-who-vanished-starring-yvan-attal-and-charlotte-gainsbourg-to-power-studio-tf1s-cannes-slate-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’The Man Who Vanished’, starring Yvan Attal and Charlotte Gainsbourg, to power Studio TF1’s Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp; The thriller is about a CEO who vanishes in a plane crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-who-vanished-starring-yvan-attal-and-charlotte-gainsbourg-to-power-studio-tf1s-cannes-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-man-who-vanished-starring-yvan-attal-and-charlotte-gainsbourg-to-power-studio-tf1s-cannes-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ struts to top of UK-Ireland box office with huge £9.3m]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo; has 85% of the first film&rsquo;s total already.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-struts-to-top-of-uk-ireland-box-office-with-huge-93m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-struts-to-top-of-uk-ireland-box-office-with-huge-93m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Exiled’, starring Alessandro Nivola, wraps in Canada and Slovakia for Protagonist Pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Canadian&nbsp;psychological thriller is directed by&nbsp;Stephen Campanelli.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-exiled-starring-alessandro-nivola-wraps-in-canada-and-slovakia-for-protagonist-pictures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-exiled-starring-alessandro-nivola-wraps-in-canada-and-slovakia-for-protagonist-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Power Ballad’ review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas pluck the heartstrings in overly sentimental John Carney drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney follows up &lsquo;Once&rsquo; and &lsquo;Sing Street&rsquo; with wistful, unconvincing music industry tale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/power-ballad-review-paul-rudd-and-nick-jonas-pluck-the-heartstrings-in-overly-sentimental-john-carney-drama-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/power-ballad-review-paul-rudd-and-nick-jonas-pluck-the-heartstrings-in-overly-sentimental-john-carney-drama-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Power Ballad’ review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas pluck the heartstrings in overly-sentimental John Carney drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carney follows up &lsquo;Once&rsquo; and &lsquo;Sing Street&rsquo; with wistful, unconvincing music industry tale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/power-ballad-review-paul-rudd-and-nick-jonas-pluck-the-heartstrings-in-overly-sentimental-john-carney-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/power-ballad-review-paul-rudd-and-nick-jonas-pluck-the-heartstrings-in-overly-sentimental-john-carney-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Na Hong-Jin’s Cannes Competition title ‘Hope’ sells to key territories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theatrical release plans in the works for sci-fi action thriller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-cannes-competition-title-hope-sells-to-key-territories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/na-hong-jins-cannes-competition-title-hope-sells-to-key-territories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reinvent Yellow Sales picks up Stelana Kliris’ Cypriot-UK-Greek drama ‘Apart’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film spans continents and cultures during political upheaval in the 1970s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reinvent-yellow-sales-picks-up-stelana-kliris-cypriot-uk-greek-drama-apart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reinvent-yellow-sales-picks-up-stelana-kliris-cypriot-uk-greek-drama-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cypriot-UK-Greek drama ‘Apart’ from ‘Find Me Falling’ director boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film spans continents and cultures during political upheaval in the 1970s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cypriot-uk-greek-drama-apart-from-find-me-falling-director-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cypriot-uk-greek-drama-apart-from-find-me-falling-director-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barunson E&amp;A to launch occult mystery &lsquo;Stoneborn&rsquo; from &lsquo;Exhuma&rsquo; creators at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The cast includes Sul Kyung-gu, Jongseo Jeon and Seo Eun-soo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/barunson-eampa-to-launch-occult-mystery-lsquostonebornrsquo-from-lsquoexhumarsquo-creators-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/barunson-eampa-to-launch-occult-mystery-lsquostonebornrsquo-from-lsquoexhumarsquo-creators-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount Q1 beats estimates; streaming, studios drive profits]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Scream 7&rsquo; is theatrical highlight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-q1-beats-estimates-streaming-studios-drive-profits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-q1-beats-estimates-streaming-studios-drive-profits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘American Doctor’, ‘House Of Hope’ lead 2026 Hot Docs winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 33rd edition wrapped in Toronto over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/american-doctor-house-of-hope-lead-2026-hot-docs-winners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/american-doctor-house-of-hope-lead-2026-hot-docs-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant Pictures to launch Cannes sales on SXSW thriller ‘A Safe Distance’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;US, Canadian distributors on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/giant-pictures-to-launch-cannes-sales-on-sxsw-thriller-a-safe-distance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/giant-pictures-to-launch-cannes-sales-on-sxsw-thriller-a-safe-distance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amanda Kozlowski promoted to Lionsgate president of worldwide marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nasim Cambron, Jack Teed also promoted with motion picture group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amanda-kozlowski-promoted-to-lionsgate-president-of-worldwide-marketing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amanda-kozlowski-promoted-to-lionsgate-president-of-worldwide-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes unveils prestige 2026 jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demi Moore, Chloe Zhao, Stellan Skarsgard, others to join&nbsp;Competition president Park Chan-wook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-unveils-prestige-2026-jury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-unveils-prestige-2026-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes 2026 unveils Competition jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[As previously announced,&nbsp;Park Chan-wook will serve as president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-unveils-competition-jury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-unveils-competition-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Pressman Film’s IDFA entry ‘About A Hero’ sells to North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Constellation represents international sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pressman-films-idfa-entry-about-a-hero-sells-to-north-america/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pressman-films-idfa-entry-about-a-hero-sells-to-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AGC Cannes-bound with ‘Critterz’ from AI creator Native Foreign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feature version of 2023 short is co-written by&nbsp;Paddington In Peru&nbsp;writers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-cannes-bound-with-critterz-from-ai-creator-native-foreign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/agc-cannes-bound-with-critterz-from-ai-creator-native-foreign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ sashays to $234m global box office debut; ‘Michael’ soars past $400m]]></title><description><![CDATA[International markets have collectively far outpaced North America domestic for the opening of &rsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-sashays-to-234m-global-box-office-debut-michael-soars-past-400m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-sashays-to-234m-global-box-office-debut-michael-soars-past-400m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAG-AFTRA, studios reach tentative deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agreement needs ratification; Guild&rsquo;s national board to meet in coming days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-studios-reach-tentative-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-studios-reach-tentative-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Prada 2’ leads North American box office on $77m, ‘Michael’ eyes $200m, ‘Super Mario’ crosses $400m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neon&rsquo;s &rsquo;Hokum&rsquo; from Damian McCarthy opens in sixth place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prada-2-leads-north-american-box-office-on-77m-michael-eyes-200m-super-mario-crosses-400m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/prada-2-leads-north-american-box-office-on-77m-michael-eyes-200m-super-mario-crosses-400m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s ‘Fujiko’ wins best film at Udine’s Far East Film Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included &lsquo;The Seoul Guardians&rsquo; and &lsquo;The King&rsquo;s Warden&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-fujiko-wins-best-film-at-udines-far-east-film-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-fujiko-wins-best-film-at-udines-far-east-film-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMC, Cinema United praise wide theatrical release window as Netflix pushes ‘Narnia’ to February 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[New plan follows production delays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amc-cinema-united-praise-wide-theatrical-release-window-as-netflix-pushes-narnia-to-february-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amc-cinema-united-praise-wide-theatrical-release-window-as-netflix-pushes-narnia-to-february-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manifest Pictures to launch Cannes sales on erotic thriller ‘Bulls’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dylan O&rsquo;Brien, Lewis Pullman, and Kaia Gerber to star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manifest-pictures-to-launch-cannes-sales-on-erotic-thriller-bulls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/manifest-pictures-to-launch-cannes-sales-on-erotic-thriller-bulls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richard Gere, Diana Silvers to star for Ed Zwick in FilmNation Cannes package ‘Asymmetry’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bedford Falls Company, Rainmaker Films, FilmNation producing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/richard-gere-diana-silvers-to-star-for-ed-zwick-in-filmnation-cannes-package-asymmetry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/richard-gere-diana-silvers-to-star-for-ed-zwick-in-filmnation-cannes-package-asymmetry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Films not in English that win top awards at select fests to be eligible for international feature Oscar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rule tweaks on AI, casting, cinematography, VFX.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/films-not-in-english-that-win-top-awards-at-select-fests-to-be-eligible-for-international-feature-oscar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/films-not-in-english-that-win-top-awards-at-select-fests-to-be-eligible-for-international-feature-oscar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April sees 2% increase at UK-Ireland box office year-on-year]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 2026 beat a strong April 2025 thanks to &lsquo;The Super Mario Galaxy Movie&rsquo;, &lsquo;Michael&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/april-sees-2-increase-at-uk-ireland-box-office-year-on-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/april-sees-2-increase-at-uk-ireland-box-office-year-on-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong drama ‘We’re Nothing at All’ sets UK-Ireland release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Herman Yau directs the social drama, which openedi n Hong Kong on April 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-kong-drama-were-nothing-at-all-sets-uk-ireland-release/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hong-kong-drama-were-nothing-at-all-sets-uk-ireland-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Naked In Glendale’, ‘Somewhere In The South’ win top prizes at Udine’s Focus Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both awards were won by debut feature filmmakers for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naked-in-glendale-somewhere-in-the-south-win-top-prizes-at-udines-focus-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naked-in-glendale-somewhere-in-the-south-win-top-prizes-at-udines-focus-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Creative Summit 2026 expands to take over BFI Southbank]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI Creative Summit is expanding in scale and ambition for 2026, taking over the entire BFI Southbank venue for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ai-creative-summit-2026-expands-to-take-over-bfi-southbank/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ai-creative-summit-2026-expands-to-take-over-bfi-southbank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ struts into 729 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sequel will be looking to top the &pound;14.2m total of the 2006 first film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-devil-wears-prada-2-struts-into-729-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-devil-wears-prada-2-struts-into-729-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes ACID selection ‘A Secret Heart’ boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film follows filmmaker&rsquo;s father transitioning to living as a woman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-acid-selection-a-secret-heart-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-acid-selection-a-secret-heart-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swedish sci-fi comedy-drama ‘Arne Goes To Space’ acquired for international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film features a 3-foot tall alien named Roland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/swedish-sci-fi-comedy-drama-arne-goes-to-space-acquired-for-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/swedish-sci-fi-comedy-drama-arne-goes-to-space-acquired-for-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Documentary projects lead Thailand’s Purin Film Fund spring 2026 selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two fiction projects to also receive a share of $160,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/documentary-projects-lead-thailands-purin-film-fund-spring-2026-selection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/documentary-projects-lead-thailands-purin-film-fund-spring-2026-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Classics acquires SXSW winner ‘Wishful Thinking’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Pullman, Maya Hawke star; Highway 10 fully financed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-sxsw-winner-wishful-thinking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-acquires-sxsw-winner-wishful-thinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit Films Cannes slate includes Tribeca premiere ‘Act One’, SXSW, Sundance hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Talks continue on Berlin pair &lsquo;Mouse&rsquo;, Women As Lovers&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visit-films-cannes-slate-includes-tribeca-premiere-act-one-sxsw-sundance-hits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visit-films-cannes-slate-includes-tribeca-premiere-act-one-sxsw-sundance-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate International Cannes-bound with ‘Blair Witch’ reboot]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube creator Dylan Clark directing for Blumhouse-Atomic Monster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-international-cannes-bound-with-blair-witch-reboot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-international-cannes-bound-with-blair-witch-reboot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK filmmakers Adura Onashile and Dionne Edwards among ICO bursary recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further recipients include&nbsp;&rsquo;The Taste Of Mango&rsquo;&nbsp;filmmaker&nbsp;Chloe Abrahams&nbsp;and Scala!!! co-director&nbsp;Ali Catterall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-filmmakers-adura-onashile-and-dionne-edwards-among-ico-bursary-recipients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-filmmakers-adura-onashile-and-dionne-edwards-among-ico-bursary-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leo Woodall and Clémence Poésy to star in Peter Hoar’s ‘A Waiter In Paris’ for Cornerstone Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project has been developed with the support of the Curzon CM Development Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/leo-woodall-and-clmence-posy-to-star-in-peter-hoars-a-waiter-in-paris-for-cornerstone-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/leo-woodall-and-clmence-posy-to-star-in-peter-hoars-a-waiter-in-paris-for-cornerstone-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance documentary ‘Kikuyu Land’ scores worldwide deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will have cinema releases in territories including UK, US, Australia-New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-documentary-kikuyu-land-scores-worldwide-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-documentary-kikuyu-land-scores-worldwide-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros’ Jeff Goldstein to receive international distributor award at CineEurope 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[CineEurope runs in Barcelona, Spain, from June 22-25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-jeff-goldstein-to-receive-international-distributor-award-at-cineeurope-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-jeff-goldstein-to-receive-international-distributor-award-at-cineeurope-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tempesta’s Carlo Cresto-Dina on why film producers need more support and recognition - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There has been very little reflection on what a producer actually does or what a producer actually&nbsp;is.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tempestas-carlo-cresto-dina-on-why-film-producers-need-more-support-and-recognition-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tempestas-carlo-cresto-dina-on-why-film-producers-need-more-support-and-recognition-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaza medical doc ‘Life Support’ seals UK-Ireland deal ahead of Sheffield world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The film is the debut feature from UK-Italian filmmaker Daniele Rugo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaza-medical-doc-life-support-seals-uk-ireland-deal-ahead-of-sheffield-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaza-medical-doc-life-support-seals-uk-ireland-deal-ahead-of-sheffield-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molly Manners’ Sundance title ‘Extra Geography’ acquired for UK-Ireland release]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will release in cinemas later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/molly-manners-sundance-title-extra-geography-acquired-for-uk-ireland-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/molly-manners-sundance-title-extra-geography-acquired-for-uk-ireland-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cold War 1994’ review: Third in Hong Kong crime thriller franchise is astute and entertaining]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stars Chow Yun-fat, Daniel Wu and Terrance Lau are joined by Hugh Bonneville and Aidan Gillen for&nbsp;director Longman Leung]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cold-war-1994-review-third-in-hong-kong-crime-thriller-franchise-is-astute-and-entertaining/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cold-war-1994-review-third-in-hong-kong-crime-thriller-franchise-is-astute-and-entertaining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playtime picks up Geraldine Nakache’s Cannes-bound relationship drama ‘Think Good’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Monia Chokri and Niels Schneider star in the film that explores coercive control within a marriage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/playtime-picks-up-geraldine-nakaches-cannes-bound-relationship-drama-think-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/playtime-picks-up-geraldine-nakaches-cannes-bound-relationship-drama-think-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derek Lui’s Surprise H unveils inaugural slate ahead of Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Titles include Wregas Bhanuteja&rsquo;s Sundance competition title &lsquo;Levitating&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/derek-luis-surprise-h-unveils-inaugural-slate-ahead-of-cannes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/derek-luis-surprise-h-unveils-inaugural-slate-ahead-of-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Hot Docs Forum unveils pitch prize-winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[ExCoded,&nbsp;The Forever Chorus&nbsp;each win two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-hot-docs-forum-unveils-pitch-prize-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-hot-docs-forum-unveils-pitch-prize-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeremy Strong to star in ‘The Passenger’ for ‘The Girl With The Needle’ director Magnus von Horn]]></title><description><![CDATA[FilmNation to launch pre-sales on escape thriller in Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeremy-strong-to-star-in-the-passenger-for-the-girl-with-the-needle-director-magnus-von-horn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeremy-strong-to-star-in-the-passenger-for-the-girl-with-the-needle-director-magnus-von-horn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ review: Glossy fashion world sequel is cut from same cloth as 2006 original]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return for glamorous, predictable feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-review-glossy-fashion-world-sequel-is-cut-from-same-cloth-as-2006-original/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2-review-glossy-fashion-world-sequel-is-cut-from-same-cloth-as-2006-original/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ArtHood picks up sales for Iranian thriller ‘Living Twice, Dying Thrice’ ahead of Cannes ACID premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Directed by Karim Lakzadeh, the drama / thriller was shot&nbsp;clandestinely in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/arthood-picks-up-sales-for-iranian-thriller-living-twice-dying-thrice-ahead-of-cannes-acid-premiere/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/arthood-picks-up-sales-for-iranian-thriller-living-twice-dying-thrice-ahead-of-cannes-acid-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tessa Thompson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Owen Cooper to lead Aoife McArdle’s ‘Foxfinder’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Psychological thriller is shooting this summer in Germany, based on Dawn King&rsquo;s 2011 play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tessa-thompson-ebon-moss-bachrach-owen-cooper-to-lead-aoife-mcardles-foxfinder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tessa-thompson-ebon-moss-bachrach-owen-cooper-to-lead-aoife-mcardles-foxfinder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish thriller ‘11’, from ‘The Platform’ producers, acquired for international sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film follows a group of scouts who become isolated at a refuge in the Pyrenees, and find one additional member.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-thriller-11-from-the-platform-producers-acquired-for-international-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/spanish-thriller-11-from-the-platform-producers-acquired-for-international-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Palestine 36’ leads nominations for 10th Critics Awards for Arab Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Calle Malaga&rsquo; and &lsquo;All That&rsquo;s Left Of You&rsquo; also receive multiple nods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/palestine-36-leads-nominations-for-10th-critics-awards-for-arab-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/palestine-36-leads-nominations-for-10th-critics-awards-for-arab-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catherine Zeta-Jones joins ‘A Visit To Grandpa’s’ as UK shoot gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A first look&nbsp;has been unveiled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/catherine-zeta-jones-joins-a-visit-to-grandpas-as-uk-shoot-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/catherine-zeta-jones-joins-a-visit-to-grandpas-as-uk-shoot-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epsilon to launch animation ‘Hui Boo And The Curse Of The Genies’ at Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Constantin Film is co-producing and will release the film in Germany.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/epsilon-to-launch-animation-hui-boo-and-the-curse-of-the-genies-at-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/epsilon-to-launch-animation-hui-boo-and-the-curse-of-the-genies-at-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alison Kuhn’s ‘The Matriarch’ acquired for sales ahead of Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Les Arcs work-in-progress title depicts a turbulent mother-daughter relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alison-kuhns-the-matriarch-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alison-kuhns-the-matriarch-acquired-for-sales-ahead-of-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Sirât’ producer among 2026 Producers On The Move selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Producers behind Cannes 2026 titles &lsquo;Everytime and &lsquo;Death Has No Master&rsquo; are also taking part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sirt-producer-among-2026-producers-on-the-move-selection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sirt-producer-among-2026-producers-on-the-move-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiona Lamptey, Apple’s Tamzin Taylor among four new Film London board members]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: New board members will also be charitable trustees for Film London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fiona-lamptey-apples-tamzin-taylor-among-four-new-film-london-board-members/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fiona-lamptey-apples-tamzin-taylor-among-four-new-film-london-board-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mokster Films to launch Thai crime drama ‘The Amulet Game’ at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: It marks Mokster&rsquo;s first collaboration with Thai producer Panchalee Nithijiraroj of rising banner Studio 59.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mokster-films-to-launch-thai-crime-drama-the-amulet-game-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mokster-films-to-launch-thai-crime-drama-the-amulet-game-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature-driven French drama &lsquo;The Bird Singers&rsquo; flies to Ginger &amp; Fed]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Ginger &amp; Fed founder Sabine Chemaly described the film as &ldquo;a rural Billy Elliot&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nature-driven-french-drama-lsquothe-bird-singersrsquo-flies-to-ginger-amp-fed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nature-driven-french-drama-lsquothe-bird-singersrsquo-flies-to-ginger-amp-fed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesian horror &lsquo;Zona Merah: Dead City&rsquo; heading to Cannes with Barunson E&amp;A]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is an adaptation of acclaimed Indonesian horror series &lsquo;Zona Merah&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesian-horror-lsquozona-merah-dead-cityrsquo-heading-to-cannes-with-barunson-eampa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indonesian-horror-lsquozona-merah-dead-cityrsquo-heading-to-cannes-with-barunson-eampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carla Simón to head Cannes 2026 short film jury; 10 titles selected for competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 titles to compete for&nbsp;short film prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/carla-simn-to-head-cannes-2026-short-film-jury-10-titles-selected-for-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/carla-simn-to-head-cannes-2026-short-film-jury-10-titles-selected-for-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheffield DocFest unveils 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rich Felgate&rsquo;s Just Stop Oil documentary &lsquo;We, The Hated&rsquo; opens the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheffield-docfest-unveils-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sheffield-docfest-unveils-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Phi Phong: The Blood Demon’ becomes Vietnam’s second biggest local film of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The horror has topped $5m at the Vietnam box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/phi-phong-the-blood-demon-becomes-vietnams-second-biggest-local-film-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/phi-phong-the-blood-demon-becomes-vietnams-second-biggest-local-film-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venice Horizons entry ‘The Kidnapping Of Arabella’ lands North American deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charades handled negotiations on behalf of filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-horizons-entry-the-kidnapping-of-arabella-lands-north-american-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/venice-horizons-entry-the-kidnapping-of-arabella-lands-north-american-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lou Diamond Phillips thriller ‘Adrift’ joins PEG Cannes slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Puerto Rico-set story directed by father-and-son team Tom Musca, Alexander Zeke Musca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lou-diamond-phillips-thriller-adrift-joins-peg-cannes-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lou-diamond-phillips-thriller-adrift-joins-peg-cannes-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Sheep Detectives’ review: Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in offbeat murder mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Bryan Cranston also star in family-friendly feature]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-sheep-detectives-review-hugh-jackman-leads-an-all-star-cast-in-offbeat-murder-mystery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-sheep-detectives-review-hugh-jackman-leads-an-all-star-cast-in-offbeat-murder-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon acquires Bong Joon Ho’s debut animation ‘Ally’ for North America]]></title><description><![CDATA[A theatrical release is plotted for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-bong-joon-hos-debut-animation-ally-for-north-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-bong-joon-hos-debut-animation-ally-for-north-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annecy unveils 2026 lineup including Ricky Gervais, &lsquo;Minions &amp; Monsters&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previews of upcoming work including Pixar&rsquo;s &lsquo;Gatto&rsquo;, Netflix&rsquo;s &lsquo;Ray Gunn&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-unveils-2026-lineup-including-ricky-gervais-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annecy-unveils-2026-lineup-including-ricky-gervais-lsquominions-amp-monstersrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics’ Week anthology ‘Next Step Studio Indonesia’ boarded by Rediance]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Reza Rahadian and Khozy Rizal are among the directors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-anthology-next-step-studio-indonesia-boarded-by-rediance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-anthology-next-step-studio-indonesia-boarded-by-rediance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanessa Kirby and Lewis Pullman to star in Kitty Green’s ‘The Spacesuit’ for HanWay Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance will represent North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vanessa-kirby-and-lewis-pullman-to-star-in-kitty-greens-the-spacesuit-for-hanway-films/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vanessa-kirby-and-lewis-pullman-to-star-in-kitty-greens-the-spacesuit-for-hanway-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaza-set documentary ‘American Doctor’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Poh Si Teng&rsquo;s feature debut was acquired from Autlook Filmsales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaza-set-documentary-american-doctor-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gaza-set-documentary-american-doctor-acquired-for-uk-ireland-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob Perlmutter, Manon Ouimet, Ibrahim Omar projects among 50 docs selected for Sheffield DocFest’s MeetMarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[MeetMarket sees established and rising filmmakers showcase new work to the international industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jacob-perlmutter-manon-ouimet-ibrahim-omar-projects-among-50-docs-selected-for-sheffield-docfests-meetmarket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jacob-perlmutter-manon-ouimet-ibrahim-omar-projects-among-50-docs-selected-for-sheffield-docfests-meetmarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘From Dawn To Dawn’ review: Visions du Reel winner is delicate study of Chinese immigrant lives in Barcelona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xisi Sofia Ye Chen turns the camera on her own family for her documentary debut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/from-dawn-to-dawn-review-visions-du-reel-winner-is-delicate-study-of-chinese-immigrant-lives-in-barcelona/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/from-dawn-to-dawn-review-visions-du-reel-winner-is-delicate-study-of-chinese-immigrant-lives-in-barcelona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maialen Beloki confirmed as new director of San Sebastian International Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointee will start her new role on January 1, 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maialen-beloki-confirmed-as-new-director-of-san-sebastian-international-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maialen-beloki-confirmed-as-new-director-of-san-sebastian-international-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wild Tales’ director Damián Szifron begins Argentina shoot on Netflix film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feature set in classical music world stars&nbsp;Leonardo Sbaraglia, Rita Cortese.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wild-tales-director-damin-szifron-begins-argentina-shoot-on-netflix-film/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wild-tales-director-damin-szifron-begins-argentina-shoot-on-netflix-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sophie Thatcher, Erin Kellyman and Joe Alwyn to star in ‘Cavendish’ for Cornerstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The thriller is set against the witch hunts of 17th-century Britain, and will shoot in Poland in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sophie-thatcher-erin-kellyman-and-joe-alwyn-to-star-in-cavendish-for-cornerstone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sophie-thatcher-erin-kellyman-and-joe-alwyn-to-star-in-cavendish-for-cornerstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korea’s Yoon Jong-bin readies political drama ‘The Generals’ for Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature will star Son Suk-ku and Ha Jung-woo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koreas-yoon-jong-bin-readies-political-drama-the-generals-for-netflix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/koreas-yoon-jong-bin-readies-political-drama-the-generals-for-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arab Cinema Center unveils four-day lineup for Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panels, events and awards will be hosted during the Marche du Film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/arab-cinema-center-unveils-four-day-lineup-for-cannes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/arab-cinema-center-unveils-four-day-lineup-for-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Lee Hancock’s ‘Monsanto’, starring Laura Dern and Jonathan Bailey, to shoot in Germany for Netflix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Bailey replaces Glen Powell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-lee-hancocks-monsanto-starring-laura-dern-and-jonathan-bailey-to-shoot-in-germany-for-netflix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-lee-hancocks-monsanto-starring-laura-dern-and-jonathan-bailey-to-shoot-in-germany-for-netflix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI opens applications for Filmmaking Funds director role]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The salary is &pound;100,000 per annum on a five-year fixed contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-opens-applications-for-filmmaking-funds-director-role/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-opens-applications-for-filmmaking-funds-director-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ moonwalks to UK-Ireland box office summit with record £8.4m opening weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[King of Pop biopic tops openings of &lsquo;Bohemian Rhapsody&rsquo;, &lsquo;Rocketman&rsquo;, &lsquo;Elvis&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-moonwalks-to-uk-ireland-box-office-summit-with-record-84m-opening-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-moonwalks-to-uk-ireland-box-office-summit-with-record-84m-opening-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epsilon boards female friendship drama ‘I Spy With My Little Eye’ ahead of Tribeca premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The German sales outfit will introduce the film to buyers at next month&rsquo;s Cannes&nbsp;March&eacute;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/epsilon-boards-female-friendship-drama-i-spy-with-my-little-eye-ahead-of-tribeca-premiere/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/epsilon-boards-female-friendship-drama-i-spy-with-my-little-eye-ahead-of-tribeca-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ tops global box office chart with record-breaking $219m opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Michael&rsquo; records biggest opening for a musical biopic in 63 territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-tops-global-box-office-chart-with-record-breaking-219m-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-tops-global-box-office-chart-with-record-breaking-219m-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ tops global box office chart with record-breaking $217m opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Michael&rsquo; records biggest opening for a musical biopic in 63 territories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-tops-global-box-office-chart-with-record-breaking-217m-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-tops-global-box-office-chart-with-record-breaking-217m-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TorinoFilmLab unveils FeatureLab 2026 projects, including Catarina Vasconcelos’s ‘Unfinished Painting’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: FeatureLab includes seven debut features and three second films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torinofilmlab-unveils-featurelab-2026-projects-including-catarina-vasconceloss-unfinished-painting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torinofilmlab-unveils-featurelab-2026-projects-including-catarina-vasconceloss-unfinished-painting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ scores $97m North American box office debut; Lionsgate’s biggest post-pandemic bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately $120.4m international weekend combined for $217.4m global bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ scores $97m North American box office debut in Lionsgate’s biggest post-pandemic bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately $120.4m international weekend combined for $217.4m global bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-in-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-in-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ scores $97.1m North American box office debut in Lionsgate’s biggest post-pandemic bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately $120.4m international weekend combined for $217.4m global bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-971m-north-american-box-office-debut-in-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-scores-971m-north-american-box-office-debut-in-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ moonwalks to estimated $97m North American box office debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately $120.4m international weekend combined for $217.4m global bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-moonwalks-to-estimated-97m-north-american-box-office-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-moonwalks-to-estimated-97m-north-american-box-office-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Michael&rsquo; scores $97m North American box office debut; Lionsgate's biggest post-pandemic debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately $120.4m international weekend combined for $217.4m global bow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquomichaelrsquo-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquomichaelrsquo-scores-97m-north-american-box-office-debut-lionsgates-biggest-post-pandemic-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinnacle Peak Cannes-bound with Biblical epic ‘Daniel’ starring Mena Massoud]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Slate includes&nbsp;She&nbsp;Dances,&nbsp;Zoners,&nbsp;Straight Shot,&nbsp;Mimics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pinnacle-peak-cannes-bound-with-biblical-epic-daniel-starring-mena-massoud/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pinnacle-peak-cannes-bound-with-biblical-epic-daniel-starring-mena-massoud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writers Guild of America members ratify new four-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Minimum Basic Agreement runs May 2, 2026-May 1, 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/writers-guild-of-america-members-ratify-new-four-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/writers-guild-of-america-members-ratify-new-four-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park Chan-wook to direct western ‘The Brigands Of Rattlecreek’ starring Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler]]></title><description><![CDATA[193 launching Cannes sales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/park-chan-wook-to-direct-western-the-brigands-of-rattlecreek-starring-matthew-mcconaughey-pedro-pascal-austin-butler/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/park-chan-wook-to-direct-western-the-brigands-of-rattlecreek-starring-matthew-mcconaughey-pedro-pascal-austin-butler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xisi Sofia Ye Chen’s ‘From Dawn To Dawn’ wins top prize at Switzerland’s Visions du Reel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alea Jacarandas&rsquo; takes top prize in Burning Lights Competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/xisi-sofia-ye-chens-from-dawn-to-dawn-wins-top-prize-at-switzerlands-visions-du-reel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/xisi-sofia-ye-chens-from-dawn-to-dawn-wins-top-prize-at-switzerlands-visions-du-reel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Magilligan’ review: Empathetic Northern Irish doc explores the reality of life after prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross McClean&rsquo;s observational film should attract attention following its Visions du Reel premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magilligan-review-empathetic-northern-irish-doc-explores-the-reality-of-life-after-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magilligan-review-empathetic-northern-irish-doc-explores-the-reality-of-life-after-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics’ Week Irish-French documentary ‘Tin Castle’ picked up for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film follows the O&rsquo;Reilly family as they face eviction from their trailer in Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-irish-french-documentary-tin-castle-picked-up-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-irish-french-documentary-tin-castle-picked-up-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Stars of Tomorrow 2026: one week left to apply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Submissions will close on May 3.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-stars-of-tomorrow-2026-one-week-left-to-apply/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-stars-of-tomorrow-2026-one-week-left-to-apply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movistar Plus+ chief exec departs after 14 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Domenj&oacute;&rsquo;s exit from Spanish giant after just 14 months comes amid questions over pay TV and streamer strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/movistar-plus-chief-exec-departs-after-14-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/movistar-plus-chief-exec-departs-after-14-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Michael’ spins into 713 sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also new this weekend: family animation &rsquo;Hitpig!&rsquo; and A24&rsquo;s &lsquo;Mother Mary&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-michael-spins-into-713-sites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-michael-spins-into-713-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fauzan Zidni, Nazira C. Noer, Yulia Evina Bhara join Indonesian Film Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trio will lead an international delegation at Cannes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fauzan-zidni-nazira-c-noer-yulia-evina-bhara-join-indonesian-film-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fauzan-zidni-nazira-c-noer-yulia-evina-bhara-join-indonesian-film-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Wanda Film renamed Ruyi Film Entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company letter detailed the need to expand screening venues into more diversified entertainment complexes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-wanda-film-renamed-ruyi-film-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-wanda-film-renamed-ruyi-film-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Wanda Film renamed Ruiyi Film Entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company letter detailed the need to expand screening venues into more diversified entertainment complexes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-wanda-film-renamed-ruiyi-film-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/chinas-wanda-film-renamed-ruiyi-film-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean martial law doc ‘Ran 12.3’ heading to Cannes market with Contents Panda]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The documentary beat &lsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo; in advance box office sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-martial-law-doc-ran-123-heading-to-cannes-market-with-contents-panda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-martial-law-doc-ran-123-heading-to-cannes-market-with-contents-panda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignasi Camós, head of Spanish film body ICAA, dies at 56]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain&rsquo;s culture ministry pays tribute to academic and public officer&rsquo;s &ldquo;commitment and public service&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ignasi-cams-head-of-spanish-film-body-icaa-dies-at-56/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ignasi-cams-head-of-spanish-film-body-icaa-dies-at-56/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance, SXSW selection ‘Buddy’ lands North American deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casper Kelly&rsquo;s genre-bender takes place inside a children&rsquo;s television show that goes horribly wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-sxsw-selection-buddy-lands-north-american-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-sxsw-selection-buddy-lands-north-american-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBD shareholders back Paramount deal; vote against Zaslav exit package]]></title><description><![CDATA[WBD to file certified vote results to SEC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wbd-shareholders-back-paramount-deal-vote-against-zaslav-exit-package/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wbd-shareholders-back-paramount-deal-vote-against-zaslav-exit-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2026 adds Bruno Dumont’s ‘Red Rocks’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film was shot with young children on the French Riviera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-directors-fortnight-2026-adds-bruno-dumonts-red-rocks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-directors-fortnight-2026-adds-bruno-dumonts-red-rocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Urban Film Festival unveils 2026 titles and filmmaker revenue participation model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Line-up includes &rsquo;C.R.E.A.M&rsquo;, a &rsquo;Romeo &amp; Juliet&rsquo; adaptation told through Wu-Tang Clan song lyrics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/british-urban-film-festival-unveils-2026-titles-and-filmmaker-revenue-participation-model/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/british-urban-film-festival-unveils-2026-titles-and-filmmaker-revenue-participation-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One Battle After Another’ Irish VFX specialists open Dublin studio Enbarr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Bruce and Nicholas Murphy&rsquo;s new company will also nurture rising digital artists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-battle-after-another-irish-vfx-specialists-open-dublin-studio-enbarr/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-battle-after-another-irish-vfx-specialists-open-dublin-studio-enbarr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven talking points from the World AI Film Festival in Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;A project that might have cost $50&ndash;60m is now closer to $25m using AI,&rdquo; says actor-director Mathieu Kassovitz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seven-talking-points-from-the-world-ai-film-festival-in-cannes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seven-talking-points-from-the-world-ai-film-festival-in-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cynthia Erivo to star in ‘The Road Home’ for Studiocanal, Palisades Park Pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thabo Rametsi and Guy Pearce are also starring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cynthia-erivo-to-star-in-the-road-home-for-studiocanal-palisades-park-pictures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cynthia-erivo-to-star-in-the-road-home-for-studiocanal-palisades-park-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French chef who inspired ‘Ratatouille’ to be subject of biopic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mediawan Group&rsquo;s Chi-Fou-Mi Productions and 31 Juin Films will produce the film about Bernard Loiseau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-chef-who-inspired-ratatouille-to-be-subject-of-biopic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-chef-who-inspired-ratatouille-to-be-subject-of-biopic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to navigate Cannes: meetings, screenings and crashing parties – The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joining host Wendy Mitchell are&nbsp;Picturehouse&rsquo;s Clare Binns,&nbsp;TrustNordisk&rsquo;s Susan Wendt, and Tribeca and Les Arcs&rsquo; Frederic Boyer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-to-navigate-cannes-meetings-screenings-and-crashing-parties-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-to-navigate-cannes-meetings-screenings-and-crashing-parties-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival 2026 international competition jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gyllenhaal recently directed Warner Bros title &lsquo;The Bride!&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maggie-gyllenhaal-to-head-venice-film-festival-2026-international-competition-jury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maggie-gyllenhaal-to-head-venice-film-festival-2026-international-competition-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distributor organisation FIAD names Adeline Chauveau as secretary general]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Chauveau is a former managing director of sales organisation Europa International.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/distributor-organisation-fiad-names-adeline-chauveau-as-secretary-general/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/distributor-organisation-fiad-names-adeline-chauveau-as-secretary-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Drama’ starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson becomes fifth A24 film to cross $100m global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feature stands at $101.3m worldwide, $11.1m in UK via Entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-drama-starring-zendaya-robert-pattinson-becomes-fifth-a24-film-to-cross-100m-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-drama-starring-zendaya-robert-pattinson-becomes-fifth-a24-film-to-cross-100m-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus sets September release for Paul Greengrass’s ‘The Uprising’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Garfield stars in account of 14th century Peasants&rsquo; Revolt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/focus-sets-september-release-for-paul-greengrasss-the-uprising/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/focus-sets-september-release-for-paul-greengrasss-the-uprising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production begins in Hungary on ‘Embers’ starring Ralph Fiennes, Viggo Mortensen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embankment Films handles international sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-begins-in-hungary-on-embers-starring-ralph-fiennes-viggo-mortensen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-begins-in-hungary-on-embers-starring-ralph-fiennes-viggo-mortensen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes adds 16 films including James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other additions include&nbsp;Christophe Honor&eacute;&rsquo;s &rsquo;Orange-Flavoured Wedding&rsquo; and&nbsp;Zachary Wigon&rsquo;s &rsquo;Victorian Psycho&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-adds-16-films-including-james-grays-paper-tiger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-adds-16-films-including-james-grays-paper-tiger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival adds new strands for 2026 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival will take place in Malta from June 21-28.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maltas-mediterrane-film-festival-adds-new-strands-for-2026-edition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maltas-mediterrane-film-festival-adds-new-strands-for-2026-edition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornerstone boards Bleecker Street horror ‘When Darkness Loves Us’ starring Emilia Clarke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornerstone is handling on behalf of Bleecker Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cornerstone-boards-bleecker-street-horror-when-darkness-loves-us-starring-emilia-clarke/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cornerstone-boards-bleecker-street-horror-when-darkness-loves-us-starring-emilia-clarke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Watts to star in ballet romance &lsquo;Margot &amp; Rudi&rsquo; for Good Chaos, WestEnd Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[The romantic drama tells the true story&nbsp;of ballet legends Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naomi-watts-to-star-in-ballet-romance-lsquomargot-amp-rudirsquo-for-good-chaos-westend-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naomi-watts-to-star-in-ballet-romance-lsquomargot-amp-rudirsquo-for-good-chaos-westend-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics&rsquo; Week unveils jury headed by Payal Kapadia, jurors include BFI's Ama Ampadu]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Lurker&rsquo; actor Theodore Pellerin from Quebec is among the jurors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-criticsrsquo-week-unveils-jury-headed-by-payal-kapadia-jurors-include-bfis-ama-ampadu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-criticsrsquo-week-unveils-jury-headed-by-payal-kapadia-jurors-include-bfis-ama-ampadu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics’ Week unveils jury headed by Payal Kapadia, jurors include BFI’s Ama Ampadu]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Lurker&rsquo; actor Theodore Pellerin from Quebec is among the jurors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-unveils-jury-headed-by-payal-kapadia-jurors-include-bfis-ama-ampadu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-unveils-jury-headed-by-payal-kapadia-jurors-include-bfis-ama-ampadu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Film Festival reveals 2026 poster inspired by &lsquo;Thelma &amp; Louise&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ridley Scott&rsquo;s feminist classic premiered at Cannes 35 years ago on May 20, 1991.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-film-festival-reveals-2026-poster-inspired-by-lsquothelma-amp-louisersquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-film-festival-reveals-2026-poster-inspired-by-lsquothelma-amp-louisersquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios signs Apple TV exec for UK scripted role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oliver Jones&nbsp;will join the company after six years at Apple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-signs-apple-tv-exec-for-uk-scripted-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-signs-apple-tv-exec-for-uk-scripted-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominik Moll’s Cannes 2025 Competition title ‘Case 137’ acquired for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film recorded over 650,000 admissions in French cinemas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dominik-molls-cannes-2025-competition-title-case-137-acquired-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dominik-molls-cannes-2025-competition-title-case-137-acquired-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FSC Cannes-bound with ‘Pretty Ugly’ starring Mary Stuart Masterson, Nicola Peltz-Beckham]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Erica Dunton (Ted Lasso,&nbsp;Dexter: Resurrection) directs tale of obsession.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fsc-cannes-bound-with-pretty-ugly-starring-mary-stuart-masterson-nicola-peltz-beckham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fsc-cannes-bound-with-pretty-ugly-starring-mary-stuart-masterson-nicola-peltz-beckham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Saudades Eternas’ review: Modest, authentic documentary portrait of a Rio favela matriarch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emma Boccanfuso&rsquo;s feature length debut world premieres at Visions du Reel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saudades-eternas-review-modest-authentic-documentary-portrait-of-a-rio-favela-matriarch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/saudades-eternas-review-modest-authentic-documentary-portrait-of-a-rio-favela-matriarch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doc on “Mick Jagger”of auction world Simon de Pury heads to Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Industry veteran Catherine Quantschnigg to kick off sales of &lsquo;The Hammer&rsquo; on the Croisette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doc-on-mick-jaggerof-auction-world-simon-de-pury-heads-to-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doc-on-mick-jaggerof-auction-world-simon-de-pury-heads-to-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doc on “Mick Jagger” of auction world Simon de Pury heads to Cannes market]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Industry veteran Catherine Quantschnigg to kick off sales of &lsquo;The Hammer&rsquo; on the Croisette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doc-on-mick-jagger-of-auction-world-simon-de-pury-heads-to-cannes-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doc-on-mick-jagger-of-auction-world-simon-de-pury-heads-to-cannes-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doc about “Mick Jagger”of auction world Simon de Pury heads to Cannes Marché]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Industry veteran Catherine Quantschnigg to kick off sales of &lsquo;The Hammer&rsquo; on Croisette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doc-about-mick-jaggerof-auction-world-simon-de-pury-heads-to-cannes-march/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doc-about-mick-jaggerof-auction-world-simon-de-pury-heads-to-cannes-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doc about “Mick Jagger” of auction world Simon de Pury heads to Cannes Marché]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Industry veteran Catherine Quantschnigg to kick off sales of &lsquo;The Hammer&rsquo; on Croisette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doc-about-mick-jagger-of-auction-world-simon-de-pury-heads-to-cannes-march/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/doc-about-mick-jagger-of-auction-world-simon-de-pury-heads-to-cannes-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow Veil to launch sales in Cannes on Tribeca-bound horror ‘Turn It Up!’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Horror feature participated in&nbsp;2025 Fronti&egrave;res Buyers Showcase at Cannes March&eacute;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yellow-veil-to-launch-sales-in-cannes-on-tribeca-bound-horror-turn-it-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yellow-veil-to-launch-sales-in-cannes-on-tribeca-bound-horror-turn-it-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Notting Hill’ composer Trevor Jones to be honoured at World Soundtrack Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[He will be presented with his award on October 10 at the WSA ceremony and concert in Ghent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/notting-hill-composer-trevor-jones-to-be-honoured-at-world-soundtrack-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/notting-hill-composer-trevor-jones-to-be-honoured-at-world-soundtrack-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Michael’ review: Antoine Fuqua’s bland biopic glosses over Michael Jackson’s troubled legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson&rsquo;s nephew Jafaar Jackson stars as The King Of Pop, alongside Colman Domingo and Nia Long]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-review-antoine-fuquas-bland-biopic-glosses-over-michael-jacksons-troubled-legacy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michael-review-antoine-fuquas-bland-biopic-glosses-over-michael-jacksons-troubled-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naomi Ackie, Alison Oliver star in Luna Carmoon’s ‘To Make Ends Meat’ as filming wraps]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &Eacute;anna Hardwicke, Armande Boulanger also star; film secures sales deal, UK-Ireland distribution]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naomi-ackie-alison-oliver-star-in-luna-carmoons-to-make-ends-meat-as-filming-wraps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/naomi-ackie-alison-oliver-star-in-luna-carmoons-to-make-ends-meat-as-filming-wraps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daniel Auteuil’s WWII drama ‘When The Night Falls’ scores key pre-sales for SND]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: It is based on the real story of a civil&nbsp;servant and a priest who worked together to save children during the Nazi occupation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/daniel-auteuils-wwii-drama-when-the-night-falls-scores-key-pre-sales-for-snd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/daniel-auteuils-wwii-drama-when-the-night-falls-scores-key-pre-sales-for-snd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Screen explores all-Ireland co-funding mechanism and cash-flowing tax credit in four-year strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland Screen-backed projects have generated &pound;477m for the local economy across four years (2022-26).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-ireland-screen-explores-all-ireland-co-funding-mechanism-and-cash-flowing-tax-credit-in-four-year-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/northern-ireland-screen-explores-all-ireland-co-funding-mechanism-and-cash-flowing-tax-credit-in-four-year-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karlovy Vary programmes events, retrospective titles to celebrate twin anniversaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[World&rsquo;s second-oldest film festival is celebrating 80 years since founding, and 60th edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-programmes-events-retrospective-titles-to-celebrate-twin-anniversaries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/karlovy-vary-programmes-events-retrospective-titles-to-celebrate-twin-anniversaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes 2026 major market projects - latest updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cannes&nbsp;market runs May 12-20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-major-market-projects-latest-updates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-major-market-projects-latest-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian star Yash talks ‘Ramayana’ with DNEG CEO Namit Malhotra, updates on ‘Toxic’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yash also provides latest on &rsquo;K.G.F: 3&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indian-star-yash-talks-ramayana-with-dneg-ceo-namit-malhotra-updates-on-toxic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indian-star-yash-talks-ramayana-with-dneg-ceo-namit-malhotra-updates-on-toxic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance premiere, opioid drama ‘Union County’ starring Will Poulter lands US deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Meeks&nbsp;adapted screenplay from short story of the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-premiere-opioid-drama-union-county-starring-will-poulter-lands-us-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-premiere-opioid-drama-union-county-starring-will-poulter-lands-us-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US thriller 'The Last Cargo&rsquo;, starring Katheryn Winnick and Iain Glen, starts shooting in Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Christian de la Cortina wrote and directs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-thriller-the-last-cargorsquo-starring-katheryn-winnick-and-iain-glen-starts-shooting-in-colombia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-thriller-the-last-cargorsquo-starring-katheryn-winnick-and-iain-glen-starts-shooting-in-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia shoot begins on Myriad Cannes sales title ‘The Last Cargo’ with Katheryn Winnick, Iain Glen]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Christian de la Cortina wrote and directs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colombia-shoot-begins-on-myriad-cannes-sales-title-the-last-cargo-with-katheryn-winnick-iain-glen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/colombia-shoot-begins-on-myriad-cannes-sales-title-the-last-cargo-with-katheryn-winnick-iain-glen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Heat’ review: Experiential, immersive look at life in the hottest places on Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest work from Swiss filmmaker&nbsp;Jacqueline Zu&#776;nd premieres at Visions du Reel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/heat-review-experiential-immersive-look-at-life-in-the-hottest-places-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/heat-review-experiential-immersive-look-at-life-in-the-hottest-places-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ciao UFO’ wins five including best film at Hong Kong Film Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included &lsquo;Sons Of The Neon Night&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ciao-ufo-wins-five-including-best-film-at-hong-kong-film-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ciao-ufo-wins-five-including-best-film-at-hong-kong-film-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North American buyer takes bite out of Brazilian vampire thriller ‘Love Kills’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The romantic thriller premiered at the Sitges FIlm Festival last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/north-american-buyer-takes-bite-out-of-brazilian-vampire-thriller-love-kills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/north-american-buyer-takes-bite-out-of-brazilian-vampire-thriller-love-kills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Euro film and TV bodies call for €2.83bn funding support from AgoraEU programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Union&rsquo;s proposed AgoraEU programme is set to replace Creative Europe from 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/euro-film-and-tv-bodies-call-for-283bn-funding-support-from-agoraeu-programme/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/euro-film-and-tv-bodies-call-for-283bn-funding-support-from-agoraeu-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranian government accused of confiscating exiled filmmakers’ assets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iranian Independent Filmmakers Association says the regime is confiscating assets to silence dissent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iranian-government-accused-of-confiscating-exiled-filmmakers-assets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iranian-government-accused-of-confiscating-exiled-filmmakers-assets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘What Comes From Sitting In Silence?’ review: Uneven study of Mumbai’s first female Islamic court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Schrago&rsquo;s fly-on-the-wall doc plays Visions du Reel&rsquo;s National Competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-comes-from-sitting-in-silence-review-uneven-study-of-mumbais-first-female-islamic-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-comes-from-sitting-in-silence-review-uneven-study-of-mumbais-first-female-islamic-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franco-German fund to support films by female directors from Ukraine, India and Lebanon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fund has previously supported&nbsp;Andrei Zvyagintsev&rsquo;s Cannes Competition title &rsquo;Minotaur&rsquo;,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/franco-german-fund-to-support-films-by-female-directors-from-ukraine-india-and-lebanon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/franco-german-fund-to-support-films-by-female-directors-from-ukraine-india-and-lebanon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Mummy’, ‘Akira’ make top five at UK-Ireland box office as ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ nears £33m]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Drama&rsquo; posts best hold for second weekend, has topped &pound;8m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-mummy-akira-make-top-five-at-uk-ireland-box-office-as-super-mario-galaxy-nears-33m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-mummy-akira-make-top-five-at-uk-ireland-box-office-as-super-mario-galaxy-nears-33m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Alea Jacarandas’ review: Intimate doc explores the city of Algiers through a father-son relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hassen Ferhani&rsquo;s layered cine-essay premieres in Visions du Reel&rsquo;s Burning Lights competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alea-jacarandas-review-intimate-doc-explores-the-city-of-algiers-through-a-father-son-relationship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alea-jacarandas-review-intimate-doc-explores-the-city-of-algiers-through-a-father-son-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Virginia Woolf’s Night And Day’ to open SXSW London 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Glanz&rsquo;s dark satire &lsquo;Savage House&rsquo; will also world premiere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/virginia-woolfs-night-and-day-to-open-sxsw-london-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/virginia-woolfs-night-and-day-to-open-sxsw-london-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ nears $750m at worldwide box office; ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ unwraps $34m debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Super Mario Galaxy Movie&rsquo; is officially the biggest film of 2026 so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-nears-750m-at-worldwide-box-office-lee-cronins-the-mummy-unwraps-34m-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-nears-750m-at-worldwide-box-office-lee-cronins-the-mummy-unwraps-34m-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ nears $750m at worldwide box office; ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ unwraps $34.4m debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Super Mario Galaxy Movie&rsquo; is officially the biggest film of 2026 so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-nears-750m-at-worldwide-box-office-lee-cronins-the-mummy-unwraps-344m-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-nears-750m-at-worldwide-box-office-lee-cronins-the-mummy-unwraps-344m-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie Sales boards Carine Tardieu’s ‘All The Little Live Things’ with Benoit Magimel]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Production kicks off in June on Tardieu&rsquo;s first project since &lsquo;The Ties That Bind Us&rsquo;, winner of this year&rsquo;s best film Cesar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indie-sales-boards-carine-tardieus-all-the-little-live-things-with-benoit-magimel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/indie-sales-boards-carine-tardieus-all-the-little-live-things-with-benoit-magimel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laura Poitras praises documentary sector efforts to stand against Paramount-WBD merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I know behind-the-scenes a lot of documentary filmmakers were involved in that.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/laura-poitras-praises-documentary-sector-efforts-to-stand-against-paramount-wbd-merger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/laura-poitras-praises-documentary-sector-efforts-to-stand-against-paramount-wbd-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Baby Jackfruit Baby Guava’ review: Vietnam’s Nông Nhật Quang puts his family under the microscope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film premieres at Visions du Reel before heading to Hot Docs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/baby-jackfruit-baby-guava-review-vietnams-nng-nht-quang-puts-his-family-under-the-microscope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/baby-jackfruit-baby-guava-review-vietnams-nng-nht-quang-puts-his-family-under-the-microscope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French actress Nathalie Baye dies at 77]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actress&rsquo;s career spanned five decades and collaborations with&nbsp;Fran&ccedil;ois Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard and Steven Spielberg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-actress-nathalie-baye-dies-at-77/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-actress-nathalie-baye-dies-at-77/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven talking points from 2026 CinemaCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Las Vegas jamboree ran April 13-16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seven-talking-points-from-2026-cinemacon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/seven-talking-points-from-2026-cinemacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Un Certain Regard unveils 2026 jury headed by Leila Bekhti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Un Certain Regard selection includes Jane Schoenbrun&rsquo;s &lsquo;Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-un-certain-regard-unveils-2026-jury-headed-by-leila-bekhti/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-un-certain-regard-unveils-2026-jury-headed-by-leila-bekhti/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How are the UK and Ireland indie film sectors represented at Cannes 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning&rsquo; and &lsquo;Tin Castle&rsquo; head to the Croisette in a modest year for UK and Irish filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-are-the-uk-and-ireland-indie-film-sectors-represented-at-cannes-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-are-the-uk-and-ireland-indie-film-sectors-represented-at-cannes-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marco Chimenz leaves French production group Federation Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-managing director left&nbsp;French production and distribution group on April 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marco-chimenz-leaves-french-production-group-federation-studios/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marco-chimenz-leaves-french-production-group-federation-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canal+ Europe appoints new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment also sees Christophe Pinard-Legry&nbsp;join the Canal+ management board chaired by Maxime Saada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canal-europe-appoints-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canal-europe-appoints-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Small Indie Fund 2026 reveals film, TV and digital recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 29 production companies are being supported by &pound;1.1m of funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-small-indie-fund-2026-reveals-film-tv-and-digital-recipients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-small-indie-fund-2026-reveals-film-tv-and-digital-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ opens while event releases dominate]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Theatre Live&rsquo;s &lsquo;All My Sons&rsquo; is the widest new release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-lee-cronins-the-mummy-opens-while-event-releases-dominate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-lee-cronins-the-mummy-opens-while-event-releases-dominate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bafta film awards racial controversy to come under spotlight at New Black Film Collective 2026 XPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The XPO runs from April 17-19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-film-awards-racial-controversy-to-come-under-spotlight-at-new-black-film-collective-2026-xpo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-film-awards-racial-controversy-to-come-under-spotlight-at-new-black-film-collective-2026-xpo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s Vision boards Claudio Cupellini’s school shooting drama ‘The Survivor’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Filming has just wrapped in Italy on latest feature from director of Gomorrah TV series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-vision-boards-claudio-cupellinis-school-shooting-drama-the-survivor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-vision-boards-claudio-cupellinis-school-shooting-drama-the-survivor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Jaripeo’ review: Lyrical, layered documentary portrait of Mexico’s queer rodeo subculture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film plays Visions du Reel after a Sundance premiere and Berlin Panorama berth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jaripeo-review-lyrical-layered-documentary-portrait-of-mexicos-queer-rodeo-subculture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jaripeo-review-lyrical-layered-documentary-portrait-of-mexicos-queer-rodeo-subculture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down from board]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is leaving to focus on &ldquo;philanthropy and other pursuits&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-co-founder-reed-hastings-to-step-down-from-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-co-founder-reed-hastings-to-step-down-from-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Avengers: Doomsday’, ‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ bookend Disney CinemaCon spectacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colosseum crowd gives thumbs-up to &lsquo;Toy Story 5&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Devil Wears Prada 2&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/avengers-doomsday-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-bookend-disney-cinemacon-spectacle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/avengers-doomsday-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-bookend-disney-cinemacon-spectacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dark Star Pictures acquires Fantasia horror ‘Lucid’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Filmoption International to distribute in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dark-star-pictures-acquires-fantasia-horror-lucid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dark-star-pictures-acquires-fantasia-horror-lucid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount entertains CinemaCon with Billie Eilish, ‘Maverick’ sequel update, Johnny Depp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slate highlights include&nbsp;Children Of Blood And Bone,&nbsp;Scary Movie,&nbsp;K-Pop Superstar: The Movie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-entertains-cinemacon-with-billie-eilish-maverick-sequel-update-johnny-depp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-entertains-cinemacon-with-billie-eilish-maverick-sequel-update-johnny-depp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount entertains CinemaCon with Billie Eilish, ‘Maverick’ sequel update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slate highlights include&nbsp;Children Of Blood And Bone,&nbsp;Scary Movie,&nbsp;K-Pop Superstar: The Movie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-entertains-cinemacon-with-billie-eilish-maverick-sequel-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-entertains-cinemacon-with-billie-eilish-maverick-sequel-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount boss David Ellison in CinemaCon pledge of minimum 30 films a year with WB, 45-day window]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio boss says, &rdquo;&nbsp;You can count on our complete commitment.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-boss-david-ellison-in-cinemacon-pledge-of-minimum-30-films-a-year-with-wb-45-day-window/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-boss-david-ellison-in-cinemacon-pledge-of-minimum-30-films-a-year-with-wb-45-day-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The White Lotus’ confirms Cannes Film Festival-set storyline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filming will take place at the Croisette-situated H&ocirc;tel Martinez.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-white-lotus-confirms-cannes-film-festival-set-storyline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-white-lotus-confirms-cannes-film-festival-set-storyline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French court drama ‘Women On Trial’, starring Charlotte Gainsbourg, heads to Gaumont]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Charlotte Gainsburg stars as&nbsp;influential Tunisian-French lawyer and activist Gisele Halimi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-court-drama-women-on-trial-starring-charlotte-gainsbourg-heads-to-gaumont/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-court-drama-women-on-trial-starring-charlotte-gainsbourg-heads-to-gaumont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kit Connor, Taika Waititi to voice Netflix animation ‘Charlie Vs The Chocolate Factory’]]></title><description><![CDATA[First look at film, which brings new story, characters and songs to Roald Dahl&rsquo;s novel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kit-connor-taika-waititi-to-voice-netflix-animation-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kit-connor-taika-waititi-to-voice-netflix-animation-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kit Connor, Taika Waititi to voice Netflix animation ‘Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory’]]></title><description><![CDATA[First look at film, which brings new story, characters and songs to Roald Dahl&rsquo;s novel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kit-connor-taika-waititi-to-voice-netflix-animation-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kit-connor-taika-waititi-to-voice-netflix-animation-charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Mummy’ review: Lee Cronin follows ‘Evil Dead Rise’ with listless take on the classic monster movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Reynor and Laia Costa star in Cronin&rsquo;s gory, derivative posession horror]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-mummy-review-lee-cronin-follows-evil-dead-rise-with-listless-take-on-the-classic-monster-movie/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-mummy-review-lee-cronin-follows-evil-dead-rise-with-listless-take-on-the-classic-monster-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does our Cannes insider make of the Directors’ Fortnight and Critics’ Week lineups? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Leffler and Wendy Mitchell&nbsp;take an in-depth look at the Cannes parallel sections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-does-our-cannes-insider-make-of-the-directors-fortnight-and-critics-week-lineups-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/what-does-our-cannes-insider-make-of-the-directors-fortnight-and-critics-week-lineups-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘North To Paradise’ review: Stirring real-life immigration drama opens BCN Film Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dani Sancho&rsquo;s handsome biopic follows Ghanian activist Ousman Umar as he makes a new life in Barcelona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/north-to-paradise-review-stirring-real-life-immigration-drama-opens-bcn-film-fest-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/north-to-paradise-review-stirring-real-life-immigration-drama-opens-bcn-film-fest-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’North To Paradise’ review: Stirring real-life immigration drama opens BCN Film Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dani Sancho&rsquo;s handsome biopic follows Ghanian activist Ousman Umar as he makes a new life in Barcelona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/north-to-paradise-review-stirring-real-life-immigration-drama-opens-bcn-film-fest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/north-to-paradise-review-stirring-real-life-immigration-drama-opens-bcn-film-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Secret Agent’, ‘Emilia Perez’ producers among 12 selected for ACE Leadership scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Producers from Mexico, France, Finland among selection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-secret-agent-emilia-perez-producers-among-12-selected-for-ace-leadership-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-secret-agent-emilia-perez-producers-among-12-selected-for-ace-leadership-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dartmouth acquires Japan-set documentary ‘Ghost Town’ for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film has its world premiere at Visions du R&eacute;el next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dartmouth-acquires-japan-set-documentary-ghost-town-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dartmouth-acquires-japan-set-documentary-ghost-town-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios teases ‘Highlander’, ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ at CinemaCon – but no James Bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spaceballs sequel,&nbsp;Masters Of The Universe, The Sheep Detectives, Beekeeper 2 among highlights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-teases-highlander-the-thomas-crown-affair-at-cinemacon-but-no-james-bond/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-teases-highlander-the-thomas-crown-affair-at-cinemacon-but-no-james-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steven Spielberg rallies CinemaCon exhibitors: “If you ever need a bigger boat, I am that man”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal presentation also heard from&nbsp;Christopher Nolan, Ben Stiller, Snoop Dogg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/steven-spielberg-rallies-cinemacon-exhibitors-if-you-ever-need-a-bigger-boat-i-am-that-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/steven-spielberg-rallies-cinemacon-exhibitors-if-you-ever-need-a-bigger-boat-i-am-that-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film Sales Company to screen ‘Corporate Retreat’ starring Alan Ruck, Odeya Rush in Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Rosanna Arquette also stars in recent Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival world premiere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-sales-company-to-screen-corporate-retreat-starring-alan-ruck-odeya-rush-in-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-sales-company-to-screen-corporate-retreat-starring-alan-ruck-odeya-rush-in-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goteborg Film Festival appoints new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[She has been CEO of&nbsp;Film Stockholm&nbsp;since 2021 and will take up the new position in&nbsp;early autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/goteborg-film-festival-appoints-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/goteborg-film-festival-appoints-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Haigh, Asif Kapadia, John Crowley, Jeanie Finlay demand US streamers pay residuals to UK directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;You know the value we directors bring - now we need you to show it&rdquo; stated an open letter from 145 filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andrew-haigh-asif-kapadia-john-crowley-jeanie-finlay-demand-us-streamers-pay-residuals-to-uk-directors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andrew-haigh-asif-kapadia-john-crowley-jeanie-finlay-demand-us-streamers-pay-residuals-to-uk-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Deaf’ wins 2026 LUX European Audience Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is by first-time Spanish filmmaker Eva Libertad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/deaf-wins-2026-lux-european-audience-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/deaf-wins-2026-lux-european-audience-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlinale award-winner ‘Four Minus Three’ seals key deals including France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film won the Europa Cinemas Label Award at Berlin in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlinale-award-winner-four-minus-three-seals-key-deals-including-france/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlinale-award-winner-four-minus-three-seals-key-deals-including-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam epic ‘Spirit Guardians: The Last Secret Of The First Emperor’ set for National Day release]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The historical action epic also marks the 30th&nbsp;anniversary of BHD.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnam-epic-spirit-guardians-the-last-secret-of-the-first-emperor-set-for-national-day-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vietnam-epic-spirit-guardians-the-last-secret-of-the-first-emperor-set-for-national-day-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Dogwoof appoints new head of sales ahead of Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Bench takes over from Cleo Veger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-dogwoof-appoints-new-head-of-sales-ahead-of-cannes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-dogwoof-appoints-new-head-of-sales-ahead-of-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes teams with TIFFCOM to launch Japan IP Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three-day platform will include&nbsp;a keynote seminar on the future of Japanese IP in global adaptations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-teams-with-tiffcom-to-launch-japan-ip-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-teams-with-tiffcom-to-launch-japan-ip-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Bros wows CinemaCon with ‘Dune 3’ footage, Tom Cruise, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Zendaya]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We have no intention of slowing down,&rdquo; says film group co-head Michael De Luca.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-wows-cinemacon-with-dune-3-footage-tom-cruise-sandra-bullock-nicole-kidman-zendaya/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/warner-bros-wows-cinemacon-with-dune-3-footage-tom-cruise-sandra-bullock-nicole-kidman-zendaya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly-named Warner Bros Clockwork sets first release ‘Ti Amo!’ from Sean Baker]]></title><description><![CDATA[FilmNation financing Baker&rsquo;s Anora follow-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/newly-named-warner-bros-clockwork-sets-first-release-ti-amo-from-sean-baker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/newly-named-warner-bros-clockwork-sets-first-release-ti-amo-from-sean-baker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punchy Neon CinemaCon session teases ‘Hope’, ‘I Love Boosters’, ‘A Place In Hell’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The future of this business depends on originality &hellip; the industry cannot survive on tentpoles alone.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/punchy-neon-cinemacon-session-teases-hope-i-love-boosters-a-place-in-hell-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/punchy-neon-cinemacon-session-teases-hope-i-love-boosters-a-place-in-hell-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punchy Neon CinemaCon session teases 'Hope', 'I Love Boosters', 'A Place In Hell']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The future of this business depends on originality &hellip; the industry cannot survive on tentpoles alone.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/punchy-neon-cinemacon-session-teases-hope-i-love-boosters-a-place-in-hell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/punchy-neon-cinemacon-session-teases-hope-i-love-boosters-a-place-in-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juan Devis named Film Independent president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alix Madigan and Eric d&rsquo;Arbeloff chaired search committee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/juan-devis-named-film-independent-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/juan-devis-named-film-independent-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Film industry heads talk consolidation, windows at CinemaCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There is a growing recognition that theatrical exhibition is the foundation upon which the entire entertainment industry rests.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-industry-heads-talk-consolidation-windows-at-cinemacon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/film-industry-heads-talk-consolidation-windows-at-cinemacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s ‘The Samurai And The Prisoner’ lands US distribution ahead of Cannes premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on award-winning historical novel &lsquo;Kokurojo&rsquo;, the film marks Kurosawa&rsquo;s first period drama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kiyoshi-kurosawas-the-samurai-and-the-prisoner-lands-us-distribution-ahead-of-cannes-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kiyoshi-kurosawas-the-samurai-and-the-prisoner-lands-us-distribution-ahead-of-cannes-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Tribeca Festival to open with Earth, Wind &amp; Fire doc]]></title><description><![CDATA[Project marks latest from Oscar-winning Questlove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-tribeca-festival-to-open-with-earth-wind-amp-fire-doc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-tribeca-festival-to-open-with-earth-wind-amp-fire-doc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s John Gore Studios acquires UK film and TV costumier Angels Costumes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founded in 1840, Angels is&nbsp;a key supplier to global film, television and theatre productions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-john-gore-studios-acquires-uk-film-and-tv-costumier-angels-costumes-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-john-gore-studios-acquires-uk-film-and-tv-costumier-angels-costumes-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's John Gore Studios acquires UK film and TV costumier Angels Costumes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founded in 1840, Angels is&nbsp;a key supplier to global film, television and theatre productions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-john-gore-studios-acquires-uk-film-and-tv-costumier-angels-costumes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-john-gore-studios-acquires-uk-film-and-tv-costumier-angels-costumes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mother Mary’ review: Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel impress in David Lowery’s finely-crafted psychodrama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film boasts original songs written by Jack Antonoff, Charlie xcx and FKA Twigs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mother-mary-review-anne-hathaway-and-michaela-coel-impress-in-david-lowerys-finely-crafted-psychodrama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mother-mary-review-anne-hathaway-and-michaela-coel-impress-in-david-lowerys-finely-crafted-psychodrama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI unveils recipients of latest Audience Projects Fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The first funding round of 2026-2029 has backed 23 recipients&nbsp;with a combined total of &pound;9.3m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-unveils-recipients-of-latest-audience-projects-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-unveils-recipients-of-latest-audience-projects-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes parallel section ACID unveils selection for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine features include six debuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-parallel-section-acid-unveils-selection-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-parallel-section-acid-unveils-selection-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Directors’ Fortnight comedy drama ‘Shana’ scooped up by Losange Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Eva Huault and&nbsp;Noemie Lvovsky star in the debut feature of&nbsp;Lila Pinell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/directors-fortnight-comedy-drama-shana-scooped-up-by-losange-films/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/directors-fortnight-comedy-drama-shana-scooped-up-by-losange-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finecut boards sales of July Jung’s Cannes Directors’ Fortnight title ‘Dora’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Korean filmmaker is known for &lsquo;Next Sohee&rsquo; and &lsquo;A Girl At My Door&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/finecut-boards-sales-of-july-jungs-cannes-directors-fortnight-title-dora/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/finecut-boards-sales-of-july-jungs-cannes-directors-fortnight-title-dora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Garland’s ‘Elden Ring’ filming in UK for A24, DNA Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny and Ben Whishaw star in the video-game adaptation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-garlands-elden-ring-filming-in-uk-for-a24-dna-films/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alex-garlands-elden-ring-filming-in-uk-for-a24-dna-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Directors’ Fortnight reveals 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selection includes new titles by Clio Barnard, Quentin Dupieux, Radu Jude and Kantemir Balagov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-directors-fortnight-reveals-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-directors-fortnight-reveals-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worldwide box office share for UK indie films falls in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Roses&rsquo; and &lsquo;Warfare&rsquo; were the best-performing UK independent films at the global box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/worldwide-box-office-share-for-uk-indie-films-falls-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/worldwide-box-office-share-for-uk-indie-films-falls-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiroyasu Ando to exit as Tokyo film festival chairman, replaced by Takeo Hisamatsu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chairman Ando led a transformation of the festival, including the relocation of the main festival venue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hiroyasu-ando-to-exit-as-tokyo-film-festival-chairman-replaced-by-takeo-hisamatsu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hiroyasu-ando-to-exit-as-tokyo-film-festival-chairman-replaced-by-takeo-hisamatsu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pyramide hops on French truck driver romance ‘Flesh And Fuel’ ahead of Critics’ Week premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Alexis Manenti stars as a truck driver whose emotional life is reduced to anonymous encounters in parking lots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pyramide-hops-on-french-truck-driver-romance-flesh-and-fuel-ahead-of-critics-week-premiere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pyramide-hops-on-french-truck-driver-romance-flesh-and-fuel-ahead-of-critics-week-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony film head urges CinemaCon exhibitors: longer windows, fewer ads, cheaper tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Beatles update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-film-head-urges-cinemacon-exhibitors-longer-windows-fewer-ads-cheaper-tickets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-film-head-urges-cinemacon-exhibitors-longer-windows-fewer-ads-cheaper-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony Pictures Classics touts 2026 schedule in first CinemaCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triple&nbsp;Bafta winner&nbsp;I Swear, Pedro Almodovar&rsquo;s Bitter Christmas, Sundance quartet on the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-touts-2026-schedule-in-first-cinemacon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sony-pictures-classics-touts-2026-schedule-in-first-cinemacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal teases fourth ‘Paddington’, genre remakes, ‘Ink’ footage at CinemaCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[New versions of genre classics The Howling, Escape From New York in the works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-teases-fourth-paddington-genre-remakes-ink-footage-at-cinemacon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-teases-fourth-paddington-genre-remakes-ink-footage-at-cinemacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angel Studios unveils five 2026 theatrical releases at CinemaCon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brink Of War,&nbsp;action thriller&nbsp;Runner&nbsp;in the pipeline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/angel-studios-unveils-five-2026-theatrical-releases-at-cinemacon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/angel-studios-unveils-five-2026-theatrical-releases-at-cinemacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joey Monteiro promoted to Neon president of worldwide marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Company&nbsp;will present its upcoming slate at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joey-monteiro-promoted-to-neon-president-of-worldwide-marketing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/joey-monteiro-promoted-to-neon-president-of-worldwide-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Hollywood names underline “unequivocal opposition” to Paramount-WBD deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[JJ Abrams, Denis Villeneuve, David Fincher, Kristen Stewart, Joaquin Phoenix among those to sign open letter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/major-hollywood-names-underline-unequivocal-opposition-to-paramount-wbd-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/major-hollywood-names-underline-unequivocal-opposition-to-paramount-wbd-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Linka Linka’, ‘Rose’ win top Firebird Awards at 50th Hong Kong film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included filmmakers Tan Si You and Andrius Bla&#382;evi&#269;ius.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/linka-linka-rose-win-top-firebird-awards-at-50th-hong-kong-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/linka-linka-rose-win-top-firebird-awards-at-50th-hong-kong-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxbox boards Mexican Critics’ Week drama ‘Six Months In A Pink And Blue Building’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The film centres around an 11-year-old boy growing up in Mexico City in the early 1990s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luxbox-boards-mexican-critics-week-drama-six-months-in-a-pink-and-blue-building/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luxbox-boards-mexican-critics-week-drama-six-months-in-a-pink-and-blue-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s National Theatre strikes European cinema distribution deal with Piece of Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;NT Live productions will be released in cinemas across much of Europe by Amsterdam-based distributor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-national-theatre-strikes-european-cinema-distribution-deal-with-piece-of-magic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-national-theatre-strikes-european-cinema-distribution-deal-with-piece-of-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mubi lost 200,000 subscribers in 2025 due to Sequoia controversy, according to Wall Street Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report has detailed the fallout of the investment from the Israeli military-linked company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mubi-lost-200000-subscribers-in-2025-due-to-sequoia-controversy-according-to-wall-street-journal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mubi-lost-200000-subscribers-in-2025-due-to-sequoia-controversy-according-to-wall-street-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Together Films makes hires, promotions including acting head of sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Team members include former Autlook, Espresso Media staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-together-films-makes-hires-promotions-including-acting-head-of-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-together-films-makes-hires-promotions-including-acting-head-of-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Super Mario Galaxy’ tops £28m at UK-Ireland box office as ‘The Drama’ posts best hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Drama&rsquo; now looking towards &pound;10m across run; new titles start outside top five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/super-mario-galaxy-tops-28m-at-uk-ireland-box-office-as-the-drama-posts-best-hold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/super-mario-galaxy-tops-28m-at-uk-ireland-box-office-as-the-drama-posts-best-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charades boards Julien Gaspar-Oliveri’s Cannes Critics’ Week title ‘Stonewall’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is about a brother and sister who must face their father&rsquo;s release from prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/charades-boards-julien-gaspar-oliveris-cannes-critics-week-title-stonewall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/charades-boards-julien-gaspar-oliveris-cannes-critics-week-title-stonewall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gower Street decreases 2026 global box office forecast to $34.7bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although China had a disappointing first quarter, there were local successes in South Korea, Taiwan, Spain and Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gower-street-decreases-2026-global-box-office-forecast-to-347bn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gower-street-decreases-2026-global-box-office-forecast-to-347bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics’ Week unveils 2026 selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven features selected for Cannes parallel section that spotlights first and second features.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-unveils-2026-selection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-unveils-2026-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ blasts past $600m worldwide at global box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal romantic comedy &lsquo;You, Me &amp; Tuscany&rsquo; started with a mild $9m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-blasts-past-600m-worldwide-at-global-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-blasts-past-600m-worldwide-at-global-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neon acquires Na Hong-Jin’s Cannes Competition sci-fi ‘Hope’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Alicia Vikander,&nbsp;Michael Fassbender star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-na-hong-jins-cannes-competition-sci-fi-hope/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/neon-acquires-na-hong-jins-cannes-competition-sci-fi-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vendôme’s ‘Lords Of War’ reuniting Nicolas Cage, Andrew Niccol lands US deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production wrapped recently in&nbsp;Morocco. FilmNation handles international sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vendmes-lords-of-war-reuniting-nicolas-cage-andrew-niccol-lands-us-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/vendmes-lords-of-war-reuniting-nicolas-cage-andrew-niccol-lands-us-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: &lsquo;You, Me &amp; Tuscany&rsquo;, &lsquo;California Schemin&rsquo;&rsquo; lead new titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horror film &lsquo;Undertone&rsquo; and Venice winner &lsquo;Father Mother Sister Brother&rsquo; also open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-lsquoyou-me-amp-tuscanyrsquo-lsquocalifornia-scheminrsquorsquo-lead-new-titles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-lsquoyou-me-amp-tuscanyrsquo-lsquocalifornia-scheminrsquorsquo-lead-new-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bafta review into racial slur incident finds “structural weaknesses” but no “malicious intent”]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We apologise unreservedly to the Black community,&rdquo; said Bafta&rsquo;s board of trustees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-review-into-racial-slur-incident-finds-structural-weaknesses-but-no-malicious-intent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bafta-review-into-racial-slur-incident-finds-structural-weaknesses-but-no-malicious-intent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Competition title ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ acquired for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film sees a woman become involved in illegal trade in a Bulgarian border town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-competition-title-the-dreamed-adventure-acquired-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-competition-title-the-dreamed-adventure-acquired-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long will regulators probe Paramount WBD merger, and what remedies might they ask for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal is likely to be investigated by competition authorities in the US, UK and Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-long-will-regulators-probe-paramount-wbd-merger-and-what-remedies-might-they-ask-for/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/how-long-will-regulators-probe-paramount-wbd-merger-and-what-remedies-might-they-ask-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third edition of Sundance Film Festival in Mexico unveils 2026 lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everybody To Kenmure Street, The Invite, and Chasing Summer among&nbsp; selection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/third-edition-of-sundance-film-festival-in-mexico-unveils-2026-lineup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/third-edition-of-sundance-film-festival-in-mexico-unveils-2026-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Cannes lineup first reactions: standout titles and what missed out? - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaking down the list of titles with host Wendy Mitchell are Screen&rsquo;s editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and senior international critic Wendy Ide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-lineup-first-reactions-standout-titles-and-what-missed-out-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-lineup-first-reactions-standout-titles-and-what-missed-out-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The trend is audience-friendly auteur films,” says Thierry Fremaux of this year’s Cannes official selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;As far as UK cinema goes, first of all, we&rsquo;re not finished yet, so let&rsquo;s wait and see,&rdquo; he revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-trend-is-audience-friendly-auteur-films-says-thierry-fremaux-of-this-years-cannes-official-selection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-trend-is-audience-friendly-auteur-films-says-thierry-fremaux-of-this-years-cannes-official-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studiocanal boards Rudi Rosenberg’s Cannes-bound ‘Words Of Love’ starring Hafsia Herzi]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The comedy drama will have its world premiere in Un Certain Regard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-boards-rudi-rosenbergs-cannes-bound-words-of-love-starring-hafsia-herzi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/studiocanal-boards-rudi-rosenbergs-cannes-bound-words-of-love-starring-hafsia-herzi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office leaps 42% in March thanks to ‘Project Hail Mary’, ‘Hoppers’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Year-on-year is up 8% on 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-leaps-42-in-march-thanks-to-project-hail-mary-hoppers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-leaps-42-in-march-thanks-to-project-hail-mary-hoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands Film Fund names new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exec takes over from&nbsp;Sandra den Hamer on May 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netherlands-film-fund-names-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netherlands-film-fund-names-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cold War 1994’ sets China release as Qingming holiday box office drops 19.6%]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Super Mario Galaxy Movie&rsquo; led the box office in China over the holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cold-war-1994-sets-china-release-as-qingming-holiday-box-office-drops-196/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cold-war-1994-sets-china-release-as-qingming-holiday-box-office-drops-196/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cold War 1994’ set China release as Qingming holiday box office drops 19.6%]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;The Super Mario Galaxy Movie&rsquo; led the box office in China over the holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cold-war-1994-set-china-release-as-qingming-holiday-box-office-drops-196/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cold-war-1994-set-china-release-as-qingming-holiday-box-office-drops-196/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmanuel Marre’s drama ‘A Man Of His Time’ picked up by Charades ahead of Cannes Competition debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Swann Arlaud stars in the film inspired by the life of the director&rsquo;s great-grandfather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emmanuel-marres-drama-a-man-of-his-time-picked-up-by-charades-ahead-of-cannes-competition-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/emmanuel-marres-drama-a-man-of-his-time-picked-up-by-charades-ahead-of-cannes-competition-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Production scheduled for Canada on ‘Lillian, Next Door’ with multiple Oscar nominee Jane Alexander]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spy story begins production this month in Canada. WME Independent handles sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-scheduled-for-canada-on-lillian-next-door-with-multiple-oscar-nominee-jane-alexander/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/production-scheduled-for-canada-on-lillian-next-door-with-multiple-oscar-nominee-jane-alexander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four-time Oscar nominee and ‘Severance’ star Jane Alexander to lead ‘Lillian, Next Door’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spy story begins production this month in Canada. WME Independent handles sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/four-time-oscar-nominee-and-severance-star-jane-alexander-to-lead-lillian-next-door/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/four-time-oscar-nominee-and-severance-star-jane-alexander-to-lead-lillian-next-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iris Knobloch, Thierry Fremaux on Cannes lineup, politics and returning auteurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Cinema doesn&rsquo;t ask us to be in agreement - it asks us to be present,&rdquo; said Knobloch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iris-knobloch-thierry-fremaux-on-cannes-lineup-politics-and-returning-auteurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iris-knobloch-thierry-fremaux-on-cannes-lineup-politics-and-returning-auteurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charades boards Sandra Wollner’s Cannes-bound ‘Everytime’ ahead of Un Certain Regard world premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film is a psychological thriller that explores grief and loss and blurs time and reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/charades-boards-sandra-wollners-cannes-bound-everytime-ahead-of-un-certain-regard-world-premiere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/charades-boards-sandra-wollners-cannes-bound-everytime-ahead-of-un-certain-regard-world-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes unveils 2026 Official Selection - updating live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival director Thierry Fr&eacute;maux will reveal the Official Selection alongside festival president Iris Knobloch today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-unveils-2026-official-selection-updating-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-unveils-2026-official-selection-updating-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes unveils 2026 Official Selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Competition includes films by Ira Sachs, Pawel Pawlikowski, Marie Kreutzer, Ry&ucirc;suke Hamaguchi and&nbsp;Asghar Farhadi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-unveils-2026-official-selection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-unveils-2026-official-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jerry Bruckheimer, Emma Thomas lead Cinema United council to champion film-going]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmakers to&nbsp;appear at CinemaCon in Las Vegas next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jerry-bruckheimer-emma-thomas-lead-cinema-united-council-to-champion-film-going/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jerry-bruckheimer-emma-thomas-lead-cinema-united-council-to-champion-film-going/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Shell out as Paramount president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio confirms executive&rsquo;s second high-profile Hollywood exit in three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeff-shell-out-as-paramount-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeff-shell-out-as-paramount-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes 2026: how to follow the Official Selection press conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival director Thierry Fr&eacute;maux will reveal the Official Selection alongside festival president Iris Knobloch on April 9.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-how-to-follow-the-official-selection-press-conference/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-how-to-follow-the-official-selection-press-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiplex Ukraine to receive international exhibitor award at CineEurope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukrainian exhibitor has continued to run the largest network of cinemas in the country during the war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/multiplex-ukraine-to-receive-international-exhibitor-award-at-cineeurope/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/multiplex-ukraine-to-receive-international-exhibitor-award-at-cineeurope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen digital edition: April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest issue looks at the future of cinema and changing audiences around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-digital-edition-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s Story Compound launches AI training programme for film production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six early-to-mid career&nbsp;professionals&nbsp;will undertake 15 weeks of training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-story-compound-launches-ai-training-programme-for-film-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-story-compound-launches-ai-training-programme-for-film-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mubi, IPR.VC launch co-financing pact for European films]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pact begins with Pawlikowski&rsquo;s &lsquo;Fatherland&rsquo;, van Groeningen&rsquo;s &lsquo;Let Love In&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mubi-iprvc-launch-co-financing-pact-for-european-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mubi-iprvc-launch-co-financing-pact-for-european-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC upholds complaints over Baftas racial slur]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Editorial Complaints Unit found breach was &lsquo;not intentional&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-upholds-complaints-over-baftas-racial-slur/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-upholds-complaints-over-baftas-racial-slur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’, Paul Greengrass’ ‘The Uprising’ receive Austrian backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second season of&nbsp;The Day Of The Jackal&nbsp;was awarded &euro;956,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-gilroys-behemoth-paul-greengrass-the-uprising-receive-austrian-backing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-gilroys-behemoth-paul-greengrass-the-uprising-receive-austrian-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visions du Reel artistic director to leave after 2026 edition for Geneva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visions du Reel will advertise for director position shortly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visions-du-reel-artistic-director-to-leave-after-2026-edition-for-geneva/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visions-du-reel-artistic-director-to-leave-after-2026-edition-for-geneva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CPH:DOX top award-winner ‘Whispers In May’ boarded for sales before Visions du Reel slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Documentary won the DOX:Award for Best Film in Copenhagen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cphdox-top-award-winner-whispers-in-may-boarded-for-sales-before-visions-du-reel-slot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cphdox-top-award-winner-whispers-in-may-boarded-for-sales-before-visions-du-reel-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hamnet’, ‘Frankenstein’ among shortlist for 2026 Global Production Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awards ceremony will take place&nbsp;at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hamnet-frankenstein-among-shortlist-for-2026-global-production-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hamnet-frankenstein-among-shortlist-for-2026-global-production-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacqueline Zund’s Visions du Reel title ‘Heat’ acquired for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Documentary is a cinematic exploration of heat as an experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jacqueline-zunds-visions-du-reel-title-heat-acquired-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jacqueline-zunds-visions-du-reel-title-heat-acquired-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maxine Peake, Andrea Arnold among speakers at Sheffield DocFest 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK festival runs from June 10-15.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maxine-peake-andrea-arnold-among-speakers-at-sheffield-docfest-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/maxine-peake-andrea-arnold-among-speakers-at-sheffield-docfest-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen International welcomes UK critics Catherine Bray and Dave Calhoun]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The addition of Catherine and Dave will further strengthen Screen&rsquo;s reviews desk as an essential industry resource,&rdquo; said reviews editor Nikki Baughan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-international-welcomes-uk-critics-catherine-bray-and-dave-calhoun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-international-welcomes-uk-critics-catherine-bray-and-dave-calhoun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lay-offs begin at Sony film, TV and corporate divisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Ravi Ahuja targets growth areas, continues to wind down &ldquo;non-core and low growth businesses&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lay-offs-begin-at-sony-film-tv-and-corporate-divisions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lay-offs-begin-at-sony-film-tv-and-corporate-divisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PGA, SAG-AFTRA date 2026, 2027 ceremonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[PGA, SAG-AFTRA awards shows take place during final Oscar voting window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pga-sag-aftra-date-2026-2027-ceremonies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/pga-sag-aftra-date-2026-2027-ceremonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026, 2027 awards season timelines come into focus as PGA, SAG-AFTRA date ceremonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[PGA, SAG-AFTRA awards shows take place during final Oscar voting window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-2027-awards-season-timelines-come-into-focus-as-pga-sag-aftra-date-ceremonies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-2027-awards-season-timelines-come-into-focus-as-pga-sag-aftra-date-ceremonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academy dates 99th and 100th Oscar ceremonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shortlists for upcoming 99th season to be announced&nbsp;December 15, 2026; nominations January 21, 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-dates-99th-and-100th-oscar-ceremonies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/academy-dates-99th-and-100th-oscar-ceremonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotterdam mystery ‘Chronovisor’ lands North American deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debut feature from Kevin Walker and Jack Auen screens at New Directors/New Films on April 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rotterdam-mystery-chronovisor-lands-north-american-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rotterdam-mystery-chronovisor-lands-north-american-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix opens new Argentina office, teases local film, TV slates]]></title><description><![CDATA[New work in the pipleine from Santiago Mitre, Ricardo&nbsp;Dar&iacute;n, Pablo Larra&iacute;n.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-opens-new-argentina-office-teases-local-film-tv-slates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-opens-new-argentina-office-teases-local-film-tv-slates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playtime boards Cannes opening night film ‘The Electric Kiss’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set in Paris in 1928, the romantic comedy is directed by&nbsp;Pierre Salvadori.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/playtime-boards-cannes-opening-night-film-the-electric-kiss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/playtime-boards-cannes-opening-night-film-the-electric-kiss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bleecker Street takes world ex-Australia, NZ to ‘When Darkness Loves Us’ starring Emilia Clarke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horror from James Ashcroft recently wrapped production in New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-street-takes-world-ex-australia-nz-to-when-darkness-loves-us-starring-emilia-clarke/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-street-takes-world-ex-australia-nz-to-when-darkness-loves-us-starring-emilia-clarke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asghar Farhadi calls on filmmakers to speak out ahead of stronger US attacks on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Attacking a country&rsquo;s infrastructure is a war crime,&rdquo; says Iranian filmmaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asghar-farhadi-calls-on-filmmakers-to-speak-out-ahead-of-stronger-us-attacks-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asghar-farhadi-calls-on-filmmakers-to-speak-out-ahead-of-stronger-us-attacks-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount SEC filing confirms Middle Eastern investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stock climbs as Wall Street reacts positively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-sec-filing-confirms-middle-eastern-investors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-sec-filing-confirms-middle-eastern-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnus von Horn, Carine Tardieu and Juho Kuosmanen to pitch projects at 2026 Cannes’ Investors Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight projects selected for Marche du Film&rsquo;s financing event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magnus-von-horn-carine-tardieu-and-juho-kuosmanen-to-pitch-projects-at-2026-cannes-investors-circle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magnus-von-horn-carine-tardieu-and-juho-kuosmanen-to-pitch-projects-at-2026-cannes-investors-circle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Light closes in on deal to acquire Showcase’s UK cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal would make The Light the UK&rsquo;s&nbsp;fourth biggest cinema circuit operator after Vue, Odeon and Cineworld.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-light-closes-in-on-deal-to-acquire-showcases-uk-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-light-closes-in-on-deal-to-acquire-showcases-uk-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, ‘The Drama’ propel UK-Ireland box office to best 2026 weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Mario&rsquo; beats predecessor&rsquo;s start; &lsquo;The Drama&rsquo; scores highest opening ever for an A24-produced film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/super-mario-galaxy-movie-the-drama-propel-uk-ireland-box-office-to-best-2026-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/super-mario-galaxy-movie-the-drama-propel-uk-ireland-box-office-to-best-2026-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SAG-AFTRA to resume contract talks at end of April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parties agree on media blackout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-to-resume-contract-talks-at-end-of-april/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sag-aftra-to-resume-contract-talks-at-end-of-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ blasts to $373m worldwide; ‘The Drama’ makes promising $28m start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illumination/Nintendo&rsquo;s &lsquo;Super Mario&rsquo; sequel has delivered the strongest debut of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-blasts-to-373m-worldwide-the-drama-makes-promising-28m-start/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-blasts-to-373m-worldwide-the-drama-makes-promising-28m-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ blasts to $372m worldwide; ‘The Drama’ makes promising $28m start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illumination/Nintendo&rsquo;s &lsquo;Super Mario&rsquo; sequel has delivered the strongest debut of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-blasts-to-372m-worldwide-the-drama-makes-promising-28m-start/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-blasts-to-372m-worldwide-the-drama-makes-promising-28m-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US writers guild, studios reach tentative new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four-year plan needs board approval and member ratification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-writers-guild-studios-reach-tentative-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-writers-guild-studios-reach-tentative-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ scores biggest North American box office debut of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A24&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Drama&rsquo; starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson&nbsp;strong in third-place debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-scores-biggest-north-american-box-office-debut-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-scores-biggest-north-american-box-office-debut-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hoppers’, ‘Marsupilami’ rule French box office in March but early 2026 pace slows]]></title><description><![CDATA[April brings high hopes for Universal&rsquo;s&nbsp;The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hoppers-marsupilami-rule-french-box-office-in-march-but-early-2026-pace-slows-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hoppers-marsupilami-rule-french-box-office-in-march-but-early-2026-pace-slows-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoppers’, ‘Marsupilami’ rule French box office in March but early 2026 pace slows]]></title><description><![CDATA[April brings high hopes for Universal&rsquo;s&nbsp;The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hoppers-marsupilami-rule-french-box-office-in-march-but-early-2026-pace-slows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hoppers-marsupilami-rule-french-box-office-in-march-but-early-2026-pace-slows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryan Gosling exiting Daniels tentpole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uni event film scheduled to open November 19 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ryan-gosling-exiting-daniels-tentpole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ryan-gosling-exiting-daniels-tentpole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount president Jeff Shell in talks over potential departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executive could stay and segue into advisory role, reports say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-president-jeff-shell-in-talks-over-potential-departure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paramount-president-jeff-shell-in-talks-over-potential-departure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Pictures Content Group dates US theatrical release of ‘Six The Musical Live!’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film version of Tony award-winning musical has grossed combined $8.5m from UK and Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-pictures-content-group-dates-us-theatrical-release-of-six-the-musical-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-pictures-content-group-dates-us-theatrical-release-of-six-the-musical-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bong Joon Ho animation ‘Ally’ sets 2027 release with CJ ENM, Pathe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming feature will be co-financed and distributed by CJ ENM, Penture Invest and Path&eacute;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bong-joon-ho-animation-ally-sets-2027-release-with-cj-enm-pathe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bong-joon-ho-animation-ally-sets-2027-release-with-cj-enm-pathe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finland’s Kehittämö programme at risk of closure; selects five features for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Programme received &euro;150,000 in gift funds from Finnish parliament to keep it afloat this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/finlands-kehittm-programme-at-risk-of-closure-selects-five-features-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/finlands-kehittm-programme-at-risk-of-closure-selects-five-features-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ flies into 716 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further releases include Robert Pattinson and Zendaya-starrer&nbsp;The Drama&nbsp;and UK thriller Fuze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-flies-into-716-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-flies-into-716-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Gouna Film Festival promotes Andrew Mohsen to artistic director]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment follows the departure of Marianne Khoury earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/el-gouna-film-festival-promotes-andrew-mohsen-to-artistic-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/el-gouna-film-festival-promotes-andrew-mohsen-to-artistic-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Travolta to present directorial debut ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ at Cannes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film is an adaptation of Travolta&rsquo;s 1997 book.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-travolta-to-present-directorial-debut-propeller-one-way-night-coach-at-cannes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/john-travolta-to-present-directorial-debut-propeller-one-way-night-coach-at-cannes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Udine’s Far East Film Festival reveals 2026 selection, honours for Fan Bingbing, Koji Yakusho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmakers behind some of Asia&rsquo;s recent box office hits also set to attend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/udines-far-east-film-festival-reveals-2026-selection-honours-for-fan-bingbing-koji-yakusho/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/udines-far-east-film-festival-reveals-2026-selection-honours-for-fan-bingbing-koji-yakusho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Marche du Film expands innovation-centred programming initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s Marche du Film runs May 12-20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-marche-du-film-expands-innovation-centred-programming-initiatives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-marche-du-film-expands-innovation-centred-programming-initiatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nordic mega-author Jo Nesbo on moving into TV with Netflix series ‘Detective Hole’ – The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve tried collaborating before, I&rsquo;m not very good at it.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nordic-mega-author-jo-nesbo-on-moving-into-tv-with-netflix-series-detective-hole-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nordic-mega-author-jo-nesbo-on-moving-into-tv-with-netflix-series-detective-hole-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Directors’ Fortnight to honour Claire Denis with Carrosse d’Or award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French filmmaker will be feted at the Directors&rsquo; Fortnight opening ceremony on May 13]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-directors-fortnight-to-honour-claire-denis-with-carrosse-dor-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-directors-fortnight-to-honour-claire-denis-with-carrosse-dor-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ opens on $34m at North American box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Animation sequel forecast to open in $350m range at global office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-opens-on-34m-at-north-american-box-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-opens-on-34m-at-north-american-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concourse Media appoints Jack Sheehan president of worldwide sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[New hire previously led sales and development at Archstone Entertainment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/concourse-media-appoints-jack-sheehan-president-of-worldwide-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/concourse-media-appoints-jack-sheehan-president-of-worldwide-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Parasite&rsquo; producer Barunson E&amp;A boards Thai horror &lsquo;Inherit&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upcoming feature stars Davika Hoorne of Cannes award-winner &lsquo;A Useful Ghost&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquoparasitersquo-producer-barunson-eampa-boards-thai-horror-lsquoinheritrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquoparasitersquo-producer-barunson-eampa-boards-thai-horror-lsquoinheritrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Productions, BBC Film join Justine Triet’s ‘Fonda’ ahead of filming in France and UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Fonda&rsquo; will be shot in southwest France, with a few days in the countryside in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/house-productions-bbc-film-join-justine-triets-fonda-ahead-of-filming-in-france-and-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/house-productions-bbc-film-join-justine-triets-fonda-ahead-of-filming-in-france-and-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeonju film festival 2026 to open with ‘Late Fame’, unveils competition lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closing film has been set as martial law documentary &lsquo;The Longest Night: Namtaeryeong&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeonju-film-festival-2026-to-open-with-late-fame-unveils-competition-lineup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeonju-film-festival-2026-to-open-with-late-fame-unveils-competition-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s David di Donatello reveals nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The David di Donatello awards will take place on May 6 at Cinecitt&agrave; Studios in Rome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-david-di-donatello-reveals-nominations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-david-di-donatello-reveals-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s David di Donatello awards reveal nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The David di Donatello awards will take place on May 6 at Cinecitt&agrave; Studios in Rome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-david-di-donatello-awards-reveal-nominations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-david-di-donatello-awards-reveal-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes 2026 unveils opening film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pio Marmai, Anais Demoustier, Gilles Lellouche, Vimala Pons star in the burlesque comedy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-unveils-opening-film/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-2026-unveils-opening-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Australia backs new features starring Naomi Watts, Odessa A’zion, Mia Wasikowska]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen Australia sets $20.4m AUD funding for 91 narrative projects across features, shorts and series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-australia-backs-new-features-starring-naomi-watts-odessa-azion-mia-wasikowska/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-australia-backs-new-features-starring-naomi-watts-odessa-azion-mia-wasikowska/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Australia backs five features including new projects starring Naomi Watts, Odessa A’zion, Mia Wasikowska]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen Australia sets $20.4m AUD funding for 91 narrative projects across features, shorts and series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-australia-backs-five-features-including-new-projects-starring-naomi-watts-odessa-azion-mia-wasikowska/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-australia-backs-five-features-including-new-projects-starring-naomi-watts-odessa-azion-mia-wasikowska/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen Australia backs features including new projects starring Naomi Watts, Odessa A’zion, Mia Wasikowska]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen Australia sets $20.4m AUD funding for 91 narrative projects across features, shorts and series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-australia-backs-features-including-new-projects-starring-naomi-watts-odessa-azion-mia-wasikowska/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-australia-backs-features-including-new-projects-starring-naomi-watts-odessa-azion-mia-wasikowska/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International buyers connect with Berlin Perspectives title ‘Truly Naked’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Muriel d&rsquo;Ansembourg&rsquo;s film is about the porn industry and a teenager&rsquo;s desire for real intimacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-buyers-connect-with-berlin-perspectives-title-truly-naked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-buyers-connect-with-berlin-perspectives-title-truly-naked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yann Samuell’s ‘Santiago: The Camino Therapy’ walks to key territories including US, UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film is opening wide in France today via Apollo Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yann-samuells-santiago-the-camino-therapy-walks-to-key-territories-including-us-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/yann-samuells-santiago-the-camino-therapy-walks-to-key-territories-including-us-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lili Hinstin, former artistic director of Locarno, dies aged 48]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;She was a passionate&nbsp;cinephile, scholar, and curator,&rdquo; said the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lili-hinstin-former-artistic-director-of-locarno-dies-aged-48/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lili-hinstin-former-artistic-director-of-locarno-dies-aged-48/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charli XCX, Tilda Swinton features among first Sydney Film Festival 2026 titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[First wave of films also includes Berlinale and Sundance award-winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/charli-xcx-tilda-swinton-features-among-first-sydney-film-festival-2026-titles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/charli-xcx-tilda-swinton-features-among-first-sydney-film-festival-2026-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applications open for Screen Stars of Tomorrow 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The submissions window is open from April 1-30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/applications-open-for-screen-stars-of-tomorrow-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/applications-open-for-screen-stars-of-tomorrow-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ review: Chris Pratt, Anya-Taylor Joy and Jack Black return to voice chaotic animated sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glen Powell, Brie Larson and Donald Glover also join the cast of Nintendo video game animation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-review-chris-pratt-anya-taylor-joy-and-jack-black-return-to-voice-chaotic-animated-sequel/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-review-chris-pratt-anya-taylor-joy-and-jack-black-return-to-voice-chaotic-animated-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embattled Row K pulls out of CinemaCon presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Start-up distributor is pivoting strategy towards more commercial slate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/embattled-row-k-pulls-out-of-cinemacon-presentation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/embattled-row-k-pulls-out-of-cinemacon-presentation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s K2 Pictures unveils Nanako Hirose’s throuple drama ‘Between Two Lovers’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese filmmaker is a former prot&eacute;g&eacute; of Hirokazu Kore-eda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-k2-pictures-unveils-nanako-hiroses-throuple-drama-between-two-lovers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japans-k2-pictures-unveils-nanako-hiroses-throuple-drama-between-two-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sound Of Falling’, ‘Yellow Letters’ lead nominations for German Film Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wim Wenders will receive this year&rsquo;s honorary Lola award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sound-of-falling-yellow-letters-lead-nominations-for-german-film-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sound-of-falling-yellow-letters-lead-nominations-for-german-film-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allegro Finance&rsquo;s UK film &amp; TV debt lending platform receives &pound;2m facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allegro Finance launched film and TV credit facility with&nbsp;$500m&nbsp;last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/allegro-financersquos-uk-film-amp-tv-debt-lending-platform-receives-pound2m-facility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/allegro-financersquos-uk-film-amp-tv-debt-lending-platform-receives-pound2m-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allegro Finance&rsquo;s UK film &amp; TV debt lending platform receives first &pound;2m facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allegro Finance launched $500m film and TV credit facility last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/allegro-financersquos-uk-film-amp-tv-debt-lending-platform-receives-first-pound2m-facility/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/allegro-financersquos-uk-film-amp-tv-debt-lending-platform-receives-first-pound2m-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canneseries 2026 to showcase Apple TV’s ‘Star City’, Richard Gadd’s ‘Half Man’, Disney’s ‘Alice And Steve’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clerkenwell Films&rsquo; &lsquo;Alice And Steve&rsquo; among world premieres in competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canneseries-2026-to-showcase-apple-tvs-star-city-richard-gadds-half-man-disneys-alice-and-steve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canneseries-2026-to-showcase-apple-tvs-star-city-richard-gadds-half-man-disneys-alice-and-steve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canneseries 2026 to showcase Apple TV&rsquo;s &lsquo;Star City&rsquo;, Richard Gadd&rsquo;s &lsquo;Half Man&rsquo;, Disney&rsquo;s &lsquo;Alice And Steve']]></title><description><![CDATA[Clerkenwell Films&rsquo; &lsquo;Alice And Steve&rsquo; among world premieres in competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canneseries-2026-to-showcase-apple-tvrsquos-lsquostar-cityrsquo-richard-gaddrsquos-lsquohalf-manrsquo-disneyrsquos-lsquoalice-and-steve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/canneseries-2026-to-showcase-apple-tvrsquos-lsquostar-cityrsquo-richard-gaddrsquos-lsquohalf-manrsquo-disneyrsquos-lsquoalice-and-steve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SXSW London unveils first wave of titles, speakers including Sharon Horgan, Tom Quinn]]></title><description><![CDATA[World premieres include restaurant documentary &rsquo;Feast Or Famine&rsquo; and comedy &rsquo;All Night Wrong&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sxsw-london-unveils-first-wave-of-titles-speakers-including-sharon-horgan-tom-quinn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sxsw-london-unveils-first-wave-of-titles-speakers-including-sharon-horgan-tom-quinn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Drama’ review: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson steer provocative dark comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twisting relationship drama from &lsquo;Dream Scenario&rsquo; director Kristoffer Borgli also stars Alana Haim and&nbsp;Mamoudou Athie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-drama-review-zendaya-and-robert-pattinson-steer-provocative-dark-comedy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-drama-review-zendaya-and-robert-pattinson-steer-provocative-dark-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lionsgate sets 2027 release for ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Original has earned close to $400m at global box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-sets-2027-release-for-the-housemaids-secret/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionsgate-sets-2027-release-for-the-housemaids-secret/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radu Jude, Hong Khaou and Maryam Zaree receive regional German fund backing for feature projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankfurt&rsquo;s Hessen Film &amp; Medien is supporting the projects via companies including One Two Film and Komplizen Film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/radu-jude-hong-khaou-and-maryam-zaree-receive-regional-german-fund-backing-for-feature-projects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/radu-jude-hong-khaou-and-maryam-zaree-receive-regional-german-fund-backing-for-feature-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern Films creates new venture to release ‘Leonora In The Morning Light’ in UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Eve Gabareau&rsquo;s Modern Projects will look to acquire films that are &ldquo;niche and event-driven&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/modern-films-creates-new-venture-to-release-leonora-in-the-morning-light-in-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/modern-films-creates-new-venture-to-release-leonora-in-the-morning-light-in-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Project Hail Mary’ soars at UK-Ireland box office; ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ takes £2.8m]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Project Hail Mary&rsquo; is already Amazon MGM Studios&rsquo; highest-grossing film in the territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-soars-at-uk-ireland-box-office-the-magic-faraway-tree-takes-28m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-soars-at-uk-ireland-box-office-the-magic-faraway-tree-takes-28m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The King’s Warden’ nears $100m at Korea box office as record-breaking run continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The period drama held off Hollywood sci-fi &lsquo;Project Hail Mary&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-kings-warden-nears-100m-at-korea-box-office-as-record-breaking-run-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-kings-warden-nears-100m-at-korea-box-office-as-record-breaking-run-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Late Shift’ leads winners at 2026 Swiss Film Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film won four prizes including best feature film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/late-shift-leads-winners-at-2026-swiss-film-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/late-shift-leads-winners-at-2026-swiss-film-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suzannah Mirghani’s prize-winning ‘Cotton Queen’ picked up for UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Venice Critics&rsquo; Week premiere will be released theatrically in the autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/suzannah-mirghanis-prize-winning-cotton-queen-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/suzannah-mirghanis-prize-winning-cotton-queen-picked-up-for-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Project Hail Mary’ holds well, tops $300m at global box office; ‘Scream 7’ passes $200m]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Project Hail Mary&rsquo; is the highest-grossing US studio film of the year to date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-holds-well-tops-300m-at-global-box-office-scream-7-passes-200m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-holds-well-tops-300m-at-global-box-office-scream-7-passes-200m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is biggest Indian film ever at North America box office; ‘Project Hail Mary’ retains crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overall North American box office tracking 23% ahead of 2025 by same stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dhurandhar-the-revenge-is-biggest-indian-film-ever-at-north-america-box-office-project-hail-mary-retains-crown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dhurandhar-the-revenge-is-biggest-indian-film-ever-at-north-america-box-office-project-hail-mary-retains-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shinya Tsukamoto readies Vietnam veteran drama ‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tatyana Ali also stars in the real-life story of anti-war activist Allen Nelson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shinya-tsukamoto-readies-vietnam-veteran-drama-mr-nelson-did-you-kill-people/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/shinya-tsukamoto-readies-vietnam-veteran-drama-mr-nelson-did-you-kill-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polish queer drama ‘Proud’ wins international competition at 2026 Series Mania]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK&rsquo;s &lsquo;Small Prophets&rsquo; wins best series in International Panorama at event in Lille, France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/polish-queer-drama-proud-wins-international-competition-at-2026-series-mania/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/polish-queer-drama-proud-wins-international-competition-at-2026-series-mania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgian court rejects Netflix appeal against streaming obligations in landmark case]]></title><description><![CDATA[But, in a win for Netflix, court refers key questions about the working of the financial obligation to the European Union&rsquo;s Court of Justice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/belgian-court-rejects-netflix-appeal-against-streaming-obligations-in-landmark-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/belgian-court-rejects-netflix-appeal-against-streaming-obligations-in-landmark-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgian court rejects Netflix appeal against streaming obligations]]></title><description><![CDATA[But, in a win for Netflix, court refers key questions about the working of the financial obligation to the European Union&rsquo;s Court of Justice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/belgian-court-rejects-netflix-appeal-against-streaming-obligations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/belgian-court-rejects-netflix-appeal-against-streaming-obligations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six talking points from Series Mania 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Development spending, European regulation and future of US partnerships dominate annual scripted event in Lille.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/six-talking-points-from-series-mania-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/six-talking-points-from-series-mania-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ swings into 700 cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further releases include &lsquo;They Will Kill You&rsquo; and &lsquo;Splitsville&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-magic-faraway-tree-swings-into-700-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-the-magic-faraway-tree-swings-into-700-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locarno to focus 2026 retrospective programme on infamous Hollywood blacklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rdquo;It is the timeliest one I have worked on in my life,&rdquo; said curator&nbsp;Ehsan Khoshbakht.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-to-focus-2026-retrospective-programme-on-infamous-hollywood-blacklist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/locarno-to-focus-2026-retrospective-programme-on-infamous-hollywood-blacklist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ sells to key territories including UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film also sells to Italy, Spain, Latin America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-winding-refns-her-private-hell-sells-to-key-territories-including-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nicolas-winding-refns-her-private-hell-sells-to-key-territories-including-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIFF: The Market unveils programming: labs, financier meetings, IP exchange]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inaugural event runs September 10-16 in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-unveils-programming-labs-financier-meetings-ip-exchange/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tiff-the-market-unveils-programming-labs-financier-meetings-ip-exchange/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alison Oliver replaces Daisy Edgar-Jones in Rich Peppiatt’s ‘Bad Bridgets’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oliver to star alongside Emilia Jones for LuckyChap, Coup d&rsquo;Etat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alison-oliver-replaces-daisy-edgar-jones-in-rich-peppiatts-bad-bridgets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/alison-oliver-replaces-daisy-edgar-jones-in-rich-peppiatts-bad-bridgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal sets LA summer production start on Ryan Gosling, Daniels event film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production scheduled to start this summer in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-sets-la-summer-production-start-on-ryan-gosling-daniels-event-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/universal-sets-la-summer-production-start-on-ryan-gosling-daniels-event-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Oscars moving to Downtown Los Angeles in 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relocation dovetails with first year of separate YouTube deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-oscars-moving-to-downtown-los-angeles-in-2029/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-oscars-moving-to-downtown-los-angeles-in-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WBD sets special meeting for shareholder vote on Paramount deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Board recommends shareholders accept $31 per share deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wbd-sets-special-meeting-for-shareholder-vote-on-paramount-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wbd-sets-special-meeting-for-shareholder-vote-on-paramount-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Underland’ review: Darren Aronofsky produces lyrical exploration of the world beneath our feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[For his debut documentary, filmmaker Robert Petit takes inspiration from the book by UK writer Robert Macfarlane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/underland-review-darren-aronofsky-produces-lyrical-exploration-of-the-world-beneath-our-feet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/underland-review-darren-aronofsky-produces-lyrical-exploration-of-the-world-beneath-our-feet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK PR agency Premier makes key promotions in film division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Telfer has been promoted to director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-pr-agency-premier-makes-key-promotions-in-film-division/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-pr-agency-premier-makes-key-promotions-in-film-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luminalia acquires Visions du Reel, Hot Docs title ‘Baby Jackfruit Baby Guava’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The Italian outfit has also appointed&nbsp;Carmina Orozco L&oacute;pez to oversee festival and documentary strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luminalia-acquires-visions-du-reel-hot-docs-title-baby-jackfruit-baby-guava/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/luminalia-acquires-visions-du-reel-hot-docs-title-baby-jackfruit-baby-guava/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Global Screen Fund head outlines details of minimum guarantee strand and revamped strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The goal is to support UK sales agents to be able to take on films and to be more risk-taking,&rdquo; said Denitsa Yordanova today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-head-outlines-details-of-minimum-guarantee-strand-and-revamped-strategy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-head-outlines-details-of-minimum-guarantee-strand-and-revamped-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlin winner ‘Rose’ scores key sales including to North America, UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huller won Silver Bear for best leading performance at Berlin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlin-winner-rose-scores-key-sales-including-to-north-america-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlin-winner-rose-scores-key-sales-including-to-north-america-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Streamers’ European spending rises but public service broadcasters dominate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and others accounted for&nbsp;14% of European drama titles in 2024, EAO report says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/streamers-european-spending-rises-but-public-service-broadcasters-dominate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/streamers-european-spending-rises-but-public-service-broadcasters-dominate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk, LD Entertainment acquire ‘Hadestown’ live theatre capture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hadestown: The Musical&nbsp;shot in London&rsquo;s West End in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-streets-crosswalk-ld-entertainment-acquire-hadestown-live-theatre-capture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bleecker-streets-crosswalk-ld-entertainment-acquire-hadestown-live-theatre-capture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series Mania focus: co-pros, consolidation and cost-cutting - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;It&rsquo;s tough to make series at the moment.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/series-mania-focus-co-pros-consolidation-and-cost-cutting-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/series-mania-focus-co-pros-consolidation-and-cost-cutting-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phil Clapp to step down as UNIC president, receive honorary award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clapp will receive the award at CineEurope in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/phil-clapp-to-step-down-as-unic-president-receive-honorary-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/phil-clapp-to-step-down-as-unic-president-receive-honorary-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Madfabulous’ review: Wales-set debut proves too pedestrian for its flamboyant real-life subject]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum Scott Howells plays rebellious aristocrat the&nbsp;Fifth Marquess of Anglesey in this BFI Flare premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/madfabulous-review-wales-set-debut-proves-too-pedestrian-for-its-flamboyant-real-life-subject/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/madfabulous-review-wales-set-debut-proves-too-pedestrian-for-its-flamboyant-real-life-subject/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brady Corbet, Audrey Diwan, Harry Lighton join Element Pictures’ Storyhouse screenwriting festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Will Tracy, Abi Morgan&nbsp;and&nbsp;Eva Victor are also in the line-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brady-corbet-audrey-diwan-harry-lighton-join-element-pictures-storyhouse-screenwriting-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/brady-corbet-audrey-diwan-harry-lighton-join-element-pictures-storyhouse-screenwriting-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Fire There’: first trailer for Visions du Réel, Hot Docs title set in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film will launch in Visions du R&eacute;el international competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-fire-there-first-trailer-for-visions-du-rel-hot-docs-title-set-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/a-fire-there-first-trailer-for-visions-du-rel-hot-docs-title-set-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘City Hunter 2’ filming in Japan for Netflix starring Ryohei Suzuki]]></title><description><![CDATA[Misato Morita also set to reprise her role in the sequel to the live-action manga adaptation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/city-hunter-2-filming-in-japan-for-netflix-starring-ryohei-suzuki/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/city-hunter-2-filming-in-japan-for-netflix-starring-ryohei-suzuki/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ReFrame study reveals “significant” drop in gender-balanced projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven women and non-binary directors among to most popular films in 2025, marking 45% drop since 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reframe-study-reveals-significant-drop-in-gender-balanced-projects-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reframe-study-reveals-significant-drop-in-gender-balanced-projects-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ReFrame study reveals significant drop in gender-balanced projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven women and non-binary directors among to most popular films in 2025, marking 45% drop since 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reframe-study-reveals-significant-drop-in-gender-balanced-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reframe-study-reveals-significant-drop-in-gender-balanced-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US talk show host Stephen Colbert co-writing ‘Lord Of The Rings’ film]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lord Of The Rings:&nbsp;Shadow Of The Past will follow in-production&nbsp;The Hunt For Gollum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-talk-show-host-stephen-colbert-co-writing-lord-of-the-rings-film/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-talk-show-host-stephen-colbert-co-writing-lord-of-the-rings-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnolia acquires Sundance doc ‘The History Of Concrete’ exec-produced by Josh Safdie]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Wilson film was executive-produced by&nbsp;Marty&nbsp;Supreme&nbsp;director Josh Safdie and writing partner Ronald Bronstein.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magnolia-acquires-sundance-doc-the-history-of-concrete-exec-produced-by-josh-safdie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/magnolia-acquires-sundance-doc-the-history-of-concrete-exec-produced-by-josh-safdie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Google exec Matt Brittin to become next BBC director general]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC broadcaster is now recruiting for his deputy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-google-exec-matt-brittin-to-become-next-bbc-director-general/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/former-google-exec-matt-brittin-to-become-next-bbc-director-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TorinoFilmLab unveils projects selected for 2026 ScriptLab, ComedyLab and Green Film Lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: TFL also unveils participants of 2026 Green Film Lab programme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torinofilmlab-unveils-projects-selected-for-2026-scriptlab-comedylab-and-green-film-lab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/torinofilmlab-unveils-projects-selected-for-2026-scriptlab-comedylab-and-green-film-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rise of far-right politics is threatening freedom of expression, warn Europe’s screenwriters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadcasters and producers are moving away from stories that &rdquo;might attract the opprobrium of increasingly powerful far-right actors&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-rise-of-far-right-politics-is-threatening-freedom-of-expression-warn-europes-screenwriters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-rise-of-far-right-politics-is-threatening-freedom-of-expression-warn-europes-screenwriters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visions du Reel unveils 2026 programme including 83 world premieres, opening title]]></title><description><![CDATA[International competition includes Boubacar Sangare, Elsa Amiel, Jacqueline Zund films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visions-du-reel-unveils-2026-programme-including-83-world-premieres-opening-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/visions-du-reel-unveils-2026-programme-including-83-world-premieres-opening-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ review: Charming Enid Blyton adaptation roots itself in childhood magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicola Coughlan, Claire Foy and Andrew Garfield star in writer Simon Farnaby&rsquo;s take on the classic novel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-magic-faraway-tree-review-charming-enid-blyton-adaptation-roots-itself-in-childhood-magic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-magic-faraway-tree-review-charming-enid-blyton-adaptation-roots-itself-in-childhood-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Global Screen Fund strategic plans for expanded 2026-29 funding unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans include support for majority co-production, development, and UK sales agents&rsquo; MGs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-strategic-plans-for-expanded-2026-29-funding-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-global-screen-fund-strategic-plans-for-expanded-2026-29-funding-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final three cities in running to host Edinburgh TV Festival unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final trio to host flagship event from 2027 whittled down from eight bids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-three-cities-in-running-to-host-edinburgh-tv-festival-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-three-cities-in-running-to-host-edinburgh-tv-festival-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Critics’ Week partners with the Institut Francais for 2026 festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Based at Croisette Beach, the two organisations will host industry events and&nbsp;spotlight the&nbsp;La Fabrique Cin&eacute;ma programme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-partners-with-the-institut-francais-for-2026-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cannes-critics-week-partners-with-the-institut-francais-for-2026-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney will “continue to engage with AI platforms” as OpenAI shuts down Sora]]></title><description><![CDATA[Development comes months after Disney&nbsp;pledged $1bn investment in AI giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-will-continue-to-engage-with-ai-platforms-as-openai-shuts-down-sora/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/disney-will-continue-to-engage-with-ai-platforms-as-openai-shuts-down-sora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Hot Docs to open with ‘Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar-nominated Kim Nguyen&rsquo;s (War Witch)&nbsp;Saigon Story: Two Shootings In The Forest Kingdom&nbsp;among world premieres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-hot-docs-to-open-with-antidiva-the-carole-pope-confessions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/2026-hot-docs-to-open-with-antidiva-the-carole-pope-confessions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International industry gives verdict on 2026 Sofia Meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Czech drama &lsquo;Broken Voices&rsquo; takes the top prize at the film festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-industry-gives-verdict-on-2026-sofia-meetings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-industry-gives-verdict-on-2026-sofia-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon MGM Studios appoints head of UK theatrical distribution in new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Black Bear, Universal, eOne, STX executive joins Amazon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-appoints-head-of-uk-theatrical-distribution-in-new-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazon-mgm-studios-appoints-head-of-uk-theatrical-distribution-in-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Out Laws’ review: Thoughtful doc explores the impact of colonial anti-gay laws in Namibia and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debut feature of filmmakers Lexi Powner and James Lewis premieres in BFI Flare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/out-laws-review-thoughtful-doc-explores-the-impact-of-colonial-anti-gay-laws-in-namibia-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/out-laws-review-thoughtful-doc-explores-the-impact-of-colonial-anti-gay-laws-in-namibia-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They Will Kill You’ review: Zazie Beetz fights back in Kirill Sokolov’s high-octane horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &rsquo;Why Don&rsquo;t You Just Die?&rsquo; director&rsquo;s English-language debut also stars Mya&rsquo;la, Patricia Arquette, Heather Graham and Tom Felton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/they-will-kill-you-review-zazie-beetz-fights-back-in-kirill-sokolovs-high-octane-horror/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/they-will-kill-you-review-zazie-beetz-fights-back-in-kirill-sokolovs-high-octane-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minerva Pictures boards Hot Docs title ‘A War on Women’, about Iran’s feminist movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Doc&nbsp;uncovers how women&rsquo;s struggle for equality has shaped the recent uprisings in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minerva-pictures-boards-hot-docs-title-a-war-on-women-about-irans-feminist-movement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minerva-pictures-boards-hot-docs-title-a-war-on-women-about-irans-feminist-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirk Jones signs to direct live-action film adaptation of ‘Mr Benn’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casting is starting later this year with production slated for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kirk-jones-signs-to-direct-live-action-film-adaptation-of-mr-benn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kirk-jones-signs-to-direct-live-action-film-adaptation-of-mr-benn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Adolescence’ maintains awards circuit dominance with 11 Bafta TV nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC comfortably led nominations overall with the broadcaster spanning 73 across both craft and TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adolescence-maintains-awards-circuit-dominance-with-11-bafta-tv-nominations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adolescence-maintains-awards-circuit-dominance-with-11-bafta-tv-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlinale sets 2027 dates, adding extra day to festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival reveals record audience attendance for 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlinale-sets-2027-dates-adding-extra-day-to-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlinale-sets-2027-dates-adding-extra-day-to-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justine Triet, Mia Hansen-Love films among latest Eurimages recipients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristian Mungiu, Bertrand Bonello films also receive backing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/justine-triet-mia-hansen-love-films-among-latest-eurimages-recipients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/justine-triet-mia-hansen-love-films-among-latest-eurimages-recipients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Screen Forum awarded £200,000 to address data gaps in UK film industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The award is part of the BFI National Lottery Innovation Challenge Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/british-screen-forum-awarded-200000-to-address-data-gaps-in-uk-film-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/british-screen-forum-awarded-200000-to-address-data-gaps-in-uk-film-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Lionheart’, debut feature of Danish war reporter Nagieb Khaja, acquired for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film stars &lsquo;The Girl With The Needle&rsquo; actor Besir Zeciri.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionheart-debut-feature-of-danish-war-reporter-nagieb-khaja-acquired-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lionheart-debut-feature-of-danish-war-reporter-nagieb-khaja-acquired-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Cunningham, Kelly Estrella promoted at Allied Global Marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clint Kendall transitions&nbsp;to the board of directors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adam-cunningham-kelly-estrella-promoted-at-allied-global-marketing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adam-cunningham-kelly-estrella-promoted-at-allied-global-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row K execs in talks to leave embattled company]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Poetic License&rsquo; will be shopped to buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/row-k-execs-in-talks-to-leave-embattled-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/row-k-execs-in-talks-to-leave-embattled-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kirsten Dunst to join Sydney Sweeney in ‘The Housemaid’ sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Original 2025&nbsp;psychological thriller&nbsp;earned $395m at global box office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kirsten-dunst-to-join-sydney-sweeney-in-the-housemaid-sequel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kirsten-dunst-to-join-sydney-sweeney-in-the-housemaid-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jude Law’s Riff Raff Entertainment hires former House exec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Ince was previously a development executive at House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jude-laws-riff-raff-entertainment-hires-former-house-exec/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jude-laws-riff-raff-entertainment-hires-former-house-exec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's Secret Cinema to launch permanent London venue in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venue aiming to open at Greenwich Peninsula later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-secret-cinema-to-launch-permanent-london-venue-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-secret-cinema-to-launch-permanent-london-venue-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK’s New Black Film Collective’s 2026 XPO unveils revised date and venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The March event was postponed owing to a proposed London Underground strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-new-black-film-collectives-2026-xpo-unveils-revised-date-and-venue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uks-new-black-film-collectives-2026-xpo-unveils-revised-date-and-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bitter Christmas’ review: Pedro Almodóvar muses on the creative process in personal, messy drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s latest work stars several of his regular collaborators including Leonardo Sbaraglia and&nbsp;Aitana S&aacute;nchez-Gijon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bitter-christmas-review-pedro-almodvar-muses-on-the-creative-process-in-personal-messy-drama-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bitter-christmas-review-pedro-almodvar-muses-on-the-creative-process-in-personal-messy-drama-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’Bitter Christmas’ review: Pedro Almodóvar muses on the creative process in personal, messy drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The director&rsquo;s latest work stars several of his regular collaborators including Leonardo Sbaraglia and&nbsp;Aitana S&aacute;nchez-Gijon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bitter-christmas-review-pedro-almodvar-muses-on-the-creative-process-in-personal-messy-drama/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bitter-christmas-review-pedro-almodvar-muses-on-the-creative-process-in-personal-messy-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Project Hail Mary’ tops UK-Ireland box office with £4.6m; ‘Dhurandhar 2’ excels in second]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Project Hail Mary&rsquo;, &lsquo;Dhurandhar 2&rsquo; record best-ever openings for Amazon MGM and Indian film, respectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-with-46m-dhurandhar-2-excels-in-second/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-tops-uk-ireland-box-office-with-46m-dhurandhar-2-excels-in-second/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Time And Water’ review: Sara Dosa follows ‘Fire Of Love’ with poetic study of Iceland’s changing landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CPH:DOX premiere explores the threat posed by climate change&nbsp;to the country&rsquo;s glaciers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/time-and-water-review-sara-dosa-follows-fire-of-love-with-poetic-study-of-icelands-changing-landscape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/time-and-water-review-sara-dosa-follows-fire-of-love-with-poetic-study-of-icelands-changing-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dongnan Chen’s coming-of-age story ‘Whispers In May’ wins big at CPH:DOX 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Whispers In May&rsquo; follows three teenage girls on a journey in China&rsquo;s remote Sichuan province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dongnan-chens-coming-of-age-story-whispers-in-may-wins-big-at-cphdox-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dongnan-chens-coming-of-age-story-whispers-in-may-wins-big-at-cphdox-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $141m at worldwide box office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sci-fi epic was only the third non-sequel/non-franchise film to open above $50m in international markets since Covid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-blasts-off-with-141m-at-worldwide-box-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-blasts-off-with-141m-at-worldwide-box-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French co-productions rise to highest level in a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local production in 2025 dipped overall as US streaming investments shifted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-co-productions-rise-to-highest-level-in-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-co-productions-rise-to-highest-level-in-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Row K reviewing strategy amid reports of unpaid bills, schedule confusion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty hangs over &lsquo;Poetic License&rsquo;, &lsquo;Cliffhanger&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/row-k-reviewing-strategy-amid-reports-of-unpaid-bills-schedule-confusion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/row-k-reviewing-strategy-amid-reports-of-unpaid-bills-schedule-confusion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Project Hail Mary’ scores top North American box office debut of 2026 in Amazon MGM Studios record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sci-fi adventure delivers second-highest debut by non-franchise film in a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-scores-top-north-american-box-office-debut-of-2026-in-amazon-mgm-studios-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-scores-top-north-american-box-office-debut-of-2026-in-amazon-mgm-studios-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Project Hail Mary’ earns $12m from Thursday screenings, early previews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sci-fi adventure forecast to arrive on more than $60m in North America, $100m-plus worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-earns-12m-from-thursday-screenings-early-previews/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-earns-12m-from-thursday-screenings-early-previews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Lighton, Saulė Bliuvaitė among six filmmakers selected for Cannes’ La Residence programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Development programme of Cannes Film Festival unveils participants for 51st edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/harry-lighton-saul-bliuvait-among-six-filmmakers-selected-for-cannes-la-residence-programme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/harry-lighton-saul-bliuvait-among-six-filmmakers-selected-for-cannes-la-residence-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Action star and martial artist Chuck Norris dies aged 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was hospitalised in Hawaii yesterday, and his family announced his death today in an Instagram post.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/action-star-and-martial-artist-chuck-norris-dies-aged-86/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/action-star-and-martial-artist-chuck-norris-dies-aged-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Project Hail Mary’ takes off at 701 sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also new this weekend: Disney&rsquo;s &rsquo;Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come&rsquo; and Kaleidoscope&rsquo;s &rsquo;The Land Of Sometimes&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-project-hail-mary-takes-off-at-701-sites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-project-hail-mary-takes-off-at-701-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asmae El Moudir’s ‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Up On Me’ wins at CPH:Industry 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further winners included Kathryn Ferguson&rsquo;s &rsquo;Matrescence&rsquo;, an exploration&nbsp;of maternal transformation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asmae-el-moudirs-dont-let-the-sun-go-up-on-me-wins-at-cphindustry-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asmae-el-moudirs-dont-let-the-sun-go-up-on-me-wins-at-cphindustry-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Germany’s DCM acquires leading Swiss distributor Ascot Elite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Takeover of family-run Swiss company marks latest acquisition by DCM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/germanys-dcm-acquires-leading-swiss-distributor-ascot-elite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/germanys-dcm-acquires-leading-swiss-distributor-ascot-elite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final day to enter Screen International’s Global Production Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entry deadline ends tonight at midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-day-to-enter-screen-internationals-global-production-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-day-to-enter-screen-internationals-global-production-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Adam’s Apple’ review: Intimate, expertly-crafted doc celebrates power of family and identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multidisciplinary artist Amy Jenkins filmed with her transgender son, Adam over the course of eight years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adams-apple-review-intimate-expertly-crafted-doc-celebrates-power-of-family-and-identity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/adams-apple-review-intimate-expertly-crafted-doc-celebrates-power-of-family-and-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPTS unveils first 130 speakers for tenth anniversary event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Show returns to The Grand Hall, Olympia London on 13-14 May 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mpts-unveils-first-130-speakers-for-tenth-anniversary-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mpts-unveils-first-130-speakers-for-tenth-anniversary-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Scorsese’s ‘What Happens At Night’ begins Czech Republic shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[DiCaprio and Lawrence play a married American couple who travel to a small, snowy European town to adopt a baby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/martin-scorseses-what-happens-at-night-begins-czech-republic-shoot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/martin-scorseses-what-happens-at-night-begins-czech-republic-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars ceremony debrief, plus meet the winning filmmakers behind shock tie – The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[&rsquo;Two People Exchanging Saliva&rsquo;&nbsp;directors on&nbsp;how it felt to win a tied Oscar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-ceremony-debrief-plus-meet-the-winning-filmmakers-behind-shock-tie-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-ceremony-debrief-plus-meet-the-winning-filmmakers-behind-shock-tie-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marche du Film launches inaugural Creator Economy Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The half-day event aims to bring together execs from the film industry with digital content creators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marche-du-film-launches-inaugural-creator-economy-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/marche-du-film-launches-inaugural-creator-economy-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFTS forced to cancel 2026 Inside Pictures programme due to a lack of funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The NFTS said it is exploring a European partnership for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nfts-forced-to-cancel-2026-inside-pictures-programme-due-to-a-lack-of-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nfts-forced-to-cancel-2026-inside-pictures-programme-due-to-a-lack-of-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filmart: Japanese animation industry urged to explore international co-productions]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We know Japanese anime works globally; we&rsquo;re starting to consider how to collaborate outside of Japan.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmart-japanese-animation-industry-urged-to-explore-international-co-productions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmart-japanese-animation-industry-urged-to-explore-international-co-productions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unifrance’s Daniela Elstner among eight women to accuse French singer Patrick Bruel of sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;What I want is for people to listen this time, so that they can no longer say they didn&rsquo;t know,&rdquo;&nbsp; Unifrance&rsquo;s Elstner told French website Mediapart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/unifrances-daniela-elstner-among-eight-women-to-accuse-french-singer-patrick-bruel-of-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/unifrances-daniela-elstner-among-eight-women-to-accuse-french-singer-patrick-bruel-of-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stormbound&rsquo; review: Jaw-dropping IMAX doc journeys into the eye of the storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Miko Lim&rsquo;s portrait of US storm chaser Jeff Gammons won a SXSW special jury award]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stormboundrsquo-review-jaw-dropping-imax-doc-journeys-into-the-eye-of-the-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stormboundrsquo-review-jaw-dropping-imax-doc-journeys-into-the-eye-of-the-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Stormbound’ review: Jaw-dropping IMAX doc journeys into the eye of the storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director Miko Lim&rsquo;s portrait of US storm chaser Jeff Gammons won a SXSW special jury award]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stormbound-review-jaw-dropping-imax-doc-journeys-into-the-eye-of-the-storm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/stormbound-review-jaw-dropping-imax-doc-journeys-into-the-eye-of-the-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘38.83’, ‘Good Trip’, ‘The Sea Speaks His Name’ lead 2026 HKIFF Industry winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further multiple award winners included &lsquo;The Excreman &ndash; On The Road&rsquo; and &lsquo;A Ghost In The Market&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/3883-good-trip-the-sea-speaks-his-name-lead-2026-hkiff-industry-winners-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/3883-good-trip-the-sea-speaks-his-name-lead-2026-hkiff-industry-winners-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’38.83’, ‘Good Trip’, ‘The Sea Speaks His Name’ lead 2026 HKIFF Industry winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further multiple award winners included &lsquo;The Excreman &ndash; On The Road&rsquo; and &lsquo;A Ghost In The Market&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/3883-good-trip-the-sea-speaks-his-name-lead-2026-hkiff-industry-winners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/3883-good-trip-the-sea-speaks-his-name-lead-2026-hkiff-industry-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranian filmmakers condemn arrest of documentary director Mozhgan Ilanlou]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ilanlou was reportedly violently arrested two days ago by plainclothes officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iranian-filmmakers-condemn-arrest-of-documentary-director-mozhgan-ilanlou/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iranian-filmmakers-condemn-arrest-of-documentary-director-mozhgan-ilanlou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahmed Yassin Al-Daradji, Qiu Jiongjiong projects among 49 selected for Qumra 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The talent and development lab will take place online due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ahmed-yassin-al-daradji-qiu-jiongjiong-projects-among-49-selected-for-qumra-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ahmed-yassin-al-daradji-qiu-jiongjiong-projects-among-49-selected-for-qumra-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wishful Thinking’ review: Maya Hawke and Lewis Pullman feel the power of love in potent SXSW winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature debut of writer/director Graham Parkes won SXSW&rsquo;s narrative feature prize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wishful-thinking-review-maya-hawke-and-lewis-pullman-feel-the-power-of-love-in-potent-sxsw-winner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/wishful-thinking-review-maya-hawke-and-lewis-pullman-feel-the-power-of-love-in-potent-sxsw-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Renoir’ producer eyes 2027 shoot for Emma Kawawada’s ‘Life Is Yours’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Japanese drama will focus on an elderly woman seeking revenge at a luxury ski resort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/renoir-producer-eyes-2027-shoot-for-emma-kawawadas-life-is-yours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/renoir-producer-eyes-2027-shoot-for-emma-kawawadas-life-is-yours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Janet Yang predicts major changes in film distribution process]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Soon artists and filmmakers will be able to own their own material,&rdquo; said Yang at Filmart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/janet-yang-predicts-major-changes-in-film-distribution-process/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/janet-yang-predicts-major-changes-in-film-distribution-process/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minerva Pictures sells two titles to South Korea at Filmart including ‘Judas’ Gospel’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Italian sales firm also makes library, TV sales at Asian market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minerva-pictures-sells-two-titles-to-south-korea-at-filmart-including-judas-gospel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/minerva-pictures-sells-two-titles-to-south-korea-at-filmart-including-judas-gospel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul King to direct ‘Labubu’ for Pop Mart, Sony Pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live-action-CGI hybrid project based on collectible monster figure is in early development]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paul-king-to-direct-labubu-for-pop-mart-sony-pictures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paul-king-to-direct-labubu-for-pop-mart-sony-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul King confirmed to direct ‘Labubu’ for Pop Mart, Sony Pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live-action-CGI hybrid project based on collectible monster figure is in early development]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paul-king-confirmed-to-direct-labubu-for-pop-mart-sony-pictures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paul-king-confirmed-to-direct-labubu-for-pop-mart-sony-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Linka Linka’, first fiction feature by a female Tibetan director, sells to Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The film premiered at Tokyo International Film Festival]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/linka-linka-first-fiction-feature-by-a-female-tibetan-director-sells-to-japan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/linka-linka-first-fiction-feature-by-a-female-tibetan-director-sells-to-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazakh streamer Unico Play launches local hits and upcoming comedy drama ‘The Bad Year’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Titles include box office hits &lsquo;Restart&rsquo; and &lsquo;Falling In Love&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kazakh-streamer-unico-play-launches-local-hits-and-upcoming-comedy-drama-the-bad-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kazakh-streamer-unico-play-launches-local-hits-and-upcoming-comedy-drama-the-bad-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kazakh streamer Unico Play launches local hits and upcoming comdy drama ‘The Bad Year’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Titles include box office hits &lsquo;Restart&rsquo; and &lsquo;Falling In Love&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kazakh-streamer-unico-play-launches-local-hits-and-upcoming-comdy-drama-the-bad-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kazakh-streamer-unico-play-launches-local-hits-and-upcoming-comdy-drama-the-bad-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Blades Of The Guardians’ lands at Trinity CineAsia for UK-Ireland, Malta release]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The martial arts epic stars Jet Li and Wu Jing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blades-of-the-guardians-lands-at-trinity-cineasia-for-uk-ireland-malta-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/blades-of-the-guardians-lands-at-trinity-cineasia-for-uk-ireland-malta-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3388 Films makes biggest ever acquistion with ‘Thai Fighters’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The hardcore action film is set in central Thailand where two rival villages set aside their differences and unite to fight against a ruthless gangster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/3388-films-makes-biggest-ever-acquistion-with-thai-fighters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/3388-films-makes-biggest-ever-acquistion-with-thai-fighters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Séance comedy-horror ‘Scared To Death’ among Filmart sales for Jinga Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Sales also set for Panamanian crime thriller &lsquo;Fast Cash&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sance-comedy-horror-scared-to-death-among-filmart-sales-for-jinga-films/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sance-comedy-horror-scared-to-death-among-filmart-sales-for-jinga-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nous, L’Orchestre De Paris’ plays tune for Pyramide Films at Filmart]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film launched at UniFrance&rsquo;s Rendez-Vous in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nous-lorchestre-de-paris-plays-tune-for-pyramide-films-at-filmart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/nous-lorchestre-de-paris-plays-tune-for-pyramide-films-at-filmart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war restricts Filmart attendance for Middle East film industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[One executive says they changed to online only attendance due to &ldquo;uncertainty around air traffic&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iran-war-restricts-filmart-attendance-for-middle-east-film-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/iran-war-restricts-filmart-attendance-for-middle-east-film-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hunky Jesus’ review: BFI Flare opener is raucous portrait of San Francisco’s Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer M. Kroot explores the roots, impact and controversy of the LGBTQ+ advocacy group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hunky-jesus-review-bfi-flare-opener-is-raucous-portrait-of-san-franciscos-sisters-of-perpetual-indulgence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hunky-jesus-review-bfi-flare-opener-is-raucous-portrait-of-san-franciscos-sisters-of-perpetual-indulgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hunky Jesus’ review: BFI Flare opener is raucous portrait of San Francisco’s Nuns Of Perpetual Indulgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer M. Kroot explores the roots, impact and controversy of the LGBTQ+ advocacy group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hunky-jesus-review-bfi-flare-opener-is-raucous-portrait-of-san-franciscos-nuns-of-perpetual-indulgence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hunky-jesus-review-bfi-flare-opener-is-raucous-portrait-of-san-franciscos-nuns-of-perpetual-indulgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFI Awards sets 2027 dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group votes on its 10 top film and television shows of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afi-awards-sets-2027-dates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/afi-awards-sets-2027-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore’s mm2 Asia launches short drama platform Dramazo]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The platform&nbsp;will see creators given the power to publish their content directly and retain full IP rights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapores-mm2-asia-launches-short-drama-platform-dramazo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/singapores-mm2-asia-launches-short-drama-platform-dramazo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All Rivers Spill Their Stories To The Sea’ review: Jeanie Finlay follows ‘Your Fat Friend’ with empathetic portrait of a community in turmoil]]></title><description><![CDATA[This CPH:DOX premiere follows the beleagured fishing communities of England&rsquo;s north east coast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-rivers-spill-their-stories-to-the-sea-review-jeanie-finlay-follows-your-fat-friend-with-empathetic-portrait-of-a-community-in-turmoil/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/all-rivers-spill-their-stories-to-the-sea-review-jeanie-finlay-follows-your-fat-friend-with-empathetic-portrait-of-a-community-in-turmoil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government changes position on AI copyright training in response to industry concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it&nbsp;no longer plans to introduce an &ldquo;opt-out&rdquo; exception to copyright for artificial intelligence training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-government-changes-position-on-ai-copyright-training-in-response-to-industry-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-government-changes-position-on-ai-copyright-training-in-response-to-industry-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthias Schoenaerts, Makita Samba, Marton Csokas join Halle Berry on AGC’s ‘Fleurs’; production begins in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGC Studios to finance, co-produce in association with Davis Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matthias-schoenaerts-makita-samba-marton-csokas-join-halle-berry-on-agcs-fleurs-production-begins-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matthias-schoenaerts-makita-samba-marton-csokas-join-halle-berry-on-agcs-fleurs-production-begins-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthias Schoenaerts, Makita Samba, Marton Csokas join Halle Berry on AGC’s ‘Fleur’; production begins in Paris]]></title><description><![CDATA[AGC Studios to finance, co-produce in association with Davis Films.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matthias-schoenaerts-makita-samba-marton-csokas-join-halle-berry-on-agcs-fleur-production-begins-in-paris/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/matthias-schoenaerts-makita-samba-marton-csokas-join-halle-berry-on-agcs-fleur-production-begins-in-paris/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Peril At Pincer Point’ review: Charming, surrealist UK debut is sharp satire of creative ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker Jake Kuhn and Noah Stratton-Twine&rsquo;s SXSW title pays warm homage to classic British cinema]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-peril-at-pincer-point-review-charming-surrealist-uk-debut-is-sharp-satire-of-creative-ambition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-peril-at-pincer-point-review-charming-surrealist-uk-debut-is-sharp-satire-of-creative-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full star-studded cast of ‘Cold War 1994’ unveiled by Hong Kong’s Edko Films]]></title><description><![CDATA[New additions include Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Louis Koo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/full-star-studded-cast-of-cold-war-1994-unveiled-by-hong-kongs-edko-films/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/full-star-studded-cast-of-cold-war-1994-unveiled-by-hong-kongs-edko-films/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michaela Coel, A24 team for reimagining of Jean-Claude Van Damme martial arts classic ‘Bloodsport’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writer-director says, &ldquo;I have long been in awe of fighters.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michaela-coel-a24-team-for-reimagining-of-jean-claude-van-damme-martial-arts-classic-bloodsport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/michaela-coel-a24-team-for-reimagining-of-jean-claude-van-damme-martial-arts-classic-bloodsport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hell’s Army’ review: Slick doc follows Russian journalists on case of alarming new world order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oscar-nominated director Richard Rowley follows Katya Hakim as she tracks Russia&rsquo;s Wagner mercenary force]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hells-army-review-slick-doc-follows-russian-journalists-on-case-of-alarming-new-world-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hells-army-review-slick-doc-follows-russian-journalists-on-case-of-alarming-new-world-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC on brink of securing permanent charter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lisa Nandy indicates willingness to ditch 10-year renewal process, in exchange for more devolved commissioning power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-on-brink-of-securing-permanent-charter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bbc-on-brink-of-securing-permanent-charter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘DreamQuil’ review: Elizabeth Banks shoulders dual role in detached retro-futuristic drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature debut from visual artist Alex Prager also stars John C Reilly, Kathryn Newton and Juliette Lewis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dreamquil-review-elizabeth-banks-shoulders-dual-role-in-detached-retro-futuristic-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dreamquil-review-elizabeth-banks-shoulders-dual-role-in-detached-retro-futuristic-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German distributor Leonine strikes exclusive SVoD licencing deal with Prime Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal includes titles such as&nbsp;The Housemaid&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Hunger Games &ndash; Sunrise On The Reaping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/german-distributor-leonine-strikes-exclusive-svod-licencing-deal-with-prime-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/german-distributor-leonine-strikes-exclusive-svod-licencing-deal-with-prime-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Twilight Of The Warriors’ sequel set to begin Hong Kong shoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/twilight-of-the-warriors-sequel-set-to-begin-hong-kong-shoot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/twilight-of-the-warriors-sequel-set-to-begin-hong-kong-shoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand’s Shinesaeng launches production arm with four genre titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Upcoming films include Prasert by Thai hitmaker Kongkiat Komesiri.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-shinesaeng-launches-production-arm-with-four-genre-titles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-shinesaeng-launches-production-arm-with-four-genre-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia’s ‘Abang Adik’ team reunite for unconventional love story ‘Dead Tide’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The film stars award-winning actor Jack Tan and is produced by Sinje Lee and Jin Ong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malaysias-abang-adik-team-reunite-for-unconventional-love-story-dead-tide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malaysias-abang-adik-team-reunite-for-unconventional-love-story-dead-tide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese chiller ‘Sai: Disaster’ lands first sales in France, Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The psychological thriller premiered in Competition at San Sebastian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-chiller-sai-disaster-lands-first-sales-in-france-asia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/japanese-chiller-sai-disaster-lands-first-sales-in-france-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CJ 4DPlex moves into narrative film sales with ‘OK! Madam: Bon Voyage’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The sales arm of the South Korean banner has focussed on concert films and documentaries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cj-4dplex-moves-into-narrative-film-sales-with-ok-madam-bon-voyage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cj-4dplex-moves-into-narrative-film-sales-with-ok-madam-bon-voyage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cappu Films to spark off Jack Neo’s ‘Ah Boys To Firemen’ at Filmart]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Marks the latest in the hit Singapore film franchise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cappu-films-to-spark-off-jack-neos-ah-boys-to-firemen-at-filmart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/cappu-films-to-spark-off-jack-neos-ah-boys-to-firemen-at-filmart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aaron Kwok starrer ‘Don’t Father Me’ heads debut Filmart slate of Taiwan’s Wanin]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Further titles include &lsquo;Hold To Death: Hand In Hand&rsquo;, &lsquo;Kill At Once&rsquo; and &lsquo;Host&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aaron-kwok-starrer-dont-father-me-heads-debut-filmart-slate-of-taiwans-wanin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/aaron-kwok-starrer-dont-father-me-heads-debut-filmart-slate-of-taiwans-wanin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ikatan Darah’, from executive producer Iko Uwais, boarded for sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Director Sidharta Tata wrote script with Rifki Ardisha.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ikatan-darah-from-executive-producer-iko-uwais-boarded-for-sales/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ikatan-darah-from-executive-producer-iko-uwais-boarded-for-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Whispers In May’ review: Lyrical, warm Chinese debut is poignant blend of documentary and fiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dongnan Chen&rsquo;s CPH:DOX competition title follows three teenage girls on a momentous journey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/whispers-in-may-review-lyrical-warm-chinese-debut-is-poignant-blend-of-documentary-and-fiction/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/whispers-in-may-review-lyrical-warm-chinese-debut-is-poignant-blend-of-documentary-and-fiction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thessaloniki’s Agora industry programme unveils documentary winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debut feature docs dominated the prizes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thessalonikis-agora-industry-programme-unveils-documentary-winners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thessalonikis-agora-industry-programme-unveils-documentary-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asmae El Moudir, Kamila Andini projects receive Hubert Bals Fund backing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fund backs&nbsp;eight feature film projects through its 2026 HBF+Europe support scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asmae-el-moudir-kamila-andini-projects-receive-hubert-bals-fund-backing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asmae-el-moudir-kamila-andini-projects-receive-hubert-bals-fund-backing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filippo Scotti, Saul Nanni and Angeliki Papoulia to lead sleep-disorder thriller ‘Dreamcatchers’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;The debut feature of&nbsp;Italian-Venezuelan filmmaker Daniela De Francesco is shooting now in Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filippo-scotti-saul-nanni-and-angeliki-papoulia-to-lead-sleep-disorder-thriller-dreamcatchers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filippo-scotti-saul-nanni-and-angeliki-papoulia-to-lead-sleep-disorder-thriller-dreamcatchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top international film publicist Charles McDonald to join Team PR]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;UK-based Team PR was founded in 2016 by Emma McCorkell&nbsp;and Cheryl Mayer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/top-international-film-publicist-charles-mcdonald-to-join-team-pr/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/top-international-film-publicist-charles-mcdonald-to-join-team-pr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top international film publicist Charles McDonald joins Team PR]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;UK-based Team PR was founded in 2016 by Emma McCorkell&nbsp;and Cheryl Mayer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/top-international-film-publicist-charles-mcdonald-joins-team-pr/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/top-international-film-publicist-charles-mcdonald-joins-team-pr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International doc sector debates strategies to help secure investment and audiences at CPH: Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Copenhagen event brought together executives and filmmakers from around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-doc-sector-debates-strategies-to-help-secure-investment-and-audiences-at-cph-summit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-doc-sector-debates-strategies-to-help-secure-investment-and-audiences-at-cph-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berlin premiere ‘Heysel 85’ sells to multiple territories including UK-Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Icon Film Distribution has taken the UK-Ireland rights to Teodora Ana Mihai&rsquo;s political thriller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlin-premiere-heysel-85-sells-to-multiple-territories-including-uk-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/berlin-premiere-heysel-85-sells-to-multiple-territories-including-uk-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Forbidden Fruits’ review: Horror comedy about Texas teen witches casts a campy, playful spell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diablo Cody produces Meredith Alloway&rsquo;s SXSW premiere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/forbidden-fruits-review-horror-comedy-about-texas-teen-witches-casts-a-campy-playful-spell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/forbidden-fruits-review-horror-comedy-about-texas-teen-witches-casts-a-campy-playful-spell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final week to enter Screen International’s 2026 Global Production Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entries can be submitted until Friday 20 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-week-to-enter-screen-internationals-2026-global-production-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/final-week-to-enter-screen-internationals-2026-global-production-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhang Lu’s Busan winner ‘Gloaming In Luomu’ and ‘Mothertongue’ heading to Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: &lsquo;Mothertongue&rsquo; won best director prize at Tokyo International Film Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zhang-lus-busan-winner-gloaming-in-luomu-and-mothertongue-heading-to-japan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zhang-lus-busan-winner-gloaming-in-luomu-and-mothertongue-heading-to-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand’s Chada makes Filmart debut with genre slate including ‘The De4d Echoes’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Further titles include &rsquo;Behind The Screens&rsquo; and &rsquo;Oh My Ghost! Oh My God!&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-chada-makes-filmart-debut-with-genre-slate-including-the-de4d-echoes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/thailands-chada-makes-filmart-debut-with-genre-slate-including-the-de4d-echoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korean blockbuster ‘The King’s Warden’ sells to North America, UK-Ireland, key Asia territories]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The period drama is the country&rsquo;s biggest box office success since the pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-korean-blockbuster-the-kings-warden-sells-to-north-america-uk-ireland-key-asia-territories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/south-korean-blockbuster-the-kings-warden-sells-to-north-america-uk-ireland-key-asia-territories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia’s Skop teams with Hong Kong’s One Cool on action thriller ‘Black Ops’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The cast is led by Sharnaaz Ahmad and Hong Kong&rsquo;s Ben Yuen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malaysias-skop-teams-with-hong-kongs-one-cool-on-action-thriller-black-ops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/malaysias-skop-teams-with-hong-kongs-one-cool-on-action-thriller-black-ops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean omnibus chiller ‘App The Horror’ locks key Southeast Asia sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: The cast includes Anupam Tripathi of &lsquo;Squid Game&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-omnibus-chiller-app-the-horror-locks-key-southeast-asia-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/korean-omnibus-chiller-app-the-horror-locks-key-southeast-asia-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Scene adds three HKIFF premieres to Filmart slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The titles include&nbsp;Herman Yau&rsquo;s &rsquo;We&rsquo;ve Got Nothing At All&rsquo;.starring Patrick Tam Yiu-man, Anson Kong from boyband Mirror and Ansonbean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/golden-scene-adds-three-hkiff-premieres-to-filmart-slate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/golden-scene-adds-three-hkiff-premieres-to-filmart-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filmart “more important than ever” for Asian connnections, say UK, European sales agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There is need to make that effort to see buyers,&rdquo; says one sales agent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmart-more-important-than-ever-for-asian-connnections-say-uk-european-sales-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmart-more-important-than-ever-for-asian-connnections-say-uk-european-sales-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filmart “more important than ever” for Asian connections, say UK, European sales agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There is need to make that effort to see buyers,&rdquo; says one sales agent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmart-more-important-than-ever-for-asian-connections-say-uk-european-sales-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmart-more-important-than-ever-for-asian-connections-say-uk-european-sales-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Filmart 2026: Screen’s dailies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browse Screen International&rsquo;s daily editions from the 2026 Hong Kong Filmart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmart-2026-screens-dailies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/filmart-2026-screens-dailies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jolene Tiong to lead ‘My Indian Boyfriend’ UK remake]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film scheduled to start shooting in Leicester, UK this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jolene-tiong-to-lead-my-indian-boyfriend-uk-remake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jolene-tiong-to-lead-my-indian-boyfriend-uk-remake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dana Walden unveils expanded Disney entertainment leadership team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exec starts her expanded role on March 18.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dana-walden-unveils-expanded-disney-entertainment-leadership-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/dana-walden-unveils-expanded-disney-entertainment-leadership-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Amazomania’ review: Agile doc reframes 1996 expedition to isolated Korubo community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swedish filmmaker Nathan Grossman&rsquo;s CPH:DOX title was made in collaboration with the Korubo people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazomania-review-agile-doc-reframes-1996-expedition-to-isolated-korubo-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/amazomania-review-agile-doc-reframes-1996-expedition-to-isolated-korubo-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Zaslav congratulates Warner Bros on Oscars triumph: “This team is truly like no other”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros Discovery CEO is selling the company to Paramount and will earn more than $500m in the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-zaslav-congratulates-warner-bros-on-oscars-triumph-this-team-is-truly-like-no-other/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-zaslav-congratulates-warner-bros-on-oscars-triumph-this-team-is-truly-like-no-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hokum’ review: Adam Scott embarks on a nightmarish trip in chilling horror from Ireland’s Damian McCarthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The filmmaker&rsquo;s follow-up to &rsquo;Oddity&rsquo; premieres at SXSW before May theatrical opening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hokum-review-adam-scott-embarks-on-a-nightmarish-trip-in-chilling-horror-from-irelands-damian-mccarthy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hokum-review-adam-scott-embarks-on-a-nightmarish-trip-in-chilling-horror-from-irelands-damian-mccarthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Documentary Association opens pilot programme to assist filmmakers at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aim is to assist filmmakers whose work puts them in imminent physical danger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-documentary-association-opens-pilot-programme-to-assist-filmmakers-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/international-documentary-association-opens-pilot-programme-to-assist-filmmakers-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Closure’ review: Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival winner is sombre, humanistic study of loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michal Marczak&rsquo;s documentary follows a Polish father as he searches for his missing son]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/closure-review-thessaloniki-documentary-film-festival-winner-is-sombre-humanistic-study-of-loss/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/closure-review-thessaloniki-documentary-film-festival-winner-is-sombre-humanistic-study-of-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Won’t Die For Love,’ ‘The Garden We Dreamed,’ top winners at 2026 Malaga Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major prizes also went to&nbsp;Ian de la Rosa&rsquo;s&nbsp;Iv&aacute;n &amp; Hadoum&nbsp;and Juan Pablo Sallato&rsquo;s&nbsp;Red Hangar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-wont-die-for-love-the-garden-we-dreamed-top-winners-at-2026-malaga-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-wont-die-for-love-the-garden-we-dreamed-top-winners-at-2026-malaga-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hoppers’ stays top of UK-Ireland box office; ‘Project Hail Mary’ previews hit second place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universal&rsquo;s &lsquo;Reminders Of Him&rsquo; and Studiocanal&rsquo;s &lsquo;How To Make A Killing&rsquo; opened in top five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hoppers-stays-top-of-uk-ireland-box-office-project-hail-mary-previews-hit-second-place/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hoppers-stays-top-of-uk-ireland-box-office-project-hail-mary-previews-hit-second-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Fox’ review: Olivia Colman lends her voice to underpowered offbeat Australian satire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dario Russo&rsquo;s debut feature also stars Jai Courtney, Emily Browning and Sam Neill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-fox-review-olivia-colman-lends-her-voice-to-underpowered-offbeat-australian-satire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-fox-review-olivia-colman-lends-her-voice-to-underpowered-offbeat-australian-satire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI-backed The First Feature – Producer Lab selects 12 UK producers, 10 projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Lab is developed with UK production company The Fold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-backed-the-first-feature-producer-lab-selects-12-uk-producers-10-projects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-backed-the-first-feature-producer-lab-selects-12-uk-producers-10-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Heard That They Are Not Going To See Each Other Anymore’ review: Offbeat, idiosyncratic Tapei-set debut defies easy categorisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The improvised first feature from Ka Ki Wong bows in CPH:DOX Next Wave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-heard-that-they-are-not-going-to-see-each-other-anymore-review-offbeat-idiosyncratic-tapei-set-debut-defies-easy-categorisation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-heard-that-they-are-not-going-to-see-each-other-anymore-review-offbeat-idiosyncratic-tapei-set-debut-defies-easy-categorisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Heard That They Are Not Going To See Each Other Anymore’ review: Offbeat, idiosyncratic Taipei-set debut defies easy categorisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The improvised first feature from Ka Ki Wong bows in CPH:DOX Next Wave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-heard-that-they-are-not-going-to-see-each-other-anymore-review-offbeat-idiosyncratic-taipei-set-debut-defies-easy-categorisation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-heard-that-they-are-not-going-to-see-each-other-anymore-review-offbeat-idiosyncratic-taipei-set-debut-defies-easy-categorisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hoppers’ jumps to $165m total at global box office; ‘Reminders Of Him’ lands with $28m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elsewhere, &lsquo;Scream 7&rsquo; set a franchise record for Paramount.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hoppers-jumps-to-165m-total-at-global-box-office-reminders-of-him-lands-with-28m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hoppers-jumps-to-165m-total-at-global-box-office-reminders-of-him-lands-with-28m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhang Ziyi reflects on 20 years in cinema at 2026 Asian Film Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further honours on the night went to Terrance Lau and Liu Haoran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zhang-ziyi-reflects-on-20-years-in-cinema-at-2026-asian-film-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/zhang-ziyi-reflects-on-20-years-in-cinema-at-2026-asian-film-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Way Elsewhere’ review: Meditative, abstract hybrid doc follows a trio of Athens taxi drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photojournalist turned filmmaker&nbsp;Eirini Vourloumis&rsquo;s debut documentary premieres at Thessaloniki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-way-elsewhere-review-meditative-abstract-hybrid-doc-follows-a-trio-of-athens-taxi-drivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-way-elsewhere-review-meditative-abstract-hybrid-doc-follows-a-trio-of-athens-taxi-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Mike &amp; Nick &amp; Nick &amp; Alice&rsquo; review: Vince Vaughn and James Marsden head riotous time travel comedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[BenDavid Grabinski&rsquo;s SXSW premiere also stars Eliza Gonz&aacute;lez&nbsp;and Keith David]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquomike-amp-nick-amp-nick-amp-alicersquo-review-vince-vaughn-and-james-marsden-head-riotous-time-travel-comedy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/lsquomike-amp-nick-amp-nick-amp-alicersquo-review-vince-vaughn-and-james-marsden-head-riotous-time-travel-comedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars 2026: who were the winners from the UK and Ireland?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As usual, off-screen talents from the eastern side of the Atlantic were particularly well represented in the Academy&rsquo;s craft categories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-who-were-the-winners-from-the-uk-and-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-who-were-the-winners-from-the-uk-and-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars speeches: Javier Bardem’s Palestine call, Jimmy Kimmel’s Donald Trump gags]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nepotism, Sean Penn absence, Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet&rsquo;s ballet/opera comments all joked about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-speeches-javier-bardems-palestine-call-jimmy-kimmels-donald-trump-gags/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-speeches-javier-bardems-palestine-call-jimmy-kimmels-donald-trump-gags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars 2026 speeches: Javier Bardem’s Palestine call, Jimmy Kimmel’s Donald Trump gags]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nepotism, Sean Penn absence, Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet&rsquo;s ballet/opera comments all joked about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-speeches-javier-bardems-palestine-call-jimmy-kimmels-donald-trump-gags/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-speeches-javier-bardems-palestine-call-jimmy-kimmels-donald-trump-gags/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Sinners’ and Warner Bros the big winners at 2026 Oscars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Bros saw its films take 11 Oscars out of 30 nominations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-battle-after-another-sinners-and-warner-bros-the-big-winners-at-2026-oscars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/one-battle-after-another-sinners-and-warner-bros-the-big-winners-at-2026-oscars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars 2026: Full list of winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Thomas Anderson wins best director, with awards for Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-full-list-of-winners/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-full-list-of-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars 2026 sees rare tie in live-action short film category]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tie last happened in 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-sees-rare-tie-in-live-action-short-film-category/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-sees-rare-tie-in-live-action-short-film-category/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars 2026: Follow the winners live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ceremony starts at 4pm PT/7pm ET (11pm time).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-follow-the-winners-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-follow-the-winners-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars 2026: Presenters, timings and how to watch the ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ceremony starts at 4pm PT/7pm ET (midnight UK time).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-presenters-timings-and-how-to-watch-the-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-2026-presenters-timings-and-how-to-watch-the-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Cord’ review: Gritty, urgent doc follows one-woman crusade to fix Venezuela’s maternity system]]></title><description><![CDATA[French filmmaker&nbsp;Nolwenn Herv&eacute;&rsquo;s feature follows Carolina as she fights to support the mothers of Maracaibo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-cord-review-gritty-urgent-doc-follows-one-woman-crusade-to-fix-venezuelas-maternity-system/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-cord-review-gritty-urgent-doc-follows-one-woman-crusade-to-fix-venezuelas-maternity-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come’ review: Samara Weaving returns in bloody, bland horror sequel]]></title><description><![CDATA[SXSW premiere also stars David Cronenberg, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ready-or-not-2-here-i-come-review-samara-weaving-returns-in-bloody-bland-horror-sequel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/ready-or-not-2-here-i-come-review-samara-weaving-returns-in-bloody-bland-horror-sequel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscar nominee Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas leads new film ‘Small Talk’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production wraps in Norway on Even Hafnor&rsquo;s film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscar-nominee-inga-ibsdotter-lilleaas-leads-new-film-small-talk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscar-nominee-inga-ibsdotter-lilleaas-leads-new-film-small-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five pre-show talking points ahead of the 98th Academy Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frontrunners, politics, Gen Z, cast reunions, and surprises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-pre-show-talking-points-ahead-of-the-98th-academy-awards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-pre-show-talking-points-ahead-of-the-98th-academy-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five pre-show talking points ahead of the 2026 Oscars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frontrunners, politics, Gen Z, cast reunions, and surprises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-pre-show-talking-points-ahead-of-the-2026-oscars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/five-pre-show-talking-points-ahead-of-the-2026-oscars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Voice Of Hind Rajab’ actor to miss Oscars due to Palestinian citizenship]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;You can block a passport. You cannot block a voice,&rdquo; said Malhees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-voice-of-hind-rajab-actor-to-miss-oscars-due-to-palestinian-citizenship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-voice-of-hind-rajab-actor-to-miss-oscars-due-to-palestinian-citizenship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annapurna hires Ed Rubin to lead international TV unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exec is known for stints at Ridley Scott&rsquo;s Scott Free and Origin Pictures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annapurna-hires-ed-rubin-to-lead-international-tv-unit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/annapurna-hires-ed-rubin-to-lead-international-tv-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘How To Make A Killing’, ‘Reminders Of Him’ head up new titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further releases include &lsquo;Resurrection&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Love That Remains&rsquo; and &lsquo;Everybody To Kenmure Street&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-how-to-make-a-killing-reminders-of-him-head-up-new-titles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-ireland-box-office-preview-how-to-make-a-killing-reminders-of-him-head-up-new-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We Are Stardust’ review: Absorbing doc follows Norwegian citizen scientist on hunt for cosmic dust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker Elisabeth Rasmussen joins musician Jon Larsen on his 10 year search for valuable micrometeorites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-are-stardust-review-absorbing-doc-follows-norwegian-citizen-scientist-on-hunt-for-cosmic-dust-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-are-stardust-review-absorbing-doc-follows-norwegian-citizen-scientist-on-hunt-for-cosmic-dust-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[’We Are Stardust’ review: Absorbing doc follows Norwegian citizen scientist on hunt for cosmic dust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker Elisabeth Rasmussen joins musician Jon Larsen on his 10 year search for valuable micrometeorites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-are-stardust-review-absorbing-doc-follows-norwegian-citizen-scientist-on-hunt-for-cosmic-dust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/we-are-stardust-review-absorbing-doc-follows-norwegian-citizen-scientist-on-hunt-for-cosmic-dust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrea Riseborough, Guy Pearce join Antonia Campbell-Hughes’ thriller ‘High End’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Production underway in Geneva before heading to Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andrea-riseborough-guy-pearce-join-antonia-campbell-hughes-thriller-high-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/andrea-riseborough-guy-pearce-join-antonia-campbell-hughes-thriller-high-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jean-Stéphane Bron and Sofie Benoot projects among Visions du Réel 2026 industry programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[31 documentary projects will be presented at Swiss festival&rsquo;s VdR-Industry Days section, taking place April 19-22.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jean-stphane-bron-and-sofie-benoot-projects-among-visions-du-rel-2026-industry-programme/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jean-stphane-bron-and-sofie-benoot-projects-among-visions-du-rel-2026-industry-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeanie Finlay launches UK-Ireland distribution operation Glimmerama]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Distribution arm will release Finlay&rsquo;s 10th feature documentary &lsquo;All Rivers Spill Their Stories To The Sea&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeanie-finlay-launches-uk-ireland-distribution-operation-glimmerama/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeanie-finlay-launches-uk-ireland-distribution-operation-glimmerama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeanie Finlay launches distribution operation Glimmerama, with first title]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Distribution arm will release Finlay&rsquo;s 10th feature documentary &lsquo;All Rivers Spill Their Stories To The Sea&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeanie-finlay-launches-distribution-operation-glimmerama-with-first-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/jeanie-finlay-launches-distribution-operation-glimmerama-with-first-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Love Boosters’ review: Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie and Taylour Paige anchor Boots Riley’s anarchic SXSW opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[LaKeith Stanfield, Demi Moore and Don Cheadle also star in riotous pro-union comedy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-love-boosters-review-keke-palmer-naomi-ackie-and-taylour-paige-anchor-boots-rileys-anarchic-sxsw-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/i-love-boosters-review-keke-palmer-naomi-ackie-and-taylour-paige-anchor-boots-rileys-anarchic-sxsw-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyers wake up to Charades' Berlinale animation &lsquo;A New Dawn&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Yoshitoshi Shinomiya&rsquo;s first feature has sold to multiple territories since its Berlin competition debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-wake-up-to-charades-berlinale-animation-lsquoa-new-dawnrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/buyers-wake-up-to-charades-berlinale-animation-lsquoa-new-dawnrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Directors Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans to return for sequel to Oscar favourite ‘KPop Demon Hunters’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Directors strike deal with Netflix.&nbsp;Sony Pictures Animation producing sequel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/directors-maggie-kang-chris-appelhans-to-return-for-sequel-to-oscar-favourite-kpop-demon-hunters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/directors-maggie-kang-chris-appelhans-to-return-for-sequel-to-oscar-favourite-kpop-demon-hunters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Left Bank Pictures, Hubert Bals Fund and Disney Studios Australia execs join Screen’s Global Production Awards jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entry deadline for the awards has been extended to Friday March 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/left-bank-pictures-hubert-bals-fund-and-disney-studios-australia-execs-join-screens-global-production-awards-jury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/left-bank-pictures-hubert-bals-fund-and-disney-studios-australia-execs-join-screens-global-production-awards-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asian Film Awards 2026 to honour Zhang Ziyi, Liu Haoran, Terrance Lau]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhang will receive the excellence in Asian cinema award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asian-film-awards-2026-to-honour-zhang-ziyi-liu-haoran-terrance-lau/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/asian-film-awards-2026-to-honour-zhang-ziyi-liu-haoran-terrance-lau/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance coming-of-age doc ‘Cookie Queens’ lands US deal ahead of SXSW premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer theatrical release planned. Duke and Duchess of Sussex among executive producers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-coming-of-age-doc-cookie-queens-lands-us-deal-ahead-of-sxsw-premiere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/sundance-coming-of-age-doc-cookie-queens-lands-us-deal-ahead-of-sxsw-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Just Look Up’ review: US climate activism doc shows passion, but covers familiar ground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Oppenheimer and Adam McKay executive produce lightweight portrait of protest group Climate Defiance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/just-look-up-review-us-climate-activism-doc-shows-passion-but-covers-familiar-ground/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/just-look-up-review-us-climate-activism-doc-shows-passion-but-covers-familiar-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fremantle moves away from fully financing feature films as revenues fall 9.4% in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European backer&nbsp;of Bugonia&nbsp;and Maria&nbsp;experienced &ldquo;an&nbsp;overall negative impact of &euro;95m in 2025&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fremantle-moves-away-from-fully-financing-feature-films-as-revenues-fall-94-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/fremantle-moves-away-from-fully-financing-feature-films-as-revenues-fall-94-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapman, Trevor Noah projects among first Next Narrative Africa Fund film and TV slate]]></title><description><![CDATA[$50m in content funding to be deployed over five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rapman-trevor-noah-projects-among-first-next-narrative-africa-fund-film-and-tv-slate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/rapman-trevor-noah-projects-among-first-next-narrative-africa-fund-film-and-tv-slate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The under-the-radar films our critics loved at Sundance and Berlin - The Screen Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screen&rsquo;s reviews editor Nikki Baughan, senior international critic Wendy Ide and senior US critic Tim Grierson talk to host Wendy Mitchell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-under-the-radar-films-our-critics-loved-at-sundance-and-berlin-the-screen-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-under-the-radar-films-our-critics-loved-at-sundance-and-berlin-the-screen-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix launches VFX facility Eyeline Studios in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[The studio will handle visual effects and generative virtual effects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-launches-vfx-facility-eyeline-studios-in-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-launches-vfx-facility-eyeline-studios-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Picturehouse Create line-up includes ‘Rebuilding’, ‘Rose Of Nevada screenings]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Netflix joins London event as presenting partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/picturehouse-create-line-up-includes-rebuilding-rose-of-nevada-screenings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/picturehouse-create-line-up-includes-rebuilding-rose-of-nevada-screenings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight on film’s theatrical release; expanding Digbeth Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We want our fans to be able to watch it together rather than communicate virtually&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peaky-blinders-creator-steven-knight-on-films-theatrical-release-expanding-digbeth-studios/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/peaky-blinders-creator-steven-knight-on-films-theatrical-release-expanding-digbeth-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oscars show producers talk cast reunions, security against possible drone attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvel and &lsquo;Bridesmaids&rsquo; casts will appear on stage. Comedian Conan O&rsquo;Brien returns as host for second year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-show-producers-talk-cast-reunions-security-against-possible-drone-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/oscars-show-producers-talk-cast-reunions-security-against-possible-drone-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, UK buyers lead robust EFM response to LGBTQ+ drama ‘We’ll Find Happiness’]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Deals also close for France, Europe, Brazil, Israel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-uk-buyers-lead-robust-efm-response-to-lgbtq-drama-well-find-happiness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/us-uk-buyers-lead-robust-efm-response-to-lgbtq-drama-well-find-happiness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Reminders Of Him’ review: Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers star in predictable, shallow adaptation of Colleen Hoover novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fraught love story follows previous Hoover adaptations &lsquo;It Ends With Us&rsquo; and &lsquo;Regretting You&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reminders-of-him-review-maika-monroe-and-tyriq-withers-star-in-predictable-shallow-adaptation-of-colleen-hoover-novel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/reminders-of-him-review-maika-monroe-and-tyriq-withers-star-in-predictable-shallow-adaptation-of-colleen-hoover-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 film festivals receive official ‘A’-list classification as part of major FIAPF revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE:&nbsp;Annecy, Busan and&nbsp;Clermont-Ferrand are among those now with an &lsquo;A&rsquo; classification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/17-film-festivals-receive-official-a-list-classification-as-part-of-major-fiapf-revamp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/17-film-festivals-receive-official-a-list-classification-as-part-of-major-fiapf-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbra Streisand to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Streisand will receive the award at the festival&rsquo;s closing ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/barbra-streisand-to-receive-honorary-palme-dor-at-cannes-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/barbra-streisand-to-receive-honorary-palme-dor-at-cannes-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florian Hoffmeister, Gözde Kural projects among 2026 Sofia Meetings selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Projects in development and works in progress will be showcased at the Bulgarian event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florian-hoffmeister-gzde-kural-projects-among-2026-sofia-meetings-selection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/florian-hoffmeister-gzde-kural-projects-among-2026-sofia-meetings-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Ellison talks film, avoids detail on cuts, in first town hall with WBD execs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meeting took place at&nbsp;Steven J. Ross Theater on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-ellison-talks-film-avoids-detail-on-cuts-in-first-town-hall-with-wbd-execs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/david-ellison-talks-film-avoids-detail-on-cuts-in-first-town-hall-with-wbd-execs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Mariinka’ review: CPH:Dox opener is arresting but tonally uneven account of life in east Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belgian filmmaker Pieter-Jan De Pue filmed his observational documentary over 10 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mariinka-review-cphdox-opener-is-arresting-but-tonally-uneven-account-of-life-in-east-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/mariinka-review-cphdox-opener-is-arresting-but-tonally-uneven-account-of-life-in-east-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James McAvoy’s ‘California Schemin’’ lands US deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hip-hop escapade closed Glasgow fest, premeired at TIFF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-mcavoys-california-schemin-lands-us-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/james-mcavoys-california-schemin-lands-us-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screen bodies welcome move by European Parliament to protect creative work from AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[FERA, FSE and SAA call on European Commission to turn &ldquo;clear political mandate into concrete action without delay&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-bodies-welcome-move-by-european-parliament-to-protect-creative-work-from-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/screen-bodies-welcome-move-by-european-parliament-to-protect-creative-work-from-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BFI reveals details of audience development funding for 2026-29]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding for 2026-2029 has increased 21% compared to 2023-2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-reveals-details-of-audience-development-funding-for-2026-29/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bfi-reveals-details-of-audience-development-funding-for-2026-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix wraps Colombia shoot on 'In The Valley Of Shadows' starring Gael Garc&iacute;a Bernal, Natalia Reyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feature is based on H.G. Wells short story &lsquo;The Country Of The Blind&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-wraps-colombia-shoot-on-in-the-valley-of-shadows-starring-gael-garciacutea-bernal-natalia-reyes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/netflix-wraps-colombia-shoot-on-in-the-valley-of-shadows-starring-gael-garciacutea-bernal-natalia-reyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Bond 26’ producer Amy Pascal indicates film will shoot in UK: “I shall be here”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The producer spoke to&nbsp;Screen&nbsp;at the world premiere of Amazon MGM&rsquo;s &lsquo;Project Hail Mary&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bond-26-producer-amy-pascal-indicates-film-will-shoot-in-uk-i-shall-be-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/bond-26-producer-amy-pascal-indicates-film-will-shoot-in-uk-i-shall-be-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Leviticus’, ‘Donkey Days’ bookend New Directors/New Films fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival runs in New York from&nbsp;April 8&ndash;19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/leviticus-donkey-days-bookend-new-directorsnew-films-fest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/leviticus-donkey-days-bookend-new-directorsnew-films-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony O’Donnell’s noir thriller ‘The Sandy Banks’ starts filming in Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: TheGary Lydon, Susan Lynch, Pat Shortt lead cast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-odonnells-noir-thriller-the-sandy-banks-starts-filming-in-ireland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tony-odonnells-noir-thriller-the-sandy-banks-starts-filming-in-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Production Awards 2026: deadline for entries extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entries can now be submitted until Friday 20 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/global-production-awards-2026-deadline-for-entries-extended/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/global-production-awards-2026-deadline-for-entries-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenny Loggins biopic, Berlin Judas Priest doc among Hot Docs first wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[IDFA award-winner, Sundance premieres also screen as Special Presentations at Toronto fest (April 23-May 3).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kenny-loggins-biopic-berlin-judas-priest-doc-among-hot-docs-first-wave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/kenny-loggins-biopic-berlin-judas-priest-doc-among-hot-docs-first-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Replica’ review: Fascinating if limited study of Chinese women embarking on AI relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chouwa Liang&rsquo;s Thessaloniki Documentary Festival premiere is a follow-up to her 2022 short &lsquo;My AI Lover&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/replica-review-fascinating-if-limited-study-of-chinese-women-embarking-on-ai-relationships/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/replica-review-fascinating-if-limited-study-of-chinese-women-embarking-on-ai-relationships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We’re All Strangers’, ‘Cyclone’ to bookend 50th Hong Kong film festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year&rsquo;s Filmmaker in Focus is Jia Zhangke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/were-all-strangers-cyclone-to-bookend-50th-hong-kong-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/were-all-strangers-cyclone-to-bookend-50th-hong-kong-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Project Hail Mary’ review: Ryan Gosling is a wise-cracking hero in Lord and Miller’s irreverent sci-fi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Lord and Christopher Miller&rsquo;s entertaining space adventure also stars Sandra Huller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-review-ryan-gosling-is-a-wise-cracking-hero-in-lord-and-millers-irreverent-sci-fi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/project-hail-mary-review-ryan-gosling-is-a-wise-cracking-hero-in-lord-and-millers-irreverent-sci-fi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s Cinecittà Studios to open four more stages as international shoots return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mel Gibson&rsquo;s The Resurrection Of The Christ is currently filming in Cinecitta&rsquo;s biggest studio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-cinecitt-studios-to-open-four-more-stages-as-international-shoots-return/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/italys-cinecitt-studios-to-open-four-more-stages-as-international-shoots-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK industry pays tribute to Stan Fishman: “A tough but fair negotiator who loved the film business”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stan Fishman was the renowned former chief booker at Odeon Cinemas during a pivotal time in UK cinemagoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-industry-pays-tribute-to-stan-fishman-a-tough-but-fair-negotiator-who-loved-the-film-business/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/uk-industry-pays-tribute-to-stan-fishman-a-tough-but-fair-negotiator-who-loved-the-film-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo film festival, TIFFCOM sets 2026 dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-day festival and affiliated market will return in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-tiffcom-sets-2026-dates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/tokyo-film-festival-tiffcom-sets-2026-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar’s Qumra lab moves online only due to Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Event focus will remain on private one-on-one mentorship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/qatars-qumra-lab-moves-online-only-due-to-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/qatars-qumra-lab-moves-online-only-due-to-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GKids inaugural CinemaCon session to show first ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ footage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toho&rsquo;s sequel to Oscar winning &lsquo;Godzilla Minus One&rsquo; opens in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gkids-inaugural-cinemacon-session-to-show-first-godzilla-minus-zero-footage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gkids-inaugural-cinemacon-session-to-show-first-godzilla-minus-zero-footage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Derek Vs Derek’ review: A British farming feud roots gentle environmental documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Dawson&rsquo;s appealing, insightful film bows in Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/derek-vs-derek-review-a-british-farming-feud-roots-gentle-environmental-documentary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/derek-vs-derek-review-a-british-farming-feud-roots-gentle-environmental-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Look Back’ lands US, Canada, UK/Ireland distributor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The live-action manga adaptation shot last year in Japan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hirokazu-kore-edas-look-back-lands-us-canada-ukireland-distributor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hirokazu-kore-edas-look-back-lands-us-canada-ukireland-distributor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Look Back’ lands US, Canada, UK-Ireland distributor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The live-action manga adaptation shot last year in Japan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hirokazu-kore-edas-look-back-lands-us-canada-uk-ireland-distributor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hirokazu-kore-edas-look-back-lands-us-canada-uk-ireland-distributor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GKids takes Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Look Back’ for the US, UK, Canada and Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The live-action manga adaptation shot last year in Japan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gkids-takes-hirokazu-kore-edas-look-back-for-the-us-uk-canada-and-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/gkids-takes-hirokazu-kore-edas-look-back-for-the-us-uk-canada-and-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hoppers’ leads UK-Ireland box office; ‘The Bride!’, ‘Mother’s Pride’ make top five]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Wuthering Heights&rsquo; crosses &pound;23m; &lsquo;Scream 7&rsquo; tops &pound;6m; but overall takings fall again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hoppers-leads-uk-ireland-box-office-the-bride-mothers-pride-make-top-five/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/hoppers-leads-uk-ireland-box-office-the-bride-mothers-pride-make-top-five/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Screen International garden returns for Cannes 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Screen Garden, located minutes away from the Croisette, will be available for companies to host exclusive networking events and executive roundtables.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-screen-international-garden-returns-for-cannes-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/the-screen-international-garden-returns-for-cannes-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paranormal horror ‘Undertone’ acquired for UK-Ireland, Australia-New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Film stars Nina Kiri from &lsquo;The Handmaid&rsquo;s Tale&rsquo; and Adam DiMarco from &lsquo;The White Lotus&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paranormal-horror-undertone-acquired-for-uk-ireland-australia-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/paranormal-horror-undertone-acquired-for-uk-ireland-australia-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French drama ‘A Place For Her’ wins audience award at Glasgow Film Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire at Glasgow&rsquo;s Central Station meant a last-minute move for the festival&rsquo;s closing night party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-drama-a-place-for-her-wins-audience-award-at-glasgow-film-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/movies/french-drama-a-place-for-her-wins-audience-award-at-glasgow-film-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Hoppers’ bounces to $88m debut at global box 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