Māori gothic horror ‘Mārama’ picked up for UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: The Toronto 2025 world premiere is the debut feature of Taratoa Stappard.
2026 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
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UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2026
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2026 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates
Screen reveals a snapshot of the latest high-end TV and film productions shooting in the UK for the big studios and streamers.
Alex Gibney’s ‘Knife: The Attempted Murder Of Salman Rushdie’ to Abramorama for North America
The Sundance documentary has also sold to a number of international territories through Dogwoof.
WGA adds its own suit to Paramount-Warner merger opposition
The guild says the merger would create incentive and ability to suppress writers’ wages.
Algeria’s Sofia Djama, UK-Jordanian Bassel Ghandour selected for Final Cut in Venice lab
The work-in-progress lab runs from September 6-8.
Apple’s ‘Wild Things’, ‘The Alex’, and Netflix’s ’The Boys From Berlin’ secure nearly €50m for German shoots
The German Motion Picture Fund awarded nearly 90% of the total €70m to US streaming projects in first six months of 2026.
Berlinale’s World Cinema Fund backs nine projects
Nine projects backed overall with €365,000 in production grants.
UK crew unemployment rose as volume of film and TV releases fell 13% between 2022-2025
The production workforce was estimated to be working at about 50-55% capacity in 2025.
Cannes prizewinner ‘A Man Of His Time’ goes to 1-2 Special for North America
Emmanuel Marre’s second feature is set for theatrical release next year.
Bectu head Philippa Childs to leave UK union
She will stand down in January 2027.
Venice to honour ‘The Exorcist’ star Ellen Burstyn
“An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years.”
Group of US states calls for temporary restraining order against Paramount-Warner deal
The move follows an earlier lawsuit challenging the deal.
Hong Sangsoo’s ‘Nowhere To Lay My Eyes’ scores North America deal ahead of Locarno premiere
The family drama will debut in Locarno’s international competition.
‘Kung Fu Soccer’ kicks off with strong $73.8m opening in China
Stephen Chow’s film performed strongly despite having almost zero marketing.
Veteran Hong Kong producer Nansun Shi, with credits including ‘Infernal Affairs’, dies at 75
Other credits include the ‘Once Upon A Time in China’ series and ‘Peking Opera Blues’.
US states file suit challenging Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery takeover
The states claim the merger would harm cinemas, cable companies and audiences.
Venice sets 2026 Horizons, debut film juries
Jurors include Valérie Donzelli, Akinola Davies Jr. and Ted Hope.
UK’s Film and TV Charity reviews Mentally Healthy Productions unit as senior pair depart
Programme leads Anna Mishcon and Andy Glynne stand down after four and five years, respectively
