Lucky Number 8 Media launches at EFM with sales on ‘Eleven Days’ starring Taylor Kitch, Diego Luna, Jason Isaacs, Rhea Seehorn
New company is joint venture between Lucky Number 8 Productions and Luminosity Pictures.
Kathleen Kennedy stepping down as Lucasfilm president
Dave Filoni becomes president and chief creative officer, Lynwen Brennan named co-president.
Former Miramax, WME Independent sales execs Yvette Zhuang and Zach Glueck launch Manifest Pictures
Sales company will attend EFM in Berlin.
US judge throws out Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery lawsuit
David Ellison’s team reportedly preparing to extend January 21 deadline for WBD to accept its offer.
‘The Housemaid’ crossing $200m at global box office for Lionsgate
UK, France, Australia lead the way outside North America.
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Netflix expand pay 1 deal in global pact
Arrangement includes Sam Mendes’ quartet of Beatles films.
David Linde named Sundance Institute CEO
Industry veteran assumes new post on February 17.
Larrain brothers launch transactional platform pijama for independent, undistributed films
“Eighty percent of films never get distribution, and we see a cultural crisis.”
Slano Film Days selects 2026 participants including ‘Fiume o morte!’ director
Croatian coastal event will see seven directors and seven actors receive training.
Berlin 2026 selects Forum, Expanded, Co-Production Market titles
Forum selections include films by Rithy Panh, Joko Anwar, Kim Ekberg.
Berlin Panorama title ‘I Understand Your Displeasure’ acquired for sales
EXCLUSIVE: German film features a cast of non-professional actors.
Autlook boards Berlinale Panorama doc about Turner prize-winning artist Douglas Gordon
EXCLUSIVE: Finlay Pretsell’s documentary feature Douglas Gordon By Douglas Gordon will world premiere next month in the Panorama section of the Berlinale.
Berlin Generation Kplus title ‘Everyone’s Sorry Nowadays’ acquired for sales
EXCLUSIVE: Frederike Migom’s film takes place on a summer day, when a young girl meets her favourite actress.
2026 film festivals and markets calendar: latest dates
Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates.
UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2026
Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland.
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.
‘La Scala: The Force Of Destiny’ secures US deal
EXCLUSIVE: Ginger & Fed represent international rights.
Black Bear adds ‘Spa Weekend’, ‘Wife & Dog’ to 2026 US release slate
Company confirms it will release Matthew McConaughey drama thriller The Rivals Of Amziah King.
A24, ‘Babygirl’ director Halina Reijn reunite on ‘Please’ starring Gracie Abrams
A24 producing and financing, alongside producers David Hinojosa and Reijn.
Former cinema owners trade group exec Jackie Brenneman named IFTA head
New hire notes: “This is a pivotal moment for the independent film and television community.”
