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UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2024
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Disney to spend $5bn on production in UK and Europe over next five years
The company aims to spend $1bn a year over the next five years.
UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘It Ends With Us’, ‘Trap’, ‘Borderlands’ lead openers
’It Ends With Us’ opens in 630 cinemas through Sony.
2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK and Ireland: latest updates
A snapshot of the film and high-end TV projects shooting in the UK and Ireland.
Japanese hit ‘Detective Conan: The Million Dollar Pentagram’ set for UK-Ireland release (exclusive)
Marks the first time that a feature in the ‘Detective Conan’ franchise has been given a theatrical release in UK and Irish cinemas.
Sundance winner ‘Sujo’ among San Sebastian’s Horizontes Latinos selection
José Luis Torres Leiva’s ’When Clouds Hide The Shadow’ is the strand’s opening film, while Celina Murga’s ’The Freshly Cut Grass’ will close.
Jennifer Saunders, Hiran Abeysekera, Pippa Bennett-Warner join cast of ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Production is underway in the south of England and at Shinfield Studios.
Shudder acquires ‘Daddy’s Head’, Benjamin Barfoot’s follow-up to Bifa-nominated ‘Double Date’ (exclusive)
Paranormal feature to premiere on October 11.
Forced closures and extra security: how UK cinemas are responding to the far-right riots
Screen spoke to cinemas in Sheffield, Birmingham, Newcastle and Belfast.
UK creative organisations demand “transparency” around AI in letter to major tech firms
The Creators’ Rights Alliance has written to Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, Apple, Meta and more.
New chaperones and tutors register for UK productions unveiled (exclusive)
Industry Standard Chaperones and Tutors will provide free access for productions.
Reuben Barnes, Dolby and Soho Screening Rooms projectionist, dies aged 56
Barnes ran the Ray Dolby Theatre at Dolby London.
Kenneth Branagh’s ‘The Last Disturbance Of Madeline Hynde’ with Jodie Comer begins production in the UK
The film is described by production as a contemporary psychological thriller.
Ramla Ali biopic ‘In The Shadows’ casts Jasmine Jobson, scores UK-Ireland deal
Production has now begun in London.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ posts strong second weekend at UK-Ireland box office to top £33m
‘Harold And The Purple Crayon’ opens with £438,558.
‘Quiet On Set’ feature film to inspect class division in UK film industry (exclusive)
Self-funded film is directed and produced by Mark Forbes.
UK’s University of Hertfordshire embarks on film studio scheme (exclusive)
The studio can be hired at a significantly reduced rate in exchange for training opportunities for students.
UK-Ireland box office preview: ‘Harold And The Purple Crayon’ looks to draw audiences in 595 cinemas
Animation ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’, Sundance title ‘Didi’ start out.
Bafta introduces children’s and family film award for 2025, reduces jury interventions
Further changes include tightening up of the eligibility for outstanding British film and an overhaul of the opt-in chapters.
‘Kneecap’ selected as Ireland’s entry for Oscars 2025 international film race
’Kneecap’ was selected by IFTA’s 2024 Selection Committee, including actor Stephen Rea and ‘The Quiet Girl’ director Colm Bairéad.