Picturehouse appoints Premier PR’s Elizabeth Taylor | News | Screen
The UK’s Picturehouse has appointed Elizabeth Taylor as its publicity and communications manager. Source: Picturehouse appoints Premier PR’s Elizabeth Taylor | News | Screen
French 2019 box office report: admissions recover, indie market share declines | Features | Screen
The box office in France looks set to bounce back in 2019 after admissions came under pressure in 2018 due to a combination of France’s FIFA World Cup victory, hot weather and social unrest. Source: French 2019 box office report: … Continued
Ben Roberts appointed CEO of the British Film Institute | News | Screen
Ben Roberts has been named CEO of the British Film Institute (BFI), replacing Amanda Nevill who is stepping down after 16 years at the helm. Source: Ben Roberts appointed CEO of the British Film Institute | News | Screen
Curzon Cinemas, including Artificial Eye distribution, acquired by the US’ Cohen Media Group | News | Screen
UK exhibitor, distributor and streaming platform Curzon Cinemas has been purchased by US distribution and production company Cohen Media Group. Source: Curzon Cinemas, including Artificial Eye distribution, acquired by the US’ Cohen Media Group | News | Screen
Cineworld withdraws support from Bafta | News | Screen
Bafta has revealed that leading UK exhibitor Cineworld has withdrawn its support, citing concerns over eligibility requirements following ROMA’s success at this year’s film awards. Source: Cineworld withdraws support from Bafta | News | Screen
Curzon CEO responds to Vue/Bafta row, calls for end to “strict limitations” of theatrical windows | News | Screen
Philip Knatchbull, the CEO of UK cinema chain and distributor Curzon, has responded to the letter sent by Vue boss Tim Richards to Bafta earlier this week in which he criticised the organisation for allowing Netflix’s ROMA to be eligible for its awards despite … Continued
Record number of films released in UK cinemas last year, reports FDA | News | Screen
The Film Distributors’ Association has published its annual yearbook, revealing a series of statistics around the UK cinema market in 2018. Source: Record number of films released in UK cinemas last year, reports FDA | News | Screen
Industry experts predict future of public film funding, VOD landscape | News | Screen
Media analyst Johanna Koljonen unveiled the sixth-annual Nostradamus report, entitled ’Relevance in a New Reality’ during Goteborg’s Nordic Film Market last week. Source: Industry experts predict future of public film funding, VOD landscape | News | Screen
Secret Cinema chiefs talk global ambitions, management changes and ‘Casino Royale’ | Features | Screen
The UK’s Secret Cinema has evolved from humble origins to deliver big box office but only modest profits. Screen talks to the company heads about James Bond, international expansion and achieving a sounder business footing. Source: Secret Cinema chiefs talk … Continued
Curzon’s UK premium VoD platform sees 97% rise in year-on-year revenue | News | Screen
Curzon UK saw revenues for its premium video-on-demand (PVoD) service – which streams its releases day-and-date for £10-£12 – rise 97% in 2018 compared to 2017. The company did not disclose specific figures. Source: Curzon’s UK premium VoD platform sees … Continued