London, UK – The United Kingdom government has formally ruled out imposing a proposed 5% levy on the UK subscriber revenues of major streaming services. The decision, detailed in the government’s official response published today, July 3, 2025, signals a different approach to supporting the domestic film and high-end television production sector than that advocated…
London, UK – A new high-stakes action-comedy, “Heads of State,” featuring an unlikely pairing of international stars, premiered globally on Prime Video today, Wednesday, July 2nd. The film brings together British actor Idris Elba and American actor John Cena in leading roles, portraying vastly different heads of government thrust into a perilous global conspiracy. Global…
London, UK – Netflix is preparing to augment its content library with a significant number of titles in July 2025, offering subscribers a diverse array of films and series spanning multiple genres. The upcoming slate features notable cinematic additions, including the streaming debut of a recent Best Picture winner, highly anticipated sequels to popular films,…
London, UK – The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has issued a statement expressing regret over its decision not to promptly remove the live stream of the musical duo Bob Vylan’s performance at the Glastonbury Festival. The broadcaster described certain comments made on stage during the set as “antisemitic” and “utterly unacceptable,” sparking debate about the…
A storm of political controversy has erupted following reports of inflammatory chants during performances at the renowned Glastonbury Festival over the weekend. The UK government and the Israeli embassy in London have issued strong condemnations after the rap duo Bob Vylan reportedly led crowds in chants targeting the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The incident, which…
London, UK – British authorities are reviewing performances at the recent Glastonbury Festival after controversial chants by musical acts Bob Vylan and Kneecap prompted widespread reaction and drew condemnation from the Israeli embassy in London. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed they are examining video evidence from the performances on Saturday, June 28, 2025, to assess…
LONDON, England – As June draws to a close and July begins, subscribers to Netflix UK can anticipate a wave of new content arriving on the streaming platform between June 28 and July 4, 2025. Among the notable additions highlighted as editor’s top picks for the week are a powerful docuseries examining a pivotal moment…
Global streaming platforms unveil a wave of highly anticipated series and season premieres this week, with June 27, 2025, marking a significant date for subscribers. Notable releases include the conclusion to a global phenomenon, a new Apple TV+ drama inspired by real events, a fresh Marvel Cinematic Universe entry on Disney+, and the return of…
London, UK – Leading figures from the United Kingdom’s film sector are set to gather on September 30, 2025, at BFI Southbank in London for the second annual Screen Summit, an event specifically designed to strategize on enhancing the international performance and global standing of UK cinema. Organised by Screen International, the summit, titled ‘Building…
LONDON/DUBLIN — As of June 2025, the United Kingdom and Ireland continue to solidify their positions as global hubs for screen production, hosting a diverse array of film and high-end television projects from major studios and streamers. A recent snapshot provided by Screen Daily highlights the significant volume and variety of productions currently underway across…
