London, UK – The United Kingdom and France have significantly strengthened their cultural and economic ties in the screen industries with the signing of a comprehensive new co-operation agreement between their leading national film bodies. The British Film Institute (BFI) and France’s Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée (CNC) formalized an ambitious Moving…
London, UK – The UK creative industries minister, Chris Bryant, has signaled a governmental desire for a significant structural shift within the nation’s film and television sectors, advocating for a reduction in the reliance on freelance workers in favor of more full-time employment. The minister articulated this view during a session of the cross-party culture,…
Parents For Future UK, a significant grassroots climate organisation comprising thousands of parents, has publicly declared its strong support for a proposed UK-wide ban on fossil fuel advertising. This endorsement comes as the proposed ban is scheduled for debate in the UK Parliament today, July 7th. The organisation highlights the importance of this measure as…
StreamingUK has unveiled its comprehensive guide to movies and TV shows scheduled for release on UK streaming services in July 2025. The guide offers a detailed overview of the upcoming content, categorized by release date and specifying the platform on which each title will be available. This resource provides viewers with a curated look at…
CARDIFF – Iconic British rock band Oasis made a triumphant return to the stage on Friday, July 5, 2025, performing for a massive crowd of 74,000 fans in Cardiff. The concert, marking a highly anticipated comeback after years of hiatus, has been met with widespread critical acclaim and effusive praise from the United Kingdom’s media…
London, UK – Netflix UK is poised to deliver a diverse and compelling slate of new programming in July 2025, offering subscribers a mix of gripping documentaries, highly anticipated series, and feature films. The month’s releases span a wide array of genres, promising content for nearly every taste. Examining a Defining Moment: “Attack On London:…
The United Kingdom government has formally rejected a proposal to impose a 5% levy on the local revenues of major streaming services, including Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video. The recommendation, put forward by Britain’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee, aimed to establish a dedicated cultural fund to bolster domestic high-end television production. The government’s response,…
LONDON — The United Kingdom government has formally rejected a proposal to impose a 5% levy on the domestic subscriber revenues of major streaming services. The decision, outlined in the government’s official response published on July 3, 2025, dismisses a key recommendation put forward by the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee. The…
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…
