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fromThe Independent
10 hours ago

Daniel Radcliffe gives personal ranking of every Harry Potter film

Daniel Radcliffe shares his surprising preferences for Harry Potter films, ranking Deathly Hallows - Part Two as his favorite and Half-Blood Prince as his least favorite.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

The UK online casino market in 2026: Regulation, revenue, and what's driving growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The remote casino sector, which is industry jargon for online gaming, is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the market. It quietly overtook traditional sports betting a few years ago and hasn't looked back since.
Poker
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.
Television
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on a much-needed boost for the arts: rebuilding England's cultural landscape

The V&A East Museum opens in Stratford, London, revitalizing the cultural landscape amid challenges faced by arts organizations across the UK.
#streaming
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
Media industry

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
fromForbes
5 days ago
Television

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
Television
fromForbes
5 days ago

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.
#netflix
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago
Business

Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Say Buy the Netflix Dip: Is Wall Street Right to Ignore the Q2 Guidance Scare?

fromAdExchanger
4 days ago
Media industry

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Television
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Did Netflix Ruin Movies?

Netflix transformed American entertainment by shifting from DVD rentals to streaming dominance, fundamentally reshaping how content is distributed, created, and consumed across the industry.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Say Buy the Netflix Dip: Is Wall Street Right to Ignore the Q2 Guidance Scare?

Netflix shares fell 10% after mixed Q1 2026 earnings, beating revenue but missing EPS, with divided analyst opinions on future performance.
Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Got $1,000? Netflix vs. Spotify - Only One Deserves Your Money Right Now

Netflix and Spotify are at critical junctures, with Netflix focusing on ad tiers and Spotify relying on premium subscribers for growth.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Don't Worry About Netflix - It's Doing Fine Without Warner Bros. Discovery | AdExchanger

Netflix's decision to forgo acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery will not affect its operating margin outlook, as it continues to grow revenue and membership.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Live: Will Netflix Beat Q1 Earnings After the Bell Tonight?

Netflix is expected to report Q1 2026 earnings with a consensus EPS of $0.79 and revenue of $12.18 billion.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

How Much Are You Spending on Subscriptions? New UK Laws Make Refunds and Cancellations Easier for Consumers

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations, potentially saving consumers £400 million annually by preventing subscription traps.
Marketing
fromDigiday
5 days ago

U.K. brands increase media spend despite economic stormclouds

U.K. advertisers plan to increase media budgets by over 7% in Q1 2026 despite economic concerns.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster | TechCrunch

AI can transform Hollywood by reallocating budgets to produce more films, increasing the chances of success.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

The UK's rental hotspots where asking prices have surged in 12 months

Average asking rents outside London remained unchanged in early 2026, marking a significant shift in rental trends since 2017.
#spotify
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Dozens of 4K Blu-rays are included in Amazon's three for $33 sale

Amazon offers a three for $33 sale on a variety of 4K Blu-ray movies.
Film
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Avengers: Endgame Re-Release Is Now Homework For Doomsday

Avengers: Endgame is re-releasing with new footage, deemed essential for understanding the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
Independent films
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Exit 8 is cinema for the livestreaming era

Exit 8's film adaptation successfully translates the immersive experience of the indie game into a cinematic format through innovative camera techniques.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Bridget Jones joins Leicester Square movie trail

A statue of Bridget Jones will be permanently installed in Leicester Square, joining other iconic film character statues.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Britain's gaming industry needs a power-up or risks losing its crown to France, Ireland and Australia

Britain's video games industry risks losing talent and intellectual property to overseas rivals without improved tax and investment incentives.
#uk-economy
#cinemacon
fromIndieWire
4 days ago
Film

Paramount Chief David Ellison Makes His Promise to CinemaCon and Delivers Johnny Depp and Billie Eilish

Film
fromKotaku
2 days ago

All The Sequels (And Handful Of Non-Sequels) At CinemaCon - Kotaku

CinemaCon showcases major film previews and distribution deals, highlighting upcoming blockbusters and original projects from studios like Disney and Warner Bros.
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Forget franchises: these 12 movies stole the show at CinemaCon

CinemaCon showcases both franchise and non-franchise films, highlighting the excitement for original storytelling in cinema.
Film
fromIndieWire
4 days ago

Paramount Chief David Ellison Makes His Promise to CinemaCon and Delivers Johnny Depp and Billie Eilish

Paramount showcased major film announcements and star appearances at CinemaCon, including a new 'Top Gun' film and 'Children of Blood and Bone'.
Independent films
fromInverse
5 days ago

One Of The Best Horror Movies Of 2024 Is Becoming A Franchise

Oz Perkins and Nicolas Cage are collaborating on a new film set in the Longlegs universe, not a direct sequel.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar deal | TechCrunch

HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, featuring content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.
Television
#horror-films
fromWIRED
3 days ago
Film

The Best Movies to Stream This Month

April brings a mix of horror films and documentaries, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere.
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago
Film

Horror Movies Seemed Unusually Good in Q1 - What Went Wrong at the Box Office?

Q1 2026 saw unexpected quality in horror films, contrasting with historical trends of poor releases during this period.
Film
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Best Movies to Stream This Month

April brings a mix of horror films and documentaries, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere.
Film
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

Horror Movies Seemed Unusually Good in Q1 - What Went Wrong at the Box Office?

Q1 2026 saw unexpected quality in horror films, contrasting with historical trends of poor releases during this period.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

What A24 and MUBI's Investor Reveals About the Future of Film Financing

Filmmakers must adapt to a shifting landscape where audience engagement and monetization across multiple formats are crucial for success.
Film
fromIndieWire
3 days ago

Warner Bros.' Future Slate, Disney's 'Infinity Vision,' Dirty Sodas, and More Lingering Thoughts from CinemaCon

Warner Bros. is committed to delivering numerous films through 2027 and beyond, despite uncertainties from the Paramount acquisition.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

Bowling Alleys, Premium Formats, More Films: Which Fixes Can Save Movie Theaters?

A 45-day exclusive theatrical window is essential for small and mid-budget films to thrive against streaming competition.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Digital entertainment grew 7x faster than the UK economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK digital entertainment sector hit £13.5 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the general economy's growth rate of 1.3%.
Digital life
Media industry
fromInverse
5 days ago

Disney Just Dealt A Devastating Blow To Physical Media

Disney laid off over 1,000 employees, significantly impacting its home entertainment team and signaling a shift in company priorities.
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Disney Creates New IMAX To Charge More For Doomsday Tickets

Disney's standards for production quality are second to none, every single detail of a film finely tuned for an immersive experience... Infinity Vision certification extends that commitment to the theaters themselves, representing a shared effort between The Walt Disney Studios and the exhibition community to help audiences quickly find the very best screens in their area.
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The second season appears to go in a The White Lotus-esque direction with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a couple whose fight is witnessed by two country-club employees.
Film
fromEsquire
2 weeks ago

The Best Action Movies of 2026 (So Far)

In the new film, he plays a hit man named Mike who is attempting to leave the business when he's framed for murder. He's sleeping with loan shark Nick's wife Alice, so Nick tricks him into pulling off one last job.
Television
Film
fromVulture
3 days ago

The Biggest News From CinemaCon 2026

Top Gun 3 is in development, Snoop Dogg's biopic is coming, and Disney's Hexed has a cast featuring Hailey Steinfeld.
Film
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Amazon MGM's 2026 theatrical slate includes 'Highlander' and 'Spaceballs: The New One'

Amazon MGM Studios plans to release 14 films in theaters over the next year, focusing on impactful titles rather than volume.
Film
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

AMC Stubs A-list prices jump again as theatergoers consider other options

AMC is increasing its Stubs A-List membership price to $29.99, citing rising operational costs without adding new perks for members.
DC food
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Logic Behind The Madison's Unusual Release

Paramount+ releases Taylor Sheridan's The Madison in two three-episode batches on consecutive Saturdays to emphasize its cinematic qualities and position it as date-night events for audiences.
Film
fromThe Independent
5 days ago

Amazon film boss addresses five-year wait for new James Bond: 'That film is coming'

The next James Bond film is in development with a new creative team, but the lead actor has not yet been announced.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Best picture nominees are leaving theaters sooner than they used to

Movie theater attendance has declined significantly since 2019, with over 5,000 screens closing, and Oscar-nominated films now show in fewer theaters during their theatrical runs.
Film
fromConsequence
6 days ago

Why Isn't There a Movies Hall of Fame?

Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognizes artistic legacy through a democratic voting process, unlike many awards in Hollywood.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's film explores wedding anxieties and dark secrets, while reality shows continue to stir drama and relationships.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why Albums Drop and Movies Launch

Ephemeral contemporary music consumption makes it far harder for albums to become cultural events, altering promotion strategies and reducing once-common album-release spectacles.
Berlin
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

It's official: the fourth greatest cinema in the world is in London

BFI Southbank ranks fourth globally among the world's greatest cinemas, offering diverse programming from blockbusters to international films and hosting major UK film festivals.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

From the phone to the plex: why TV shows are turning into movies

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man achieved over 25 million views on Netflix in three days, showcasing the shift from cinema to streaming.
Independent films
fromVulture
1 month ago

Why Universal Committed to Keeping Movies in Theaters Longer

Universal Pictures extends theatrical exclusivity windows to five weeks immediately and seven weeks by 2027, though most viewers already wait longer for streaming access via Peacock subscription service.
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

6 New Movies You Can Finally Watch at Home Right Now

March saw a limited selection of new films on video-on-demand, featuring comedies and notable directors.
Film
fromEsquire
3 weeks ago

The 9 Best Movies of 2026 (So Far)

Major studio films have underperformed, while smaller films have offered fresh ideas and engaging stories.
#uk-film-investment
#box-office
Film
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

How Project Hail Mary Broke Amazon's Losing Streak at the Box Office

Project Hail Mary achieved the year's biggest opening with $80.5 million, surpassing expectations and previous records for non-franchise films.
Film
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

How Project Hail Mary Broke Amazon's Losing Streak at the Box Office

Project Hail Mary achieved the year's biggest opening with $80.5 million, surpassing expectations and previous records for non-franchise films.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Let's Wrap Up the MFL with a Few Small Charts

One Battle After Another dominated the awards race and even threw in some box-office points as well. Seven of the top-ten movies were Best Picture nominees at the Oscars, for what it's worth.
Film
Media industry
fromVulture
1 month ago

Everybody Loses

David Ellison's Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros. over Netflix's bid will likely result in massive debt, layoffs, reduced content production, and a rightward-leaning combined news operation.
Film
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hollywood Is Dead: We Must Fight to Save the True Magic

Technological advancement in filmmaking has eliminated scarcity and bottlenecks that once created awe, diminishing the magic of cinema through abundance rather than enhancing it.
Film
fromEsquire
1 month ago

Do Original Movies Have Any Hope Left? I Went on a Journey to Find Out.

Theaters must create unique event experiences to compete with home entertainment, driving elaborate marketing stunts and premium screen innovations.
Film
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Who still goes to the movies? - Harvard Gazette

Despite declining theater attendance overall, dedicated moviegoers—particularly Gen Z—continue attending cinemas for blockbusters, special events, and anniversary screenings, driven by the ritualistic and communal experience that streaming cannot replicate.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Melania documentary struggles in UK cinemas as Vue admits sales are soft'

Amazon's authorised Melania Trump documentary is receiving very weak UK ticket sales despite wide release, controversy, and exhibitors' policy to screen BBFC-approved films.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Box-Office Story of the Weekend Isn't Melania. It's Something Much Weirder.

I'm talking about Iron Lung, a self-financed film by a beloved YouTuber named Mark Fischbach, who goes by the handle Markiplier, and who has more than 38 million followers to his name. The movie, an adaptation of an indie horror video game, had a budget of approximately $3 million-an amount that Iron Lung has already earned back seven times over, with a box office of $21.7 million worldwide.
Film
Film
fromVulture
2 months ago

So What's the Deal With Iron Lung?

Markiplier's Iron Lung, a self-financed sci-fi horror adaptation of the 2022 game starring him largely alone, achieved unexpectedly massive box-office success.
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