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‘Toy Story 5’ Holds No. 1 as ‘Minions & Monsters’ Chases at U.K. and Ireland Box Office
The U.K. and Ireland box office maintained a steady rhythm over the weekend as Disney’s “Toy Story 5” retained the number one spot for a…
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Nepali Drama ‘Shakti’ Sets Prime Video Debut in U.S. and U.K. (EXCLUSIVE)
“Shakti,” the debut narrative feature from filmmaker Nani Sahra Walker, will make its digital bow on Prime Video across the U.S. and U.K.…
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Jack Whitehall Jokes He Booked Sacked BBC DJ Scott Mills for His Wedding in ‘SNL U.K.’ Monologue
Saturday’s “SNL U.K.” host Jack Whitehall spent the majority of his monologue making gags about his upcoming wedding, set to take place…
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Kanye West Offers to Meet U.K. Jewish Community as Wireless Festival Backlash Grows
Kanye West has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in the U.K. following the furore over his headline booking at this year’s…
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Pepsi Cancels Sponsorship of U.K. Festival Where Kanye West Is Set to Headline, Hours After Prime Minister Decries ‘His Previous Celebration of Nazism’
The scheduled three-night headlining appearance by Ye, formerly Kanye West, at the Wireless Festival in London is only growing in…
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‘Bluey’ Heads Back to the Big Screen Across U.K. and Europe
“Bluey” is returning to cinemas across the U.K., Ireland and Europe this spring with a new collection of episodes. Vue Lumière will…
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Newport Beach to Honor Jennifer Saunders at U.K. and Ireland Honors Event (EXCLUSIVE)
The Newport Beach Film Festival has revealed the names to be honored in this year’s Icon and Artists of Distinction categories ahead of…
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U.K. Production Spend Hit $9.24 Billion in 2025 as Film Shoots Surge
Film and high-end television production expenditure in the U.K. reached £6.8 billion ($9.24 billion) in 2025, marking a 22% increase over…
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Jackson Yee, Zhu Yilong, Zhang Yimou Spy Thriller ‘Scare Out’ Heading to U.K., Ireland
Trinity CineAsia has acquired U.K. and Ireland distribution rights to “Scare Out,” a contemporary counter-espionage thriller from…
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John le Carré’s ‘The Spy Who Came in From the Cold’ U.K. Tour Sets ‘Death in Paradise’ Star Ralf Little as Lead
Ralf Little is set to take on the role of disillusioned British intelligence officer Alec Leamas in the U.K. tour of John le Carré‘s “The…
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‘Saturday Night Live U.K.’ Sets Lisa Clark as Commissioning Executive
Sky has tapped Lisa Clark to serve as commissioning executive on “Saturday Night Live U.K.,” where she will collaborate with the…
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Prime Video Greenlights U.K. Crime Thriller Series ‘Dirty’ From ‘Bridge of Spies’ Writer Matt Charman
Prime Video has ordered U.K original series “Dirty,” created by Oscar-nominated writer Matt Charman (“Bridge of Spies,” “Treason,”…
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Speaker Johnson seeks to 'calm the waters' in address to U.K. Parliament
House Speaker Mike Johnson's Tuesday address to the U.K. Parliament was planned long before the growing rift between the U.S. and its…
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X Implements New Grok AI Restrictions Following U.K. Investigation, Global Pressure
Elon Musk‘s X has implemented new technological restrictions on its Grok AI chatbot to prevent the creation of sexually explicit…
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‘Voice of Hind Rajab’ Filmmakers Take Part in Panel at U.K. Parliament: ‘Our Real Hope’ Is That the Film Can Be ‘Used as a Tool for Decision Makers’
Less than two days after attending the Golden Globes in L.A., the filmmakers behind “The Voice of Hind Rajab” took part in a panel…
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One/Size by Patrick Starrr Lands at Boots in the U.K., Sephora Stores Across Continental Europe
LONDON — One/Size by Patrick Starrr is on a whistle-stop tour of the U.K. and continental Europe, regions that are set to generate a…
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U.K. Regulator Opens Probe Into X Over Alleged Illegal Content From Grok AI as Malaysia, Indonesia Block Chatbot
Britain’s media regulator Ofcom launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk‘s X on Monday to determine whether the social media…
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X Limits AI Image Editing to Paid Users After Grok Deepfake Controversy Spurs U.K. Ban Threat
Elon Musk‘s X has moved image editing features in its Grok AI chatbot behind a paywall following widespread condemnation over the tool’s…
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‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’ Lead U.K., Ireland Box Office to $1.45 Billion in 2025, Best Post-Pandemic Result Yet
The U.K. and Ireland theatrical market generated £1.07 billion ($1.45 billion) in 2025, marking a 1% increase over 2024 and representing…
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Boxing Day Footfall Rises in the U.K., but It’s Still Unclear Where, and How Much, People Spent
LONDON — Boxing Day footfall hit a 10-year high as British shoppers hunted for bargains during the long Christmas holiday weekend in the…
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Leonardo DiCaprio-Produced ‘2001’ Doc Among BFI Awards as U.K. Global Screen Fund Set to Expand
The British Film Institute has unveiled its latest round of U.K. Global Screen Fund awards, distributing over £1.6 million ($2.1 million)…
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Hong Kong Rom-Com ‘My Indian Boyfriend’ to Get U.K. Remake Set in Leicester (EXCLUSIVE)
Hong Kong romantic comedy “My Indian Boyfriend” is being remade for British audiences, with the production set in Leicester in the U.K.…
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Priya Dogra Appointed Chief Executive of U.K. Public Service Broadcaster Channel 4
Priya Dogra has been appointed as the next chief executive of U.K. public service broadcaster Channel 4. Dogra will join Channel 4 in…
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Imran Perretta’s Venice Award Winner ‘Ish’ Acquired by BFI Distribution for U.K., Ireland Release (EXCLUSIVE)
BFI Distribution has acquired U.K.-Ireland theatrical rights to Imran Perretta’s debut “Ish,” which premiered earlier this year in…