PwC: UK media market set to overtake Germany as largest in Europe August 14, 2024 The UK is on track to dethrone Germany as Europe’s largest entertainment and media market next year, driven by a surge in internet advertising and a resurgence in cinema and live music, according to new PwC data. Despite a sluggish recovery from a flat 2023, the UK’s entertainment and media sector is forecast to exceed [...]
London could be Europe’s Hollywood – but we need to act now August 11, 2024 A backward-looking mindset is stopping London's film industry from thriving, writes Trevor Morriss
Everyman: Media group sees revenue growth despite actors’ strike as more Brits head to luxury cinema July 25, 2024 Everyman Media reported impressive growth in the first half of the year - despite fewer offerings due to the actors' strike - with customers still happy to splash out on the premium cinema.
Vue cinemas get box office boost as AI takes over its film scheduling July 22, 2024 Cinema chain Vue has said using artificial intelligence (AI) to create "algorithm-driven film schedules" has helped to boost its admission numbers and profit.
Vue moves into distribution as its latest efforts to replenish limited film supply June 16, 2024 Vue International is moving into film distribution as the cinema operator looks to replenish its lack of supply caused by the 'unprecedented' Hollywood strikes.
Videndum: Hollywood writers strike calls ‘cut’ on camera gizmo firm’s bottom line April 23, 2024 The 148 day-long strike is the second longest in the history of the Writers Guild of America
Everyman: Dune 2 and Bob Marley films will help cinema ‘outperform’ in 2024 April 16, 2024 In its full year 2023, Everyman reported double digit revenue and profit growth, sending shares up over four per cent on Tuesday.
Cinema spending soared last year thanks to these six blockbusters – but one disappointed March 5, 2024 UK cinema operators received a boost from spending in 2023 thanks to a year of silver screen blockbusters, according to data from Lloyds Bank.
Taylor Swift film dominates box office with £6m opening weekend October 16, 2023 Taylor Swift has smashed more records with the opening of her 'Eras Tour' concert film, raking in £5.7m at the UK and Ireland’s box office.
UK cinemas hope to cash in as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour hits the screens October 4, 2023 Boosting economies of entire countries with their world tours was not enough for Taylor Swift and Beyonce. Now they are giving cinemas a slice of their success.
