Streaming calendar crowds as films, series, music and games fight for the same week
A packed release slate shows how entertainment platforms increasingly compete across categories, with viewers asked to treat one week as a full media menu.
Gromit Gets a Voice After 37 Years as Martin Freeman Narrates Autobiography Audiobook
After 37 years of silence on screen, Wallace and Gromit's famously wordless dog will have his inner thoughts narrated by Martin Freeman. Nick Park has explained the casting ahead of the autobiography's publication and a new immersive London experience.
Danny Boyle defends AI Margaret Thatcher in Ink as third 28 Years Later film goes on back burner
Danny Boyle has explained why he used artificial intelligence to recreate Margaret Thatcher's face in his latest film, Ink, without asking her estate for permission. The director also revealed that the third 28 Years Later film is not currently a priority.
Sylvester Stallone’s memoir The Steps: lion cages, a jail cell and the Rocky bell his father refused to ring
Searches for Sylvester Stallone surged in the UK on Friday as the 80-year-old’s account of the years before Rocky landed in bookshops. Here is what the book actually says.
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in New York criminal sexual act case
A New York judge sentenced the former Miramax head over a first-degree criminal sexual act against former production assistant Miriam Haley.
Digger premiere brings Tom Cruise and the Waleses to Leicester Square
The Prince and Princess of Wales joined Tom Cruise and the Digger cast at the Royal Film Performance world premiere in London.
Resident Evil reboot scores franchise-record UK box office opening
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot opened at No.1 in the UK and Ireland, setting a live-action franchise record with £4.2 million.
UK cinema admissions hit a post-pandemic high as Practical Magic 2 and the Oasis documentary lead the chart
More than 17 million admissions in August, driven by The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, have carried British exhibitors into autumn on their strongest run since the pandemic.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom opens in UK cinemas
Aardman's Halloween-tinged stop-motion adventure arrives today via Sky, landing in a UK box office led by Practical Magic 2 and the Oasis concert film.
Supergirl review: Milly Alcock gives DC a jagged new spark
Craig Gillespie's Supergirl swaps polish for punk-rock energy, with Milly Alcock's restless Kara Zor-El powering a space-western revenge tale.
Madonna's long-planned biopic collapses over budget and control, leaving Julia Garner film in limbo
The singer says the Universal-backed project, once set to star Julia Garner under her own direction, fell apart over money and creative authorship, with even a cost-cutting shoot in Serbia failing to save it.
Porthcawl finds itself a film set as a Tarantino-style shoot rolls into town
A high-profile production reported to involve Quentin Tarantino and Kylie Minogue has descended on the Welsh seaside resort, mixing local curiosity with hopes of a lasting cultural and visitor boost.
Compilation films return to cinemas, from Jackass to Demon Slayer
Studios are repackaging familiar footage and franchise moments for the big screen in a lower-cost release model built on fan loyalty and nostalgia.
New on Netflix June 2026: Films and TV series to add to your watchlist
A round-up of the latest films and series landing on Netflix in the UK this June, from fresh originals to returning favourites worth queuing up before the month ends.
Tarantino's surprise acting turn opposite Kylie Minogue in Wales
The director's unexpected on-screen appearance alongside the pop star, shot in Wales, has become an entertainment talking point.
George Lucas lands a surprise voice role in Illumination's Minions & Monsters
The Star Wars creator, who has largely stepped back from Hollywood since selling Lucasfilm in 2012, will lend his voice to Illumination's Minions & Monsters in a rare new screen credit.
Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' lands the director's biggest original opening in years
Steven Spielberg's UFO thriller starring Emily Blunt debuted at number one in the United States, marking his strongest launch for an original film since 2018.
Annecy 2026 lines up studio firepower from Illumination, Pixar and Laika
The world's leading animation festival opens with Illumination's Minions & Monsters and a packed slate of previews, underlining animation's commercial pull.
Tribeca 2026 crowns Cotton Fever and Jail Time Records as festival marks 25th edition
New York's Tribeca Festival handed its top narrative prize to addiction drama Cotton Fever and its documentary award to Cameroonian music film Jail Time Records.
The Batman: Part II finally begins filming in London after years of delays
Matt Reeves has confirmed cameras are rolling on the long-delayed sequel, with Robert Pattinson back as the Caped Crusader and an October 2027 release locked in.
Toy Story 5 tracks for record $150m opening as Pixar eyes 2026 box-office crown
Disney and Pixar's latest sequel is projected to deliver the franchise's biggest-ever debut and the largest opening of the year so far when it lands on 19 June.
Michael overtakes Bohemian Rhapsody as highest-grossing music biopic ever
Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic has crossed roughly $912m worldwide to dethrone the 2018 Queen film, with a release in Japan tipping it toward the billion-dollar mark.
Apple lands hotly contested Jennifer Lawrence rom-com after 40-bidder auction
Apple Original Films has secured One Month Mark, a spec romantic comedy that triggered one of the most aggressive post-strike bidding wars in recent memory.
Karlovy Vary to honour Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jesse Eisenberg at 60th edition
The Czech festival will hand its President's Award to the two American actor-directors, with Gyllenhaal premiering her film The Bride! as the event marks a milestone year.
Bond 26 casting search narrows as Villeneuve and Nina Gold weigh contenders
With Denis Villeneuve directing for Amazon MGM and casting veteran Nina Gold leading the search, reports point to a shortlist of rising British and American actors for 007.
Scary Movie reboot tops US box office with franchise-record opening as summer momentum builds
The Wayans-led horror spoof opened to roughly $55m in North America, handing Paramount its biggest comedy launch on record and outpacing Amazon MGM's costly Masters of the Universe.
Marvel readies Avengers: Doomsday reshoots before Secret Wars cameras roll
Additional photography on Avengers: Doomsday is gearing up in London as Marvel sequences its two-part finale, with Secret Wars eyeing a later production start.
Veteran actor Keith David honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
The prolific star of The Thing and Platoon was celebrated by friends and collaborators at an emotional ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard.
Neon chief Tom Quinn dismisses consolidation wave: 'I wouldn't survive a day'
Fresh from a seventh Palme d'Or win, Neon co-founder Tom Quinn used a Hollywood industry conference to warn that mega-mergers threaten competition and creativity.
A24 wins Jordan Firstman's Club Kid for $17m after Cannes bidding war
The indie distributor outlasted a crowded field including Netflix, Searchlight and Mubi to secure worldwide rights to the comedian's directorial debut.