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How collectible popcorn buckets became a lucrative revenue stream for cinemas
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (1045+ words) Merch is a growing product category for cinema operators, as fans splash the cash for tie-ins. Screen talks to key players and digs into the market's star performer: the collectible popcorn bucket. Source: Credit: Courtesy of Zinc Group, Regal Store,…...
Jackass: Best And Last" review: Johnny Knoxville and gang reunite for gleeful mix of past highlights and punishing new stunts
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (235+ words) Series regulars Steve-O and Chris Pontius also join returning director Jeff Tremaine "Jackass: Best And Last" Dir: Jeff Tremaine. US. 2026. 92mins "The fearlessness of the execution provokes both chuckles and groans Still, there"s a faint whiff of melancholy hanging over…...
Free speech on mainstream US TV under threat as late-night battles for its life
1+ week, 2+ day ago (818+ words) Source: Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock CBS's decision to draw the curtain on The Late Show after 33 years " the last 12 of them with Colbert at the helm " has been interpreted as the death knell for US late-night, for CBS itself, and for…...
V'ctor Iriarte's "Snow Country' Wins Screen International ECAM Forum Award
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (600+ words) Source: ECAM Forum/Courtesy of Marco Barada V'ctor Iriarte's Spain-France sci-fi drama Snow Country has won the Screen International ECAM Forum Award, which recognises a project with strong international co-production and festival potential from the Madrid event's 15-title Films To…...
Scary Movie" review: The Wayans brothers return for dull, dated sixth instalment of horror parody franchise
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (228+ words) Stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall are also back in the first "Scary Movie" feature since 2013 Dir: Michael Tiddes. US. 2026. 95mins Lacks sharpness, insight and, crucially, humour" Times have certainly changed in the 26 years since that original film was released, and…...
How BAFTA Breakthrough is supporting UK talents to enjoy long and sustainable careers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (806+ words) Olaide Sadiq, Charlotte Regan BAFTA Breakthrough has become one of the most significant talent programmes in the UK film, TV and games industry, supporting emerging creatives and practitioners at a pivotal moment in their development. What makes Breakthrough stand out…...
Madman taps into Australia's housing crisis to as part of the release campaign for comedy "Birthright'
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (458+ words) For the May 21 release of the'satire Birthright, Australian distributor Madman has leaned into one of Australia's biggest social issues, the difficulties of buying a house experienced by millennials and Gen Z.' Attendees at seven Q&A advance screenings from May 11-19 across…...
Sundance prize winner "Filipi'ana" heads to UK-Ireland
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) EXCLUSIVE: BFI Distribution has picked up by'Rafael Manuel's Sundance prize winner Filipi'ana for UK-Ireland distribution, from US's Magnify, with a release planned for the autumn.' The Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision prize winner, which also…...
Sundance prize-winner "Soul Patrol" goes to Kino Lorber for North America
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (173+ words) Source: Sundance Film Festival Kino Lorber has acquired North American distribution rights to Soul Patrol, for which J M Harper won the US Documentary Competition Directing Award at this year's Sundance." Kino Lorber, which negotiated the acquisition with CAA and…...
Power Ballad" review: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas pluck the heartstrings in overly-sentimental John Carney drama
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (325+ words) By Tim Grierson, Senior US critic5 May 2026 Carney follows up "Once" and "Sing Street" with wistful, unconvincing music industry tale Dir: John Carney. Ireland/US. 2026. 98mins "Insistence on emphasising the heartfelt and comforting" Carney, who is best known for Once, Begin Again,…...