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Get Ready to be Thrilled: 5 Amazing Gambling Movies and TV Shows

Have you ever thought that some of the most epic movies include a gambling topic? For example, in the movie Grease from 1978, there’s a memorable moment where Danny bets he can win a race with his car, Greased Lightening. And in Trading Places, which came out in 1983, there’s a famous scene where two […]

March 19, 2024

ITV signs James Bond deal with Amazon MGM

ITV has announced a deal with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution to make 25 James Bond movies available to ITV viewers via linear channels and catch-up on ITVX. The deal marks the first time that the Bond films have been available via an AVoD streaming platform in the UK, which will see each film available to […]

February 8, 2024

Andrew Scott joins MCM London Comic Con line-up

MCM London Comic Con has announced that incredible BAFTA award winner Andrew Scott will be joining the all-star guest line-up that alredy includes the likes of Stephen Amell, Rhys Darby, The Critcal Role gang, Khary Payton, Ashley Greene and many more. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet Andrew Scott on Sunday 29th […]

October 17, 2023

Prime Video reveals Adventure Series 007: Road to a Million

On James Bond Day, Prime Video has released the teaser trailer for the new UK Original adventure game show series 007: Road to a Million, revealing the first look at Brian Cox as The Controller. 007: Road to a Million, from the producers behind the James Bond film franchise, follows nine pairs of everyday people as they are […]

October 5, 2023

Prime Video casts Brian Cox in 007’s Road to a Million

Prime Video has cast Scottish actor Brian Cox, star of Succession, as ‘The Controller’, the enigmatic character who controls the fate of the contestants in the upcoming UK Original series 007’s Road to a Million. The series will see contestants competing in teams of two on a global adventure to win the ultimate prize of […]

April 24, 2023

MGM+, Starz bundle on Prime Video US

Starz has teamed with Amazon to bundle MGM+ on Prime Video in the US. This subscription bundle, which launches in the coming weeks, will provide streamers with more entertainment options will cost $11.99 per month — a 20 per cent discount on the combined price of both standalone subscriptions. “We are excited to join forces with […]

February 17, 2023

Territory Studio reveals new London HQ

Territory Studio (The Batman, Blade Runner 2049, Bond: No Time To Die), has announced new headquarters in London. Situated near Farringdon, the studio significantly expands Territory’s capacity and production capabilities. The new studio is 1,644m² or 17,696ft² with two floors, built from the ground up to accommodate up to 200 permanent staff. Having grown significantly […]

December 12, 2022

Pinewood sound stage named after Sean Connery

Pinewood Studios has announced that its new sound stage will be named in honour of the late Sir Sean Connery. The purpose-built, 18,000 square foot Sean Connery Stage is one of five new stages opening at the iconic lot. Connery filmed all six of his James Bond movies at Pinewood in Buckinghamshire, from 1962’s Dr. […]

August 25, 2022

MPA celebrates 100 years

The Motion Picture Association (MPA), the global voice of the producers and distributors of film, television and streaming content, is celebrating the century of creativity, growth and innovation since its inception in 1922. Since its founding in the age of the silent film, the MPA has championed storytellers, developed tools to protect their content against […]

May 31, 2022

Report: European cinema sector making slow recovery

The European Audiovisual Observatory reports that 2021 turned out to be another difficult year for the cinema sector in Europe. Multiple factors, like the ongoing closures of cinemas, particularly in the first half of the year, the negative effect of attendance restrictions, possible hesitancy among audiences to return to cinemas, the return of US studio […]

May 12, 2022