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War of the Worlds s2 on Disney+ from July 16

The second series of the drama series War of the Worlds, written and created by BAFTA Award-winner Howard Overman (Misfits, Crazyhead, Merlin) of Urban Myth Films, will premiere on Star on Disney+ on July 16th.  Set in France and the UK, the critically-acclaimed, modern-day retelling of H.G. Wells’ classic novel has an ensemble cast, including Golden Globe winner and EMMY and Tony award nominated actor Gabriel Byrne (In Treatment), and Golden Globe and Critics Choice […]

June 7, 2021

‘Unforgettable Entertainment’ campaign targets digital boost

Industry trade bodies the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) and Digital Entertainment Group International (DEGI) have launched what they say is the biggest ever cross-category marketing campaign with Unforgettable Entertainment, driving engagement from new, lapsed and existing digital transactional customers. Building on the success of the BASE/DEGI New Release-focused Mega Movie Week campaigns of […]

March 15, 2021By Colin Mann

Sky acquires A Boy Called Christmas

Sky has announced that A Boy Called Christmas will join their 2021 original film line-up. Acquired from STUDIOCANAL, exclusively for the UK & Ireland, the film – based on the book by Matt Haig – will be released on Sky Cinema and NOW TV this Christmas. as well as in cinemas. Co-written and directed by […]

January 22, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Sky, STUDIOCANAL rights deal

Sky and STUDIOCANAL, Canal+ Group’s film production and distribution company, are partnering to bring Sky customers hundreds of hours of movies on Sky Q. The content will also be available to NOW TV customers with a Cinema Pass. Under the deal, STUDIOCANAL’s titles scheduled for release from January 2021 will be brought to Sky Cinema […]

January 18, 2021