U.K., Malta Sign Film and TV Production Understanding

Refresh for latest…: Disney/Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is off to a disappointing start with a $130M global opening. Of that, $70M is from 52 international box office markets as the the fifth installment in the beloved 42-year-old franchise came in below projections.

Gladiator 2 have revealed the building of a massive colosseum on a tiny island.Exclusive first-look images from the upcoming sequel have been shared, which show that producers have created a real, life-sized auditorium for the film’s main filming setting.Based in Malta, filming on the film began earlier this month, and Collider have shared first-look images from the set.“I’m standing across the water from the #gladiator2 set in #malta right now,” editor Steven Weintraub tweeted.“Met some people working on the movie. They told me a big and bloody battle was filmed today on the steps leading up to the colosseum.

As tensions rise in Hollywood over an imminent update on SAG-AFTRA’s negotiations with the studios, thousands of miles east, the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary is gearing up for its annual influx of industry insiders, curious film fans, and stars.

The European Film Academy, the board that oversees the European Film Awards, has voted to restructure its membership for the 2024 awards cycle.

Julian Sands' body was positively identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department Tuesday after hikers found his remains on Mt. Baldy last weekend. He was 65.

The Malta Film Commission has outlined its plans to take the Mediterranean island’s burgeoning locations business to the next level as it enjoys its busiest year ever, on the fringes of its new Mediterrane Film Festival.

This year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) will close with the UK premiere of British Iranian filmmaker Babak Jalali’s well-received Sundance pic Fremont.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has shared why she took some time away from the cobbles to challenge herself in a new show. The actress, who plays Maria Windass in the ITV soap, revealed back in April that she is one of the celebrities taking part in the next series of Cooking With The Stars.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Welsh actor Alexander Vlahos, known for his roles in TV series such as “Merlin,” “Outlander” and “Versailles,” is set to play a British ornithologist who, during a field trip to Sicily, gets involved in more than mere birdwatching. Shooting is underway in Sicily on the indie drama “Hearts of Salt,” the first feature by London-based line producer Rosa Russo. The passion project is structured as a three-way co-production between Italy, the U.K. and Tunisia, with shooting also planned in the North African country. Tunisia will serve as a second location besides the Italian island. Though plot details are scarce, “Hearts of Salt” will see Vlahos — who will soon be seen opposite Lindsay Lohan in the Netflix rom-com “Irish Wish” — arrive in Sicily on a mission to study the effects of climate change on bird migrations. However, the ornithologist will soon have to abandon his role as a detached observer of flight patterns in the Sicilian skies after witnessing a series of dramatic events on the ground comprising cultural and generational clashes, a growing disconnect in family and human ties, and the broader ecological crisis which is the overall backdrop against which “Hearts of Salt” is set.

Five-year-olds in Britain are, on average, up to seven centimetres shorter than children in other wealthy nations, new data has revealed.

"Be quick, I've only got a few minutes," Sir Alex Ferguson harked to a tight and tense press room at Carrington back in May 2002.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, Rachel Zegler and Emily Mortimer are in talks to join the cast of “Paddington in Peru,” the third opus of the beloved bear’s adventures. Set to start filming on July, the third installment film will also star Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Madeleine Harris and Samuel Joslin. Ben Whishaw and Imelda Staunton will also be back as the voices of Paddington and Aunt Lucy, respectively. Filming locations will include the UK, Peru and Colombia. The movie will mark the feature film directorial debut of Dougal Wilson, and reteams Studiocanal with Heyday Films following their collaboration on the first two films of the Paddington franchise. Studiocanal is fully financing and will distribute in the UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Poland, Australia and New Zealand as well as through partners in China and Japan. Sony Pictures will distribute in the USA, Canada and other key international territories including Latin America.

Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, Rachel Zegler, and Emily Mortimer are all in talks to star in the long-awaited movie threequel Paddington In Peru. The quartet will join series favorites Ben Whishaw and Hugh Bonneville, who are set to return.

Love Island’s Laura Anderson has taken to Instagram to show off her incredible outfit for the Pride of Scotland Awards. The star, who is currently pregnant with her first child, shared a fun video showing her walking into the awards venue wearing a stunning white dress that showed off her growing baby bump. In the video, Laura can be seen beaming as she struts down the red carpet wearing a form fitting, one-shouldered dress with a feathery flared bottom from Hurr, teamed with Kurt Geiger heels and jewellery from Lara Heems.

Taylor Swift sent fans across the UK, Ireland and Europe into a frenzy after announcing her The Eras Tour international dates in 2024.

Even though the rain has arrived in Scotland once again, temperatures are still set to remain fairly high, meaning many of us will be spending more time outdoors.

Anna Marie de la Fuente L.A.-based Campanario Entertainment and Mexico City shingle Addiction House have forged a strategic partnership in the wake of their successful Prime Video series “How to Survive Being Single” (“Como Sobrevivir Soltero”). The pact calls for the joint development and production of five scripted and unscripted projects in English and Spanish, starting with a TV series and a film, both fiction. Campanario Entertainment co-founder and president Jaime Dávila and senior VP Diana Mejia-Jones will work in tandem with Addiction House co-founders/brothers Sebastian and Emiliano Zurita and their partner Ricardo Gaspar to make shows that will hopefully appeal beyond its natural markets, the U.S. and Latin America.

Being one of the most famous people in the world has its pros and cons. Bryan Cranston recently revealed plans are in motion to leave Hollywood behind for a quieter life in France, and Marvel star Tom Holland "disappeared" after filming his latest show. And Chris Hemsworth stepped back from his superhero life on screen to focus on family after a shocking diagnosis.

England are preparing to continue their qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 against North Macedonia.

England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed he plans to restore some members of Manchester City's Treble-winning squad to his side ahead of Monday night's European Championship qualifier against North Macedonia at Old Trafford.