6 March: The government announced a new interventive motion that will see UK film productions with a budget of up to £15m receive a 53% expenditure credit (equating to a tax relief of approximately 40%), a move that will really help independent films and rising stars in the industry. “The support for independent filmmaking announced… read more >
The musical Buena Vista Social Club brings the Grammy-winning Afro-Cuban album to life on stage. Set in 1950s Havana and based on true events, the vibrant narrative unfolds as young musicians create a groundbreaking sound, disrupting the Cuban music scene until a political revolution abruptly ends their journey. Fast forward forty years, the band reunites… read more >
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) have announced their expansion of NFTS Scotland, which includes the newly established Sean Connery Talent Lab. Partnering with the Sean Connery Foundation, NFTS’ new 12-month programme will give 30 aspiring Scottish filmmakers the platform to develop their craft and increase the scale and ambition of their projects. The… read more >
Adventure series 007: Road To A Million has today (November 10) launched on Prime Video. 007: Road To A Million sees nine contestant duos attempt to win a life-changing £1 million prize by completing a series of Bond-inspired challenges across the globe, answering ten questions masterminded by The Controller, actor Brian Cox. For each correct… read more >
Erik Lomis, MGM distribution head, has sadly passed away. Lomis oversaw the distribution of many 007 films including GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, Die Another Day and No Time to Die as well as many other films from MGM. Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said, “We are absolutely devastated by… read more >
Till was honoured with the Stanley Kramer Award at the 34th Annual Producers Guild Awards on February 25th, in Beverly Hills. Producers Michael Reilly, Thomas Levine, Keith Beauchamp, Barbara Broccoli, Fred Zollo, and Preston Holmes accepted the award from Danielle Deadwyler. Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for The Producers Guild of America/AP Images
US President Joe Biden hosted a screening of Till at the White House on February 16th in commemoration of Black History Month. Till is a biographical drama is centered around Mamie Till. Written, produced and directed by Chinonye Chukwu, the film shows the civil rights activist’s life following the death of her 14-year-old son Emmett… read more >
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries Justine Simons joined London Screen Academy founders Barbara Broccoli, Eric Fellner and Lisa Bryer at the free sixth form academy in Islington, and met some of the 800 students working to become the next creative industry leaders. The London Screen Academy… read more >
Danielle Deadwyler has won the Outstanding Lead Performance prize at the Gotham Awards 2022 for her role in Till, produced by Barbara Broccoli. Danielle was nominated alongside Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh and Brendan Fraser for the award, which she won for her performance as Mamie Till. The biographical drama is centered around the civil rights… read more >
Michael G. Wilson & Barbara Broccoli were the recipients of the Great Creative Britons Award at Walpole’s British Luxury Awards 2022 (21 November). The Walpole British Luxury Awards celebrate world-leading creativity and innovation within Britain’s luxury sector. Accepting the award on Michael and Barbara’s behalf were associate producer Gregg Wilson and creative director Heather Callow… read more >