Robert Pattinson stars in the upcoming Mickey 17 from esteemed director Bong Joon-ho, marking his return to the black comedy genre following award-winning Parasite. The adaptation of Edward Ashton’s 2022 novel sees Pattinson play a disposable employee is sent on a human expedition to colonise the ice world Niflheim. The feature will be released in cinemas on 7 March.
The 2025 Sundance Film Festival kicks of today, running through to 2 February in Park City, Utah. This year, the festival sets a lineup reflective of a recent horror resurgence. From unsettling shorts to feature debuts, the scary slate welcomes a blend of psychological thrillers, supernatural tales, and dark comedies.
All That's Left of You (اللي باقي منك) is an upcoming drama film directed by Palestinian-American filmmaker Cherien Dabis. Revolving round the experiences of a Palestinian family across three generations, the film highlights themes of displacement and resilience. The film is slated for its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on 25 January.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced the nominations for its 2025 Film Awards, showcasing a wide array of talent and storytelling that has left a significant mark on the cinematic world over the past year. This year’s nominations include super star flicks of the past year including Emilia Pérez, Wicked, Blitz, Gladiator II and many more. Amongst the nominees, are FOCUS 2024 speakers Robin Carolan for Best Original Score in Nosferatu, Valerie Déloof, Victor Fleurant, Victor Praud, Stéphane Thiébaut, and Emanuelle Villard for sound in The Substance, as well as Peter Straughan for Best Original Screenplay, Nick Emerson in editing ,and Nina Gold and Martin Ware for casting for Conclave.
International film festivals have long been a cornerstone of the global film industry, fostering creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange. In 2025, these festivals remain more significant than ever, evolving to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world while continuing to provide filmmakers with a vital platform to showcase their work.
The NAACP Image Awards are set to return for the 56th instalment of the celebration on 22 February. In the lead up to the momentous night, nominations for the coveted award were announced today across music, film, television and the overall entertainment industry. Leaders across the nominations include Ayo Edebiri, Keke Palmer, GloRilla, The Piano Lesson and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. The two hour show will live broadcast across BET and CBS.
The 82nd Golden Globe Awards took place yesterday celebrating outstanding achievements in film and television from the past year. Top winners from the night included Emilia Pérez, Shōgun and The Brutalist. Hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the ceremony broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
In the final days of 2024, Screen Alliance CEO Neil Hatton was awarded with the prestigious MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List. Announced on 30 December, Hatton has been recognised for his services to visual effects and animation. This honour came as an apt celebration preceding the New Year arrival of the new VFX tax credit championed by Hatton and the UK Screen Alliance members.