The team pick out 10 major film industry storylines that are set to play out next year, recommend unsung British titles for Bafta voters, and look back at the Red Sea Film Festival.
Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell is joined by editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt look at hot 2026 topics, including potential changes to major UK bodies, streamer levies, how studios are working with AI, and the Warner Bros Discovery takeover.
They also discuss how Gen Z audiences are returning to cinemas, the major changes coming to the Creative Europe programme, renewal at some of the world’s biggest festival, and the potential impact of chaotic global politics.
Wendy is also joined by Screen's senior international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss his latest trip to Red Sea International Film Festival, which included serious star-power, interesting parties, and flooding.
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The team pick out 10 major film industry storylines that are set to play out next year, recommend unsung British titles for Bafta voters, and look back at the Red Sea Film Festival.
Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell is joined by editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt look at hot 2026 topics, including potential changes to major UK bodies, streamer levies, how studios are working with AI, and the Warner Bros Discovery takeover.
They also discuss how Gen Z audiences are returning to cinemas, the major changes coming to the Creative Europe programme, renewal at some of the world’s biggest festival, and the potential impact of chaotic global politics.
Wendy is also joined by Screen's senior international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss his latest trip to Red Sea International Film Festival, which included serious star-power, interesting parties, and flooding.
Warner Bros sale: How might the shareholders move?
The Screen Podcast
17 minutes 42 seconds
3 weeks ago
Warner Bros sale: How might the shareholders move?
In this extra edition of The Screen Podcast, we go in-depth on the Warner Bros sale with M&A expert Kim Chua, who sheds light on the views of shareholders and potential regulatory hurdles.
Chua, a partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants, was speaking to Screen’s Americas editor Jeremy Kay.
They discuss the different motivations behind the rival bids from Netflix and Paramount Skydance, and why many shareholders might see the Netflix bid as “more risky”.
The Screen Podcast
The team pick out 10 major film industry storylines that are set to play out next year, recommend unsung British titles for Bafta voters, and look back at the Red Sea Film Festival.
Screen contributing editor Wendy Mitchell is joined by editor-in-chief Matt Mueller and deputy editor Louise Tutt look at hot 2026 topics, including potential changes to major UK bodies, streamer levies, how studios are working with AI, and the Warner Bros Discovery takeover.
They also discuss how Gen Z audiences are returning to cinemas, the major changes coming to the Creative Europe programme, renewal at some of the world’s biggest festival, and the potential impact of chaotic global politics.
Wendy is also joined by Screen's senior international reporter Ben Dalton to discuss his latest trip to Red Sea International Film Festival, which included serious star-power, interesting parties, and flooding.
