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How the 2026 Less Healthy Food advertising ban impacts bookings, fees and strategy for commercial agents and actors. New year, new rules. As we bin the unloved mini Bounty’s and dust off our running shoes, the Less Healthy Food and Drink (LHF) advertising restrictions – which came into effect on 5 January 2026 – may […]

The casting teams behind ‘Adolescence’, ‘Dept Q’, ‘Hament’ and ‘Sinners’ amongst those nominated for 41st Artios Awards. The Casting Society of America (CSA) has announced the nominees for the 2026 Artios Awards. The Awards celebrate the year’s most outstanding achievements in casting across film, television, theatre and new media, with the casting teams behind Adolescence, […]

From ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ and Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ to the latest ‘Game of Thrones’ series ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’, we take a look at some of the most anticipated productions coming in 2026. 2026 is shaping up to be a monumental year for film and television. While we all wind down […]

‘Sinners’, ‘Adolescence’ and ‘Frankenstein’ among nominees for the Golden Globes 2026. The shortlist for the 83rd Golden Globes has now been revealed, recognising all the top films, TV shows and – for the first time – podcasts that we’ve enjoyed throughout the year. One Battle After Another and Sentimental Value are the frontrunners with eight […]

The BIFA 2025 winners have been announced, with ‘Pillion’ winning four awards including Best British Independent Film. The Awards took place on 30 November at the Roundhouse in Camden, London, and were hosted by comedians Lou Sanders and Harriet Kemsley.  Pillion emerged as one of the major winners of the night, securing four wins, including […]