Friday Five

Week of May 11, 2026

In this week's Friday Five: UK and Ireland box office is forecast to rise 10%, UK and French unions launch a joint campaign at Cannes against long working hours, and we cover other key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

Week of May 4, 2026

In this week’s Friday 5: SAG-AFTRA reaches a tentative four-year agreement with studios, and thousands of filmmakers call on the EU to safeguard cinema funding. We also cover other key developments shaping the entertainment industry this week.

Week of April 27, 2026

In this week's Friday Five: “Michael” sets a new box office record with a $218.7m opening weekend, The CW announces major streaming deals with ESPN and Roku, and more key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

Week of April 20, 2026

In this week’s Friday Five: FilmLA launches a low-cost permit pilot for indie filmmakers, CinemaCon reports a 23% box office rebound with renewed focus on original storytelling, and more key developments shaping the entertainment industry.

Week of April 13, 2026

In this week's Friday Five: The Producers Guild rolls out a new Sustainability Toolkit, the “Malcolm in the Middle” revival sets streaming records on Disney+ and Hulu, and other key developments shaping the industry.