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Friday Briefing: UK Boom Times

While Hollywood battles post-strike fatigue, the UK has quietly become the world's hottest production market with £5.6B in spending and new tax credits offering 40% cash back on indie films. We decode why savvy U.S. producers are racing to Britain – and why this window won't last forever.

Bradley Hope
Bradley Hope
June 20, 2025 · 8 min read
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Welcome back to Hollywood Signal. We’re the anti-gossip newsletter for creators and execs, distilling market data, buyer mandates and cultural trends into actionable intel. Last week’s debut was just the start – as promised, the Briefing now lands every Monday with fresh numbers and insights. We remain focused on what matters: mandates, money, and market logic. Let’s dive in.

In this edition: We unpack why the UK has become Hollywood's new goldmine with £5.6B in production spend and game-changing tax incentives that could net your next indie 40% cash back. Plus: Box office rebounds with summer tentpoles up 18.7% YoY, key exec shifts at Paramount and UTA signal strategic pivots, Netflix raids Film4 for UK talent, and your essential June-July industry calendar. We also decode the latest viral trends turning bedrooms into horror movie sets and toxic texts into comedy gold.

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