Scott Roxborough

United Kingdom

European News Editor and Producer at DW-TV at The Hollywood Reporter

Report on Film, TV and Music from Europe for The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard and German TV. Canadian-born, Cologne-based. All opinions my own...

Articles

Global Media Warns of Escalation as U.S. Bombs Iran Nuclear Sites

4 days ago | hollywoodreporter.com | Scott Roxborough

The U.S. military attack on Tehran‘s nuclear facilities on Saturday, and fears of a further escalation in the Israel-Iran war, dominated international news headlines and broadcasts over the weekend. While British right-wing tabloid The Sun cheered on the U.S. bombings — “Stick It Up Your Bunker” was their triumphant headline — most outlets warned of the dangers of repercussions from Iran and an expansion of the war beyond the Middle East.
Iranian Cannes Winner, Oscar Nominee Call for End to Israel-Iran Conflict

1 week ago | hollywoodreporter.com | Scott Roxborough

Iranian directors Jafar Panahi (It Was Just an Accident) and Mohammad Rasoulof (The Seed of the Sacred Fig) have signed an open letter calling for an end to the war between Iran and Israel and for the Iranian regime to shut down its nuclear program. Palme d’Or winner Panahi and the Oscar-nominated Rasoulof added their signatures to the op-ed published Wednesday in French newspaper Le Monde.
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Launches Gen Z–Focused Brand Sunnie

1 week ago | hollywoodreporter.com | Scott Roxborough

Reese Witherspoon announced Sunnie, a Gen Z-focused spin-off of her Hello Sunshine label, at the Cannes Lions festival on Wednesday.
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Launches Gen Z-Focused Brand Sunnie

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Scott Roxborough

Generate Key TakeawaysReese Witherspoon announced Sunnie, a Gen Z-focused spin-off of her Hello Sunshine label, at the Cannes Lions festival on Wednesday.
A24 Hires ‘Happy Valley,’ ‘Gentlemen Jack’ Producers in Boost to International TV Arm

1 week ago | hollywoodreporter.com | Scott Roxborough

A24 has signed up two of Britain’s hottest TV drama producers as it moves to expand its international small-screen output. The hip producer and distributor on Wednesday unveiled that it was adding Laura Lankester and Will Johnston to its U.K. team, joining former BBC executives Piers Wenger and Rose Garnett.
A24 Hires ‘Happy Valley,’ ‘Gentlemen Jack’ Producers in Boost to International TV Arm

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Scott Roxborough

Generate Key TakeawaysA24 has signed up two of Britain’s hottest TV drama producers as it moves to expand its international small-screen output. The hip producer and distributor on Wednesday unveiled that it was adding Laura Lankester and Will Johnston to its U.K. team, joining former BBC executives Piers Wenger and Rose Garnett.
Netflix Does Carriage Deal With TF1 in France

1 week ago | hollywoodreporter.com | Scott Roxborough

Netflix and TF1 announced a new carriage deal, which will see Netflix offer live broadcasts and on-demand content from the French commercial broadcaster on Netflix in France. The deal, which kicks off in Summer 2026, will include TF1’s French free-to-air channels as well as its TF1+ streaming offerings. The deal marks a major development in Netflix’s strategy in France.
Netflix Strikes Carriage Deal With TF1 in France

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Scott Roxborough

Generate Key TakeawaysNetflix and TF1 announced a new carriage deal, which will see Netflix offer live broadcasts and on-demand content from the French commercial broadcaster on Netflix in France. The deal, which kicks off in summer 2026, will include TF1’s French free-to-air channels as well as its TF1+ streaming offerings. The deal marks a major development in Netflix’s strategy in France.
European Box Office Revenue Rises (Barely) Despite Softer Admissions

1 week ago | hollywoodreporter.com | Scott Roxborough

Cinema admissions across Europe fell in 2024 despite a slight rise in overall box office revenue, according to the International Union of Cinemas’ (UNIC) 2025 annual report, released during the CineEurope convention in Barcelona on Tuesday. Total admissions across the 39 European territories represented by UNIC reached 934.2 million in 2024, down 2.6 percent from the previous year. Box office revenue, at €7.1 billion ($8.2 billion), was up by the slimmest of margins, increasing 0.03 percent.
European Box Office Revenue Rises (Barely) Despite Softer Admissions

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Scott Roxborough

Cinema admissions across Europe fell in 2024 despite a slight rise in overall box office revenue, according to the International Union of Cinemas’ (UNIC) 2025 annual report, released during the CineEurope convention in Barcelona on Tuesday. Total admissions across the 39 European territories represented by UNIC reached 934.2 million in 2024, down 2.6 percent from the previous year. Box office revenue, at €7.1 billion ($8.2 billion), was up by the slimmest of margins, increasing 0.03 percent.