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Fri. Jun 26th, 2026

FDA

UK Cinemas Temporary Reduction in VAT

23rd May 2026 PJ Max

The Treasury introduces a summer VAT cut reducing children’s cinema tickets to 5 percent as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme...

ITV

ITV and Disney Expand Strategic Relationship

24th February 2026 PJ Max

ITV and Disney deepen their strategic UK partnership as Hulu Originals join ITV1 and ITVX, expanding shared content and strengthening the broadcasters’ long‑term relationship...

BFI

BFI increases its support of UK documentary filmmaking

16th February 2026 PJ Max

The BFI commits £7.2m in National Lottery funding to strengthen UK documentary filmmaking expanding support for features shorts emerging talent and sector development...

Lucasfilm

Lucasfilm Leadership Transition

16th January 2026 PJ Max

Kathleen Kennedy steps down as Lucasfilm President with Dave Filoni taking over marking a major creative shift for the future of Star Wars storytelling...

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Q : Can you describe the process and use of screen tests during the selection process for a film?

Robin Gurland: Screen tests are traditionally the final phase of the audition process for lead or supporting lead roles. The actor being tested usually does one or two scenes completely “off book” and depending on the schedules of the other lead actors cast, often they will be brought in to do the scenes along with the actor being tested. Screen tests can get very elaborate with full hair and make-up, costume and lighting or fairly simple, but they are always shot on film.

From Ask the Jedi Council Archives – 1999

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