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title: This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines
description: "So much news, so little time. Take five with our #FridayFive. Don't miss the top headlines from July 7-11."
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# [This Week's Handful of Must-See Headlines](https://blog.castandcrew.com/weekof_july7)

 Written by [Cast&Crew](https://blog.castandcrew.com/author/castcrew) | 07/11/2025

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**Week of July 7, 2025**

<https://open.spotify.com/episode/1lw64BB11mH88CntsI2adu?go=1&sp_cid=d05ffbb1d572b926e71552816d353956&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=d24a096015394428>

 

 

Unions

**New Video Game Contract: SAG-AFTRA Ratify Contract After 11 Month Strike**   
After a lengthy strike over generative AI, SAG-AFTRA ratified a new deal with major game companies, winning a 15.17% pay raise, better benefits, and landmark AI safeguards. 

 

International

**BFI and CNC Forge Landmark Film Partnership**   
The BFI and France’s CNC signed a landmark deal to boost independent film, promote screen culture, and support cross-border collaboration. 

 

Movie Theaters

**Vue Unveils ‘Epic’ Premium Cinema Experience**   
Vue is launching "Epic," its own premium large format with Barco HDR laser projection and Dolby Atmos sound, aiming for 61 screens across Europe by 2027. 

 

Awards

**BIFA Launches New Cinema of the Year Award**   
The British Independent Film Awards is introducing a Cinema of the Year award to honor UK cinemas supporting indie film and their communities. Public votes and a jury will pick five nominees, with the winner revealed on November 30. 

 

Film

**AI-Generated Films Could Hit Festivals in 5 Years, Says Expert**   
At Karlovy Vary, Cannes Next head Sten Saluveer predicted that fully AI-made feature films could debut at major festivals within five years. 

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