Rare historic colour footage of Devon captured by cinema projectionist
“My dad died 12 years ago, but his passion lives on with me”… Source: https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/
Here are the Global Events Canceled by Coronavirus
Major gatherings like the Summer Olympics and Comic-Con are trying to decide whether to continue… Source: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/03/coronavirus-festivals-cannes-comic-con-olympics-sxsw
Judge dismisses affidavit of eviction for Saracen Cinema 8
Pines Mall Owner, Judy Vu, will have to re-file an affidavit of eviction to remove the owners of Saracen Cinema 8 after district court judge Hon. Phillip Green dismissed the order in court on Monday. Source: https://www.pbcommercial.com/news/20200306/judge-dismisses-affidavit-of-eviction-for-saracen-cinema-8
Meet the Cunningham Combat Camera Model C: Cinematographing WWII
ASC Museum curator Steve Gainer, ASC, ASK, discusses this unique World War II-era unit designed for use by military cinematographers under extreme conditions. Let’s have a look at the Cunningham Combat Camera Model C… Source: https://ymcinema.com/2020/03/05/meet-the-cunningham-combat-camera-model-c-cinematographing-wwii/
AFI Postpones Life Achievement Award Gala in Wake of Coronavirus
The American Film Institute has postponed its Life Achievement Award gala due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus. The annual ceremony, set this year to honor Julie Andrews, was scheduled to take place April 25 at the Dolby Theatre in Los … Continued
CinemaCon To Continue Despite Fear Of Novel Coronavirus
The CinemaCon authorities have announced that the event will take place as planned despite fears of the new Coronavirus. However, added health and sanitation precautions are under consideration and will be put into place for the people. The National Association … Continued
Star Wars at the cinema in the 1970s and today
In Hastings, at the back end of the decade of poor taste, the 1970s, a trip to the pictures was a frequent occurrence. It was so much less clinical then: we would park up in a yellow DAF outside the … Continued
Oil rigs? Not when there’s a big screen and big roles
Martin Sensmeier, Tlingit, said though working on an oil rig “sucks” he appreciated the time off and paychecks that allowed him to seek his dream of becoming an actor. Sensmeier, known for his role as Red Harvest in “The Magnificent … Continued
Seven fantastic cinema experiences in the UAE
Where to find more than the standard screening… Source: https://www.timeoutabudhabi.com/film-tv/434491-seven-fantastic-cinema-experiences-in-the-uae
Dreams of new 1,000 seater music venue in Plymouth shattered
Ryan and Ben’s dream has collapsed just as they were about to sign a deal with Gala’s freeholder amid fears about the venture being ‘unviable’. Source: https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife/dreams-new-1000-seater-music