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Plans to build a film studio near Reading that could be used to make star-studded Hollywood blockbusters are set for approval. Shinfield Studios wants planning permission to set up a TV and film studio – with four sound stages and … Continued
The British Film Institute and BAFTA have announced the next stage of their work to tackle, harassment and racism in the workplace, deploying a new employer Action List for the film and TV sectors to use that comes with widespread … Continued
Architecture Initiative has won planning for a cinema and community venue at EMI’s former global manufacturing headquarters where records by bands such as Pink Floyd and the Beatles were pressed. Source: https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/
More than 500 people have signed a petition to save a 1930s cinema from potentially being turned into flats. Shrewsbury’s Grade II listed former Granada Theatre was built in 1934 and is currently used as a bingo hall. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-56361211
A GRAPHIC designer in Monmouth has given the town’s Savoy Theatre a miniature creation of the building to mark one year of closure during the coronavirus pandemic. Source:https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/19173282.monmouth-artist-gifted-creation-savoy-theatre/
A Moscow book fair has prompted accusations of censorship after it canceled an appearance by a debut author who is a top aide to jailed opposition politician Aleksei Navalny. Kira Yarmysh, Navalny’s longtime spokeswoman and a prominent activist in her … Continued
The cinema giant, led by CEO Moshe Greidinger, eyes a reopening of its U.K. sites from May, but reiterates continued uncertainty “around its ability to continue as a going concern.” The U.K.-based company also said it has secured binding commitments … Continued
Two of Leeds’s most unique and historical cultural venues are set to raise the curtain on a new programme of shows and screenings. Source: https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/
Globecast has successfully received its Trusted Partner Network (TPN) certification across its Asian, UK and French operations, including TPN renewal of its Digital Cinema business in France. The certification covers all aspects of the business in these regions across the … Continued
Fears are growing that Wakefield Council is intending to demolish one of the city’s best-known landmarks, the former Regal/ABC cinema on the corner of Kirkgate. The art deco building has now stood empty for more than 20 years. Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/