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With pubs, bars and restaurants remaining closed right now our summer socialising plans have taken a big hit. Thankfully though drive-in cinemas are on the way to save our summer. The Drive In, will open on 4 July in the … Continued
As France awaits official updates that are expected to come later this week with regard to the re-opening of restaurants and perhaps fewer restrictions on travel, Culture Minister Franck Riester reiterated today that cinemas are eyeing a July 1 re-start. Speaking to France Info, Riester … Continued
This follows government suggestions that cinemas would reopen in July. Over 200 independent film venues across the UK have said in a new survey that they could not reopen with social distancing measures still in place. In a new survey … Continued
Returning a historic building to its former glory will be the first step in creating a community cinema in a north-east town. Huntly’s new community hub could include a café, cinema, bookshop and community gallery. The facilities will be housed … Continued
Property magnate Charles Cohen’s €8m renovation of La Pagode branded a ‘massacre’ When the property magnate Charles Cohen bought the La Pagode cinema in Paris, complete with its celebrated Japanese garden, three years ago, he announced that as an American … Continued
The majority of respondents were community cinemas, charity venues and film festivals… Read more: https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-indie-cinemas-will-only-survive-three-months-with-social-distancing-says-survey/5150072.article
The British Academy plans a “thorough review” after the diversity crisis that erupted following its film nominations in January. Read more: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bafta-unveils-steering-group-review-diversity-issues-1294282
The production body has partnered with Milkshake!, CITV and TG4, as well as industry orgs, to help children produce short vids that reflect life in lockdown. Read more: https://kidscreen.com/2020/05/13/bfi-broadcasters-develop-made-by-kids-content/
The UK-wide programme will support new and emerging Scottish film talent. Read more: https://www.screendaily.com/news/screen-scotland-bfi-launch-1m-talent-development-programme/5149752.article
Russell Crowe has been announced as the first major casting for Rapman’s new movie, marking the filmmaker’s foray into Hollywood. Rapman, real name Andrew Onwubolu, will next direct mobster movie American Son following the success of his feature directorial debut … Continued