Odeon to open “vast majority” of UK cinemas on May 17
Odeon is the UK’s second-largest cinema chain. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
The Blackpool picture house that had everyone talking
As plans for the Blackpool Central development are considered, Blackpool historian David Hewitt hears echoes of the King Edward cinema’s early days. Source: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/
Star Wars: New UK poll unveils Britain’s favourite movies and characters of the franchise
May 4th has arrived and with it is Star Wars Day, as fans around the world celebrate the much-loved franchise. Almost 50 years since the first movie released and debates continue on which movies and characters are the very best. … Continued
‘Childhood memories gone’ – Devastation as Walsall’s Showcase Cinema replaced by car supermarket
Dozens of people have spoken of their disappointment after news broke that Walsall’s Showcase Cinema has closed and the site will be replaced by a huge car supermarket. Readers also took to BlackCountryLive’s post to speak about their fond memories … Continued
Stars of Doctor Who and The Omen started out at Bradford Playhouse
HALF-WAY up a street in Little Germany stands a theatre that changed the lives of several Bradford youngsters. It was where a teenage Duncan Preston decided to become an actor, rather than work for his dad’s Eccleshill haulage business. It … Continued
Flats plan for Walsall’s first cinema building and former pub
An historic former Walsall town centre pub which has been closed for five years could be converted into more than 20 apartments. The landmark was originally built in 1868 as an agricultural hall before it was redeveloped to become St … Continued
Italy’s David di Donatello Awards Set to Celebrate Resilience and Renewal of Cinema Italiano
Italy’s 66th David di Donatello Awards are set to celebrate on May 11 a year of resilience for Cinema Italiano that also looks likely to germinate some creative renewal, just as Italian movie theaters start to reopen and production is … Continued
Analysis Finds ‘Gendered Ageism’ Among BAFTA Women TV Nominees – Global Bulletin
An analysis conducted by the Acting Your Age Campaign has found that since 2000, the average age of BAFTA leading TV actresses nominees has reduced from 52 to 32. “The messaging of this downwards age-trend is clear and worrying,” the … Continued
UK government to host international ‘green initiatives in film’ event
Conference to address the climate crisis and how to boost sustainability in film through international collaboration. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Restart conference: Vue, Picturehouse heads to talk bringing audiences back to cinemas
Tim Richards, founder and CEO at Vue Cinemas, and Clare Binns, joint managing director at Picturehouse Cinemas, are coming together in conversation to talk abou how they plan to attract audiences back to cinemas, at the upcoming Restart Conference (May … Continued