New ownership – New plans for our cinema | Save Walthamstow Cinema
Antic pub company have completed the purchase of the EMD/Granada, finally ending UCKG’s 12-year ownership. Source: New ownership – New plans for our cinema | Save Walthamstow Cinema
The ever-expanding Loungers chain now heads for Clevedon’s Curzon | Bristol Post
A new branch of Loungers, the fast-expanding Bristol-based cafe bar chain, is to open in Clevedon’s historic cinema. Source: The ever-expanding Loungers chain now heads for Clevedon’s Curzon | Bristol Post
Scarborough North Street cinema plans dealt a blow – BBC News
Plans for a five-screen cinema in Scarborough town centre have suffered a blow after the council rejected the release of land for development. Source: Scarborough North Street cinema plans dealt a blow – BBC News
Cineworld lifted by Avengers and Fifty Shades of Grey | Business | The Guardian
Avengers: Age of Ultron and Fifty Shades of Grey have boosted business at Cineworld so far this year, and the group has high hopes for the rest of 2015 with Jurassic World, the final Hunger Games outing and the James … Continued
J Arthur Rank’s Hull birthplace renovated – BBC News
The home where film producer J Arthur Rank was born has been restored after standing derelict for over a decade. Source: J Arthur Rank’s Hull birthplace renovated – BBC News
Gerry Cottle Jr talks about his Rooftop Film Club | Popcorn and projector
There can’t be many people in the film business in London with more going on than Gerry Cottle Jr. Gerry’s the guy who founded Rooftop Film Club, which spawned the Drive-In Film Club. Which gave birth to the Underground Film … Continued
Cineworld’s revenues up 8.8%: There’s still life in Britain’s cinema industry
You could be forgiven for thinking Britain’s cinema industry is in terminal decline. A combination of online streaming, uninspiring blockbusters and the rising popularity of TV boxsets might be an indicator that a trip to the flicks will soon be … Continued
Drive-in cinema: what’s the appeal? | Popcorn and projector
Drive-in cinema is a slice of Americana that has never got out of first gear in the UK.Our experience of catching a film on the big screen from the front seats of the car is limited to pop culture references … Continued
Think independent cinema revolves around London? Think again | Popcorn and projector
Think most independent cinema exists in London? Is Manchester a mecca for all things indie? What’s the cinema scene like in Northern Ireland? Popcorn and Projector have been number crunching all weekend in an attempt to answer all these questions, … Continued
‘Deep concern’ about museum – Milton Keynes Citizen
A unique museum, exhibition and art deco cinema are in urgent need of a new home. Source: ‘Deep concern’ about museum – Milton Keynes Citizen