Liverpool’s delayed ‘Hollywood of the North’ Littlewoods complex gets £20m government backing
The UK government has got behind the project, but Twickenham Studios has pulled out. Source: SD
Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s
Under the UK’s social media ban – which is due to come into force in March next year – those under that age will be prevented from accessing ten of the biggest platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat. Source: BBC
The 15 best indie cinemas in Britain, according to the British Independent Film Awards
One of these charming picture houses will be crowned Cinema of the Year. Source: Time Out
The Digger disaster: what an epic movie flop means for Tom Cruise and Hollywood
Unprecedented folly of misjudgment, bad timing and spectacular hubris is predicted to lose $245m. How did this happen? Source: The Guardian
10 great black-and-white films of the 2020s
In fact, the motivations for using black and white in contemporary film are diverse. Sometimes, it’s a way of paying homage to cinema’s past while also taking it forward. Source: https://www.bfi.org.uk/lists/10-great-black-white-films-2020s
WHY MANY MOVIE THEATERS ARE SWITCHING FROM XENON LAMPS TO LASER PROJECTORS
Innovation continues to push the medium forward, and theater chains are starting to invest in the next wave of cinematic exhibition tech. Source: SG