Audiences at these little independent theatres and cinemas can be sure of an intimate experience, especially in a venue on wheels that seats just eight Sol Cinema, touring While its claim to be the “smallest cinema in the solar system” may not be strictly provable, Sol Cinema is certainly the smallest in Britain to be powered entirely by the sun. … [Read more...]
UK increasingly shuns sofa for outdoor activities during ‘Twixtmas’
Period between Christmas and New Year is utilised for activities from ice-cold swimming to birdwatching When Christmas is over and you are getting ready for the dawn of the new year, it can be tempting to hibernate indoors, watching Home Alone on repeat and eating endless boxes of chocolates. But an increasing number are shunning the sofa and … [Read more...]
Bafta film chiefs talk streaming challenges, eligibility rules, date changes
Amanda Berry, CEO of Bafta, and Emma Baehr, director of awards and membership, are in the eye of the storm that is this year’s condensed awards season. They talk about the impact of an earlier awards ceremony, introducing unconscious bias training for jury heads and consulting the industry on eligibility rules Bafta conducted an industry … [Read more...]
Star Wars forecast to make 2019 all-time record year for UK box office
With December admissions likely to hit 17m, experts predict ‘unrepeatable’ year of success The UK cinema industry is banking on the final instalment in the Star Wars saga to set new highs for ticket sales and revenues in 2019, despite the onward march of Netflix. Last year proved to be the best for cinema-going since 1970, a year featuring … [Read more...]
UK cinema chain Cineworld to buy Canadian group Cineplex
Cineworld has announced plans to buy Canadian rival Cineplex in a deal that would make the UK cinema group the biggest in North America by number of screens. Cineworld’s bid, which values Cineplex at $2.1bn including debt, would allow it to tap the $770m annual revenues from the Canadian box office, of which Cineplex has 75 per cent market … [Read more...]
Watch the Red Carpet footage of the 1917 World Premiere and Royal Film Performance here
In support of The Film and TV Charity and taking place this evening, Wednesday 4th December, the following stars will be attending from the film: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Mark Strong, Daniel Mays, Nabhaan Rizwan & Claire Duburcq. Director, Writer & Producer Sam Mendes, … [Read more...]
