Jam Jar Cinema, which is based in Whitley Bay, has launched its crowdfunding campaign today to support plans to create two additional screens, a new bar and community space, as well as improving the site’s accessibility. Source: Independent cinema launches crowdfunding campaign to support expansion | Bdaily … [Read more...]
NSW court to decide the fate of Parramatta’s historic Roxy Theatre
A NSW court is set to decide whether the historic Roxy Theatre in Parramatta will be transformed into an entertainment complex beneath a high-rise office block, or reopened as a city watering hole. The landmark art deco theatre on George Street has operated as an inter-war picture palace, a Hoyts cinema triplex, a bar and a live music … [Read more...]
Old chapel to become boutique cinema in Marlborough
BUSINESSMEN behind a project to bring a cinema to the centre of Marlborough are keeping their fingers crossed that they get planning permission to convert a second building.Source: Old chapel to become boutique cinema in Marlborough | The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald … [Read more...]
Huge Wetherspoon pub to open in Edinburgh’s Southside despite police concerns
A new 400-seater Wetherspoon pub will open in Edinburgh city centre after councillors gave proposals the thumbs up. Wetherspoon will invest £2.5 million to fully refurbish the former Empire Bingo on Nicolson Street and create up to 100 new jobs. Source: Huge Wetherspoon pub to open in Edinburgh’s Southside despite police concerns - Edinburgh … [Read more...]
New developments in plan for Cornwall’s newest cinema at Bodmin
More details about Cornwall's newest cinema plan have emerged. Merlin Cinemas is set to open Bodmin's first five-screen cinema later this year in the town’s old Public Rooms, on Mount Folly. Source: New developments in plan for Cornwall's newest cinema at Bodmin - Cornwall Live … [Read more...]
Backyard Cinema announce plans for permanent 250-seat Wandsworth site
A new cinema seating 250 people is coming to Wandsworth, but it's not your average night at the theatre. Backyard Cinema will be hoping to breathe new life into the former television studios at Ram Quarter, made famous for hosting Ready Steady Cook and Saturday Morning Kitchen. Source: Backyard Cinema announce plans for permanent 250-seat … [Read more...]
