The coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people under lockdown, unable to see friends or socialise outside for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, a new generation of apps and websites mean that the loneliness of isolation can be relieved, at least virtually, by joining together for a movie night over the internet. Source: How to watch films … [Read more...]
Tyneside Cinema thanks supporters as response to its crisis raises £30,000 within hours – Chronicle Live
Newcastle's iconic Tyneside Cinema has been overwhelmed by a show of support from the public who have raised almost £30,000 in a bid to save it from closure. Source: Tyneside Cinema thanks supporters as response to its crisis raises £30,000 within hours - Chronicle Live … [Read more...]
Can cinemas win back audiences after Covid 19 shutdowns? Has streaming replaced the big screen? | LinkedIn
The worldwide closure of cinemas in the wake of the global battle against the spread of corona virus and the confinement of millions around the world to their own homes, has led to an unprecedented uptake in streaming services. The enormous appetite for streaming content among home-bound populations has led some to question whether cinema-going … [Read more...]
VIP Cinema Seating closed for good
NEW ALBANY, Miss. (WTVA) — A plant in New Albany is closing for good, a casualty of the coronavirus. Source: VIP Cinema Seating closed for good … [Read more...]
Now the coronavirus infects property giants as their tenants go on strike over rent | Business | The Sunday Times
The shutdown of shows and sporting events has turned Paz Brennan’s world upside down. Source: Now the coronavirus infects property giants as their tenants go on strike over rent | Business | The Sunday Times … [Read more...]
(8) History of the drive-in and open-air cinema | LinkedIn
History of the drive-in and open-air cinema One may think that open-air cinemas are a relatively new invention but the opposite is the case. So let’s take a look into the history of outdoor movies. In 1895 the Lumière brothers invented cinematography – the moving image. At the start of the 20th century these ‘living photographs’ amazed people in … [Read more...]
