First look inside new Omniplex cinema taking over ‘world’s tallest’ former Cineworld
The stunning transformation of the former Cineworld has breathed new life into the old cinema, with plenty of excellent new additions. Source: Glasgow Live
Hollywood was too afraid to distribute this movie. So the director built her own company and did it herself
Filmmaker Cherien Dabis speaks with Fast Company about the challenges of getting a Palestinian story made and why traditional financing often falls short. Source: Fast Company
Spider-Man: Brand New Day records biggest Middle East opening of all-time
Empire Entertainment, the exclusive theatrical distributor for Sony Pictures across the Middle East, has announced a historic opening weekend for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has become the biggest-opening weekend of all time for a film in Middle East box … Continued
Black cab becomes cinema as immersive documentary brings taxi drivers’ stories to audiences across Britain
Award-winning theatre company Dante or Die is taking a decommissioned London black cab on a nationwide tour this autumn, transforming the iconic vehicle into a miniature cinema where audiences can experience an immersive documentary exploring the lives of taxi drivers … Continued
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Sells Out Again as Massive Demand Crashes BFI Website
“The Odyssey” continues to generate unprecedented interest weeks after its theatrical debut, with another round of coveted IMAX 70 mm tickets selling out in record time. Source: Spoiler Bolavip
Hend Sabry calls for fresh approach to Arab cinema financing and storytelling
Cairo-based Tunisian actress and producer Hend Sabry has called for a deeper look at the challenges facing Arab cinema, from financing and distribution to international representation, arguing that the region has the talent, audiences and financial resources needed to build … Continued