New Camden shopping complex slammed on social media – but some are already planning visit
The centre featuring 150 shops and 60 food and drink outlets will open later this year. Source: https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/
Brent Council approves plans at Burnt Oak Broadway bingo hall
A former cinema and bingo hall is set to be redeveloped into a new shared living space, despite concerns some of the homes will be “around three times the size of a UK prison cell”. Brent Council’s planning committee approved … Continued
Film studio that could be used for Hollywood blockbusters up for approval
Plans to build a film studio near Reading that could be used to make star-studded Hollywood blockbusters are set for approval. Shinfield Studios wants planning permission to set up a TV and film studio – with four sound stages and … Continued
BAFTA, British Film Institute Team on Initiative to Combat Bullying, Harassment and Racism
The British Film Institute and BAFTA have announced the next stage of their work to tackle, harassment and racism in the workplace, deploying a new employer Action List for the film and TV sectors to use that comes with widespread … Continued
Architecture Initiative wins planning for cinema at old Beatles record plant
Architecture Initiative has won planning for a cinema and community venue at EMI’s former global manufacturing headquarters where records by bands such as Pink Floyd and the Beatles were pressed. Source: https://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/
Hundreds join bid to ‘save’ heritage Shrewsbury cinema
More than 500 people have signed a petition to save a 1930s cinema from potentially being turned into flats. Shrewsbury’s Grade II listed former Granada Theatre was built in 1934 and is currently used as a bingo hall. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-56361211