A heritage centre which closed because it could not attract enough visitors may be turned into a cinema. … [Read more...]
MAGIC OF MOVING PICTURES
The magic of moving pictures came to west Cornwall in the late 1890s. Travelling showmen with early cinematograph machines would hire a hall, put on a display of the new technology and then move on to the next town. … [Read more...]
FUTURE VISION FOR EYESORE
Plans have been unveiled to dramatically change one of Newquay's many eyesores in a multi-million pound scheme. The former Astor Cinema and John Nance building on Narrowcliff is set to be transformed into a contemporary structure comprising of 40 one to three bedroom apartments. … [Read more...]
Film funding ‘shocking’ says Ross
TV and radio presenter Jonathan Ross has called on the government to do more to support cinema production in the UK. … [Read more...]
Terra Firma in race to buy Vue despite MBO talks
TERRA FIRMA, the private equity group run by City financier Guy Hands, is understood to be among those interested in the £400 million sale of cinema chain Vue Entertainment. … [Read more...]
GOGGLES TO CATCH DA VINCI CHEATS
CINEMAS are to use night vision goggles to stop criminals making copies of blockbuster film The Da Vinci Code. … [Read more...]
