Proposals for the future of this "local landmark" and "iconic building" were making our headlines five years ago this week. Plans to demolish a derelict art-deco cinema in Walthamstow have been branded ‘disappointing’ by an architectural conservation group. The Twentieth Century Society, which campaigns to protect examples of post-1914 … [Read more...]
Noel Clarke ‘seeking professional help’ after harassment claims – as ITV drops finale of his show
Noel Clarke has said he is "seeking professional help" following allegations of sexual harassment and bullying. The actor and director said in a statement the claims had "made it clear to me that some of my actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realise". Source: https://news.sky.com/story/noel-clarke … [Read more...]
Sony Pictures TV Launches Diversity Fund for Production Talent, Starting in U.K.
SPT will work with international production companies — including 'Sex Education' producer Eleven Films — to identify, develop and champion talent from underrepresented backgrounds. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sony-tv-production-diversity-fund-uk … [Read more...]
Hubs in London, Los Angeles and Paris give the Oscars international appeal
Carey Mulligan is in Hollywood, Emerald Fennell was last seen in her garage, and Sir Anthony Hopkins is unlikely to leave the easel in his Welsh hotel room. Britain’s Oscar hopefuls are scattered across the world as they prepare for an awards ceremony that will have a presence in London for the first … [Read more...]
Aardman Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon director’s Oscar nomination
A WOTTON under Edge animation director said he had to keep pinching himself after he was invited to this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Will Becher, 41, said it was a dream come true that Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon was nominated for an Oscar in the animated feature film category. Source: https://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/ … [Read more...]
Mayoral candidate says ‘meetings have taken place’ on national film studio for the North
Four of the candidates for next week’s West Yorkshire Mayoral Election vote took part in a heated discussion on the future of culture in the county this week. Source: https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/ … [Read more...]
