One of Derby's Showcase multiplex cinemas has been forced to close, the company has confirmed. The cinema chain told Derbyshire Live that its venue in Foresters Leisure Park, Osmaston Park Road, will not reopen, having shut its doors in September in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Signage and branding have been removed from the building … [Read more...]
‘Derelict’ Buzz Bingo in Aylesbury could be turned into ‘arts music centre’
A ‘DERELICT’ bingo hall which was also previously a cinema could be turned into an “arts music centre”. The Gala-turned-Buzz Bingo building, in Aylesbury High Street, is under review by Buckinghamshire Council, in hopes it could help to revive the local economy. At least two investors are known to be interested in the “iconic” council-owned … [Read more...]
Planning Inspectorate rejects developer’s massive 29-storey block in Kennington
The developer Anthology/Lifestory group which is owned by the giant Canadian $475bn Brookfield Asset Management company has had its appeal for planning permission to build 258 units in Kennington, South London dismissed by the Planning Inspectorate. The developer’s proposal involved building a 29-storey tower block and lower mansion block on a … [Read more...]
Somerset council agrees in principle to push forward with £23m upgrade of the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil
A Somerset council has agreed in principle to push ahead with a £23M upgrade of one of the county's most popular arts venues. South Somerset District Council announced in late-December its intention to upgrade the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil, boosting its capacity and technical equipment so that it can support larger shows. The council's … [Read more...]
Teddington architects hope to make luxury high street cinema a reality
A new luxury community cinema could be coming to Teddington, courtesy of an architecture firm based in the suburb. Architecture:WK (AWK) have proposed a design which would convert the former HSBC site on Teddington High Street into The Front Room Bar & Cinema, as one of the firm’s Social Initiative projects. At the moment, the cinema is … [Read more...]
Vintage Photos of Movie Theaters Through the Years
We're feeling a little nostalgic for our local theater.,, Source: https://www.redbookmag.com/life/charity/g35157108/vintage-photos-movie-theaters/?slide=12 … [Read more...]
