Joan Plowright Dead: British Stage Legend Was 95
She won a Tony, was nominated for an Oscar and was married to Laurence Olivier for nearly three decades. Source: Joan Plowright Dead: British Stage Legend Was 95
London Mayor Under Investigation After Accepting Taylor Swift Tickets
Sadiq Khan reportedly accepted £3000 (around $3,600) worth of Swift gig tickets when she was in London on her Eras Tour last August. Source: London Mayor Under Investigation After Accepting Taylor Swift Tickets
U.K. Sets Creative Sector Funding Package for Gaming, Film, Music
“From film and fashion to music and advertising, our creative industries are truly world-class and play a critical role in helping us … drive economic growth,” says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy. Source: U.K. Sets Creative Sector Funding Package for Gaming, … Continued
Oldham’s Illuminate festival returns for its eighth year
The much-loved event will kick off on the Saturday night at 6pm with a parade through the town centre, featuring hundreds of lanterns made by community members and illuminated “everyday heroes” puppets, as well as music, dance and installations from … Continued
Warwick Davis Set to Be Honored With Prestigious BAFTA Fellowship
The ‘Star Wars’ actor, who will collect the BAFTA Fellowship at this year’s film awards on Feb. 16, said: “I accept this Fellowship in honor of everyone living with dwarfism or any form of difference.” Source: Warwick Davis Set to … Continued
Curzon Cinemas has been sold for a ‘bargain’ £3.9m – is this good news for UK filmgoers?
The British arthouse cinema chain has changed hands. Its new American owners would be wise to ignore industry gloom and invest in discerning movie audiences. Source: Curzon Cinemas has been sold for a ‘bargain’ £3.9m – is this good news … Continued