As plans for the Blackpool Central development are considered, Blackpool historian David Hewitt hears echoes of the King Edward cinema’s early days. Source: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/ … [Read more...]
Star Wars: New UK poll unveils Britain’s favourite movies and characters of the franchise
May 4th has arrived and with it is Star Wars Day, as fans around the world celebrate the much-loved franchise. Almost 50 years since the first movie released and debates continue on which movies and characters are the very best. And now a new UK poll has revealed Britain’s favourites. Showcase Cinemas have polled 2000 Brits and found that almost … [Read more...]
‘Childhood memories gone’ – Devastation as Walsall’s Showcase Cinema replaced by car supermarket
Dozens of people have spoken of their disappointment after news broke that Walsall's Showcase Cinema has closed and the site will be replaced by a huge car supermarket. Readers also took to BlackCountryLive's post to speak about their fond memories of the former cinema in Bentley Way, which will now be transformed into The Trade Centre … [Read more...]
Stars of Doctor Who and The Omen started out at Bradford Playhouse
HALF-WAY up a street in Little Germany stands a theatre that changed the lives of several Bradford youngsters. It was where a teenage Duncan Preston decided to become an actor, rather than work for his dad’s Eccleshill haulage business. It was where 11-year-old Mary Tamm joined Saturday drama classes, later leaving Bradford for RADA. She went on … [Read more...]
Flats plan for Walsall’s first cinema building and former pub
An historic former Walsall town centre pub which has been closed for five years could be converted into more than 20 apartments. The landmark was originally built in 1868 as an agricultural hall before it was redeveloped to become St George’s Hall a few years later. It became The Imperial Theatre in 1899 before it was converted again as the … [Read more...]
Analysis Finds ‘Gendered Ageism’ Among BAFTA Women TV Nominees – Global Bulletin
An analysis conducted by the Acting Your Age Campaign has found that since 2000, the average age of BAFTA leading TV actresses nominees has reduced from 52 to 32. “The messaging of this downwards age-trend is clear and worrying,” the analysis states. “Gendered ageism is seemingly increasing.” In 2021 alone, nominees Daisy Edgar-Jones (“Normal … [Read more...]
