Retro: Rotherham cinemas’ former glories – The Star
Experiments in producing films were made during the late 19th century by several inventors including Thomas Edison and the Lumiere brothers. via Retro: Rotherham cinemas’ former glories – The Star.
In a digital age, “Interstellar” unspools on film stock – CBS News
Despite the motion picture industry’s nearly complete transition to digital production and exhibition, fans of Christopher Nolan are able to attend screenings of his highly-anticipated futuristic epic, “Interstellar,” on a decidedly old-school format: large-format 70mm film. via In a digital … Continued
Stafford pub to show Disney’s Frozen | Staff Newsletter
STAFFORD’S Wetherspoon pub will be showing Disney’s Frozen to tie in with the town’s Christmas lights switch on. via Stafford pub to show Disney’s Frozen | Staff Newsletter.
Dying art of the projectionist alive and well in Leeds as cinema celebrates centenary – Yorkshire Evening Post
The enduring success of one of Leeds’ most loved cinemas has much to do with the skilled technicians who have turned lifeless film reels into performance for the last 100 years. via Dying art of the projectionist alive and well … Continued
10 years of voluntary movie projectionist Wei Shaoxian – People’s Daily Online
Wei Shaoxian is a 59-year-old farmer in Siliugu Village, Handan City. He made big money by running an enterprise in his early years. From 2004, he started collecting “red movies”, his collection including more than 5,000 old war documentaries and … Continued
U.K. Exhibition Chain Cineworld Launches ‘Unmissables’ Campaign | Variety
Cineworld, one of the U.K.’s leading movie theater chains, has launched its biggest brand campaign in three years. The campaign, which has been named “The Unmissables,” has been designed to drive up admissions through online bookings and encourage more consumers … Continued