Pioneering director Horace Ove given knighthood in New Year Honours
The Trinidad-born film-maker is considered a pioneer of black British history. Source: https://www.shropshirestar.com/
Manchester agency selected to work on brand and launch campaign for ScreenUK
ScreenUK, launched by both the British Film Institute (BFI) and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), is a new global brand aimed at showcasing UK talent internationally across film, TV, animation and video games. Following a competitive … Continued
David Bowie, film fan
From German expressionist classics to golden-age Hollywood, David Bowie was a voracious and knowledgeable cinephile. In the year he would have turned 75, we explore the films that made him tick. Source: https://www.bfi.org.uk/features/david-bowie-film-fan
BBC unveils three collections to mark 100 years of broadcasting
The BBC has launched three collections to mark its 100th birthday and tell the story of a “century of broadcasting”. BBC History has unveiled the trio of online exhibitions looking at the most iconic objects, people and contributors. Technology props, … Continued
Who Were The Actual Warner Brothers?
The Warner Brother’s name is a pillar of cinematic history with titles like Casablanca, and the more recent Dune. This name has been attached to the works of great writers, directors, and actors since the beginning of American cinema, and today represents … Continued
Nearly 5,000 layoffs at Cineplex after Ontario closes movie theatres
Cineplex Inc. says it has temporarily laid off nearly 5,000 part-time employees because of mandated closures of its Ontario movie theatres to tackle the surge of the Omicron variant. Spokeswoman Sarah Van Lange says Canada’s largest movie chain will get … Continued