Odeon to open “vast majority” of UK cinemas on May 17
Odeon is the UK’s second-largest cinema chain. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Tribeca Film Festival to feature ‘Fargo,’ ‘Royal Tenenbaums’ cast reunions
The casts of “Fargo,” “Raging Bull,” “The Five Heartbeats,” and “The Royal Tenenbaums” will reunite at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. In addition, the festival, which is returning to in-person events after COVID scrambled plans for the 2020 edition, will host … Continued
The Blackpool picture house that had everyone talking
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/
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. … Continued
‘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 … Continued
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 … Continued