formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Everyone’s heard of The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), and plenty of us have seen a version of Dickens’ novella with a Hollywood name such as Alastair Sim or Sir Patrick Stewart in the leading role. The story (as described by … Continued
It’s hard to believe that ticket barriers have only been around since the 1960s. Source: The remarkable London Underground video showing how passengers reacted to the first ticket barriers – MyLondon
Streaming is rapidly becoming the most popular way that people are watching films, TV and various other types of content. Of course, the market is dominated by a few big names, but there are also some great alternative streaming platforms … Continued
Global audiences see “Britishness” as a mark of quality in film and TV, government-supported research has shown just days after the actor David Tennant attacked plans to inject more patriotism into UK television. Source: Worldwide survey of TV viewers backs … Continued
I’m not sure how many readers know the name of Anthony Smith, who died on Sunday aged 83, but a fair number will. He spent almost a decade at the BBC, helped start Channel 4, directed the British Film Institute, … Continued
A further nine UK-international co-productions are set to receive a share of £1.32m from the £7m UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF), administered by the British Film Institute (BFI). The £7m fund was launched in April by the Department for Digital, … Continued