formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Did the record-breaking success of 2015 help tempt consumers back into the cinema-going habit? Charles Gant charts the surprise hits and disappointments of 2016 to date. Source: UK box office 2016: the verdict | Features | Screen
blockquote>A major fire today in Montreal’s Chinatown has gutted a historic building famed for hosting the first film screening in Canada. Source: Fire destroys historic Montreal building famed for Canada’s 1st film screening in 1896 – Montreal – CBC News
The Media History Digital Library is excited to announce the availability of a new digital collection on our site: the Magic Lantern and Lantern Slide Catalog Collection!The magic lantern (also known as optical lantern or stereopticon) is much older then … Continued
Ringwood Regal group has so far raised £3,045 towards the £5,000 required for a feasibility study on the Regal Cinema and Theatre project. Source: Ringwood Regal nears goal for feasibility study on cinema and theatre project – more funds needed … Continued
A FIVE-SCREEN cinema complex could be on its way to Haverfordwest town centre after property company Fairacre submitted its planning application yesterday (Tuesday). Source: Plans submitted for five-screen cinema complex in town centre (From Western Telegraph)
ODEON has unveiled details of the 10-screen multiplex which will replace Bournemouth’s Westover Road cinemas.The company says the Odeon at the new Bh2 leisure complex off the Square will be one of the most advanced “flagship” cinemas in the country. … Continued