formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Plans to demolish an art deco cinema in Gwynedd have been given the go-ahead despite more than 300 objections. Source: Porthmadog’s Coliseum cinema given demolition go-ahead – BBC News
The number of cinemas in the UK has fallen hugely since World War Two. Is enough being done to ensure historic venues are preserved? Source: Why is the UK still knocking down historic cinemas? – BBC News
Government plans to extend tax breaks for the British film industry, in a bid to attract more blockbusters to be filmed in the UK, are approved by the EU. Source: British film industry tax breaks approved by EU – BBC … Continued
A former cinema that a community group had hoped to turn into an arts venue has been sold. Source: Wellington Clifton cinema is sold to investor – BBC News
Director Sir Alan Parker has donated his personal archive to the British Film Institute. Source: Sir Alan Parker donates his personal archive to the BFI – BBC News
The UK box office has seen a 10% rise in ticket sales in the first half of the year, compared to the same period in 2014. Source: UK box office sees 10% increase in ticket sales – BBC News