Calling on young people to pitch for futuristic TV show
Entrants asked to submit a 30-second video, summarising their idea for a mini TV show set 75 years from now. Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/
Old cinemas, courthouses, and hotels to be converted into remote working hubs in 24 towns
Youghal in Co Cork is among 24 towns chosen as part of a scheme to convert old cinemas, courthouses, hotels and convents into remote working hubs.The new €74m rural regeneration project today which will repurpose derelict buildings in town centres … Continued
Soul filmmakers hopeful for future of cinemas despite Disney+ release
The filmmakers behind Pixar’s latest animation Soul have said they are “hopeful” for the future of cinemas, after it was announced the movie will skip a theatrical release and head straight to Disney+. Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/celebrity/arid-40064606.html
Adults could learn simple truths from Pixar films – Toy Story’s Tony Hale
Tony Hale, who voices Forky in Toy Story 4, has said adults could benefit during the coronavirus pandemic by learning from the “simple truths” in Pixar films The actor, best known for roles in Arrested Development and Veep, praised the animation … Continued
Aldi set to replace Douglas cinema
A cinema is closing next week to make way for another Aldi in the Cork suburb left reeling after a fire forced the closure of a shopping centre last month. German discount retail giant Aldi confirmed today that it plans … Continued
Odeon cinema firm profits fall despite popcorn sales | Irish Examiner
Operating profits at the Odeon cinema group in Ireland fell 30% even as popcorn and sweets buoyed sales. Accounts filed by United Cinema International Ireland Ltd show operating profits fell to €494,000 last year on revenues up 4.5% to … Continued