2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates
A snapshot of the film and high-end TV projects shooting in the UK and Ireland… Source: 2024 film and high-end TV productions shooting in the UK: latest updates | News | Screen
Jonathan Glazer joins Cinema For Gaza appeal as UK fundraising auction opens
Jonathan Glazer has joined Cinema For Gaza, the UK-based appeal funding medical support for Palestinians in the Gaza region, as the auction of donations from film and TV professionals gets underway today. Source: Jonathan Glazer joins Cinema For Gaza appeal … Continued
The organisations helping UK audiences forge an emotional connection with cinema
While distributors and exhibitors can arrange their own events for films, an increasing number of specialised UK organisations — including We Are Parable, Reclaim The Frame and TAPE Collective — are helping to develop audiences. Source: The organisations helping UK … Continued
UK film fans think Oscar films are ‘too long’
In agreement with ‘Wonka’ film actor, Hugh Grant, who complained at film runtimes when delivering the Bafta award for best director recently, 44% of those surveyed said ideally films should be no longer than two hours. But a further 29% … Continued
Electric Cinema: Huge show of support as UK’s oldest cinema closes
The mayor of the West Midlands has promised action following the closure of a popular independent cinema in Birmingham. Source: Electric Cinema: Huge show of support as UK’s oldest cinema closes – BBC News
Subtitle glasses piloted in UK cinemas five years after ‘challenge fund’ launch
‘Smart glasses’ capable of broadcasting pre-prepared captions while watching the latest blockbusters are being piloted in three UK cinemas between January and March this year – more than five years after the UK Cinema Association announced a “subtitling challenge fund” … Continued