UK government to host international ‘green initiatives in film’ event
Conference to address the climate crisis and how to boost sustainability in film through international collaboration. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Restart conference: Vue, Picturehouse heads to talk bringing audiences back to cinemas
Tim Richards, founder and CEO at Vue Cinemas, and Clare Binns, joint managing director at Picturehouse Cinemas, are coming together in conversation to talk abou how they plan to attract audiences back to cinemas, at the upcoming Restart Conference (May … Continued
BFI’s New Streaming Service Brings Classic British Cinema to the United States
The United Kingdom is home to some of the world’s most acclaimed and influential filmmakers, but there have been surprisingly few ways for American film fans to stream the best of the country’s cinema in recent years. That’s something that … Continued
Bafta star Noel Clarke faces police probe after seven more women come forward accusing him of a campaign of sexual harassment and bullying
Noel Clarke is facing the prospect of a police investigation after seven more women came forward to accuse the Bafta star of a campaign of sexual harassment and bullying. With 27 women now saying they were sexually harassed or groped … Continued
When East London art-deco cinema and Mecca Bingo Club was to be demolished
Proposals for the future of this “local landmark” and “iconic building” were making our headlines five years ago this week. Plans to demolish a derelict art-deco cinema in Walthamstow have been branded ‘disappointing’ by an architectural conservation group. The Twentieth … Continued
Noel Clarke ‘seeking professional help’ after harassment claims – as ITV drops finale of his show
Noel Clarke has said he is “seeking professional help” following allegations of sexual harassment and bullying. The actor and director said in a statement the claims had “made it clear to me that some of my actions have affected people … Continued