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The Past This site http://www.precinemahistory.net provides a good history of the cinema history. Two other sites which explain the history equally as well Early Cinema and How Stuff Works (that site is also very interesting for other aspects of projection). … Continued

by Peter Knight The Cinema Tax was introduced by the Government into the UK in 1916. When it was first introduced the tax represented a high proportion of the ticket price, especially for the cheaper seats, so after protests by … Continued

From: sandie Sent: 12 July 2001 10:33 Subject: Digital/Film Hello Peter I read with interest your thoughts on Digital projection.  As you say, the Digital reproduction on the screen isn’t there yet – but it has certainly come a very long … Continued

by Peter J. Knight At this time of the year most people will be reviewing theirs, myself included. It’s been a very good year for me personally and a rather interesting on for the cinema industry as well. Below I … Continued

The residents of St Albans can look forward to getting a new old cinema thanks to all their hard work of raising £1 million in little over two months. This is an amazing achievement, especially in a recession, and in … Continued

There are two different market reports on the cinema and exhibition industry below. The first one was written by me in 1999/early 2000 and is slightly out of date, although it is still of value. At some point it will … Continued