The ‘haunting’ real-life story behind WWI masterpiece 1917
Why 1917 means so much to Sam Mendes Sam Mendes’ 1917 may be one of the most acclaimed war films of recent years, but the story behind it is far more personal than viewers might realise. The director has now opened up about the family experience that inspired the film, giving the World War One […]
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Regal CEO backs Paramount merger with Warner Bros
Another big name picks a side The boss of Regal Cinemas has become the latest exhibitor to endorse the Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, throwing weight behind David Ellison’s $111 billion bid to combine the two studios. Regal chief Eduardo Acuna went public with his blessing on Wednesday, joining AMC’s Adam Aron in backing […]
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Only three UK cinemas can screen The Odyssey as intended
Just these three theatres can meet the director’s viewing intentions. Only these three UK cinemas can deliver The Odyssey viewing experience Christopher Nolan intended. Why, you ask? Well, because there are only three IMAX 70mm cinemas in the country. The difference between IMAX 70mm and a standard cinema presentation is dramatic. Side-by-side comparisons shared online […]
2 months ago
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill dies aged 78
‘One of the greats’ Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill has died aged 78. The news of the actor’s death was confirmed on Monday by his family in a statement posted to social media. The family described his death as “sudden and unexpected”. Sam Neill. Image: Getty. No official cause of death was […]
2 months ago
Pulp Fiction actor Peter Greene’s cause of death confirmed
He was found dead in December. Back in December, Pulp Fiction actor Peter Greene was found dead in his New York City apartment. He was found unresponsive in his Manhattan apartment and was pronounced dead at the scene. Greene was best known for his roles as Zed in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction and Dorian Tyrell […]
7 months ago
Donald Trump claims tickets are ‘selling fast’ for new Melania documentary
There seems to be plenty of seats still available… Donald Trump has claimed that cinema tickets for the new documentary about his wife are ‘selling fast’. Amazon released Melania this week, its $40m authorised documentary all about the first lady of the United States, in more than 100 UK cinemas. The doc is all about […]
8 months ago