Brittany Bakacs
NewsApollo Cinemas to convert 40 screens to 3D
Apollo Cinemas, the UK’s largest independent chain, has announced it is converting its 13-strong chain to 3D over the next year through a partnership with RealD.
NewsOptimum/Pinewood to manage StudioCanal’s British film archive
Optimum Releasing is taking over management of StudioCanal’s British Library Archive, including early Hitchcock films, as part of a series of initiatives aimed at protecting British film heritage.
NewsFish Tank, Woman Without A Piano share AFI New Lights prize
Andrea Arnold’s Fish Tank and Javier Rebello’s Woman Without A Piano have shared the first ever AFI FEST New Lights competition prize.
NewsYouth production company seeks funding for first feature
A group of unemployed London youngsters have launched a film production company and are seeking funding from local people and businesses to fund their first project.
NewsBFI to offer classic movies through Blinkbox
Blinkbox, the film and TV aggregator, has signed a licensing deal with the British Film Institute (BFI) that will allow it to stream films from its library of classic titles.
NewsAl Jaber foundation launches campaign to restore Regent Street cinema
A campaign to restore London’s landmark Regent Street cinema has been launched after the $1.6m (£1m) from the MBI Al Jaber Foundation.