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BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Date set for return of cinema to Nottingham Cornerhouse
The Cornerhouse in Nottingham will see the return of cinema screenings after a new operator took over its January Cineworld said it would leave the 14-screen Burton Street cinema as part of a UK-wide restructure of the business, in a decision the Cornerhouse said was "unfortunate".Cinema chain Vue confirmed it was taking over following a temporary closure and new-look cinema, which includes VIP seating and new projection technology, will open its doors to movie buffs from 27 June. Narinder Shergill, Vue UK & Ireland general manager, said: "We're so pleased that we've been able to keep providing visitors to The Cornerhouse, with somewhere to see the latest blockbusters, event cinema and classic favourites, and we look forward to opening our doors."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Enjoy movies with the stars at Parkway Drive-In, a premier summer pastime in Maryville
You can watch movies from a recliner or on an IMAX screen in Knoxville, but you don't have to drive far to enjoy a blast from the past with movies under the stars at the Parkway Drive-In in Maryville. The Parkway Drive-In theater calls back to a time many modern moviegoers have forgotten or never experienced before: sitting in your car or lawn chair watching a movie under the night sky. Basking in the warm summer nights while watching the latest blockbusters is a great way to watch movies with friends and family without breaking the bank on concessions. Parkway is operating all summer long at 2909 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway. The drive-in also has been used as a venue for Knoxville Horror Film Festival. April began the new Parkway season, which lasts into the fall. Tickets are cash-only with no refunds, and they cover admission to both halves of the scheduled double features: Adults: $10 per person Children 5 to 12: $5 person Children 4 and under: Free For special events, the theater may charge per car. Readmission is not allowed, so be prepared to stick around once inside. If you do leave, you'll need to buy another round of tickets for reentry. Hold onto your ticket stub just in case a staff member asks to see it. Audio from the films is broadcast on 100.9 FM. You can use the radio in your car or bring your own if you plan to sit outside. The theater has a limited number of radios that you can rent for $3. You just have to hand over your ID until the radio is returned. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the movies start at dusk or dark, about 40 minutes after sunset. For example, the theater is showing the new Disney live-action remake "Lilo & Stitch" at 9:15 p.m., followed by "Karate Kid Legends" at 11:20 p.m. May 30-31. Moviegoers who arrive when gates open at 7 p.m. should have time to grab concessions, chat with family and play with friends in the field before the first movie begins. The theater shows newly released films every Friday and Saturday. The theater will show a major new release first, followed by a film that premiered a few weeks prior. Movies always play in the order on the marquee. The drive-in usually sticks to family-friendly films but will have weekend showings that target an older crowd. The theater releases a schedule each week on Facebook and on its website at The theater sells classic movie snacks like popcorn, candy and soda. Additionally, the drive-in has a full menu that includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, chicken strips, nachos and ice cream. The best part? No concession item exceeds $10, so you can order a lot without feeling like you're breaking the bank. The concession stand accepts cash and cards. The theater does not allow food delivery, cooking, grilling or food preparation on the property. Concessions are the main revenue source for the drive-in. The movies play "rain or stars," as the theater notes on its website. The only exception is if there's a tornado warning, in which case, the theater will post about the closing on its website and social media accounts. Each vehicle can park in a 10-foot-wide spot, and there are two spots between poles in the ground. Guests need to park within two feet of a pole to keep the grid organized. Parking attendants will guide vehicles. The speed limit is five miles per hour. Guests can't have anything above their vehicle roof that would block someone else's view, though parking accommodations can be made for motor homes or larger vehicles. Guests can bring chairs to sit outside their vehicle, but only within their spot. Tents, popups or anything else that obstructs someone else's view are not allowed. The drive-in has a list of prohibited items and activities: Illegal substances or activity Laster pointers Fireworks Riding bicycles, skateboards, roller skates or scooters Obscene language Vehicle lighting including headlights and brake lights Underage tobacco use Talking loudly during the movie or using horns and radios playing loud music Bass amps Smoking is allowed for people are of legal age, but the drive-in does not sell tobacco products. East Tennessee has four other drive-in theaters: Sparta Drive-in - 220 Roberts Matthews Highway in Sparta Swingin' Midway Drive-in - 2133 Highway 30 East in Athens Stateline Drive-in - 3690 Highway 19 East in Elizabethton Twin City Drive-In Theatre - 2512 Volunteer Parkway in Bristol Keenan Thomas reports for the Knox News business growth and development team. You can reach him by email at Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks at This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Parkway Drive-In shows new films at classic Maryville movie experience
CBS News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Boston theaters experience boom from record breaking box office on Memorial Day weekend
Movie theatres across the country were packed over the holiday weekend as major summer blockbusters drew crowds back to the big screen, and Boston's Alamo Drafthouse in Seaport was no exception. "This weekend has been absolutely insane for cinema," said Alamo Drafthouse spokesperson Jordan Fussell. "We have done incredible numbers." Among the biggest draws were Disney's live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" from Paramount. Fussell said these kinds of high-profile releases are reigniting public interest in the moviegoing experience. "Across the nation, we've seen a definite increase in attendance at theatres," he said. "The amount of movies that are coming out, with the big box office, the summer blockbusters, we're getting back to a point where people actually want to go to the cinema and actually see things." Audiences were excited for weekend of movies Audiences echoed that sentiment. "I don't think anything compares to seeing a movie on the big screen," movie-goer Pam Palmucci said. According to Deadline, the box office raked in a record-breaking $322 million over the long weekend. Analysts expect the trend to continue, with summer revenue projected to top $4 billion. Fussell added that studios are playing a key role in that resurgence. He said that some films are designed with the theatrical experience in mind. "There are films that need to be seen in cinemas. For example, I'll say 'Mission: Impossible,' it's the final one of an eight-part trilogy – that's been going on 30 years, it definitely is something that needs to be seen inside of theaters. Same thing with something like 'Sinners' that was shot on IMAX cameras, for IMAX format is something you need to be able to experience inside of a theater like that," Jordan said. For many viewers, returning to theaters feels like a refreshing change from at-home streaming. "I've been preferring [streaming movies] on the couch at home for a while, so this is actually a treat for me," said movie-goer Joy Adeyemi. With a full slate of blockbuster titles lined up, the summer movie season is off to a strong start, and the buzz at the box office suggests it is just getting started.
Bloomberg
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
French Producer Woos Hollywood With Epic That Inspired Game of Thrones
Dimitri Rassam was destined to make movies. The son of Bond girl and Cesar-winning actor Carole Bouquet and French film producer Jean-Pierre Rassam, he's been immersed in cinema since birth. Francis Ford Coppola is his actual godfather. Last year, Rassam's The Count of Monte Cristo was one of the top-grossing films in France. Now he has big plans to produce global blockbusters in English, with a French twist.
Digital Trends
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
5 sci-fi movies on Netflix you need to watch in May 2025
Table of Contents Table of Contents Paul (2011) Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) Venom: The Last Dance (2024) Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) Mirage (2018) Sci-fi is a genre that continues to grow on Netflix. Thanks to a deal with Warner Bros., several notable blockbusters are on Max and Netflix, including Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Dune: Part Two, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Warner Bros. isn't the only studio with movies on Netflix. Venom: The Last Stand hails from Sony, while Sonic the Hedgehog 2 comes from Paramount. Those movies are two of our recommendations for May. Keep reading for the other three. Recommended Videos We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+. Paul (2011) Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are a comedic duo best known for the satirical Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy. Between Hot Fuzz and The World's End, Pegg and Frost tried their hand at a more mainstream comedy with Paul. Graeme (Pegg) and Clive (Frost) are British comic book nerds who travel to the United States to attend San Diego Comic-Con. During their journey through UFO country, the duo find Paul (Seth Rogen), a clever alien who escaped captivity from a military base. After hearing Paul's story, Graeme and Clive agree to help him find his spaceship. The trio must work quickly due to the federal agents after Paul. Paul is a fun road trip movie that successfully parodies popular sci-fi films. Think of it as a badge of honor, Mr. Spielberg. Stream Paul on Netflix. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) Sonic the Hedgehog has to be one of the unlikeliest billion-dollar franchises. It appeals to kids and their millennial parents — the children love the talking hedgehog, while their parents are nostalgic about the video games. Though it's unconventional to start with the sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is the Sonic live-action entry on Netflix. Sonic (Ben Schwartz) now lives in Green Hills with the Wachowskis. Sonic becomes a vigilante to win over public perception, but the results have been mixed so far. When the Wachowskis leave for Hawaii, Sonic is attacked by Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) and his new echidna partner, Knuckles (Idris Elba). Sonic teams up with his partner, Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey), to find a magical emerald before it gets into Robotnik's hands. Stream Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on Netflix. Venom: The Last Dance (2024) Speaking of unlikely billion-dollar franchises, Venom is the only character to break through with audiences from Sony's failed Sony's Spider-Man Universe (SSU). To their credit, the Venom movies don't take themselves too seriously. Tom Hardy and creative partner Kelly Marcel leaned into the buddy comedy aspect between Eddie Brock and Venom. It's the final countdown for Eddie in Venom: The Last Dance. Eddie and Venom are still on the run after Doctor Strange's spell transports them back to their world. Eddie and Venom now face battles on two fronts. First, the military still wants to talk to Eddie after fighting Carnage. However, the more pressing enemy is a Xenophage sent by Knull, the creator of the symbiote. This truly is the last dance, as Eddie and Venom must make a decision that will alter the fate of the world. Stream Venom: The Last Dance on Netflix. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) People have called the Ghostbusters for 40 years when something strange comes into the neighborhood. In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the gang is heading to New York City, where these supernatural defenders first got their start. After the events of Afterlife, Callie Spengler (Carrie Coon), her children Trevor and Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), and Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd) relocate to New York City to revive the Ghostbusters. The new crew joins forces with ghostbusting legends Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) and Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd). Their next mission involves a magical orb that frees a nefarious force that could start a second ice age if they succeed in building an army. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire plays the hits as the formulaic story still works for fans of the original. Stream Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire on Netflix. Mirage (2018) Time travel rules in cinema are surprisingly universal. How time travel is presented may differ from movie to movie, but one rule remains constant: If you change the past, it will affect the future. Dr. Vera Roy (Adriana Ugarte) learns this lesson the hard way in Mirage, a Spanish drama by director Oriol Paulo. Vera and David Ortiz (Álvaro Morte) move into a new house with their daughter Gloria (Luna Fulgencio). Vera learns that 25 years ago, a boy named Nico (Julio Bohigas-Couto) lived in this house before tragically dying. One night, Vera somehow makes contact with Nico through the TV and warns him about his death. This saves Nico's life. However, the decision transports Vera into a new reality without her daughter. Now, Vera must figure out how to find Gloria and restore her reality before it's too late. Stream Mirage on Netflix.
