Why cinema is doomed: The picture house may think it has weathered the storms of piracy and streaming, but the real cliff edge is still to come October 5, 2017 In April of last year, AMC, on the verge of buying out Odeon and becoming the largest cinema chain in the world, announced it was considering allowing people to use their phones during screenings. Its CEO, Adam Aron, justified this by saying, “When you tell a 22- year-old to turn off their phone, they hear [...]
Why cinema is doomed: The picture house has weathered the storm of piracy, but the real cliff edge is still to come October 5, 2017 In April of last year, AMC, on the verge of buying out Odeon and becoming the largest cinema chain in the world, announced it was considering allowing people to use their phones during screenings. Its CEO, Adam Aron, justified this by saying, “When you tell a 22- year-old to turn off their phone, they hear [...]
The Royal British Legion and Canary wharf have launched the UK’s first Remembrance Art Trail November 1, 2016 Ahead of London Poppy Day on Thursday, The Royal British Legion and Canary Wharf have commissioned the UK’s first Remembrance Art Trail. Created by British artist Mark Humphrey, the trail consists of seven art installations dotted around the area, each telling visual stories of the sacrifices made by Armed Forces through their service. The pieces [...]
These will be London’s property hot spots in 2017 December 20, 2016 This year, Zoopla crowned Dalston the UK's top property hotspot after house prices in the neighbourhood rocketed 60 per cent over the last five years. Shoreditch came second, with prices shooting up 58 per cent over the period. Both of these locations are celebrated for their hipster cafes and second-hand furniture shops – but they're fast [...]
Iconic Art Deco cinema in east London to be knocked down and turned into a Lidl August 30, 2016 One of the few Art Deco cinemas remaining in London is set to be knocked down and replaced by a Lidl. The Towers Cinema on Hornchurch High Street, which is 80 years old, will be bulldozed despite local residents opposing the plans. Hundreds of residents signed a petition calling for councillors in Havering to protect the [...]
Playing the Trump card: How businesses can learn from the Donald October 25, 2016 His campaign has been mired in controversy and much of what he says and does is reprehensible. However, if we step away from the what and consider the how, there’s no denying it: Donald Trump has managed to power up a coalition of supporters, bigger than even he could have imagined. His ascension is at [...]
Focus On Maida Vale: Why financiers and celebrities flock to the birthplace of the London mansion block December 5, 2016 The London mansion block has never been so popular, yet there are only a finite number in existence. While many luxury property developers are seeking to reinvent them for the 21st century for a tidy profit, the birthplace of the original – the real white-stuccoed deal – is still Maida Vale in north west London. [...]
Hefty refurbishments leave Everyman cinemas with £430,000 loss in six months September 28, 2015 Everyman cinema group announced it made a loss of £430,000 despite a 31 per cent increase in revenues in the six months to 10 June. The premium cinema operator’s revenues were £8.16m, boosted by an increase in ticket sales and net spend per customer, but up from £6.2m in the first half of last year. [...]
11 things to do in London this weekend, including watching Usain Bolt, geeking out to Star Trek and enjoying William Eggleston’s photographs July 21, 2016 1. Go and see some filthy cabaret at the Hippodrome Cabaret, Hippodrome, Saturday, 19.30, from £15-£50 Inspired by 1930s Parisian cabaret but also swiping at the mainstream success of Cirque du Soleil, this is a sassy combination of smut and sparkle. 2. Remember your childhood watching The BFG Film, IMAX Waterloo, Saturday, 11.15, £20 A saccharine-sweet [...]
Which Bond does it better? Daniel Craig’s 007 wagers and winnings compared to Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan, Timothy Dalton and even George Lazenby’s gambling wins February 15, 2016 Daniel Craig won't need to spend an evening in the casino in his latest outing as Bond in new film Spectre. He's already pocketed more winnings from gambling than any other Bond – in fact, so lucrative was his win in Casino Royale (the name does give it away), the rest of the Bonds collected just a [...]