21 h. ago Beloved historical cinema in UK staycation hotspot announces epic comeback after previously closing due to 'lack of footfall'

The Royalty Cinema in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District shut its doors last August from a lack of footfall.

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3 d. ago Haliburton and Pacers stun Knicks with epic comeback in Game 1 of East finals

Indiana rally for 138-135 OT win over New York in Game 1Pacers tie game on Halburton’s shot at end of regulationNew York suffer historic collapse in spite of Brunson’s 43The ghosts of Reggie Miller were alive and well at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night – and Tyrese Haliburton once again played the role of Garden villain to perfection.Haliburton helped Indiana complete an unprecedented 14-point comeback in the final reel, tying the game with a wild jumper at the buzzer in regulation, to beat the New York Knicks 138-135 in overtime in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Pacers now hold a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven-games series for a trip to the NBA finals after pulling off one of the most improbable finishes in playoff history. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘I add the human touch’: the beautiful, bespoke work of Berlin’s last cinema poster artist

Götz Valien recreates promotional adverts in giant hand-painted images that add a distinct pop art flourishGötz Valien is Berlin’s last movie poster artist, for more than three decades earning a modest living producing giant hand-painted film adverts to hang at the city’s most beloved historic cinemas – a craft he says will probably die with him, at least in western Europe. The studios’ own promotional posters serve as a template, but Austrian-born Valien, 65, adds a distinctive pop art flourish to each image coupled with the beauty of imperfection – part of the reason he has managed to extend his career well into the 21st century.“Advertising is about drawing attention and I add the human touch, which is why it works,” he said. Valien’s work plays up the image’s essence: the imposing bow of a ship, the haunting eyes of a screen siren, a mysterious smile. He jokingly calls himself a Kinosaurier – a play on the German words for cinema and dinosaur. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Forgotten Pontins that survived deadly plane crash before being abruptly shut down

Pontins Blackpool, which was in Lytham St Anne in Lancashire was closed down after a lack in visitors - but it managed to outlive many of the other holiday sites

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2 w. ago Liam Gallagher's epic Cardiff response when asked about Oasis comeback

One curious fan asked Liam Gallagher why Cardiff was Oasis's first stop on their much-anticipated reunion tour this summer - and his reaction was typically to then point

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3 w. ago Gene Hackman's final autopsy reveals shocking medical history after actor was found dead at 95

The final autopsy results for Gene Hackman detailed the beloved Oscar winning actor's extensive medical history two months after he and his wife were found dead inside their home.

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4 w. ago Gregg Wallace's mum dies as he shares heartache over her last days 'witnessing my disgrace'

Former MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has announced the death of his beloved mother amid his departure from the BBC series due to historical allegations of misconduct

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last month Peppa Pig fans finally discover gender of Mummy Pig's baby in big reveal

It’s the beginning of a brand-new chapter for Peppa – and the biggest shake-up in the beloved cartoon’s 20-year history

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