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Proposals have been put forward to use part of the former Odeon Cinema building as a new nine-screen cinema complex

Plans for new nine-screen cinema complex in Blackpool

Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5 - Keeping kids hydrated this summer is easier with Disney Toy Story bottles

Make hydration fun with these Disney Toy Story Thermos bottles

To celebrate Toy Story 5 arriving in cinemas, ODEON is launching the 'Play Them Forward' toy collection campaign this weekend.

Ad Feature UK families are sitting on half a BILLION unused toys, study says

Blackpool actor David Thewlis stars in a new drama film called The Thing with Feathers

All you need to know about Lancashire actor David Thewlis' new film

Early reviews around Wicked: For Good have been positive, but not quite at the same level as the first film received.

What are reviews like ahead of Wicked: For Good opening in the UK?

Take a look at some of 2026's big cinematic outings scheduled to arrive in UK cinemas - from live-action retellings to franchise favourites.

A sneak peek at some of 2026's biggest movies set for release

Daniel Craig stars as the protagonist X in Layer Cake

Where to watch classic Daniel Craig gangster film on TV this week

This scene shows the junction of Church Street, Caunce Street and Regent Road

31 nostalgic glimpses into Church Street reveal life and shops

13 films that had great soundtracks... and that's about it, according to reviewers.

13 terrible films that somehow had incredible soundtracks

What have been some of 2025's biggest movies that had disappointing returns at the box office, as we near the end of the year?

The 10 shocking box office busts that left Hollywood reeling in 2025

What better way to avoid the door knockers this Halloween than a trip to your local cinema to catch one of these frighteningly good releases this season?

What horror films are coming to cinemas for Halloween 2025?

Vue Cinema in Cleveleys is not closing down.

Cinema staff respond to closure concerns

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New Clubcard deal can make your movie night just £2.50 - how it works

John Sullivan breaks silence on Backlot in Blackpool.

Backlot owner breaks silence after six-year journey comes to an end

The multi-screen cinema is an extension to Houndshill Shopping Centre, and boasts Lancashire’s only IMAX screen

Exclusive Future of £21m Backlot Cinema uncertain as council seeks new operator

The maestro meets his guests.

André Rieu: Waltzing into Blackpool Cinemas with a 20-Year Maastricht Celebratio...
Waltz the Night Away! will be shown in cinemas on 30 & 31 August,
Ian Ewing

Who can forget Pricebusters? It sold everything. It was a thriving store in the day - this was taken in April 1989

21 long-lost shops you remember from the high streets of our town

A scene from 28 Days Later

Everything you need to know about 28 Years Later

28 Years Later is the big new film released this week. Photo: Other

28 Years Later: The cast and director for the new blockbuster

A Halloween-themed Shaun The Sheep film is currently in production.

Nick Park’s Shaun The Sheep character is set to have a new film

Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection will be playing in over 500 cinemas across the UK and Ireland from Saturday May 3.

Bluey is coming to Lancashire cinemas this May Bank Holiday

May Bank Holiday Alert – New Bluey Collection in Blackpool Cinemas: Let’s Play Chef

May Bank Holiday Alert – New Bluey Collection in Blackpool Cinemas: Let’s Play C...

Members of the public can see the new Nicolas Cage film 'The Surfer' at a special cinema event being held across the UK.

Watch Nicolas Cage's new film for free at various Lancashire cinemas

Eurovision 2025 is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland throughout May 2025 - here's your guide to everything you need to know before the huge European celebration.

'Ultimate Eurovision viewing party' returns to these cinemas near you

Members of the public can see the new film Mr Burton for free at a special cinema event being held across the UK. Credie: Felipe Bustillo on Unsplash

How you can watch a star studded new film for free at Lancs cinemas

Three Men and a Little Lady (1990): An American comedy film starring the likes of superstars Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson, this film was the sequel to the 1987 film Three Men and a Baby and features scenes shot at Stoneyhurst College in Clitheroe.

The Lancashire connection to Three Men and a Baby- as remake rumoured

88 per cent believe it’s important to be themselves and not live by someone else’s expectations

How our thirties is the age we finally learn to love ourselves
Brits learn to embrace themselves – just as they are - at the age of 33.
Richard Jenkins

The new Sonic 3 McDonald's Happy Meal

How to get your hands on the brand new McDonald's Sonic 3 Happy Meal

Tilda Swinton and Richard Linklater are just two of the names scheduled for the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in 2025.

Explainer Berlinale 2025: how to follow this year’s Berlin Film Festival

The multi-screen Backlot Cinema

Blackpool film fans are pioneering a new way of enjoying the cinema

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UK cinema chain to close city centre sites amid restructuring plans

Jafaar Jackson is set to play the role of his uncle, Michael, in Antoine Fuqua's biopic "Michael."

12 must-see blockbuster films set for release in 2025

Vue Cinemas reveal the 10 most popular films that have screened in theatres in 2024 - as chosen by the cinemagoing public.

What were the most beloved cinema releases in 2024 according to fans?

Deadpool and Wolverine voted number one most popular film of 2024

Films fans can't wait to watch in 2025 - and top films of 2024, study

The first trailer for "Superman" has landed online, with fans treated to the likes of Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and Krypto throughout the two-plus minute video.

Superman: first reactions as full trailer from James Gunn drops

Here's how you can watch the 2025 Golden Globe nominees in the United Kingdom ahead of next year's ceremony.

Golden Globes 2025: UK release dates for next year's nominated films

Keanu Reeves joins Jim Carrey and Idris Elba in the third instalment in the "Sonic The Hedgehog" film franchise - opening in the UK on December 21 2024.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3: Keanu Reeves joins Jim Carrey in film sequel

(Photo: Matt Crossick/Cineworld)

Cinema chain to close six sites amid restructuring efforts - full list

We watched five trailers for some of 2025's biggest upcoming releases so you don't have to this festive season - unless we've changed your mind.

I watched the trailers for 2025 biggest films but will I go see them?

Church Street at South King Street and Caunce Street

26 lost pictures of Church Street including old shops you'll recognise

From 'Joker 2' to 'Madame Web' - what have been 2024's biggest box office disappointments?

What has been 2024’s biggest box office financial disappointments?

Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui in the sequel to 'Moana,' the smash hit 2016 Disney animated feature that gave the world its first Pacific Island Disney Princess.

Moana 2: what have reviews been for the new Disney movie so far?

Some US cinema chains are reminding theatre goers of a “no disrupting behaviour” policy as screening of “Wicked” has seen cinema goers singing along with the songs.

Wicked: cinemas start to impose “no singing” rule at screenings.

Nico Parker is among the names set to appear in the live-action 'reimagining' of the CGI family favourite, 'How To Train Your Dragon' - with the first trailer now available online.

Who is Nico Parker, star of the live action How To Train Your Dragon?

Paul Mescal as Lucius in Gladiator II

I went to the premiere of Gladiator II in Blackpool & I was blown away

Paddington returns to cinemas this week, trading London for the Amazon Rainforest in Paddington in Peru.

Paddington in Peru: what is the third Paddington feature about?

Blackpool Film Festival is taking place this weekend

Blackpool Film Festival - review of digitally remastered Gilda

What horror movie sequels are worth investing your time in this Halloween season?

What horror movie sequels are worth watching this Halloween?

What horror film is considered the 'jumpiest' to watch this Halloween, and how to handle the dreaded 'jumpscare'?

What movies have the most jumpscares to watch this Halloween?

A new documentary chronicling the life of Christopher Reeve arrives in UK cinemas this week - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve’s life explored in new documentary hitting cinemas

What Halloween-themed film has left those surveyed both scratching the heads and also grabbing the phone to search on Google?

What Halloween-themed movies confuse viewers the most?

Tom Hardy returns to the superhero fold this week, in what he is claiming is the last time he's to play Venom in Venom: The Last Dance.

Venom: The Last Dance - age rating, plot and cast ahead of UK release

Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn and Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in The Apprentice

The Apprentice: controversial Trump film released in the UK this week

Staff at Moray Playhouse are convinced the movie theatre is haunted after a series of paranormal occurrences. Pictured: General manager, Steven Bieszke.

Our cinema is haunted by ghost that throws things at customers

With this week marking 50 years since the release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, what led to the film being banned in the United Kingdom - twice?

Why was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre banned 50 years ago this week?

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