What’s the most annoying thing about going to the cinema?
Having your seat kicked by the person sitting behind you is the biggest irritation for cinema-goers, according to research.
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Blockbuster movies and holiday flights drive rise in consumer spending
Big cinema releases and a surge in holiday flights pushed consumer spending higher in July, although retail spending continued to plunge.
Never-before-seen Billy Connolly interview to be shown in cinemas
A never-before-seen interview with Billy Connolly will be shown for one night only at cinema screenings of the comedian’s final stand-up tour.
Fort William cinema on track for 2020 opening
The developer of Fort William's cinema says it is on course to be open in the town by May.
Orkney digital storytelling project celebrated
An event showcasing a digital storytelling project was held at Stromness Town Hall.
‘Great sadness’ as Aberdeen venue The Assembly closes with immediate effect
Aberdeen venue The Assembly has announced it will close with "immediate effect" due to a lack of revenue.
Fort William cinema dream moves a step closer
The first turf has been dug at a cinema project for Lochaber.
Obituary: Character actor Richard Erdman
Known to contemporary audiences as Leonard in the US sitcom Community, Richard Erdman had more than seven decades of acting experience under his belt.
In pictures: All the winners at the 2019 Oscars
It was a good night for some at the 91st Oscars but a disappointing night for others. Check out our gallery of all the winners at last night’s event.
Three new stage adaptations of hit Hollywood films coming to Aberdeen
Three new shows are expected to bring the silver screen to Aberdeen this year.
Cineworld loses legal battle with Union Square
A cinema chain has lost its legal battle to reduce its rent at a city shopping mall.
Black and white films showcasing history of Moray shown at Elgin cinema
Moray locals were treated to a fascinating collection of old films dating back over a century during a special showing in Elgin yesterday.
‘Delight’ as Oban Phoenix Cinema receives £28,000 worth of grants
A west Highland cinema has been awarded not one, but two grants to help renovate its roof and foyer area.
Careful now! Sunday cinema showings to resume in the Western Isles despite church protests
Sabbath supporters have “deplored” the “sad” decision by the Isle of Lewis’s only public cinema to open again on Sundays.
Film extras wanted in Lewis for dark comedy
Islanders are being invited to become extras for a dark comedy being filmed on Lewis before Christmas.
Movie stars pay tribute to Spider-Man creator Stan Lee
Movie stars have remembered late Marvel Comics co-creator Stan Lee as a "creative genius" who will leave "an indelible mark".
New trailer for Karen Gillan’s directorial debut released
A trailer for Hollywood A-lister Karen Gillan's directorial debut The Party's Just Beginning has just been released.
Toy Story 4 teaser trailer released
Woody and Buzz Lightyear are reunited with their old friends in a first-look teaser trailer for Toy Story 4, along with a surprising new addition.
‘The Men of The Wee Cinema’ reunite in Inverness
They brought a touch of Hollywood glamour to the towns and villages of the Highlands for decades.
Jon Baird backs Doric film competition
A leading Scottish movie-maker has backed a new Doric film competition which is taking place in 2019.
Aberdeen teenager’s animation ambition has put him on the road to success
He is the north-east teenager who has combined the technical wizardry of Nick Park with the heroes from the Marvel canon to stunning effect.
The film festival which will celebrate the Doric tongue
It is the language which resonated in Sunset Song, the Mearns-based novel which was recently voted Scotland’s favourite book.
Plans for two-screen cinema in Highland town well received by community
Plans for a two-screen cinema in a Highland town have been well received by a west coast community.
Entrepreneur looking to set up two-screen multiplex in Fort William
Plans for a purpose-built cinema in the centre of Fort William will be lodged with Highland Council in the next few weeks, the owner of the land has confirmed.
Dean defends cathedral screening films with graphic sex scenes and paganism
A cathedral is pressing ahead with plans to show two “not for the faint-hearted” horror films and Monty Python’s Life of Brian on an inflatable big screen – despite opposition from some church wardens.
Peterhead director gets into another fine mess with Laurel and Hardy world premiere
They were beloved the world over for getting into “another fine mess”, whether painfully pushing a piano up a driveway or joining the Foreign Legion.
Crime novelist Ian Rankin backs plans for Cromarty mini cinema
Crime novelist Ian Rankin has backed proposals to create a permanent cinema in the village of Cromarty.
Eden Court becomes only Scottish venue to host renowned Right Now Film Festival
It’s always nice to go to the cinema and see a movie that allows you to escape into a world of fantasy and fun, but where cinema really comes into its own is when it opens the door to an aspect of life you may have known little about.
Cinema on Lewis to open on the Sabbath for the first time
Cinema goers on the Sabbatarian Isle of Lewis will controversially be able to watch films for the first time on Sundays.
REVIEW: Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
The latest instalment in the Star Wars franchise is here.
‘Most successful’ Inverness Film Festival ends on a high
The fifteenth Inverness Film Festival came to a triumphant end on Sunday evening with organisers describing it as the “most successful ever”.
Work on new cinema at Aberdeen shopping centre to begin soon
Plans to create a new cinema in the centre of Aberdeen have taken a step forward, with work on the complex poised to begin within months.