As part of our aims to increase the reach of the work we do at the Regal, we're running a number of projects this year which take film and look at them through other artforms. One of these projects is the Flash Fiction project which we're running in conjunction with the fabulous Writing West Midlands.
To launch the project, three of WWM's upcoming new authors will be writing flash fiction to go with our April, May and June film programme. For those of you who don't know; flash fiction is basically very short stories, usually under 200 words long.
Look out for the works at film showings in April, May and June. You'll usually be able to pick them up as flyers to read before the film starts.
Once the films have aired we'll be sharing the flash fictions with you here on the blog, so that you can enjoy them even if you missed that particular film.
We're also opening up the floor to any aspiring writers out there who'd like to give this a go, so if you'd like to write your own flash fiction introduction for a film then get in touch! There will be lots of openings in our July-August film programme.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Friday, 29 March 2013
Regal Film Unit: Make Films Like a Pro!
If you've been to see a film at the Regal recently you'll have noticed our new trailer which runs before films, advertising the Regal Film Unit. It's a new project which we're very excited about, and judging by the amount of people talking about it, so is everyone else!
We're working with a local film production company called Flying Machine Media to provide a film project like no other. Working with industry professionals, project participants will learn everything they need to know to create their own films, from script writing and storyboarding to lighting, directing and editing.
The project has its first meeting on Saturday 8th June, and will meet most Saturdays thereafter. It's completely free, and open to people of any age or experience (though children under 11 should attend with an adult).
So, if you fancy yourself as the next Stephen Spielberg or Quentin Tarantino, get in touch!
We're working with a local film production company called Flying Machine Media to provide a film project like no other. Working with industry professionals, project participants will learn everything they need to know to create their own films, from script writing and storyboarding to lighting, directing and editing.
The project has its first meeting on Saturday 8th June, and will meet most Saturdays thereafter. It's completely free, and open to people of any age or experience (though children under 11 should attend with an adult).
So, if you fancy yourself as the next Stephen Spielberg or Quentin Tarantino, get in touch!
Friday, 4 January 2013
A Jane Austen Quiz
As some of you may know, January 2013 marks the 200 year anniversary of the first publication of Jane Austen's very famous Pride and Prejudice. A classic in every sense, this novel has been of great value to the film industry in the many film adaptions and reworkings that have been produced over the years, from the period dramas to the looser interpretations, such as Bride and Prejudice (2004) and Bridget Jones' Diary (2001).
To mark the occasion, we have a short Jane Austen themed quiz for you! All of the pictures below are taken from theatrical film or TV movie adaptions of Jane Austen's most famous romantic novels. Can you name them all?
We'll get the answers up for you in February!
To mark the occasion, we have a short Jane Austen themed quiz for you! All of the pictures below are taken from theatrical film or TV movie adaptions of Jane Austen's most famous romantic novels. Can you name them all?
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We'll get the answers up for you in February!
Thursday, 3 January 2013
Happy New Year!
Welcome back to the blog in 2013. It's going to be an exciting year, I can tell!
Firstly, we wanted to share the answers from the Scrooge quiz with you. We had people playing along over on twitter, facebook and here in the cinema, and we were very impressed with how many you all knew! Top marks to everyone, but especially to @CheltCinema over on twitter, who got all ten correct!
So, here goes, the Scrooges were;
1. Jim Carrey
2. Michael Caine
3. Alistair Sim
4. Patrick Stewart
5. Bill Murray
6. Albert Finney
7. George C Scott
8. Kelsey Grammar
9. Tim Curry
10. Ross Kemp
We hope you enjoyed that exciting whirlwind of Dickens to round of 2012!
Now, it is of course a new year, so we'll be back soon with a new quiz to test your film knowledge. If you've got a request for a topic for one of our quizzes, do let us know and we'll do our best to oblige.
See you soon!
Firstly, we wanted to share the answers from the Scrooge quiz with you. We had people playing along over on twitter, facebook and here in the cinema, and we were very impressed with how many you all knew! Top marks to everyone, but especially to @CheltCinema over on twitter, who got all ten correct!
So, here goes, the Scrooges were;
1. Jim Carrey
2. Michael Caine
3. Alistair Sim
4. Patrick Stewart
5. Bill Murray
6. Albert Finney
7. George C Scott
8. Kelsey Grammar
9. Tim Curry
10. Ross Kemp
We hope you enjoyed that exciting whirlwind of Dickens to round of 2012!
Now, it is of course a new year, so we'll be back soon with a new quiz to test your film knowledge. If you've got a request for a topic for one of our quizzes, do let us know and we'll do our best to oblige.
See you soon!
Friday, 7 December 2012
Christmas Film Quiz - Bah, Humbug!
Hello everyone!
We've been promising you a new film quiz for a while, and Christmas seemed like a good opportunity to finally deliver on our promise. But what theme should our Christmas quiz have? Well, we decided we'd celebrate the magic of Christmas as only Dickens could - with an Ebenezer Scrooge quiz!
Simply identify the actors below who have donned the nightcap and slippers to play the famous miser (or a character based on him) in each of the pictures below. Where it's an animated character, name the voice actor.
We'll reveal the answers in the New Year, to give you plenty of time to ponder (and maybe print them out and inflict them on your family at Christmas dinner!).
Enjoy!
We've been promising you a new film quiz for a while, and Christmas seemed like a good opportunity to finally deliver on our promise. But what theme should our Christmas quiz have? Well, we decided we'd celebrate the magic of Christmas as only Dickens could - with an Ebenezer Scrooge quiz!
Simply identify the actors below who have donned the nightcap and slippers to play the famous miser (or a character based on him) in each of the pictures below. Where it's an animated character, name the voice actor.
We'll reveal the answers in the New Year, to give you plenty of time to ponder (and maybe print them out and inflict them on your family at Christmas dinner!).
Enjoy!
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Merry Christmas, everyone! :)
Monday, 3 December 2012
The Mistletoe Bride - Short Film Project
Tenbury Wells is famous for its mistletoe - so much so that it has earnt itself the title of 'Mistletoe Capital of the World' according to the media. Every year, more of the white-berried plant is sold here in Tenbury than anywhere else in the country, so as you can probably guess, it's a bit of a big deal around these parts.
To celebrate the town's association with mistletoe, Tenbury celebrates each December with a Mistletoe Festival. This year, we were excited to be involved in the celebration which happened on December 1st. In the preceeding weeks, we worked with various local community groups to put together four short films based on the traditional tale of the Mistletoe Bride.
A good crowd turned up for the World Premiere of our films on Saturday 1st, including many of the cast. In case you missed the screening, here is one of the four films we showed on the day.
Enjoy!
To celebrate the town's association with mistletoe, Tenbury celebrates each December with a Mistletoe Festival. This year, we were excited to be involved in the celebration which happened on December 1st. In the preceeding weeks, we worked with various local community groups to put together four short films based on the traditional tale of the Mistletoe Bride.
A good crowd turned up for the World Premiere of our films on Saturday 1st, including many of the cast. In case you missed the screening, here is one of the four films we showed on the day.
Enjoy!
Monday, 22 October 2012
October Half Term Fun at the Regal!
Families looking for entertainment this October Half Term need look no further than the Regal! A programme of films and fun workshops promises to offer something for everyone whatever the weather.
The film of the popular children’s ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ books is showing on Monday and Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, and on Wednesday, Dr Seuss’ ‘The Lorax’ takes over with showings at 1.30pm and 6.30pm. Both films have been box-office triumphs over the Summer and promise to be an excellent afternoon or evening's entertainment.
Before the afternoon showing of ‘The Lorax’ on Wednesday, we're excited to be bringing back CineMonkeys, the family games and craft workshop that proved so popular in August. Children can enjoy Lorax-themed fun from 12.30pm until the film starts in the Regal Community Centre for just £1 per child. We'll also be offering the chance to enroll as a CineMonkey, with free goodiebags and the chance to leave your children with us and go enjoy a quiet coffee in our cafe or a leisurely look around the town. Just make sure you're back by the time the film starts!
We're also excited to announce that local artist David Symons will be leading two animation workshops for us on Thursday for children aged 6 and up. Each two and a half hour session will guide participants through making their own micro animated film, using digital cameras and stop-motion animation. Sessions start at 10am and 1pm, cost £2.50 per child and include a DVD of all the films made in the day. Parents are invited to join in with under 12s at no extra charge. Pre-booking is essential, as we expect these sessions to be popular and places are limited.
To book places at CineMonkeys or on one of the animation workshops, contact Sarah Fellows on hao@tenburytown.org.uk or 07980 692302. Film tickets can be purchased on the day, or in advance at the Regal’s box office in person or online at www.regaltenbury.co.uk.
The film of the popular children’s ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ books is showing on Monday and Tuesday evening at 7.30pm, and on Wednesday, Dr Seuss’ ‘The Lorax’ takes over with showings at 1.30pm and 6.30pm. Both films have been box-office triumphs over the Summer and promise to be an excellent afternoon or evening's entertainment.
Before the afternoon showing of ‘The Lorax’ on Wednesday, we're excited to be bringing back CineMonkeys, the family games and craft workshop that proved so popular in August. Children can enjoy Lorax-themed fun from 12.30pm until the film starts in the Regal Community Centre for just £1 per child. We'll also be offering the chance to enroll as a CineMonkey, with free goodiebags and the chance to leave your children with us and go enjoy a quiet coffee in our cafe or a leisurely look around the town. Just make sure you're back by the time the film starts!
Oscar is super-excited to be back!
We're also excited to announce that local artist David Symons will be leading two animation workshops for us on Thursday for children aged 6 and up. Each two and a half hour session will guide participants through making their own micro animated film, using digital cameras and stop-motion animation. Sessions start at 10am and 1pm, cost £2.50 per child and include a DVD of all the films made in the day. Parents are invited to join in with under 12s at no extra charge. Pre-booking is essential, as we expect these sessions to be popular and places are limited.
To book places at CineMonkeys or on one of the animation workshops, contact Sarah Fellows on hao@tenburytown.org.uk or 07980 692302. Film tickets can be purchased on the day, or in advance at the Regal’s box office in person or online at www.regaltenbury.co.uk.
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