Cinema

The old Gaumont-Kalee projector now on display in the cinema

A chance to see behind the scenes of Thirsk’s historic Ritz Cinema on heritage day

The mysterious appearance of hundreds of orchids at Fountains Abbey has sparked fresh questions about the abbey’s hidden history

The mysterious appearance of hundreds of orchids at Fountains Abbey has sparked fresh questions about the abbey’s hidden history

Hundreds of 'zombie orchids' mysteriously bloom among North Yorkshire abbey ruins

Paddington Bear at Hopetown, Darlington

Paddington Bear at Hopetown, Darlington

24 pictures as hundreds of families attend Paddington Bear event in Darlington

Rishi Sunak, with staff, at the officially opened the new Barkers History Gallery in Northallerton, a permanent exhibition celebrating the history of the fifth-generation family retail business.

Rishi Sunak, with staff, at the officially opened the new Barkers History Gallery in Northallerton, a permanent exhibition celebrating the history of the fifth-generation family retail business.

Rishi Sunak opens Barkers history gallery in Northallerton family retail store

The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk will screen Glastonbury The Movie: The 30th Anniversary Cut, offering audiences a chance to relive the iconic 1993 festival in 4K with Dolby 5.1 sound

The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk will screen Glastonbury The Movie: The 30th Anniversary Cut, offering audiences a chance to relive the iconic 1993 festival in 4K with Dolby 5.1 sound

Thirsk cinema set to bring Glastonbury magic to the big screen

Paris 75 Leeds United documentary to screen at Thirsk Ritz

Paris 75 Leeds United documentary to screen at Thirsk Ritz

Fans invited to relive ‘Paris 75’ at special Ritz Cinema screening in Thirsk

Could a three screen cinema go in Ripon's Original Factory Shop, which is about to close.

Could a three screen cinema go in Ripon's Original Factory Shop, which is about to close.

Three-screen cinema planned in North Yorkshire city after factory shop closes

The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is teaming up with National Theatre Live to screen top West End productions

The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is teaming up with National Theatre Live to screen top West End productions

See West End magic while sitting in a North Yorkshire cinema

The Ritz cinema in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, run by volunteers, has announced a festive film line-up featuring three classic movies over five nights this December to spread Christmas cheer

The Ritz cinema in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, run by volunteers, has announced a festive film line-up featuring three classic movies over five nights this December to spread Christmas cheer

'Christmas favourites' announced by North Yorkshire cinema

The Forum's 50th plaque unveiling. David Kerfoot - Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Ian McCarthy - The Forum, Cllr Andrew Hugill, Mayor of Northallerton, Deborah Munton - The Forum Image - Dawn McNamara

The Forum's 50th plaque unveiling. David Kerfoot - Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Ian McCarthy - The Forum, Cllr Andrew Hugill, Mayor of Northallerton, Deborah Munton - The Forum Image - Dawn McNamara

Pictures as plaque unveiled to celebrate 50 years of The Forum in Northallerton

From left, Gordon Hindson and Dean Midas

From left, Gordon Hindson and Dean Midas

Award-winning filmmaker and North East writer join forces for new short film

John Beamson scaling a peak

John Beamson scaling a peak

Darlington explorer to walk 105 miles to arrive at film premiere

A special one-off screening of the Leeds United documentary Paris 75, which covers the club's European Cup Final appearance, will take place at The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

A special one-off screening of the Leeds United documentary Paris 75, which covers the club's European Cup Final appearance, will take place at The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Film about controversial European Cup Final appearance coming to North Yorkshire

(L to R) Oliver/Zac Barker stars as George, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary and Esme Creegan as Caroline in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.Credit: Rory Mulvey / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

(L to R) Oliver/Zac Barker stars as George, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary and Esme Creegan as Caroline in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.Credit: Rory Mulvey / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

Great Yorkshire Showground features in new Downton Abbey film

Paranorman investigstors, from left, Steven Angus, Kyle Gibson and Brian Holloway at the Cross Keys in Gainford

Paranorman investigstors, from left, Steven Angus, Kyle Gibson and Brian Holloway at the Cross Keys in Gainford

New documentary sheds light on ghostly happenings at County Durham pub

Maureen Willoughby at The Forum, Northallerton Picture: DAWN MCNAMARA

Maureen Willoughby at The Forum, Northallerton Picture: DAWN MCNAMARA

Family links build strong foundations at The Forum, Northallerton

Dean Midas, inset, is to make a documentary investigating the spooky goings-on at a County durham pub

Dean Midas, inset, is to make a documentary investigating the spooky goings-on at a County durham pub

Film director called in to investigate ghostly goings-on at County Durham pub

Lucas Williams, a 13-year-old actor from Richmond, North Yorkshire, celebrated his birthday on June 20 at the world premiere of Liberty of Conscience. He stars as young George Calvert, founder of Maryland

Lucas Williams, a 13-year-old actor from Richmond, North Yorkshire, celebrated his birthday on June 20 at the world premiere of Liberty of Conscience. He stars as young George Calvert, founder of Maryland

Young actor is the star for North Yorkshire film premiere on his 13th birthday

Mike Benson, who became one of the early volunteers at the Ritz Cinema in Thirsk has shared his memories of its revival

Mike Benson, who became one of the early volunteers at the Ritz Cinema in Thirsk has shared his memories of its revival

Community spirit remembered as Thirsk cinema marks 30 years since revival

The Forum, Northallerton, is marking its 50th anniversary

The Forum, Northallerton, is marking its 50th anniversary

Arts and entertainment centre celebrates 50th anniversary and looks to the future

The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is marking 30 years of being run entirely by volunteers with a special screening of a West End musical.

The Ritz Cinema in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is marking 30 years of being run entirely by volunteers with a special screening of a West End musical.

North Yorkshire cinema to mark 30 years of volunteers with special screening

The cast and crew of Scarlet filming in St Deny's Church in York

The cast and crew of Scarlet filming in St Deny's Church in York

Filming underway in York and North Yorkshire with former soap star

Miles Teller at High Force in new Apple TV flick The Gorge

Miles Teller at High Force in new Apple TV flick The Gorge

County Durham waterfall stars in new sci-fi thriller featuring Sigourney Weaver

The volunteer-run Ritz Cinema in Thirsk is hosting an adventure film festival in partnership with the London Mountain Film Festival (LMFF)

The volunteer-run Ritz Cinema in Thirsk is hosting an adventure film festival in partnership with the London Mountain Film Festival (LMFF)

Adventure film festival to take place at North Yorkshire cinema

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour arrives in Yarm, showcasing adrenaline-fueled adventure films at Yarm School on February 27 and September 27

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour arrives in Yarm, showcasing adrenaline-fueled adventure films at Yarm School on February 27 and September 27

Festival tour to bring nail-biting adventure films to North East town

Hamlet @ Raby Castle May 1970

Hamlet @ Raby Castle May 1970

Remembering when this County Durham castle was used for top film

Filming has taken place in Knaresborough (inset: Kiefer Sutherland)

Filming has taken place in Knaresborough (inset: Kiefer Sutherland)

Top Hollywood actor spotted filming in North Yorkshire town

Wensleydale Railway continues to solidify its reputation as a filming location after featuring on Vera, All Creatures Great and Small and Yorkshire Vet

Wensleydale Railway continues to solidify its reputation as a filming location after featuring on Vera, All Creatures Great and Small and Yorkshire Vet

The picturesque railway that can't stop featuring in TV and film projects

Wensleydale Railway recently welcomed a film crew for the production of the upcoming movie ‘Wenlock Road’

Wensleydale Railway recently welcomed a film crew for the production of the upcoming movie ‘Wenlock Road’

Filming begins on railway in region as crews and actors descend on location

Filming for Jane Eyre at The Tan Hill Inn

Filming for Jane Eyre at The Tan Hill Inn

Remembering the time this well-known pub was turned into film set in 1970

Sophia Loren at Castle Howard in 1965

Sophia Loren at Castle Howard in 1965

Remembering when Hollywood A-listers rolled up to this historic home in 1965

The former Odeon on North Road.

The former Odeon on North Road.

Darlington cinema to go under the hammer after renovation plans failed to materialise

Cineworld announced it will close its Middlesbrough cinema.

Cineworld announced it will close its Middlesbrough cinema.

Cineworld announces closure of six more locations - including one in North East

Between the Lights, some of whose scenes were filmed in York, will stop at Thirsk's Ritz venue on December 8 as part of a UK tour

Between the Lights, some of whose scenes were filmed in York, will stop at Thirsk's Ritz venue on December 8 as part of a UK tour

Brothers' debut film to screen in Thirsk as part of UK cinema tour

28 Years Later, the latest instalment in the acclaimed 28 Days Later horror series, has a release date of June 20, 2025, according to IMDB

28 Years Later, the latest instalment in the acclaimed 28 Days Later horror series, has a release date of June 20, 2025, according to IMDB

Release date for blockbuster part filmed in County Durham and North Yorkshire

Growing Rich with Nature - Picture: Matt Denham

Growing Rich with Nature - Picture: Matt Denham

Film charts journey from conventional dairy farm to regenerative beef business

On Sunday (October 13), Starve Acre, filmed in parts of North Yorkshire, will be shown at the Ritz Cinema in Thirsk

On Sunday (October 13), Starve Acre, filmed in parts of North Yorkshire, will be shown at the Ritz Cinema in Thirsk

Film which saw famous actors take over region to be shown for first time at cinema

Savoy Cinemas, who have resurrected the old Empire venue on Princes Gate Shopping Park on Richmond Road, opened on Friday (September 27)

Savoy Cinemas, who have resurrected the old Empire venue on Princes Gate Shopping Park on Richmond Road, opened on Friday (September 27)

New cinema now open as signage and décor unveiled on first day of business

Over 2024, cast and crew of film 28 Years Later; a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, have been seen in Northumberland, County Durham, and North Yorkshire

Over 2024, cast and crew of film 28 Years Later; a follow-up to the critically acclaimed 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, have been seen in Northumberland, County Durham, and North Yorkshire

Familiar County Durham locations used in blockbuster movie as filming wraps up

Much Ado About Dying is at Rural Arts, Thirsk on Thursday, September 26 from 7.30pm, which showcases the last four years of the life of actor David Gale

Much Ado About Dying is at Rural Arts, Thirsk on Thursday, September 26 from 7.30pm, which showcases the last four years of the life of actor David Gale

Actor who inspired North Yorkshire arts project to be remembered with film night

Lance Corporal William Schofield, alias actor George MacKay,, being filmed at Tees Barrage for a scene in the award-winning film 1917

Lance Corporal William Schofield, alias actor George MacKay,, being filmed at Tees Barrage for a scene in the award-winning film 1917

Shooting the rapids – how Tees Barrage is emerging as a major film and TV location

Savoy Cinemas, who have resurrected the old Empire venue on Princes Gate Shopping Park on Richmond Road have said that film lovers won't have long to wait after revealing an opening date of September 27

Savoy Cinemas, who have resurrected the old Empire venue on Princes Gate Shopping Park on Richmond Road have said that film lovers won't have long to wait after revealing an opening date of September 27

Opening date set for cinema as it reveals tickets from just £4.99

Dean Midas, centre, with his horror characters Sayer Hicks, left, and Eve Valentine

Dean Midas, centre, with his horror characters Sayer Hicks, left, and Eve Valentine

Award-winning film director to return to County Durham venue for new horror short

The film festival is coming to Yarm in Septmeber.

The film festival is coming to Yarm in Septmeber.

Banff Mountain Film Festival to return to North East this week

Savoy Cinemas, which bought the former Empire Cinema in Catterick Garrison earlier this year, has issued an update about what it will do as soon as it opens

Savoy Cinemas, which bought the former Empire Cinema in Catterick Garrison earlier this year, has issued an update about what it will do as soon as it opens

First look at how new cinema will look as plans revealed for opening site 'soon'

Dan Westgarth of The Station Cinema, was the recipient of the Transformational Leader award at the 2024 University of York Enterprise Awards

Dan Westgarth of The Station Cinema, was the recipient of the Transformational Leader award at the 2024 University of York Enterprise Awards

Cinema manager wins leadership award for work at community venue

On Sunday (July 21), the sun was shining as the group unveiled its latest creations in the Market Place - which captured the attention and imagination of passers-by

On Sunday (July 21), the sun was shining as the group unveiled its latest creations in the Market Place - which captured the attention and imagination of passers-by

Yarnbombers wow with TV and film display featuring superheroes, Disney and more

Savoy Cinema, Caterrick Garrison.

Savoy Cinema, Caterrick Garrison.

North Yorkshire cinema re-opening a year after closure under new name

On Saturday (July 13), people started to notice movie maker trailers start to pop up in the village of Melsonby, between Richmond and Darlington

On Saturday (July 13), people started to notice movie maker trailers start to pop up in the village of Melsonby, between Richmond and Darlington

Hollywood movie continues filming as cast and crew spotted near Darlington

On Sunday (July 7), large camera vans were seen travelling through Ripon, carrying crew members - sparking questions from locals about what was happening

On Sunday (July 7), large camera vans were seen travelling through Ripon, carrying crew members - sparking questions from locals about what was happening

Filming of Hollywood movie continues as A-listers and crew return to region

Outdoor cinema at castle to screen Harry Potter this summer

Wilma Gardiner-Gill

Wilma Gardiner-Gill

Well-earned retirement for leading light of arts group

Six inches of soil features Ben Thomas

Six inches of soil features Ben Thomas

Regenerative farming documentary to be screened in North Yorkshire

Carrivick Sisters

Carrivick Sisters

Packed line-up revealed for Dales arts festival, as booking due to open