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A collection of British cinema links and UK based cinemas including cinemas that specialize in private film screenings such as London based professional preview theatres.
UPDATED: AUGUST 2005

INDEPENDENT CHAIN IMAX
PREVIEW THEATRES REVIEWS

UK CINEMA LINKS
www.cinemas-online.co.uk Theatre Listings in the UK
users.aber.ac.uk Brilliant Resource for finding cinemas in the UK
users.aber.ac.uk Brilliant Resource for finding cinemas in London
www.londonnet.co.uk The London Cinema & Movie Guide. A-Z
www.nmpft.org.uk The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television
www.yell.com Cinema Finder
www.timeout.co.uk Time Out

INDEPENDENT CINEMAS
barbican.org.uk The Barbican Silk St, London EC2
caledoniancinemas.co.uk Caledonian Cinemas. Scottish cinema chain. Northern England
institut-francais.org.uk Ciné Lumière The place to go if you like it french style 17 Queensbury Pl, London SW7
cineworld.co.uk CineWorld. Independent cinema chain with over 30 cinemas. South East & London
curzon.org.uk The Curzon Community Cinema. The oldest, purpose built, continuously operated cinema in the world! Old Church Rd, Clevedon, Somerset BS21 6NN
curzoncinemas.com The Curzon Mayfair. 0207 495 0500 Curzon St, London W1J
curzoncinemas.com The Curzon Soho. 0207 734 2255 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D
electriccinema.co.uk The famous Electric Cinema Along with a programme of great films, an original interior and luxurious leather seating, footstools and tables for food and drink, the Electric offers a more comfortable movie experience. Portobello Rd, London W11
himalayapalacecinema.co.uk Himalaya Palace Cinema Specialising in Asian Cinema. The largest screen showing Bollywood Blockbusters and Hollywood Movies. South Rd, Southall, London UB1 1RT
thehorsehospital.com The Horse Hospital is a unique arts venue in London which has been providing a space for underground and avantgarde media since 1993. We offer regular events to our members showing rare film, music, and art, as well as hosting a significant collection of fashion items and related material. Don't send us any horses. Colonade, Russel Sq, London WC1N
020 7369 1723 The Minema Cinema 41-45 Knightsbridge, London SW1X
mn-cinemas.co.uk Northern Morris. Cinema chain. Northern England
phoenixcinema.co.uk The Phoenix Cinema. The Phoenix is one of London's leading independent cinemas and one of the oldest cinemas in the UK [Est. 1910]. Behind its spacious modern foyer lies a historic auditorium with unique art deco features. The Phoenix has a renowned film programme of new releases, independent, foreign-language and specialist films, plus a repertoire of old and new classics. It offers a kids club, regular events, festivals, one-off talks and screenings, workshops for schools, f ilm classes and a hugely popular membership scheme. High Rd, Finchley, London N2
picturehouses.co.uk The OTHER Cinema (formerly Metro) 11 Rupert Rd, London W1
princecharlescinema.com Highly recommended. In fact, it's my favourite cinema in London!! Leicester Sq, London W1V
reeltime-cinemas.co.uk Reeltime Cinemas UK
robincinemas.co.uk Robin Cinemas Northern England
screencinemas.co.uk Screen Cinemas. Local independent cinema chain. Various locations
stercentury.co.uk Ster Century. Cinema chain. 7 UK & Dublin, Eire
0207 328 1000 The Tricycle Cinema Kilburn HighRd, London NW6

MAJOR CHAIN CINEMAS
odeon.co.uk Odeon Cinemas
showcasecinemas.co.uk Showcase Cinemas (UK)
uci-cinemas.co.uk United Cinemas International (UCI)
ugccinemas.co.uk UGC Cinemas
warnervillage.co.uk Warner Village Cinemas

IMAX CINEMAS
imax.com The Imax Global Home
belfastimax.com The Belfast Imax in Northern Ireland
bournemouthimax.com The Bournemouth Imax
bfi.org.uk/imax The BFI London Imax
manchesterimax.co.uk The Manchester Imax

PREVIEW THEATRES &
PRIVATE SCREENING ROOMS
bafta.org BAFTA A fully refurbished, purpose-built auditorium with 213 luxurious seats. Fully air-conditioned and furnished to the highest standards, the theatre provides a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for audiovisual presentations and previews. Facilities include: 35mm film projection; Dolby Digital Surround EX Sound System; and DTS (digital theatre sound) ES Sound System. The screen size is 10.2 metres by 4.39 metres and video formats include Digi-Beta/Beta SP/DVD/S-VHS. A major feature offered by this auditorium is Digital Cinema Projection, supplied by Barco D-Cine Premiere DP100, the world's most advanced large screen Digital Cinema projector, which combines the highest resolution 2k DLP Cinema technology from Texas Instruments with a host of unique installation and operating benefits. Piccadilly
London W1V
bfi.org.uk British Film Institute With over fifty years experience of hosting the best in world cinema and a list of international guests that reads like a who’s who of film, the National Film Theatre is the ideal venue for a wide range of events from conferences to screenings, product launches to seminars. Situated on the bustling South Bank besides the River Thames. Boasting three auditoriums with state-of-the-art projection facilities, the NFT also offers the use of a range of different sized meeting rooms ensuring that every event can be accommodated. With friendly and professional service from our events team and support staff. Stephen St
London W1T
curzoncinemas.com Curzon Cinema, Soho has three floors providing great reception areas and three auditoria lending themselves to every event imaginable. (seating 249, 110, 133) The venue is adaptable, appealing to a wide range of clients due to the location and size of the facilities. The bar hosts a 250 person capacity with dvd/vhs projector. Shaftesbury Ave
London W1V
delanelea.com De Lane Lea Preview Theatre offers High Definition Digital projection and sound reproduction from rushes to final presentation in private comfortable surroundings. All formats of film and video are catered for. Using Panasonics HD D5 or Sony's HD CAM we can offer full HD Digital projection using are Dark Metal chip Digital Projector. The licensed cafe/bar is stylish and spacious and provides for pre and post screening gatherings. Dean St
London W1V
moving-picture.co.uk The Screening Room A 75 seat screening room equiped with the latest projection technology for 35mm and video with full Dolby Digital surround sound. Also provides HD projection and a split sceen facility. Fully air-conditioned iwth a chic reception area and bar facilities. Wardour St
London W1V
rexcinemaandbar.com Rex Cinema and Bar is a 1930's style private members club with a state-of-the-art 75 seat screening room attached. The Rex can screen 35mm and 70mm film alongside dvd, vhs, beta.sp and Powerpoint. Exclusive and licensed until 3am with a Soho location makes this a great venue for special screenings! Rupert St
London, W1
onealdwych.co.uk the screening room A fully equipped multimedia screening room seating up to 30 in graduated comfortable, Italian-made cinema seating. Each seat is upholstered in blue leather and has a small table for that dry martini. Adjacent to the Screening Room is Private Room Three, perfect for a cocktail reception or private breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Screening Room is ideal for theatre-style meetings, presentations and private parties. Covent Garden
London
projection@foxinc.com 20th Century Fox Soho Sq
London W1V
princecharlescinema.com The Prince Charles Cinema. Located 50 yards from Leicester Square the Prince Charles Cinema is the country's funkiest cinema (Evening Standard) and its most successful independent screen. Its prime West End situation is enhanced by its reputation throughout the Film industry for being quirky, innovative and just a little bit different. The cinema now has the décor to match the attitude with a recent refurbishment creating a sensual red auditorium with 474 plush Seats designed for chilling out. The venues license allows us to show any film material in a variety of formats (including banned, R rated material and even Powerpoint presentations!) 24hrs a day for seven days a week and also allows us to serve tasty food and lashings of booze. Leicester Sq
London
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