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Behind the Scenes: Why Practical Effects Still Beat CGI for Many Filmmakers

Despite decades of digital advancement, filmmakers and audiences alike continue to champion practical effects, valuing the tactile realism that computer-generated imagery still struggles to match.

News Team 22 August 2026 3 min read

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Charlie Hunnam's Incredible Journey From Newcastle Lad To Hollywood Star

Few actors from Newcastle have enjoyed the kind of international success achieved by Charlie Hunnam....

13 July 2026 5 min

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Jurassic Park Star Sam Neill Dies Aged 78

Tributes are pouring in following the death of acclaimed actor Sir Sam Neill, whose performances in ...

13 July 2026 3 min

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Why Newcastle Readers Love These Three Genres

Despite streaming platforms, social media and endless digital distractions competing for attention, ...

12 July 2026 5 min

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5 Huge 2026 Movie Flops That Lost Millions

Hollywood may be enjoying another busy summer at the cinema, but not every blockbuster has become a ...

11 July 2026 5 min

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The North East Places Hidden in Bestselling Books

Some places have a way of finding themselves in stories. Across Newcastle, Northumberland and County...

11 July 2026 5 min

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Best New Movie Releases in Newcastle This Weekend

The summer cinema season continues to gather pace, with this weekend bringing one of the biggest fam...

10 July 2026 4 min

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Newcastle's Theatre Royal Still Leads the Way

For almost two centuries, Newcastle Theatre Royal has been one of the North East's greatest cultural...

10 July 2026 5 min

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Lights, Camera, Sunderland: The North East's Bid for the Big Screen

Crown Works Studios could make the North East a major film and TV centre, with thousands of jobs, though the project has faced setbacks. We look at the plan.

9 July 2026 6 min

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The North East's Love Of Anime & Manga Grows

Anime and manga have moved far beyond niche hobbies to become one of the fastest growing entertainme...

9 July 2026 5 min

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Lindisfarne: The Sound of the Tyne

The story of Lindisfarne, the Newcastle folk-rock band whose 1971 album Fog on the Tyne and Geordie anthems made them a regional institution.

7 July 2026 6 min

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Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler: A Tyneside Talent

The story of Mark Knopfler, the Newcastle-raised guitarist who led Dire Straits to global fame with Sultans of Swing and Brothers in Arms.

7 July 2026 6 min

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5 Absolutely Massive Movies Still To Come in 2026

The second half of 2026 is packed with major cinema releases that could make this one of the busiest...

6 July 2026 5 min

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Everyman Newcastle Offers More Than Movies

For many people across Newcastle and the North East, a trip to the cinema is no longer just about wa...

6 July 2026 4 min

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ITV's Future Could Soon Look Very Different Thanks To Sky

Sky's expected takeover of ITV's broadcasting and streaming business could become one of the biggest...

5 July 2026 4 min

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Fawlty Towers Brings Big Laughs to Newcastle's Theatre Royal

Walking into Newcastle Theatre Royal on Thursday 2 July for the 7.30pm performance of Fawlty Towers ...

5 July 2026 5 min

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The Leisure Trends Transforming the North East

The way people spend their free time across Newcastle and the wider North East is changing rapidly. ...

5 July 2026 5 min

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The Top 5 UK Box Office Hits of 2026 So Far

The UK's cinema industry has enjoyed an impressive first half of 2026, with blockbuster films drawin...

5 July 2026 4 min

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The Likely Lads: Comedy With a North East Heart

The story of The Likely Lads and its sequel, the classic sitcoms about two North East friends that became British comedy favourites.

4 July 2026 6 min