Representation of the LGBTQ+ community in film and tv is gradually improving but it still needs work. What effect does this have on the community and how can we strive for a better future? Courtney Mackel reports. Everybody knows somebody who identifies as part of the LGBTQ+ community – so […]
WHILE many of us began adjusting to life under lockdown earlier this year, Masters student Neville Glean used the time to put his business plan into action. After several years working as a digital imaging technician and video editor for a London-based media company, on brands such as Vodafone, BMW, IHG and McLaren, Neville decided he wanted to branch out on his own – but needed […]
Two South Shields YouTube sensations have spoken about taking the online world by storm. Fortnite player Merl has more than 100,000 subscribers while Josh Kapranos has more than 10,000 regular followers of his stunt themed challenges and tutorials. Merl’s videos provide a deep insight into Fortnite, with leaks on upcoming […]
Two graduate filmmakers are proving to be among the UK’s most promising young directors Ciaran Charles O’Conghaile and Connor Langley both studied MA Film and Television at the University of Sunderland. Now, the pair have each received a nomination in the prestigious national RTS – Royal Television Society – Student […]
After the release of the new film Stan and Ollie, a Laurel and Hardy fan club has revived in Sunderland after being previously popular in the 1980s and 1990s. The last meeting, held on Tuesday, February 12 at the Boars Head in Sunderland, was a huge success and saw a turn-out […]
We all get excited when it comes to Valentine’s Day. Candles, savoury food, chocolate and roses can be found everywhere to make the atmosphere perfect on February 14. SR NEWS gives you some tips on how to get the most out of your V-day. People may spend the night in […]
With The Last Jedi officially out in the open, meet the Star Wars fans who use their force-like powers to help raise money for charity.
Beacon Hill Arts Community Interest Company, which provides training and production opportunities in the Jesmond area of Newcastle will tonight showcase their award-winning ‘Hidden Histories’ films at Whitley Bay’s Playhouse. The company provides people with learning difficulties, autism and additional needs a chance to express their creative talents as they work together to […]
This week sees the release of Paddington 2 in cinemas – and while many families are looking forward to a fun movie experience, a North East academic has discovered that the small bear is not only a fictional character who is entertaining – he is also an illegal immigrant, and […]
James Longman, who graduated with a degree in Media and Communication in 1998, received the accolade at the Emmy Awards which took place in LA last weekend (9-10 September 2017). James relocated to LA to work on the American late-night talk show in December 2015 and was honoured last year […]