UK: The Weekly Subtitled Cinema Listings! Feb 10th 2005.

From: Subtitles @ your local cinema - Feb 10, 2005

Subtitled Spongebob, Magic Roundabout, Racing Stripes,
Ocean's 12, Meet the Fockers and more...

It's Thursday, around lunchtime, so it must be...
The Weekly Subtitled Cinema Listings!
Feb 10th 2005.

------------------------
Can't be bothered to read all this email?
Visit the website, use the pull down location menu
and bookmark YOUR LOCAL AREA ONLY:
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/index.2.html

------------------------
"Have you ever tried to lip-read Darth Vader?"
Subtitled and audio described cinema enables people
with less than perfect hearing or vision to enjoy film
presented in its original and best form - the cinema.  
Over 130 UK cinemas can now screen almost every
popular release with subtitles & audio description.

Please pass this email onto anyone you think
may enjoy 'accessible' cinema.

------------------------
Meet the Fockers (12a) subtitled

Hilarious comedy starring Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman. Having given permission to male nurse Greg Focker to marry his daughter, ex-CIA man Jack Byrnes and his wife travel to Detroit to meet Greg's parents. Unfortunately they're about as different from them as can be...

London - Greenwich UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 11.15am

London - Kingston Surrey Odeon
Thurs 10th Feb at 5.00pm
Fri 11th to Sun 13th Feb at 12.15pm
Mon 14th Feb at 5.45pm

London - South Woodford Odeon
Mon 14th Feb at 12.15pm, 3.00pm, 5.45pm, 8.30pm

London - Uxbridge Odeon
Thur 10 Feb at 6.00pm

London - Wandsworth Cineworld
Sun 13th Feb at 4.20
Mon 14th Feb at 7.00

Banbury Oxfordshire, Odeon
Thurs 10th Feb at 5.30pm
Tues 15th Feb at 8.20
Thurs 17th Feb at 5.50

Bath Odeon
Thurs 10th Feb at 5.45pm
Thurs 17th Feb at 3.00

Birmingham Odeon
Thurs 10th Feb at 12.05, 2.35, 5.10, 7.45Thurs 3rd Feb at 12.05, 2.30, 5.00, 7.25
Thurs 10th Feb at 12.05, 2.35, 5.10, 7.45
Thurs 17th Feb at 12.05, 2.35, 5.10, 7.45

Bournemouth Odeon
Mon 14th Feb at 5.00, 8.00
Tues 15th Feb at 11.30, 2.00
Wed 16th Feb at 11.30

Brighton Odeon
Mon 14th Feb at 5:45pm

Bristol (Cribbs Causeway) Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 3.50
Tue 15th Feb at 6.30

Bromborough Odeon
Thurs 10th Feb at 5.30
Tuesday 15th Feb at 5.30
Thursday 17th Feb at 5.30

Canterbury Odeon
Wed 16th Feb at 6:00pm

Chelmsford Odeon
Wed 16th Feb at 12.10pm, 2.55pm, 5.45pm, 8.40pm

Cheltenham Odeon
Sun 13th Feb at 3.05
Mon 14th Feb at 6.00
Tue 15th Feb at 12.20

Coventry Odeon
Tues 15th Feb at 11.30, 2.00, 4.30, 7.00 9.30

Darlington Odeon
Tues 15th Feb at 3.30pm, 5.50pm, 8.15pm

Dudley UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 12.30pm

Hastings Odeon
Wed 16th Feb at 5.55pm

Hereford Odeon
Mon 14th Feb at 5.45, 8.15

Leicester Odeon
Saturday 12th Feb at 12.45pm
Monday 14th Feb at 6.15pm
Tuesday 15th Feb at 6.15pm

Lincoln Odeon
Mon 14th Feb at 12.15, 3.30, 6.20, 9.15

Liverpool Odeon
Mon 14th Feb at 12:00 and 5:30

Maidenhead UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 12.45pm

Maidstone Odeon
Mon 14th Feb at 12.00

Newport, Isle of Wight Cineworld
Mon 14th Feb aat 4.20

Nottingham UGC
Sun 13th Feb at 4pm
Mon 14th Feb at 6.45pm

Plymouth Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 2.15
Tue 15th Feb at 7.45

Portsmouth Odeon
Thurs 10th Feb at 3.20pm
Mon 14th Feb at 8.40
Wed 16th Feb at 3.20

Southampton Odeon
Sun 13th Feb at 10.30
Tues 15th Feb at 9.15

Stoke on Trent Odeon
Mon 14th Feb at 1.00, 3.40, 6.20, 9.00

Tunbridge Wells Odeon
Thu 10th Feb at 6.00pm
Thu 17th February at 12.30pm

Watford Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 2.45
Tue 15th Feb at 9.00

Over 130 cinemas in the UK can screen all these films with subtitles!
Here's where they are: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/locations.html

------------------------
Ocean's Twelve subtitled (12a)

Starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Catherine Zeta Jones, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia. Danny Ocean gathers up his gang of thieves and con men for another three huge European heists in this thrilling action sequel.

London - Barbican Cinema
Tue 15th Feb at 6.15pm

London - Croydon (Purley Way) Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 12 noon

London - Portobello St. Electric cinema
Mon 14th Feb at 11.00am

London - Uxbridge Odeon
Thur 17th Feb at 5.00pm

Ashford Cineworld
Sun 13th Feb at 8.30

Bath Odeon
Sat 12th Feb at 12.15
Tues 15th Feb at 6.00

Bradford Cineworld
Mon 14th Feb at 3.30, 6.15

Cambridge Cineworld
Mon 14th Feb at 1.15, 6.35

Cardiff UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 12.10pm
Mon 14th Feb at 6pm

Colchester Odeon
Thur 10th Feb at 8.30pm

Doncaster Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 11.30am
Tue 15th Feb at 8.30pm

Dublin UGC
Sat 12th Feb at 11:30am
Mon 14th Feb at 8.00pm

Edinburgh Lothian Road Odeon
Saturday 12th February at 2.30pm
Monday 14th February at 5.30pm

Guildford Surrey Odeon
Thurs 10th Feb at 8.00pm
Fri 11th Feb at 5.35

Huddersfield UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 12pm

Huntingdon Cineworld
Sun 13th Feb at 2.50, 5.40

Leeds Ster Century
Wed 16th Feb at 5.15pm

Manchester Trafford UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 1pm
Mon 14th Feb at 7pm

Middlesbrough UGC
Sun 13th and Wed 16th Feb at 8.30pm

Norwich UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 2.15pm
Mon 14th Feb at 5pm

Norwich Ster Century
Tue 15th Feb at 4.30pm

Oxford Odeon
Tues 15th Feb at 2.15
Weds 16th Feb at 5.15

Reading Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 3.00
Tue 15th Feb at 6.00

Romford Ster Century
Mon 14th Feb at 6.30pm

Southend Odeon
Wed 16th Feb at 2.25pm, 5.25pm, 8.30pm

Stevenage Cineworld
Sun 13th Feb at 2.20, 8.00

Thurrock Vue
Tue 15th Feb at 8.30pm

Woking, Surrey Ambassadors
Mon 14th and Wed 16th Feb at 5.35pm

York City Screen
Sun 13th Feb at 11.30am
Tue 15th Feb at 9.30pm

Exclusive subtitled trailer!
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/subtitled.trailers.html

------------------------
Racing Stripes subtitled (U)

In this latest family live action/animation, an abandoned zebra grows up believing he is a racehorse and with the help of his barnyard friends and a teenage girl sets out to achieve his dream of racing with thoroughbreds.

London - Wimbledon Odeon
Fri 11th February at 12.30pm
Sun 13th February at 12.30pm
Mon 14th February at 2.40pm
Tues 15th February at 2.40pm
Wed 16th February at 4.50pm
Thurs 17th February at 4.50pm

Bath Odeon
Sun 13th Feb at 2.40
Wed 16th Feb at 5.15

Cambridge Cineworld
Mon 14th Feb at 11am

Cardiff Ster Century
Mon 14th Feb at 12.30pm, 3pm

Cheshire Oaks Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 3.15
Tue 15th Feb at 8.15

Darlington Odeon
Tues 15th Feb at 11.30am, 1.30pm

Derby UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 10.50am
Mon 14th Feb at 6.10pm

Gateshead UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 12.40pm
Mon 14th Feb at 5.45pm

Hatfield UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 12pm
Mon 14th Feb at 6.10pm

High Wycombe UCI
Mon 14th Feb at 6.30pm

Ipswich UGC
Thurs 10th at 5pm

Leeds Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 1.30
Tue 15th Feb at 6.20

Leeds Ster Century
Sun 13th Feb at 12.35pm

Maidenhead UCI
Mon 14th Feb at 6.30pm

Newcastle Odeon
Tuesday 15th February at 12.00 Noon, 2.20pm, 4.30pm, 6.40pm

Sheffield Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 1.50
Tue 15th Feb at 6.50

Telford UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 11am
Mon 14th Feb at 6.20pm

York Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 1.40
Tue 15th Feb at 8.40

------------------------
The Magic Roundabout subtitled (U)

Featuring the voice talents of Joanna Lumley, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams. Based on the popular UK children's TV series, this animated film tells the tale of our favourite Magic Roundabout characters embarking on a dangerous journey in an effort to imprison their oppressor – the evil wizard ZeeBadee.

London - Islington Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 4.00
Tue 15th Feb at 6.20

London - Shepherds Bush Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 2.20
Tue 15th Feb at 6.40

Banbury Oxfordshire, Odeon
Tues 15th Feb at 2.00
Thurs 17th Feb at 12.00

Bracknell UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 10.40am
Mon 14th Feb at 5.20pm

Dagenham Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 5.20
Tue 15th Feb at 7.30

Hereford Odeon
Mon 14th Feb at 12.00, 1.55, 3.50

Ipswich UGC
Tues 15th Feb at 2.15
Wed 16th Feb at 4.15

Workington Plaza cinema
Sun 13th Feb at 12.50pm
Mon Feb 14th at 2.40pm
Wed Feb 16th at 6.20pm

More shows added as soon as we are notified of them - check the website regularly!

------------------------
Spongebob Squarepants subtitled (U)

There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom in this feature-length version of the hugely popular comedy animation. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like SpongeBob's boss is the culprit. Can SpongeBob reclaim the crown and clear his boss's name?

London - Acton Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 2.10
Tue 15th Feb at 6.30

London - Croydon (Purley Way) Vue
Tue 15th Feb at 6.30

London - Finchley Road Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 12.20pm
Tue 15th Feb at 7.30pm

London - Fulham Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 3pm
Tue 15th Feb at 7.10pm

London - Kingston Surrey Odeon
*Tue 15th February at 12.30 (Tbc)
*Wed 16th February at 6.30pm (Tbc)
* To be confirmed! Check with cinema before attending

London - West End Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 2.40
Tue 15th Feb at 7.10

Bath Odeon
Mon 14th Feb at 4.10

Cambridge Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 12.35
Tue 15th Feb at 7.10

Guildford Surrey Odeon
Tues 15th Feb at 11.20
Thurs17th Feb at 6.25

Hartlepool Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 4.20

Portsmouth Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 11.20am
Tue 15th Feb at 6.20pm

Portsmouth Odeon
Wed 16th Feb at 1.10

Preston Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 2.35, 6.45
Tue 15th Feb at 2.35, 6.45

Southport Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 3.45
Tue 15th Feb at 6.10

------------------------
More films - only a few shows:

The Aviator subtitled (12a)

Before he became famous as a recluse, Howard Hughes (played by Leonardo di Caprio) was known to the world as a film director, daredevil aviator and lover. This stunning biopic from Martin Scorcese explores his early years from the late 1920's to the mid-1940's.

London - Kingston Surrey Odeon
Thurs 17th Feb at 8.30pm

Basingstoke Ster Century
Wed 16th Feb at 8.45pm

Birmingham Star City Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 1.10
Tue 15th Feb at 8.15

Edinburgh Filmhouse
Wed 9th Feb at 7.45pm

------------------------
Ray - The Ray Charles Story subtitled (15)

Starring Jamie Foxx. Ray Charles went blind at the age of seven, shortly after witnessing his younger brother's accidental death. Inspired by his mother who insisted he make his own way in the world, Ray found his calling and his gift, behind a piano keyboard, where he incorporated gospel, country, jazz and orchestral influences into his own inimitable style.

Rugby Cineworld
Wed 16th Feb at 8.40

Exclusive subtitled trailer!
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/subtitled.trailers.html

Accessible website, audio described trailer and cinema listings:
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/ray.movie.access.html

------------------------
Closer subtitled (15)

Drama set in contemporary London starring Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Clive Owen. "Funny and splendidly acted… At last a love story for adults"

Dudley UCI
Mon 14th Feb at 6.45pm

Huddersfield UCI
Mon 14th Feb at 6.20pm

------------------------
Elektra subtitled (12a)

The knife throwing lady from Daredevil is back! Jennifer Garner stars in this mystical epic adventure. Tortured by her past and haunted by her own mysterious death, Elektra finds herself resurrected and ready to take on an army of deadly assailants to wreak her revenge...

Belfast Moviehouse Cinema
Thurs 10th Feb at 7pm

------------------------
Vanity Fair subtitled (PG)

Starring Reese Witherspoon. Growing up poor in London, Becky Sharp defies her poverty-stricken background and ascends the social ladder.

Bath Odeon
Thurs 10th Feb at 5.05pm

Exeter Picturehouse
Sun 20th Feb t 6.15pm

------------------------
Creep subtitled (18)
Trapped in a London subway station, a woman who's being pursued by a potential attacker heads into the unknown labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city's streets...

Manchester Filmworks UCI
Sun 13th Feb at 6.30pm

------------------------
Vera Drake subtitled (12a)

Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain--a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

Edinburgh Filmhouse
Mon 14th Feb at 5.45pm

Romford Ster Century
Tue 15th Feb at 8.20pm

------------------------
Laura's Star subtitled (U)

Animated tale of a 7-year-old girl who begins a fantastic friendship with a star that's fallen from the sky. But in spite of all the love she feels, she must let the star return to its home in the universe.

Thurrock Vue
Sun 13th Feb at 12.50pm

------------------------
Dear Frankie subtitled (12a)

Frankie, a nine year old deaf boy, and his mum Lizzie are always on the run from Frankie's abusive dad. But mum tells Frankie that he's a good man who is serving on board the ship HMS Accra, and she sends him fake letters to keep up the pretence. All is well, until Frankie discovers that the Accra is coming to the town where they are living...

Exeter Picturehouse
Sun 20th Feb at 1.20pm

Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT)
Tues 22nd Feb at 3.35pm
Wed 23rd Feb at 8.30pm
Thurs 24th Feb at 6pm

------------------------
The Incredibles subtitled (U)

Exeter Picturehouse
Wed 16th Feb at 12.45pm

------------------------
Ella Enchanted subtitled (U)

Exeter Picturehouse
Mon 14th Feb at 1pm

------------------------
Being Julia subtitled (12a)

Edinburgh Filmhouse
Sun 13th Feb at 3.40pm

------------------------
Team America subtitled (15)

Basingstoke Ster Century
Wed 16th Feb at 3.45pm

------------------------
Bridget Jones 2:  The Edge of Reason subtitled (15)

London - West End Odeon
Tues 15th Feb at 6.15pm

------------------------
And coming to Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) in March (times to be arranged):

Vanity Fair
Fri 4th & Sat 5th March

Ray
Mon 7th - Wed 9th March

The Aviator
Wed 30th March

?

------------------------
And more! On release in many cinemas:
 Popular foreign language films, with English subtitles:

House of the Flying Daggers (15) Trailer HERE:
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/subtitled.trailers.html
"One of the most beautifully shot films of this year and the most thrilling".

A Very Long Engagement (15) Trailer HERE:
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/subtitled.trailers.html
>From the director and star of Amelie comes this very different love story.
Set in France near the end of World War I, it tells the story of a young woman's relentless, moving and sometimes comic search for her fiancée who has disappeared.

When the last sword is drawn (12a)
Old Boy (18)

Please check your local listings for screenings

also: 2046 - the long awaited Wong Kar-wai film - will be showing in many cinemas. Please check your local listings for screenings.
Trailer HERE: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/subtitled.trailers.html

------------------------
We are sorry to report that Sideways, Million Dollar Baby, Assault on Precinct 13, Without a Paddle, White Noise, Blade Trinity, Phantom of the Opera and Napoleon Dynamite will NOT be available in an accessible format.
The distributor of each film is responsible for an 'accessible' release.

------------------------
PLEASE READ THIS!
Subtitles @ Your Local Cinema receive accessible listings directly from cinema head offices, but we can take NO responsibility for postponed or cancelled shows. If cinemas inform us of changes, we will tell you via this website, which is updated daily. If they don't inform us, we can't inform you. Many cinemas schedules are "SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION".

Sometimes the files necessary for a subtitled or described film are not available, or are not delivered to the cinema on time. The only way to be 100% sure is to check with the ACTUAL cinema before you plan a visit. But DOUBLE check, preferably with a manager. We recommend that you should always request confirmation that a show is definitely on.

------------------------
Win the fully subtitled four disc extended edition of 'The Return of the King' on DVD and a mini DVD/MP3 player, or tickets to subtitled UCI shows! Just complete our 2 minute survey here: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/survey.html

------------------------
Subtitled trailers:
Ocean's 12, Batman Begins, Ray, Constantine and more.
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/subtitled.trailers.html

------------------------
As soon as cinemas schedules are announced for new films, they will be listed on our website - please DON'T wait for the next weekly email – CHECK the website often! Important reschedules, time changes etc. are posted on there as soon as they are announced. You can bookmark your nearest subtitle equipped cinema listings page.

------------------------
Subtitled and audio described cinema enables people with less than perfect hearing or vision to enjoy film presented in its original and best form - the cinema. Almost a quarter of UK cinemas (over 130) can now screen most popular releases with subtitles & audio description.

------------------------
Remember:
"It is not tragic to have a disability.
Disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things one needs to lead one's life"
(Anonymous)

------------------------
Also on the website:
Site map here: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/news.html
Media reports here: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/press.html

Around 8 out of every 10 cinema releases at any one time are available with subtitles for deaf/hearing impaired people, and audio description for blind/visually impaired people. The subtitle/description 'files' are supplied to the cinema on a separate CD-Rom and automatically synchronise with the film when played. Around a quarter of UK cinemas (130) have the necessary equipment to read these files and most of them screen 'accessible' shows every week. Full details of shows nationwide can be found here: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/index.html

It's a quiet revolution in the world of sensory impaired people, thanks to the cinema and film distribution industries, technology companies, organisations representing disabled people, and the people themselves - thousands aired their views to the UK Film Council, when informed of the UK Film Council's proposal to fund 50% of the cost of cinema equipment.

Organised nationwide campaigning and publicity of accessible shows by our information service helped to bring it all together and ensure it always stayed on the agenda of the many bodies involved. All working together to make it happen - and quickly.

Spread the word: free information cards: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/spread.the.word.html

------------------------
More info:

Why can't all my local cinemas show all available subtitled films?

These days almost all films are only released with 'digital subtitles', which means that they can only be screened in cinemas with digital subtitle facilities. There are over 130 of these cinemas in the UK. Locations here: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/locations.html

About 2 in 10 popular films are NOT available with subtitles. This is nothing to do with cinemas, but is the fault of film distributors (Fox, Columbia etc.). Not all distributors subtitle all their films in time for cinema release, but most films ARE eventually subtitled for DVD release. An up to date list of all available subtitled films is kept here: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/available.html

It is hoped that another 150 cinemas will be equipped with subtitle and audio description facilities in 2005. If that happens, around half of UK cinemas will be accessible to people with hearing or visual impairments.

Why do some 'subtitle equipped' cinemas not show all available subtitled films, at sensible times?

We cannot 'force' a cinema to enable people with less than perfect hearing to enjoy their services, we can only ask them to. And we do, constantly. It's our job to create awareness of the problem, suggest solutions, and to empower people to do something about it.

We recommend that people contact cinemas in their local area and request better access for people with sensory impairments. Request that they become 'accessible', by installing a digital subtitle system and screening regular subtitled shows.

Informing cinemas in your local area of the need for accessible cinema makes them aware and reminds them what they should be aiming for - access to their services for people with sensory impairments. If everyone did this it would really help the situation. It's often the case that although cinema head offices are fully aware, many cinemas, run on a local level, are not.

Some cinemas may be concerned that many subtitled shows have a low turnout. That is to be expected, as there is not hundreds of hearing impaired people in and around EVERY town. And not all can take the time out to attend the one or two subtitled shows at (sometimes) unsuitable times. Most people have work and/or school to attend to, and many cannot just drop everything to fit into a cinemas schedule.

Ideally, cinemas should view the subtitled shows as they do disabled ramps, lifts, loop systems etc. - NOT there to make a profit, but to enable people in their communities, who need a little extra help, to enjoy a cinemas' services.

Sometimes the audience figures are still larger than many 'normal' non-subtitled morning or afternoon shows, yet cinemas don't complain about low figures for those shows. The fact is that around a third of cinema seats remain empty on average. Cinemas are used to fairly empty houses, so the figures should not make a difference.

If a cinema needs more info, direct them to our website - there's info on government grants available, digital systems available, where to purchase and more.

It's rare that a film is released in a form that ALL cinemas can screen - the 'older' form of subtitling, where the subtitles are 'etched' onto the actual film reel. The last one was 'The Polar Express' (not counting 'foreign language' films like Passion of the Christ, Hero, Amelie etc). The vast majority of future 'mainstream' cinema releases will ONLY be available with subtitles in the digital format from now on.

In the digital format, the subtitles are projected separately, overlaying the film on the screen. Cinema audio description, for visually impaired people, is ONLY available in the digital format (details below). A full list of all subtitled and audio described mainstream films coming soon is available on the website: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/coming.soon.html

--

More detailed info:

Over 130 cinemas in the UK have been equipped with a new 'access' system, to screen the majority of popular cinema releases with subtitles and audio description.

Once these cinemas have the subtitle 'files', they can overlay subtitles onto the latest films. They don't need a 'special' subtitled print. The system can be turned on and off - similar to teletext subtitles on TV, or DVD subtitles, so the screen can be used for non-subtitled shows too.

The system can also broadcast audio description, for visually impaired people. The on-screen action is described in detail through personal headphones. This feature has no affect on an audience's enjoyment of a film and can be left 'on' all of the time. Every show can be an audio described show.

>From now on, most major films will be released with subtitle and description 'files' (the files are supplied on disc, separate to the actual film). Studios and distributors obviously prefer the cheaper, digital solution to subtitling, which creates a problem - although subtitled and described, most films are still inaccessible to many people that they are aimed at - hearing or visually impaired people in the UK. There needs to be a lot more 'accessible' shows at suitable times to cater for the many people who now expect major releases to be subtitled.

Each 'access' system costs less than an average cinemas weekend takings on a major film - less than £10,000. Every cinema with the system installed can show a subtitled version of a film when they please (if the film is available with subtitles - most popular ones are). The system is usually installed in only ONE screen of a multi-screen multiplex and therefore does not interfere too much with 'normal' non-subtitled shows.

Ideally, cinemas that become accessible would show one or more different subtitled films every week, with at least one daytime and evening show through the week, and a couple of daytime and evening weekend shows.

This would vastly improve on the 'old' subtitling system in which a couple of subtitled film prints were 'toured' around cinemas, resulting in some cinemas having to screen a Christmas movie the following February. That 'touring' problem was also the reason why a subtitled film usually only played for one day only - it had to be delivered the next day, to the next cinema down the line. The new system enables many cinemas to screen a subtitled show many times, over many weeks, at popular times, simultaneously.

We hope that explains the situation. Any queries, please don't hesitate to contact us. Just reply to this email.

You can read articles on the subject here: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/press.html

::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Subtitled films can come in three formats:

1) Foreign language films, with English subtitles.

These can be screened in any cinema, and have English subtitles at all times, wherever they are screened. Subtitles are etched onto the actual film print, and depending on popularity, sometimes hundreds of prints are produced.
Examples: The Passion of the Christ, Hero, Amelie, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon etc.

2) 'Hard captioned' films.

Becoming quite rare nowadays, these can also be screened in any cinema. Subtitles are etched onto the actual film print, but only 5 to 10 prints are produced. Cinema chains share the prints, and 'tour' them around their cinema sites. A subtitled show usually only plays for one day, at one time, in each cinema, before being passed onto the next cinema down the line. This is the reason why a film can sometimes take months to appear 'at a cinema near you'.
Examples: The recent 'Polar Express', and 'Harry Potter' films.

3) 'Digitally subtitled' films.

Almost every major film is released in this format, including the films mentioned above, but only cinemas with digital subtitle equipment can screen them.

The subtitles are supplied on CD Rom disc, and are projected separately onto the cinema screen. Most cinemas with this facility screen the latest releases with subtitles two or three times a week.

Cinemas with this equipment can also provide an audio description service to visually impaired people - a narrator explains what's happening on screen, through personal headphones. It's similar to listening to a cricket match on the radio, but far more exciting! There are currently over 130 cinemas in the UK with subtitle and audio description facilities.

------------------------
On the website:
Every subtitled film: previous, now  showing and on the way
New films, locations, dates and times added  regularly.
View listings by region - more added as they become available.
Video game, Theatre and DVD extra feature subtitles.

Everything you need to know on the subject:
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/news.html

Recent press reports on accessible cinema:
http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/press.html

------------------------
If you are visually impaired and require audio description listings only, please email us at: ad@yourlocalcinema.com or visit the audio described section at http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/ad.html - 'Talking' website, and 'web over phone' enabled.

------------------------
Subtitles @ your local cinema are the only listings service created exclusively for accessible cinema. Our service can be found wherever there is internet access - at home, the workplace, school, a library, an internet cafe, or the thousands of wi-fi spots and BT internet kiosks throughout the UK.

To be notified of new subtitled films, dates & times in your area every week, just contact us: You can enter your text/query/details on the website: http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/contact.html

You can also: Email us at subtitles@yourlocalcinema.com
Phone us on 0845 056 9824 (24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, local rate)
Text message to 0793 1341 377 (normal mobile rate) Or fax us on 0702 097 1354

------------------------
Engage your Senses! - SEE the dialogue!  HEAR the action! FEEL the rumbling!
Subtitles @ your local cinema - the one stop shop for UK subtitled cinema!
The website:  http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/ Email:
subtitles@yourlocalcinema.com

------------------------
This information service would not exist without the input and assistance of the groups below:

The UK Film Council
CEA - Cinema Exhibitors' Association and the UK cinema Industry
FDA - Film Distributors' Association and UK film distributors
RNID - Royal National Institute of Deaf People
NDCS - National Deaf Children's Society
RNIB - Royal National Institute of the Blind
ITFC - Independent Television Facilities Centre Ltd.
DTS - Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc

Visit our Sponsors:  http://www.yourlocalcinema.com/sponsors.mx.html

------------------------