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Film Hub North @filmhubnorth.bsky.social · 10d

Film exhibition professionals in the North, join us for our Members’ Day on Tuesday 21 October. We’ll be at Bradford’s @mediamuseum.bsky.social for a day of panels, advice and conversation with programmers, festivals and venues.
Sign up: bit.ly/4gaoy54 #FilmExhibition ✨

Text reads: ‘Bradford Members’ Day. Tuesday 21 October. National Science and Media Museum. Connecting Northern film exhibitors’. Exterior photograph of the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford: the building is modern with a curved glass façade and the museum's name is displayed in large, white lettering.

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StoneyCat ≅ @stoneycat.bsky.social · 5d

Won't be a fun watch, but it looks like an important one!

If you're in Yorkshire, it's on this week at @picturevillecinema.bsky.social in Bradford @mediamuseum.bsky.social
And in Hull in November.

Check out the original post for other screenings.

The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · Sep 5

As book banning sweeps across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate, brave librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy. A film by Kim A. Snyder.

Opens UK 9/26 @berthadochouse.bsky.social, US 10/03 @filmforumnyc.bsky.social, rollout to follow.

Tix: TheLibrariansFilm.com/screenings

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 6d

Obviously, we are OBSESSED with the Cottingley Fairies story. We talk about it all the time. Can't get enough.

Here, MA student Meg takes a look at the intersection of science and spirituality at the heart of one of our museum faves 🧚💗

blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cottingleys-...

Cottingley’s Scientific Fairies and Enchanting Technology - National Science and Media Museum blog

MA student Meg shares her research into the Cottingley fairy photographs, and the surprising overlaps between science and spiritualism in their story.

blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 6d

Do you know where Aardman Animations name comes from? 👀

This and more in volunteer blogger Lauren's post!

blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/surprising-s...

Surprising Stories About Aardman Animations - National Science and Media Museum blog

Volunteer blogger Lauren reveals some of the funniest and most unexpected facts about Aardman Animations.

blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 6d

First up, a new update on our fabulous Lewis Morley Archive!

In this post, Archives Cataloguer Hayley dives into Lewis Morley's work with icon of the 60s British Pop Art scene, Pauline Boty 💥

blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/pop-artist-p...

Pop artist Pauline Boty in the Lewis Morley Archive - National Science and Media Museum blog

Hayley updates on the Lewis Morley Archive and explores photographs and items relating to 1960s pop artist Pauline Boty.

blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 6d

If you're looking for a little light Friday reading to procrastinate... ahem... I mean wind down for the weekend, then we've got some fresh posts up on the blog to banish your afternoon doomscroll 👀

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 11d

📷 The Kodak Collection at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford / Science Museum Group Collection

National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 11d

Mooorning 🥱☕

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 17d

And if you want to play Nintendo classics for yourself, step into Power Up, our hands-on gaming experience where you can relive decades of gaming history 🕹️

Tickets
can be booked via our website: www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/pow...

Power Up | Bradford | National Science and Media Museum

Take gaming to the next level in the ultimate hands-on experience.

www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 17d

A far cry from the videogame giant we know today, Nintendo (originally named Nintendo Koppai) originally made Japanese playing cards.

Fast forward to now, they're an integral part of gaming history - from the arcade boom to portable consoles.

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 17d

#OnThisDay in 1889, Nintendo was born!

a group of animal crossing characters are standing on a bridge in front of a house

ALT: a group of animal crossing characters are standing on a bridge in front of a house

media.tenor.com

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 17d

70 years ago, ITV became the UK’s first commercial TV channel, changing advertising forever. 📺

The Smash Martians first landed on screens in 1974, helping to make instant mash even more instantly recognisable. Here's a couple from our collection!

What’s the first TV ad you remember seeing? 👀

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 24d

Join us from 25 - 29 September for another unique celebration of big, bold and wide cinema experiences.

This year's festival includes a celebration of Todd-AO at 70, Korean Widescreen, and much more...

www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema/wides...

Widescreen Weekend 2025 | National Science and Media Museum

Widescreen Weekend is a unique festival of large-screen formats and cinema technologies celebrating the past, present and future of film.

www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 24d

Festival season may be over (mud, tents, warm pints), but FILM festival season is just beginning at Pictureville (carpet, comfy seats, fridge cold bottles of Saltaire Brewery craft beers)... that's right, Widescreen Weekend begins NEXT WEEK! 🎞️

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 25d

📷 Photographic Advertising Limited / Science Museum Group Collection

National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 25d

"Weather's turned a bit"

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 28d

friday mood

Image of Aardman model, sheep waving through the window of a caravan taken from The Shaun the Sheep Movie

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Film Hub North @filmhubnorth.bsky.social · 29d

Working in film exhibition across the North? Join us at our Member’s Day on Tuesday 21 October at Bradford’s @mediamuseum.bsky.social. Expect inspiring panels, practical advice, and chances to connect with programmers across the region. bit.ly/4gaoy54 📽️

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 29d

Tickets are now available to Pictureville members, ahead of general release on Tuesday 16 September.

Become a Pictureville member now to guarantee your spot and be one of the first in the country to catch these incredible new titles ✨

www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema/bfi-l...

BFI London Film Festival | National Science and Media Museum

Pictureville brings you a thrilling line-up of BFI London Film Festival films.

www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · 29d

LONDON?!?!

No... Bradford!

We're absolutely buzzing to be a partner venue for this year's #BFILondonFilmFestival, with screenings of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Hamnet and more.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8P0v...

London?

YouTube video by The Talk of the Street Podcast

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rubbercheese.com @rubbercheese.com · Sep 10

@paulmarden.bsky.social is at Day 2 of #ASDC25 @sciencecentres.bsky.social at the newly reopened @mediamuseum.bsky.social, Bradford (9–10 Sept)! 🎉

He’s diving into talks & workshops on the future of science engagement.

Catch him at the conference 👋

#MERAC #CrowdConvert

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · Sep 6

If you want to see the Xenomorph (drool and all!) in the flesh, it's currently on display in our Sound and Vision galleries. 👽

Free to enter, open seven days a week.

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · Sep 6

On this day in 1979, the terrifying Xenomorph first hit our screens in Ridley Scott's Alien.

Over on our blog, volunteer blogger Sophie explores the artistic influences that made Alien’s monster so terrifying.

blog.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/designing-fe...

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · Sep 2

Gentle reminder that voting for this is still open! 💗

National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · Aug 22

We need your help!

🍿 We’ve thrown our hat in the ring for BIFA's Cinema of the Year Award, supported by Kia, voted for by you.

🏆 It celebrates cinemas in the UK that bring audiences together and champion independent filmmakers.

🗳️If you love what we do, please vote for us at: tinyurl.com/bddard5m

bifa.film

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