London, England: Plans For New Open Air Cinemas Has Mixed Reviews in London, England

London Mayor Ken Livingstone announced plans for a permanent open-air cinema beside the Thames, to be built alongside the redeveloped British Film Centre on the South Bank and offering free performances year-round. The proposal was part of a broader initiative to establish open-air cinemas in parks and other public spaces across the capital.

Livingstone noted that global warming had improved Britain's weather enough to make permanent outdoor screening infrastructure practical. The plan also included expanding existing free outdoor festivals and strengthening financial backing for the new international film centre, which would modernize and replace the existing British Film Institute.