01/08/2008
Leisure Centre Doubles As Film Set
A Co Antrim swimming pool and leisure centre has been temporarily transformed into a movie set.
With support from Northern Ireland Screen, Green Park Films' Cherry Bomb', written by Armagh man Daragh Caville, completed the latest stage of its production at Newtownabbey's flagship Valley Leisure Centre, near Belfast.
Locally-bred TV star, Coleraine man James Nesbitt and mainland-based Harry Potter star, Rupert Grint have been hard at work on the movie shooting scenes for the indie movie at the leisure facility, renamed Titanic Leisureplex for the film.
The film - which follows teenagers Luke, Malachy and Michelle as they embark on a wild weekend of drink, drugs, shop-lifting and stealing cars, sees the characters in a 'game' that turns deadly serious when the three discover that they can't get off the wild ride they've set in motion - is due for release next year.
(BMcC)
With support from Northern Ireland Screen, Green Park Films' Cherry Bomb', written by Armagh man Daragh Caville, completed the latest stage of its production at Newtownabbey's flagship Valley Leisure Centre, near Belfast.
Locally-bred TV star, Coleraine man James Nesbitt and mainland-based Harry Potter star, Rupert Grint have been hard at work on the movie shooting scenes for the indie movie at the leisure facility, renamed Titanic Leisureplex for the film.
The film - which follows teenagers Luke, Malachy and Michelle as they embark on a wild weekend of drink, drugs, shop-lifting and stealing cars, sees the characters in a 'game' that turns deadly serious when the three discover that they can't get off the wild ride they've set in motion - is due for release next year.
(BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
22 June 2017
GLL Plans To Close Pool at Shankill Leisure Centre - Union
Management firm Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is planning to close the pool in Shankill Leisure Centre in Belfast, according to Unite the union. Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, has called on Belfast City Council to put an end to threats hanging over pools at both the Shankill and Ballysillan Leisure Centres.
GLL Plans To Close Pool at Shankill Leisure Centre - Union
Management firm Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) is planning to close the pool in Shankill Leisure Centre in Belfast, according to Unite the union. Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, has called on Belfast City Council to put an end to threats hanging over pools at both the Shankill and Ballysillan Leisure Centres.
19 July 2023
Better Leisure Centres To Host Weekend Of Free Family Events
Belfast's Better leisure centres are set to host a series of free family activities to mark 30 years of GLL. Founded in 1993, GLL is the UK's largest public leisure and libraries co-operative and charitable social enterprise.
Better Leisure Centres To Host Weekend Of Free Family Events
Belfast's Better leisure centres are set to host a series of free family activities to mark 30 years of GLL. Founded in 1993, GLL is the UK's largest public leisure and libraries co-operative and charitable social enterprise.
16 September 2016
Consultations Announced For Belfast Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plans
Consultation events have been announced by Belfast City Council on proposed designs for a number of leisure centre transformations across Belfast. The council is to invest £105 million in a Leisure Transformation Programme (LTP), to be developed over the next 10 years.
Consultations Announced For Belfast Leisure Centre Redevelopment Plans
Consultation events have been announced by Belfast City Council on proposed designs for a number of leisure centre transformations across Belfast. The council is to invest £105 million in a Leisure Transformation Programme (LTP), to be developed over the next 10 years.
10 April 2014
US Firm To Create 1,000 Jobs In Belfast
Up to 1,000 new jobs are to be created in Belfast by US company Concentrix. The company, currently employing 800 people in the city, has announced an investment of £36m in a move that has been described as "excellent news for Northern Ireland".
US Firm To Create 1,000 Jobs In Belfast
Up to 1,000 new jobs are to be created in Belfast by US company Concentrix. The company, currently employing 800 people in the city, has announced an investment of £36m in a move that has been described as "excellent news for Northern Ireland".
14 July 2006
Government plan to protect town retailers
The government has revealed plans to protect town centre shopping from out of town retailers.
Government plan to protect town retailers
The government has revealed plans to protect town centre shopping from out of town retailers.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.