The Cinema Museum in Kennington, London hosted an exciting collection of movie memorabilia and collectables with special guest director Michal Winner opening the event and book signing afterwards. MediCinema had a fantastic array of film buff items on offer to tickle your movie-tastic taste buds. www.cinemamuseum.org.uk
Once again we were the beneficiary of Gensler’s Charity Auction. This glamourous event in February 2010 was chaired by Antiques Roadshow host Eric Knowles and raised nearly £20,000! Auction lots included fabulous designer furniture and tickets to the Alice in World first night screening, Ascot and the Man U vs. Chelsea match...
On the 14th December 2009, we proudly opened our third MediCinema at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle. Ten years ago to the day, MediCinema opened its flagship cinema at St. Thomas', London. We couldn't think of better way to celebrate our Tenth Anniversary than by bringing the magic of cinema to the patients in Newcastle.
On 1st December, we held a private screening of 'Nowhere Boy', the excellent directorial debut from Sam Taylor-Wood about the early life of John Lennon. Taylor-Wood came to introduce the film. The screening was followed by dinner and our annual BAFTA Auction, which raised signifcant funds for MediCinema. What an incredible way to celebrate our Tenth Anniversary.
Our patron, the actor Ewan McGregor, visited the MediCinema at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill, Glasgow. He spoke to the children individually and signed pictures for them all, before introducing the feature film, 'Aliens in the Attic.' The kids were thrilled!
TV presenter Ben Shepherd came to see us at MediCinema St. Thomas', where he met nurses and patients and had a tour of our cinema foyer, auditorium and projection booth. We think he was impressed. Cheers Ben!
The Hammer of the Gods team took part in the Thames River Marathon on 5th September in support of MediCinema. Volunteers and supporters also joined us on the MediCinema Movie Walk, going to classic movie hot spots around London. A fantastic day all round!
Citroen UK nominated us as one of their beneficiaries of their charity day, which was held at Caddington Golf Club on September 4th. Rugby star Zinzan Brook and TV presenter Ben Shephard played golf for MediCinema.
Our wonderful volunteers at St. Thomas' raised funds to refurbish our flagship cinema, so now it looks even better.
Canadian film company 'The Captive Audience' featured MediCinema in their documentary about rare cinemas across the world. It will be aired by Sky Canada in 2010.
UK Premiere July 2009, courtesy of Universal Pictures International, attended by director Quentin Tarantino at the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square.
Volunteers from MediCinema St Thomas' and their friends bravely abseiled down King's College Hospital in support of MediCinema. Show your support...
A glamorous, gun-filled film Courtesy of Universal Pictures International, attended by the epic star of the film, Johnny Depp, and Director Michael Mann at the Empire Cinema, Leicester Square.
Courtesy of Universal Pictures International, attended by and starring the infamously 'un PC' Sascha Baron Cohen at the Empire Cinema, Leicester Square.
This cult classic, Courtesy of Vue Entertainment, was made by fans for the fans and had its first ever UK screening with MediCinema nominated as the beneficiary.
This was our auction event of the year, held at The Movieum, London’s biggest film memorabilia museum. An exclusive drinks reception, live entertainment and a private tour were followed by the auction of the Healed with a Kiss Collection in support of MediCinema.
Courtesy of Universal Pictures, attended by and starring Julia Roberts and Clive Owen
Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, the world premiere of this long-awaited graphic novel adaptation was held at Leicester Square, attended by the director and the entire cast.
An exclusive Fenwick window display of our Healed with a Kiss Collection: original lip prints and autographs from some the biggest names in film.
Courtesy of Paramount Pictures, attended by and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and MediCinema Patron Kate Winslet.
Private Preview of “Quantum of Solace” with Dinner and Auction.
Charity preview courtesy of Universal Pictures preceded by reception at Zoo Bar, Leicester Square.
An auction of amazing ‘money-can’t-buy’ experiences designed to make dreams come true in aid of MediCinema and the British of Film and Television Arts, followed by After-Party at Chinawhite.
First night screening of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull with dinner and auction.
The premiere of ‘Iron Man’ was attended by Robert Downey Jr, Terrence Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow at Odeon Leicester Square (Courtesy of Paramount Pictures).
The premiere of ‘Leatherheads was attended by the stars of film George Clooney and Renee Zellweger at Odeon Leicester Square, London (Courtesy of Universal Pictures International).
Limited tickets to the Premiere of “Rambo” directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone at Vue Cinema, Leicester Square, London (Courtesy of Sony Pictures Releasing)
The Premiere of “Charlie Wilson’s War" was attended by the star of the film Tom Hanks and Director, Mike Nichols, at the Empire Cinema, Leicester Square, London (Courtesy of Universal Pictures International)


