Article: New line-up for Big Screen

Experts hope to pull in more viewers as critics brand scheme a 'Titanic' waste of time

Mark Branagan

Hull's Big Screen is to get a free upgrade to persuade more people to watch the attraction

- despite claims yesterday that the improvements are "just re- arranging deckchairs on the Titanic".

Council chiefs have come under fire for investing [Pounds]675,000 installing the technology in Victoria Square and then showing repeats and things people could watch at home, such as soap operas and daytime TV.

Now equipment suppliers Philips are to update the equipment to widen the appeal of the schedule and provide extra new features, such as internet broadcasts and interactive

services

There has ...

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