big screen

Bradshaw’s artistic odyssey began in September as he hunkered down to set up his annual Halloween display in a yard littered with his handiwork, including a shelter for his pet ducks and a “redneck movie theater” with a big screen and a fire pit.

Back at the pub, a huddle of players dissect where the tactical battles were won and lost, before the women's Tyne-Wear derby kicks off on the big screen.

Those eager to see the franchise’s epic conclusion come to life on the big screen as soon as possible were disappointed.

When Australia were hit by the fastest day of England bowling in Test cricket – a collective average of 87.6mph – there were times when the numbers on the big screen were paralysed.

The success of the Broadway play, which has run for more than two decades, gave Universal the confidence in its potential for the big screen, said David O’Connor, president of franchise management and brand strategy at Universal Pictures.