# Moving Theater Revivals The Retro Movie Bus is Revamped and Back in Business By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movie-bus References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/13/movie-theater-bus/) & [moviebus.org.uk](http://www.moviebus.org.uk/) Back in the 1960s, the Movie Bus was born and created quite a craze. Although a total of seven buses were commissioned by the [British Government](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-deaf-association), only one has survived to this day. Fully restored, this [retro revival vehicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-rover-series-2) has come back in full force. The Movie Bus has the capacity to hold up to 20 people. Based in North Devon, Neatorama reports that it "is used by its owners to promote the [cultures and arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmobile-vehicle) of southwestern England." As it is not always in service, the Movie Bus can also be hired for specific events. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Revival:** Opportunity for businesses to revive and modernize nostalgic products or experiences for a new audience. - **Mobile Experiences:** Potential for businesses to create unique and interactive experiences on mobile platforms. - **Cultural Promotion:** Businesses can leverage unique vehicles or platforms to promote local arts and cultural events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating retro-themed vehicles or services. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities to integrate mobile technology and unique experiences into the entertainment industry. - **Tourism:** Businesses can use specialized vehicles or platforms to promote local cultural tourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Themed Mobile Tourist Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasaga-beach.md) - [Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mutated-school-bus.md) - [Retro-Style Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-vw-renndienst-idbuzz-bus.md) - [Retro Cinema Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-delorean-popcorn.md) - [Teatime Bus Tour Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bus-tour-experience.md) - [Transforming Beach-Ready Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hobby-beachy-420.md) - [Nostalgic Film-Retail Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Rugged Off-Road Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-bus.md)