Hanging Lanterns, as seen is some blockbuster films...
The popularity of hanging lanterns is soaring as of late and are appearing in more and more films that hit the big screens.
Paper lanterns are also used heavily in the film industry. The purpose of lanterns in film is not for decoration; instead, these lanterns are used to produce an enormous amount of light. These lanterns have a special name, “chinaballs.” They use bulbs up to six hundred and sixty watts, which is bright enough to simulate daylight in a dark room.
- The Time Traveller’s Wife – (spoiler alert!!!) when Clare marries Henry the outdoor celebration takes place in her parents back garden. The stage is set for the first dance and the happy couple are surrounded by hanging lanterns that appear to be floating softly in the sky – they are in fact suspended from a metal frame set in a cube around the stage with each lantern suspended individually at varying heights.
- Mamma Mia – At Sophie’s (Amanda Seyfried) hen party in her Mum’s hotel the outdoor terrace is decorated with Hanging Lanterns. Hanging Lanterns also litter the cliff side to create a serene ambience as the wedding party make their way up to the quaint little church at the top. As the sun goes down the lanterns provide enough light for the wedding party to make their way to the ceremony.
- Twilight – Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) takes Bella (Kristen Stewart) as his date to their High School Prom. They pose for their photo surrounded by white Hanging Lanterns and fairy lights. As they approach the gazebo for the slow, romantic dance of the evening again the scene is filled with round, white, paper hanging lanterns.
- When Tracey finally marries Doug in The Hangover, one of the biggest comedies of 2009, the garden is decorated with white Chinese Lanterns. Each lantern is individually lit to give a serene glow and set a romantic scene.
- Twilight – New Moon; following on from the first film in the Twilight saga, hanging lanterns continue to be used to decorate the film set! This time Bella has a red round, even ribbed paper lantern hanging in her bedroom.
- My Sister’s Keeper – starring Cameron Diaz and Alec Baldwin. White Chinese Lanterns have been used to decorate the hospital ward when Kate and Taylor attend the patient’s summer party.
- Sweet Home Alabama - in the run up to Melanie Carmichael's wedding to Andrew Hennings we see the wedding reception marquee decorated entirely in white - including white traditional chinese hanging lanterns! The paper lanterns are hung from the sashed marquee ceiling using cord kits providing additional romantic lighting to the chandeliers already running through the centre of the marquee.
- They have even popped up in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!
