https://github.com/dawidolko/wordpress-cinema-docker
Project typically for work purposes of getting to know docker and wordpress.
https://github.com/dawidolko/wordpress-cinema-docker
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Project typically for work purposes of getting to know docker and wordpress.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/dawidolko/wordpress-cinema-docker
- Owner: dawidolko
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-02-22T09:19:04.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-02-15T10:52:58.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-02-15T16:28:46.217Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: cinema, doker, learn, project, wordpress
- Language: PHP
- Homepage:
- Size: 84.1 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# WordPress Cinema – Advanced Movie Theater Website in Docker
## Project Overview
This project is a **movie theater web application** built using **WordPress** and containerized with **Docker**. It is designed as a learning project to explore **WordPress development**, **Docker containerization**, and **customizing CMS-based web applications**.
The website features:
- A **homepage** with a dynamic **movie slider** and a **"Check What's Playing"** section
- A **cinema selection** based on city locations
- A **movie schedule (repertoire)**
- An **upcoming movies section**
- A **navigation bar with various categories**
- **User login and registration**
- **Ticket reservations**
This repository is intended as a **self-hosted, local development project** for learning purposes and will not be deployed on a live server.
---
## Technologies Used
- **WordPress** – Content Management System (CMS)
- **Docker** – Containerized development environment
- **MySQL** – Database for storing movie schedules and user data
- **Elementor** – Visual page builder for WordPress
- **PHP** – Backend for WordPress functionality
- **HTML/CSS** – Styling and custom theme adjustments
---
## ⚙️ Installation & Setup
### **Clone the Repository**
```bash
git clone https://github.com/dawidolko/wordpress-cinema-docker.git
cd wordpress-cinema-docker
```
### **Run Docker Containers**
```bash
docker-compose up -d
```
Once started, the WordPress application will be available at **`http://localhost:8080`**.
### **Access WordPress Admin Panel**
- **Admin Dashboard:** `http://localhost:8080/wp-admin`
- Default login credentials (change them after setup!):
- **Username:** `admin`
- **Password:** `admin`
---
## Project Structure
```
/wordpress-cinema-docker
├── docker-compose.yml # Docker container configuration
├── wp-content/ # WordPress themes and plugins folder
└── README.md # Project documentation
```
---
## Features
✅ **Homepage:** Movie slider, "Check What's Playing" section, schedule, and information footer
✅ **Navigation Menu:** Sections for repertoire, trailers, events, family, schools, etc.
✅ **User Authentication:** Registration and login system
✅ **Dynamic Movie Schedule:** Custom post types in WordPress for movies and showtimes
✅ **Ticket Booking System:** Basic reservation form for users
---
## 🎨 Website Layout
### **Homepage:**
- 🎥 **Movie Slider** – Showcasing currently playing films
- 🏙️ **Cinema Selection** – Users can choose their preferred location
- 📅 **Repertoire Section** – List of available showtimes
- 🎬 **Upcoming Movies Section** – Sneak peek at upcoming films
- ℹ️ **Information Section** – About us, social media links, and footer
### **Navigation Bar Sections:**
- **Repertoire**
- **Trailers**
- **Family**
- **Events**
- **Schools**
### **User Authentication:**
- **Login & Registration System** (Customizable user roles)
- **Optional WooCommerce Integration** for ticket purchases
- **Basic Ticket Booking System**
---
## 🔧 WordPress Customization
### **Custom Post Types (CPT) for Movie Data**
Movies and showtimes are managed using **Custom Post Types (CPT)** and **Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)**.
Each movie entry includes:
- **Title & Description**
- **Showtimes**
- **Cinema Location**
- **Trailer Embed**
### **Dynamic Movie Schedule**
A custom query retrieves movies based on the selected **cinema city** and **date**.
---
## Development Roadmap
### Phase 1: Environment Setup
- Install Docker and configure WordPress
- Choose and install a WordPress theme
- Set up MySQL database for storing movies and users
### Phase 2: Core Features
- Implement **custom post types (CPTs) for movies and showtimes**
- Develop a **custom page template for the movie schedule**
- Add a **basic ticket reservation form**
### Phase 3: Advanced Features
- Implement **AJAX-based showtime filtering**
- Add **REST API integration** for movie data
- Enable **email notifications for reservations**
---
## Running & Testing the Project
- To restart the environment:
```bash
docker-compose down && docker-compose up -d
```
- To check active containers:
```bash
docker ps
```
- To view logs:
```bash
docker logs container_id
```
---
## Contribution & Learning
This project is a **learning experiment**, but contributions and improvements are welcome. If you're interested in **WordPress customization, Docker, or CMS-based application development**, feel free to explore and modify it.
---
## License
This project is released under the **MIT License** – feel free to modify and use it for learning purposes.
Created by: **[dawidolko](https://github.com/dawidolko)**