France’s virus fight puts a stop to cinema treats
France is banning the consumption of food and drink in cinemas in a bid to curb the spread of the omicron variant of coronavirus. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zewTGZWavvY
129-year journey nears end as France returns Benin treasures
In a move with potential ramifications for other European museums, France is displaying 26 looted colonial-era artifacts for one last time before returning them to Benin — a decision authorities in the West African country described as “historic.” Source: 129-year … Continued
New French Covid-19 travel restrictions hit UK industry Cannes plans
A decision by France to impose a seven-day quarantine on people arriving from the UK due to fears over the Indian Covid-19 variant that has been detected in the UK has further complicated the plans by the country’s film industry to … Continued
Globecast Receives TPN Certification Across Asia, UK, and France
Globecast has successfully received its Trusted Partner Network (TPN) certification across its Asian, UK and French operations, including TPN renewal of its Digital Cinema business in France. The certification covers all aspects of the business in these regions across the … Continued
New €115 million package to bail out France’s curfew-hit culture sector
France has announced a package of measures to support the country’s struggling culture sector as curfew deals a further blow. As the 9pm to 6am curfew now covers roughly half of France, as French Prime Minister Jean Castex confirmed that … Continued
RECORD 1.34 BILLION VISITS TO EUROPEAN CINEMAS IN 2019 – UNIC update on cinema-going in 2019
RECORD 1.34 BILLION VISITS TO EUROPEAN CINEMAS IN 2019 Brussels: 17 February 2020 – The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema trade associations and operators, has today released its provisional update on admissions and box office … Continued