Campaign to save historic South Shields cinema which was designed by Sunderland architect
A campaign has been launched to save an historic cinema designed by a Sunderland architect from demolition. Source: https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/
Perthshire cinema faces £30,000 shortfall after being told their business insurance does not cover against coronavir
A Perthshire cinema faces a £30,000 black hole in funding after being told its insurance policy for business interruption does not cover it against the government shutdown for coronavirus. The team at the community run Birks cinema in Aberfeldy have … Continued
New emergency fund to aid Chicago cinema workers
As efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 shutter cinemas across the nation, concerned members of Chicago’s film community launch a fund to benefit laid off cinema workers from dozens of local theaters. Source: https://reelchicago.com/article/new-emergency-fund-to-aid-chicago-cinema-workers/
Japanese Filmmakers Start Online Petition Asking Urgent Government Support for Mini Theaters
Japanese filmmakers, actors, and distributors have started an online campaign called #SaveTheCinema asking for government support due to the economic effects that COVID-19 is having on mini theaters and independent cinemas. An online petition on Change.org started on April 6, and has … Continued
Edge of Cinema Offers Free Commercials for Struggling Pennsylvania Businesses
Edge of Cinema, a video production and digital marketing company, announces an initiative to help Pennsylvania-based businesses who are struggling during the pandemic. All organizations and businesses that are suffering and supporting their communities are encouraged to apply. Source: https://www.wfmz.com/news/
Can you ID the movie quotes at Gardner Cinema?
Employees at Gardner Cinemas are keeping residents guessing by posting popular and somewhat relevant movie quotes on their sign in Timpany Boulevard… Source: https://www.thegardnernews.com/news/20200411/photo-can-you-id-movie-quotes-at-gardner-cinema