In welcome entertainment news, the Luna Cinema has announced its 2020 season is going ahead this summer. From May to October, film-lovers across the country can choose from over 150 outdoor screenings in some of the UK’s most prestigious and historically important venues. Film fans are in for a treat with a line-up of box ... Source: Full steam … [Read more...]
U.K. Cinemas Including Genesis, Cineworld, Curzon Weather the Storm – Variety
Amid the cinema closures, redundancies and cancellations across the U.K. due to the coronavirus pandemic, institutions big and small are exploring myriad ways to stay in business — some more controversial than others. Source: U.K. Cinemas Including Genesis, Cineworld, Curzon Weather the Storm – Variety … [Read more...]
Theater Owners Chief on Universal’s ‘Trolls’ On-Demand Play: “Exhibitors Will Not Forget This” | Hollywood Reporter
John Fithian expects most U.S. exhibitors to be closed for two months and hopes Congress will act to help the industry's 150,000 furloughed workers and keep cinemas afloat. Source: Theater Owners Chief on Universal's 'Trolls' On-Demand Play: "Exhibitors Will Not Forget This" | Hollywood Reporter … [Read more...]
Coronavirus impact on global cinema box office | OzSeeker
A GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS STEMMING FROM THE SPREAD OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 IS DOMINATING HEADLINES ACROSS THE GLOBE. BOXOFFICE PRO IS TRACKING THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE THEATRICAL MARKET. Source: Coronavirus impact on global cinema box office | OzSeeker … [Read more...]
The drive-in, relic of yesterday, finds itself suited to now – ABC News
The drive-in theater, long a dwindling nostalgia act in a multiplex world, is experiencing a momentary return to prominence Source: The drive-in, relic of yesterday, finds itself suited to now - ABC News … [Read more...]
Outrage as Picturehouse makes cinema staff redundant ‘with immediate effect’ | Film industry | The Guardian
Current and former employees call cinema chain ‘irresponsible’ as it lays off staff following coronavirus shutdown Source: Outrage as Picturehouse makes cinema staff redundant 'with immediate effect' | Film industry | The Guardian … [Read more...]