New guidelines force closure of all cinemas throughout Germany
The news comes as the German Producers Alliance issued a statement calling for solidarity within the film industry. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Pact calls on government to support the UK’s indie film and TV sector
Organisation trying to provide clarity on ‘force majeure’ clause in contracts. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Odeon, Cineworld, Picturehouse, Vue to close all UK and Ireland cinemas due to coronavirus
Odeon shuts cinemas with immediate effect; Cineworld and Picturehouse to close doors in Ireland today (March 17) and the UK from tomorrow (March 18). Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
BFI chief pledges support to UK industry amid “unprecedented challenge”
BFI chief executive Ben Roberts has issued a statement on the novel coronavirus outbreak amid a wave of production and festival postponements and theatre closures around the globe. Concerns over the spread of the virus saw the UK box office … Continued
New figures show “period of considerable success” for UK exhibition sector
UK Cinema Association CEO Phil Clapp was in bullish form about the health of the UK’s exhibition sector at the start of the UKCA’s 2020 annual conference, titled “Audiences – growing the big screen experience.” “There is a recognition that the industry as … Continued
Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Disney Cruise Line to Close Due to COVID-19
Disney has just announced that all four of its Walt Disney World theme parks and its two theme parks at Disneyland Paris will be closing Sunday, March 15th. Cast Members will continue to receive wages. Source: https://monorailnews.com/2020/03/12/walt-disney-world-disneyland-paris-and-disney-cruise-line-to-close-due-to-covid-19/