U.K. cinemas remain shuttered due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and while some of the large chains with deep pockets have the wherewithal to ride out the crisis, independent cinemas are suffering. Some U.K. distributors have come up with solutions to remedy this. Source: https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/ … [Read more...]
$23 million cinema complex approved for Cockburn Central
Cockburn Central’s western precinct is set to cement itself as a hub of activity after a $23 million entertainment hub was given the go-ahead. A Joint Development Assessment Panel approved the mixed use development on the corner of Veterans Parade and Midgeroodoo Avenue, which will include cinemas, restaurants and a bowling alley, despite concerns … [Read more...]
Film crew and cinema staff still face crisis after coronavirus shutdown
Freelance and self-employed workers are in ‘precarious financial position’ as many fear they are falling through the cracks. Production crew and cinema staff still fear losing their jobs and income despite UK government plans to address loss of income and jobs after the coronavirus pandemic brought the film industry virtually to a … [Read more...]
UK’s Cineworld backtracks on staff layoffs after government action
UK exhibitor Cineworld Group has reversed redundancy plans for staff who were set to lose their jobs following the widespread closure of cinemas due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company – which operates the Cineworld and boutique Picturehouse chains – has now pledged to offer its hourly-paid employees a lifeline under the ‘furloughed’ … [Read more...]
Raindance Film Festival announces 2020 dates
RAINDANCE are delighted to announce that the Raindance Film Festival will return to London and take place from 28th October to 7th November 2020 for its twenty-eighth edition of the ever-popular celebration of independent cinema. The Raindance Film Festival attracts 16,000 visitors into London’s buzzing West End film district and is officially … [Read more...]
U.K. Box Office: Total Takings Down By 49% Due To Coronavirus, Cinema Theaters Are Now Closing
This weekend of March 13-15, cinema theaters were still open in the U.K. Unsurprisingly, due to Coronavirus fears, there was a very poor attendance in screening rooms over the weekend, causing the total of takings to fall drastically. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ … [Read more...]
