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Robert Powell has been branded an ‘elitist snob’ for saying bigger cinemas that serve junk food have ‘only got themselves to blame’ if they are forced to close during the pandemic. The actor, 76, who is best known for his … Continued
Despite Cineworld closing the doors of its 127 UK sites later this week and studios pulling nearly all of their blockbusters from the 2020 release calendar, many cinemas remain open and new films are still being released every week. So although we … Continued
The pandemic has laid bare the precarious nature of an industry reliant on zero-hours and casual contracts according to BECTU and Equity, which will push for more stable work agreements in future. Source: https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/unions-push
VANDALS defaced Christchurch’s Regent Centre with graffiti as it prepares to reopen for the first time since the Covid-19 lockdown following a major £350,000 renovation. The charity-run theatre in High Street was targeted around midnight on Sunday 20th September, with … Continued
Festival director Tricia Tuttle said the hybrid model meant she could deliver a vibrant event to audiences, in cinemas in London and beyond as well as online, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This year there really is … Continued
The London Film Festival will return to the UK capital this year in early October. The long-running British Film Institute (BFI)-produced festival screens a combination of domestic and international films. Due to the impact of COVID-19, this year’s 64th edition … Continued