Sundance London, Hong Kong festivals postponed amid coronavirus pandemic
Sundance Institute to “reimagine” 58 live programmes planned through August. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Arts workers: what effect has coronavirus had on your job?
As the UK government introduces measures to protect workers who will lose earnings during the coronavirus, amid calls to introduce similar measures for the self-employed, there are reports of employers letting staff go with little or no notice. If you … Continued
Cineworld staff call for income protection after being made redundant and told to take 60% pay cut
Cineworld staff are calling for their incomes to be protected after the chain closed all its outlets due to the coronavirus outbreak. It comes after claims certain staff were told they’d be made redundant and other retained employees told they … Continued
UK cinema workers take action over contract terminations following coronavirus closures
UK cinema workers have taken action after being left in the dark following coronavirus closures. The biggest chains have closed cinemas in the UK, including the likes of Cineworld, Odeon and Vue, with the government urging people to stay indoors. As the Guardian reports, … Continued
A drive-in cinema is coming to Manchester to screen family films during the coronavirus pandemic – Manchester Evening News
A new drive-in cinema is heading to Manchester next week, allowing families to see hit films from the safety of their own cars. Source: A drive-in cinema is coming to Manchester to screen family films during the coronavirus pandemic … Continued
Building starts for Basildon East Square cinema project | Echo
Building of a brand new 10-screen cinema complex in Basildon town centre is now underway. Source: Building starts for Basildon East Square cinema project | Echo