formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
India: The GST Council has announced a number of changes on Tuesday, including reducing GST on food sold in cinema halls, clarity on the utility vehicles definition, and a 28 per cent tax on online gaming. Source: https://news.abplive.com/business/new-gst-rules-impact-cinema-halls-automobile-sector-and-online-gaming-explained-1615396
Indian online gaming firms planning to relocate overseas to avoid a new 28% tax on the sector run the risk of violating the country’s foreign exchange laws, Vivek Johri, head of the indirect taxes’ department, said on Thursday. Source: … Continued
Fire crews have raced to a blaze near an old Glasgow cinema. Multiple engines and police vehicles were pictured next to the former home of the White Elephant cinema in Shawlands. Source: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/999-crews-race-fire-near-185946018.html
The sub-Saharan African gaming industry is expected to generate over $1 billion for the first time in 2024, according to data from research firm Newzoo that was shared exclusively with CNBC. In 2022, games sold in the region generated $862.8 … Continued
Culinary Khancepts announced in a May 31 news release that the boutique, dine-in cinema houses five screens with laser projection technology, and luxury recliners including loveseat-style chaise lounges, privacy pods, blankets and heated seats. Source: https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/arts-entertainment/2023/07/12/reel-luxury-cinemas-opens-luxury-movie-theatre-restaurant-in-the-woodlands/
A WGA leadership memo notes the threatened litigation prompted showrunner Warren Leight to step back from captaining duties and also implored members: “Our foe in this fight is not other members, it is the AMPTP. If we turn on each … Continued