When will cinemas reopen in the UK?
UK cinemas have been closed since mid-March due to the current global situation, but the first steps are being taken for them to reopen. Source: When will cinemas reopen in the UK?
Drive-In Theaters: How Cinemas Are Staying Coronavirus Free – Variety
Drive-in movie theaters have been something of a salvation during the coronavirus pandemic. As one of the few entertainment joints that are safe to visit outside of the house, they’ve enjoyed a huge boost in popularity. But don’t call it … Continued
Legends Behind the Lens: Larry Thorpe
When Larry Thorpe was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame during its inaugural ceremony in 2007 he was already a legend of the industry (after all, you don’t get in with the likes of Roone Arledge without having built up … Continued
AMC’s stock soars after report Amazon held merger talks
Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings rocketed on heavy volume, after a media report that the struggling movie theater chain had held buyout talks with Amazon, as AMC’s value has shrunk since the COVID-19 pandemic led to theater shutdowns world-wide. … Continued
JULIET BURROWS ON THE STAYING POWER OF THE ODEON
My history with the Odeon goes way back to when I used to work at El Teddy’s (a few blocks north on West Broadway) while I was still dancing. It was the late 1980s and TribeCa was still fairly deserted. … Continued
UK’s Film & TV Charity Launches Online Mental Health Resource During COVID-19 Crisis
The UK’s Film and TV Charity has accelerated its plan to offer mental health support to industry workers with the launch of an online community dedicated to those seeking help during the COVID-19 crisis. Today marks the beginning of Mental … Continued