Star Wars classic The Empire Strikes Back has topped the box office chart in the UK, with cinemas showing old favourites to tempt fans back. Cinema-goers are having to wait for high-p rofile new releases – with the likes of Tenet and Mulan delayed until next month – and in their absence, The Empire Strikes Back was the most popular release … [Read more...]
Whitechapel’s Genesis only independent cinema to open in London on July 4 as others cite financial difficulties
Whitechapel's Genesis appears to be London's only independent cinema planning to open in London on July 4, as others cite financial difficulties. As chains begin to open this weekend, with Everyman cinemas welcoming film lovers to its Hampstead and Barnet branches and Odeon opening select sites across the country from Saturday, almost all of … [Read more...]
Is my local cinema open? Full list of the Cineworld, Odeon, Vue and independent cinemas reopening across London
It’s the news film fans have been waiting for – after a long time away, lockdown is easing and cinemas are slowly reopening up across the city. Cinemas have been given the green light to open from July 4, and there have plenty of drive-in cinema dates announced recently. However, not everywhere will be able to reopen straight away. There will … [Read more...]
Sundance Film Festival: London announces line-up for 2020 online edition
Sundance Film Festival: London has teamed up with Picturehouse to announce the line-up for this year’s online edition. The original event was cancelled owing to the coronavirus outbreak, but film fans can take part in the virtual festival from August 7-9. There will be three movies presented during the festival, with the UK premiere … [Read more...]
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, Cineworld staff are protesting following a lack of clarity over contract … [Read more...]
Kensal Rise institution The Lexi cinema is fundraising for a second screen
The UK's first social enterprise cinema, based in North London, is appealing to the public to help install a second screen. The Lexi in Kensal Rise, staffed by local volunteers with 100% of profits going to a South African charity, has set itself an ambitious fundraiser to expand its facilities and implement a range of community … [Read more...]
