The novel coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented period of tumult for exhibition and amid the chaos US lobby group National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) has been scrambling to secure aid for theatre companies of all sizes and their workers. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/ … [Read more...]
Unifrance assesses Covid-19 impact on French cinema exports
French cinema promotional body Unifrance has released a detailed report into the immediate impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the release of French films around the world, drawing on data from its weekly box office reports. “Normally, in any given week there will be around 250 separate release campaigns going on for French films in some shape … [Read more...]
UK’s Cineworld backtracks on staff layoffs after government action
UK exhibitor Cineworld Group has reversed redundancy plans for staff who were set to lose their jobs following the widespread closure of cinemas due to the coronavirus pandemic. The company – which operates the Cineworld and boutique Picturehouse chains – has now pledged to offer its hourly-paid employees a lifeline under the ‘furloughed’ … [Read more...]
‘The Perfect Candidate’ to receive digital release in UK as most cinemas close
Haifaa Al Mansour feature to be made available on select platforms from March 27. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/ … [Read more...]
British Film Commission teams with BFI, UK government, industry partners on COVID-19 measures
The organisation attracts and supports inward investment in the UK. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/ … [Read more...]
How UK indie cinemas are coping with the impact of coronavirus
Indie cinema heads in Glasgow, Nottingham, London and Uckfield reflect on the current crisis... Source: https://www.screendaily.com/ … [Read more...]
