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Vue is opening cinemas and investing in the future, says CEO Tim Richards
Richards comments come as Cineworld faces closues and analysts predict industry contraction.
UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2024
Bookmark this page for the latest updates in the territory.
Cineworld reportedly looking to close up to 25 UK cinemas
Other operators such as Vue could step in.
Alternative options emerge for Picturehouse cinemas amid Cineworld restructuring
Indvidual sites are being run on behalf of local councils to serve local communities.
Picturehouse Cinemas confirms closure of three London sites
Fulham Road, Stratford East and Bromley Picturehouse are all closing.
In-cinema marketing is key to attracting audiences, says Comscore study
Cinema posters and in-cinema trailers are the way that most audiences hear about films they watch.
Director of AI-written feature ‘The Last Screenwriter’ speaks out after London cinema cancels screening
Prince Charles Cinema in London has become the latest flashpoint in the impassioned debate about the impact of AI on the film industry.
Exhibitors and distributors share hopes and fears at CineEurope
Execs including Vue CEO Tim Richards and Sony’s Steven O’Dell were talking at CineEurope.
French film industry “in shock” as surprise election raises prospect of far-right influence
The decision to call a snap election is one of the most serious consequences of this month’s European Parliamentary elections.
Landmark cinemas “not in jeopardy” amid Cohen Brothers Realty, Fortress legal battle
Rep for billionaire Charles Cohen issues statement after New York judge postpones $534m foreclosure.
Sony Pictures Entertainment acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Michael Kustermann will remain CEO of dine-in movie chain, becomes head of Sony Pictures Experiences.
Cineworld explores sale of UK cinema operations - report
Sky News says cinema operator is working on review that could lead to disposal of UK operations.
Six franchised Alamo Drafthouse sites close in US, file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Alamo Drafthouse ”working as quickly as possible to get Alamo Drafthouse Cinema back up and running” in affected cities.
UK film and high-end TV inquiry faces indefinite pause as committee dissolved
The committee will be revived with new members after the UK general election on July 4 who will decide whether to continue the inquiry.
Oban Phoenix closes leaving Scottish community with no cinema
An appeal to save the cinema has been launched.
Europa Cinemas elects Mathias Holtz as president (exclusive)
Metka Dariš confirmed as vice-president of exhibition network.
Curzon CEO talks cinema focus, flexible windows and the plans for revived Artificial Eye
“Number one, we’re a cinema company,” says Edward Fletcher who took over from Philip Knatchbull in November 2023.
Clare Binns details Picturehouse film financing move, change to day-and-date strategy (exclusive)
Picturehouse Cinemas will play films without a theatrical window, after five years of not doing so.
‘Civil War’ set as first A24 production to land China theatrical release
The Alex Garland feature will open in mainland China on June 7.
French box office plummets in April but May starts off strong with record-breaking ‘A Little Something Extra’
A lack of big US releases caused the year-on-year dip.