formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
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Theatre and entertainment bosses fear venues in Norfolk and Waveney will not reopen to live audiences until 2021. Hundreds of shows and screenings across the region have already been postponed or cancelled as a result of the coronavirus crisis. And, … Continued
The UK government has published its COVID-19 recovery strategy, with cinemas given a provisional green light to re-open “no earlier than July 4.” However, the 50-page document suggests that the re-opening of any indoor public spaces will be dependent on a reduction … Continued
Chains threaten to ban Universal Pictures films that get a streaming launch at the same time they are shown on the big screen. Irish cinema chains are vowing to boycott Universal Pictures over its plans to release films on streaming … Continued
90’s power pop band Picture House has launched a campaign to unite friends and family through music while we remain separated by a nationwide lockdown. Frontman of the band, Dave Browne, wrote the song ‘See You Again’ to represent the longing … Continued
Reel boss Suri insists his firm is a victim of about turn, but French company says cover does not apply… Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/04/26/cinema-chain-hurt-axa-refuses-pay-7m-insurance-claim/
Edgar Wright was one of the first to issue a rallying cry in support of London’s shuttered cinemas. Now independent distributor and streaming site MUBI has come to the party in a big way by announcing a new fund to help … Continued