formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Metro Bank, Royal Mail and Cineworld are among the UK’s most shorted stocks, new analysis has revealed, as financial uncertainty amid the coronavirus crisis continues to weigh on industry heavy-weights. How does short selling work? Short sellers place bets on … Continued
The UK and Ireland box office grew 15.8% from July 24-26, compared to the previous weekend, as Covid-19 lockdown measures are eased and cinemas continue to reopen. Total box office takings for the UK and Ireland across the three-day weekend … Continued
As people start adjusting to the new normal following the global coronavirus lockdown, cinemas have gradually begun reopening their doors. Friday, 31 July will see Cineworld and Vue opening their multiplexes after being closed in March by the health emergency, … Continued
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 … Continued
A campaign to reassure audiences it is safe to return to cinemas during the Covid-19 pandemic has launched in the UK today. The UK Cinema Association has commissioned the campaign, which comprises two infomercials that explain the safeguards put in place by … Continued
Figures from the UK creative sector have reacted with cautious optimism to the £1.57bn rescue package for the arts announced by culture secretary Oliver Dowden. Independent cinemas, alongside theatres, galleries, museums and music venues, will be able to access emergency … Continued