UK film fans reveal they want to be quarantined with Dwayne Johnson!
Cinemagoers choose The Rock, as their favourite lockdown partner, according to a study by Showcase Cinemas… Source: https://www.voice-online.co.uk/entertainment/
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 … Continued
‘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/
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/
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, … Continued
UK confirms plan to exit Creative Europe funding program
The UK will not participate in the next Creative Europe funding program, which has awarded almost €90m ($100m) to hundreds of UK-based cultural and creative organisations and audiovisual companies between 2014 and 2018. The decision, prompted by publication of the … Continued