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UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2024
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UK exhibitor Everyman reports robust growth in first half of 2024
Revenue grew 23% year-on-year, with the luxe chain planning to open more sites throughout the year.
Cineworld reopens 4DX London site as community launches Bromley Picturehouse campaign
4DX venue at London’s Leicester Square has been boarded up since mid-2023.
UK’s Cineworld to reportedly make sweeping job cuts as part of restructure
Sky News is reporting that the cinema operator will unveil its restructure plan this Friday (July 26).
Imax forges first partnership with leading Saudi exhibitor Muvi Cinemas
Four Imax screens to open across Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran.
Edinburgh Filmhouse team signs 25-year lease, Charlotte Wells, Jack Lowden named patrons
The revived Edinburgh Filmhouse is set to open at the turn of the year.
Which English cinema chains are showing the Euro 2024 football final?
Select venues have obtained licenses from UEFA, although major chains have not.
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.
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.