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Nearly half of the UK’s independent cinema are operating at a loss, says report (exclusive)
The survey asked 133 venues in the UK about the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
MediCinema appoints former National Theatre exec as CEO
Colin Lawrence takes over with immediate effect.
Disney sets exclusive theatrical windows for remainder of 2021 slate
West Side Story, Eternals, The Last Duel, Nightmare Alley, The French Dispatch to get minimun 45-days exclusivity.
UK’s Distributor Slate Days confirms 26 distributors for 2021 edition
The event will take place on September 14 and 15 at Picturehouse Central, London.
Motion Picture Association head touts industry comeback at CinemaCon
Studios lobbyist also plays down tension over theatrical windows.
Michael Steiner’s ‘And Tomorrow We Will Be Dead’ to open Zurich Film Festival
The premiere will take place on September 23.
In-person CinemaCon a “sign of recovery” says theatre owners trade group head
The Las Vegas convention draws 2,000 attendees but few international executives.
Cineworld posts $208m operating loss, predicts theatrical windows to “stablise” in 2022
The losses cover a six month period, ending June 30 2021.
Jerusalem Film Festival to pay tribute to Cannon Films, Quentin Tarantino curates
Tarantino will also participate in panel discussion about Cannon Films on August 26.
German cinemas to require unvaccinated audiences to show negative Covid test in key regions
The move impacts cinemas in areas with Covid rates above 35 in 100,000 from August 23.
UK-Ireland cinema release calendar: latest updates for 2021
Keep track of when films are coming out in the territory.
‘The Suicide Squad’ stumbles in US as Warners, AMC strike 45-day theatrical window pact for 2022
Cinema chain to start accepting bitcoin payments by end of year.
Six Swiss films get extra support for local release amid squeeze on local screens
The aim of the initiative has been to help raise the visibility of up to 10 Swiss films.
San Sebastian film festival to honour Johnny Depp
The actor will receive the Donostia Award at the festival’s 69th edition.
‘Last Night In Soho’ production designer Marcus Rowland to be honoured at Venice
He’s been announced as the recipient of the Campari Passion for Film award
World Soundtrack Awards unveils first 2021 nominations
‘Cruella’, ‘Judas And The Black Messiah’ and ‘Minari’ composers have all been nominated.
Series Mania TV festival unveils Forum Exclusives line-up
Seven out of the 21 titles are world premieres – a record high for the French festival
Karlovy Vary film festival to honour Ethan Hawke
He is the first guest to be announced at the 55th edition of the festival
LA city leaders push for vaccine mandate
“Angelenos… shouldn’t be penalized with closures by those unwilling to do their [part].”
Venice adds ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ documentary
Bernard MacMahon (‘American Epic’) directs, with the band’s participation
