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UK-Ireland cinema release calendar: latest updates for 2022
Keep track of when films are coming out in the territory.
Admissions to remain below pre-pandemic levels for next two years, says Cineworld Group
The troubled exhibition giant has released its interim results for the sixth-month period ending on June 30, 2022.
Florida cinemas, Disney, Universal theme parks close as Hurricane Ian approaches
State officials warn of Category 3 or 4 hurricane expeted to make landfall on Wednesday.
UK-Ireland box office to top £1bn by end of 2022, analysts predict
Outperforming global figures, but challenges remain after slow summer.
Italy unveils €40m support package to help cinemas and cultural venues cope with energy crisis
Details of government scheme to be announced in next 30 days.
150 UK cinemas to show Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral for free on Monday
Odeon, Cineworld, Showcase chains all confirm closure.
Cineworld receives approval for ‘first day’ relief from US bankruptcy court
The approval follows the exhibitor’s Chapter 11 filing on September 7.
Theatre owners must invest to draw back audiences, say Italian and French cinema execs
Admissions are falling in both Italy and France.
What is UK cinema protocol following the death of Queen Elizabeth II?
“Judge the public mood in celebrating a life well-lived,” said a UKCA email.
Cineworld files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US
The move is “expected to significantly reduce debt and strengthen Cineworld’s balance sheet and liquidity position”.
UK and US National Cinema Days see large spikes in admissions
Saturday saw over 1.46 million cinema admissions which translates to £4.38m in box office revenue.
Arthouse cinema strategies debated at Venice Production Bridge panel
Arthouse cinemas have a “crucial” role in promoting industry diversity,
BFI, Studiocanal and Disney to attend UK’s Distributor Slate Days
25 distributors are expected to attend the two-day event at London’s Picturehouse Central.
First US National Cinema Day set for September 3 (exclusive)
More than 3,000 cinemas to offer steeply discounted screenings and other attractions.
UK’s National Cinema Day set for September 3, aims to “mark the recovery of the sector”
All of the 560 participating venues will offer tickets for all screenings for just £3.
MoviePass to relaunch in September
Membership waitlist opens on August 25.
Embattled Cineworld considering “voluntary Chapter 11 filing” in the US
Theatre giant exploring liquidity, restructure options.
Cineworld preparing to file for bankruptcy - reports
The WSJ report claims Cineworld is expected to file a chapter 11 petition in the US and is considering insolvency proceedings in the UK.
Cineworld admissions “below expectations” due to lack of blockbusters; shares fall 50%
Cinema chain exploring options to “obtain additional liquidity and potentially restructure its balance sheet”.
Ghana to host African cinema convention in bid to boost screens across continent
Inaugural Meta Cinema Forum Africa takes place in November.
