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Industry voices support as $2.2tn stimulus package signed into law (update)
“With this aid, movie theatres can get through this crisis confident in being able to re-open”
China re-closes cinemas after partial reopening
The news comes just days after a small number of sites reopened in the country.
Kino Lorber expands virtual exhibitor initiative
Alamo Drafthouse, Laemmle Theaters latest participants to sign on.
How smaller UK streaming platforms are stepping up in the time of coronavirus
Curzon Home Cinema, BFI Player, MubiI and more are moving fast to respond to cancelled theatrical releases and cinema closures.
UK’s Cineworld backtracks on staff layoffs after government action
Exhibitor to benefit from the government’s furlough scheme.
Exhibition giant Cinepolis to close entire Mexican chain on Thursday
World’s second largest chain by admissions taking precautions “until further notice”.
AMC furloughs all corporate staff including CEO
Corporate employees to retain active employment status, including all health benefits.
US stimulus package breakthrough could “literally save movie theatre industry”
Bipartisan deal moves next to House of Representatives.
UNIC urges national governments to support European cinemas
“We will only succeed through supporting each other.”
Canadian exhibitor Cineplex introduces lay-offs, pay cuts
Top executives to take approximately 80% cut.
How UK indie cinemas are coping with the impact of coronavirus
Indie cinema heads in Glasgow, Nottingham, London and Uckfield reflect on the current crisis.
US theatrical sector hangs in balance as Congress debates stimulus package
NATO chief fears smaller chains could go bankrupt without government aid.
Christopher Nolan: theatres “a vital part of social life”
British director urges lawmakers to help in The Washington Post op-ed.
European cinema group warns against breaking theatrical window during pandemic
UNIC claims releasing films early on streaming services will see “short-term financial gains at the expense of the sector as a whole”.
Curzon staff agree to “short-term pay cut” in the wake of coronavirus closures
Employees across exhibition, distribution and Curzon Home Cinema take salary cut.
Disney, Paramount move up digital releases of ‘Onward’, ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ (update)
‘Onward’ will available for digital download in the US from today (March 20) and on Disney+ from April 3.
UK’s Cineworld begins staff layoffs following coronavirus closures
A statement said the chain aims to “preserve jobs”.
Film Movement, Art House Convergence launch virtual theatrical platform
Corpus Christi, The Wild Goose Lake on offer.
Kino Lorber, independent theatres to split revenues under virtual exhibitor plan
Brazilian thriller Bacurau first title.
Universal postpones July release of ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’
“In response to the severity of the situation in France, we are temporarily closing our Illumination Mac Guff studio in Paris.”
