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Jonathan Pryce, Samantha Morton, Tom Felton to lead Sara Sugarman’s ‘Save The Cinema’ (exclusive)
The drama is an FAE production for Sky Cinema.
UK cinema reopening dates: latest updates
Follow this page for the latest updates to when UK cinemas are reopening.
Cinema reopening dates around the world: latest updates
Screen’s guide to the latest info in each territory.
South Korean exhibitors to offer incentives to films releasing in February
Initiative comes as ticket sales in Korea are at 1% of seating capacity due to the impact of the pandemic.
Christopher Nolan and Barbara Broccoli lead plea to government for more support to UK cinemas
Letter to UK government says the industry is “on the edge of an abyss”.
Front Row, Muvi Cinemas to launch Saudi distribution arm with ’The Marksman’
Muvi Cinemas is one of Saudi Arabia’s first home-grown exhibition chains.
Where in the world are cinemas open in January 2021?
European territories suffer as Asia, Middle East recover.
Tokyo cinemas reduce operations as second state of emergency announced
Cinemas in Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures can remain open but are requested to close their doors by 8pm.
French culture minister says “lack of visibility” over when cultural spaces can reopen
Cultural spaces such as cinemas, theatres and museums have been shut since end-October.
All UK-Ireland cinemas closed in tough start to 2021
Only three sites on the Channel Islands and Isle of Man remain open.
Further tier moves to affect over 60 English cinemas from Boxing Day
Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset among areas entering tier three.
US cinema group applauds passage of $900bn Covid relief plan (update)
“There is a very real chance that our business can begin to return to normal in the spring.”
UK’s £500m Covid production insurance fund extended to April
Cover will also be available for cast and crew aged over 70, while an additional £14m in grants has been made available to independent cinemas.
English cinemas left disappointed as more regions put into highest Covid tier
Large parts of east and south-east of England will move into tier 3.
French arts and entertainment professionals protest as venues remain shut
Public entertainment and cultural spaces not expected to open until January 7, 2021
Warner Bros to proceed with ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ UK launch on day London cinemas go dark
Cinemas in London, surrounding regions to close for two weeks on Wednesday.
London cinemas to close as UK capital set to move into Tier 3 restrictions
Closures to come on the day ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is due to be released.
Plans submitted for new £60m film hub in Edinburgh
The latest plans include five new underground cinema screens with a total capacity of 828.
BFI awards £750,000 to UK exhibitors to support diverse film programming (exclusive)
Funding aims to re-engage audiences as lockdown restrictions ease.
Comment: Global exhibitors must accept the world has changed and embrace their place in it
Audiences now have myriad viewing choices but cinemas remain beloved cultural experiences.