Cineworld to close six more cinemas as restructuring completed
by Dan Cooper | Dec 11, 2024 | News
Embattled cinema operator Cineworld continues its cost-cutting drive, with six more sites across the UK to close in the coming months....
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Cineworld is to close around 25 cinemas across the UK
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 25, 2024 | News
As part of a major restructuring plan, the struggling Cineworld chain is to close 25 venues, with some closures due to begin in a matter of weeks....
Vue boss insists no cinema closures in chain, and plans to expand instead
by Simon Brew | Jul 08, 2024 | News
The boss of Vue cinemas confirms there are no plans to shut any of the chain's multiplexes - and if anything, there's room for expansion....
Cineworld to put 25 venues up for sale
by Dan Cooper | Jul 05, 2024 | News
As part of its plan to restructure, the Cineworld cinema chain will put a quarter of its UK cinemas up for sale....
Cinema-going is becoming a pastime for the better-off - and that’s a problem
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 12, 2024 | Feature, News
Amid a difficult year for cinemas, is it the increasing cost of tickets that's putting wider audiences off?...
Cineworld UK cinemas set to be put up for sale
by Simon Brew | Jun 11, 2024 | News
The Cineworld chain of over 100 cinemas in the UK seems to be in up in the air again, as its American parent group explores a sale....
Cineworld announces the closing of South Bristol's last cinema
by Maria Lattila | Oct 09, 2023 | News
Cineworld announced the closing of Cineworld Cinema Bristol and the world is a lesser place without another cinema.
Taylor Swift Eras concert film UK release teased
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 18, 2023 | News
Taylor Swift's record breaking Eras concert film might be heading to the UK it's been revealed: more here....
UK government to evaluate how to enhance UK screen industry
by Dan Cooper | Jul 21, 2023 | News
After a couple of decades, emerging problems such as AI and a struggling exhibition sector have prompted an industry-wide review. ...
Cinemas are under threat all around us, and things are not improving: a round-up, and some thoughts
by Simon Brew | Jul 12, 2023 | Feature
Very few cinema chains in the UK are now not facing some uncertainty over their future: here's a snapshot of the picture in one part of the world....
Cineworld files for UK administration
by Dan Cooper | Jun 27, 2023 | News
The cinema chain Cineworld takes drastic action to retool itself for an uncertain future amid stiff competition in the entertainment sector. ...
Cineworld reveals debt restructuring plans, shareholders lose out
by Dan Cooper | Apr 12, 2023 | News
Stricken company Cineworld has revealed plans to return to solvency, as the theatrical market continues to look somewhat uncertain. ...
Curzon confirms interest in acquiring Picturehouse chain
by Dan Cooper | Mar 27, 2023 | News
The UK arthouse cinema chain Curzon has confirmed that it wants to purchase the boutique arm of Cineworld's UK operation, Picturehouse....
UK box office below last year's takings, 'concerns' about fewer films
by Dan Cooper | Mar 22, 2023 | News
Could assumptions that a post-pandemic ramping-up of production would increase numbers of films in cinemas have been premature?...
Cineworld owners confirm unsatisfactory bids received for company assets
by Dan Cooper | Feb 22, 2023 | News
Cineworld confirms that bids for the cinema chain have been received, but none have met its valuation. More here....
Cineworld parent company sale to progress next month
by Simon Brew | Jan 26, 2023 | News
Cineworld and Picturehouse are both up for sale, as their US parent company opts to sell some of its assets. More here....
Cineworld denies plans to 'sell assets' to rival AMC
by Dan Cooper | Jan 04, 2023 | News
The embattled cinema chain Cineworld denies claims from AMC that it is looking to sell off parts of its business to its competitor....
Netflix signs deal with Cineworld, Vue in the UK giving Glass Onion a wide release
by Dan Cooper | Oct 11, 2022 | News
Netflix is changing its approach to cinema releases, with the news that the new Knives Out film is getting a wide UK release....
Cineworld continues to navigate a delicate path through bankruptcy
by Dan Cooper | Sep 29, 2022 | News
The embattled cinema chain Cineworld is set to announce its reorganisation next month, whilst fighting off a lawsuit with very serious...
Cinemas around the UK to close on the 19th September
by Jake Godfrey | Sep 14, 2022 | News
As a mark of respect on the day of The Queen's funeral, cinemas around the UK will either shut or screen the service for free....
US court approves Cineworld's bankruptcy filing, business continues as normal
by Dan Cooper | Sep 13, 2022 | News
UK-based Cineworld Group's ‘first day’ relief application has been approved, meaning the company can restructure for the longer term. A...
Cineworld offers update on bankruptcy
by Jake Godfrey | Aug 23, 2022 | News
Cineworld was rumoured this week to be filing for bankruptcy - but it's assuring customers it remains open for business....
Cineworld to file for bankruptcy
by Lauren Miles | Aug 19, 2022 | News
It's been reported that the Cineworld Group - the second largest cinema chain in the world - is preparing to file for bankruptcy. ...
Cineworld and Picturehouse announce £3 cinema tickets this Saturday only
by Lauren Miles | Feb 24, 2022 | News
Cineworld and Picturehouse cinemas have announced that they are selling all cinema tickets for £3 this Saturday (26th February)....
Cineworld reaches new deals with Disney and Universal
by Clare Brunton | May 14, 2021 | News
Cinema chain Cineworld has reached exhibition deals with both Disney and Universal as they gear up to reopen screens on Wednesday....
Cineworld confirms plans to reopen UK cinemas in May
by Simon Brew | Mar 24, 2021 | News
It was the first chain to shut its doors, but Cineworld will be throwing them all back open in the middle of May it confirms....
Black Widow to debut on Disney Premier Access
by Dan Cooper | Mar 24, 2021 | News
The fate of the long-delayed MCU movie Black Widow has finally been confirmed, with cinema exhibitors' fears realised....
Cinemas in 2020, Disney+, and why industry change has been long overdue
by David Baldwin | Dec 03, 2020 | Feature, News
A cinema programmer on the changes 2020 has brought to the industry - and why change may now be a good thing....
Cineworld secures financial lifeline as it fights to stay open
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2020 | News
Cineworld was on the verge of having to close down some of its multiplexes - but a package of new financial arrangements is keeping it going....
Cinema staff deserve to be treated a lot, lot better
by Simon Brew | Oct 06, 2020 | Feature, News
As cinemas in the UK consider whether or not they should stay open for the foreseeable future, a few words on treating their staff properly....
Cineworld confirms closure of all UK sites from Thursday
by Simon Brew | Oct 05, 2020 | News
Amidst reports that Cineworld is to shut down its UK sites until next year, the firm admits it's considering the option but hasn't decided yet....
Cineworld opening anniversary screenings of Flash Gordon with social context warning
by Dan Cooper | Aug 19, 2020 | News
The 40th anniversary cinema re-release of Flash Gordon in the UK comes with a note at the start that puts the film into a modern social contact....
