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Cineworld, the world’s second largest cinema chain, has followed its rival AMC in banning Universal Studios films from its cinemas when they reopen, after the Hollywood film-maker released Trolls On Tour direct to streaming platforms. “There is a certain system … Continued
South by Southwest, the film festival held in Austin, Texas, will show seven competition projects from its virtual cinema program on Oculus TV from May 22 to May 31. SXSW was canceled by local government officials just a week before it was set … Continued
The Varsity Theatre, a beloved, one-screen movie theater in Des Moines’ Drake neighborhood, will undergo renovation and reopen as the Varsity Cinema — a modern cinema and film center, the Des Moines Film Society announced Monday. The nonprofit organization’s announcement … Continued
The Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, has repurposed its airport to create a drive-through cinema. The cinematic experience was planned in conjunction with the Vilnius International Film Festival, as a way to make use of Lithuania’s largest travel hub while its flights … Continued
The most all-American of traditions is spreading, as a coronavirus-proof way of going to the movies. When will it reach these shores? Read more: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/world-embracing-drive-in-cinema-not-britain/
The Irish government has set out the roadmap for lifting its lockdown, with cinemas allowed to resume operations from August 10. The five-stage plan begins May 18 with the lightest lift in restrictions, allowing some shops to resume trading and … Continued
The Multiplex Association of India (MAI), a countrywide group of cinema operators has requested studio partners, producers, artists, and content creators to help the cinema exhibition sector bounce back after the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement issued by the association, … Continued
HDF Kino, Germany’s largest theater organization, has predicted that German cinemas may be able to reopen in July. Christine Berg, HDF CEO told us that a date for reopening in Germany – still a global top ten box office market … Continued
Cinema marquees nowadays are rarely just used to announce the names of upcoming movies. In the social media age they’re also used to make in-the-know movie jokes, propose marriage – and, now, to spread reassurance and humour in these strange and uncertain times. … Continued
One of Circle Cinema’s most popular events is the monthly “Second Saturday Silents” program, which finds guests gathering to watch a silent movie from a century ago. It’s so popular — it sells out some months, filling the largest auditorium … Continued