The Parkway Theatre Launches Virtual Cinema
Partnering with independent distributors, the theater has released its first two streaming films… Source: https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/
European Cinema Owners Fight To Maintain Theatrical Windows During Coronavirus Pandemic
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), which represents European cinema owners in 38 countries, today called on the industry to to avoid “short-term financial gains at the expense of the sector as a whole,” as it urged studios to avoid … Continued
Hollywood’s holy box office trinity
Hollywood certainly knows how to churn out a blockbuster or three. There are now nearly 50 movies that have generated over a billion dollars in revenue, and the vast majority of them were released in the last decade. Even though … Continued
As cinemas go dark, the film industry may go straight to Netflix
This week should have signalled the start of the spring blockbuster season, with the launch of Disney’s live action remake of Mulan first out of the gates. The posters are already plastered on buses and billboards, but with cinemas around the world … Continued
Christopher Nolan calls for more support for cinemas
Hollywood director Christopher Nolan has made a heartfelt plea to support cinemas Christopher Nolan has made a heartfelt plea to support cinemas amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 49-year-old filmmaker has penned an op-ed in the Washington Post newspaper, stressing the … Continued
Kevin Bacon on fame: It’s a strange way to exist
Hollywood star Kevin Bacon says after being in spotlight for so many years he can’t imagine his life without fame but believes it is an unusual way to exist. The 61-year-old actor, however, believes one needs to learn how to deal with the … Continued
Dubai police arrest beach-goer for flouting anti-coronavirus rule
Man shows video of himself mocking coronavirus safety instructions on Instagram. Source: https://gulfnews.com/uae/
Teens launch ‘mindless football violence’ in mass brawl outside Vue Cinema
THREE teenagers caught up in a bout of ‘mindless football violence’ during an Oxford United match have been ordered to carry out unpaid work. In CCTV footage played to a court of the frenzy nearly 20 football fans were seen to charge … Continued
Event Cinemas close all New Zealand theatres due to coronavirus
Event Cinemas has announced the immediate closure of all of its cinemas across the country due to indoor gathering bans put in place to fight the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Source: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/event-cinemas-close-all-new-zealand-theatres-due-coronavirus
No Need To Go To The Cinema, We’re All Living The Zombie Apocalypse Now
One sector which should be thriving right now is the film industry. Why? Because virtually every major city cross the globe has, almost overnight, been transformed into a film set. If you’ve always wanted to see the movie, 28 Days … Continued