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Cinemark, the nation’s third-largest exhibition chain, specified in a recent 8-K filing that its layoffs in the wake of closing theaters March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic count 17,500 domestic hourly theater employees. In addition, 50% of their Plano, TX headquarter … Continued
ShowBiz Cinemas Plans to Reopen Texas and Oklahoma Locations on May 18 DALLAS, Texas (April 30, 2020) – ShowBiz Cinemas announced today that it plans to reopen their locations in the states of Texas and Oklahoma on May 18, 2020. … Continued
The U.K.-based theater chain, which has sent letters to all of its landlords across Europe, is also requesting that the rent for the 12 months after reopening be “turnover-based only.” Source: European Cinema Giant Vue Asks Landlords for Rent Waiver
Drive-in movie theaters are experiencing a renaissance in Germany, and not just for films. People flock to church services and concerts there, too, both banned in times of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Drive-in cinemas are booming in Germany amid COVID-19 … Continued
On April 29, China Film Bureau (aka. the National Film Administration) conducted a virtual meeting regarding the country’s film industry and its future in the context of COVID-19. Source: Key messages from China Film Bureau’s recent official meeting | UK-China … Continued
Founder Tim League to assume new role as Executive Chairman, focusing on the company’s creative endeavors. Ms. Taylor brings over two decades of executive leadership at United Planet Fitness Partners, Disney, and Starbucks. ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES SHELLI TAYLOR AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE … Continued
The National Federation of French Cinemas has created a special cell whose mission is to draw up “the operational guide to exploitation in order to negotiate the terms of reopening cinemas with the public authorities”. Source: The FNCF sets … Continued
Sadiq launches £2.3m Culture at Risk Business Support Fund to support London’s creative and cultural industries at risk due to the impact of the coronavirus Support will be given to grassroots music venues, LGBTQ+ venues, artist workspaces and independent cinemas … Continued
Coronavirus: Madrid’s balcony cinema screens films for people in lockdown Source: Mobile cinema brings movies to Madrid balconies – BBC News
For nearly 100 years, ODEON has been a household name among moviegoers in the UK, Ireland and, more recently, Norway (with ODEON Kino). From its humble beginnings in the British town of Dudley in the West Midlands, the cinema chain … Continued