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
Fallout from coronavirus: Movie theaters close, airlines cut flying, Walmart limits hours
U.S. movie theaters are closing nationwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, turning dark nearly all of the country’s 40,000-plus screens in an unprecedented shutdown. United Airlines will slash 50% of its flying capacity in April and May and warns the … Continued
Coronavirus – Wokingham cinema bans kissing, while Winnersh one keeps a distance
THE Borough’s two cinemas have taken measures to protect movie lovers during the coronavirus crisis. Wokingham’s newest cinema, Everyman, which opened in Elms Field in December, said that it is following official guidance from the UK Cinema Association (UKCA) and … Continued
Regal, Alamo, & Showcase Cinemas Closing ALL U.S. Movie Theaters Due to Coronavirus
Regal and Showcase Cinemas have officially announced their decision to close all locations nationwide due to the coronavirus outbreak… Source: https://screenrant.com/regal-showcase-cinemas-shutting-down-us-theaters-coronavirus/
South Koreans Enjoy Drive-in Cinema in Seoul
A long queue of cars forms in front of a drive-in cinema in Seoul, as South Koreans look for safer spaces to enjoy a movie without the risk of contracting the coronavirus raging across the world. Source: https://www.albawaba.com/slideshow/
The sofa is your multiplex: how to keep cinema alive in the age of coronavirus
From Netflix Party to attending a film festival in your living room, here is how to keep calm and carry on communal film watching – at a safe social distance… Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/23/the-sofa-is-your-multiplex-how-to-keep-the-cinema-spirit-alive-in-the-age-of-coronavirus-netflix-party
FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR LUNA CINEMA’S OUTDOOR FILM SEASON
In welcome entertainment news, the Luna Cinema has announced its 2020 season is going ahead this summer. From May to October, film-lovers across the country can choose from over 150 outdoor screenings in some of the UK’s most prestigious and … Continued