Rumours of the imminent demise of the Rio Cinema have been exaggerated, according to General manager, Charles Rubenstein.
‘’Whatever the impression given by an article in last week’s Hackney Gazette, the subsequent on-line stories and the overwhelming outbreak of expressions of horror and support in the social media over the last few days (for which we are of course sincerely grateful) we can happily say that the Rio is not in any immediate danger of closing down.’’ Rubenstein said.