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Shares in the US cinema chain AMC surged on Wednesday in what could mark a return to frenzied trading that rocked markets earlier this year.Trading in AMC Entertainment was halted briefly several times as high volumes of shares were bought … Continued
US cinema chain AMC has put out a blunt warning to smaller investors as it launched a new share sale.It warned against buying “unless you are prepared to incur the risk of losing all or a substantial portion of your … Continued
Only a “small minority” of cinemas in Wales will be able to reopen next week under current restrictions, according to an industry trade body.Confirmation is expected on Friday that cinemas can reopen from 17 May. But the UK Cinema Association … Continued
Film drama Nomadland has scooped three Oscars including best picture, while British stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya have won acting awards. Nomadland’s Chloé Zhao made history as the first non-white woman and second woman overall to win best … Continued
Supermarket chain Lidl wanted to knock down the Abbey Cinema in Wavertree, Liverpool to make way for a new store.The cinema, which closed in 1979, housed a branch of the Co-op supermarket until that shut in 2020.Historic England (HE) said … Continued
New guidelines published by the Time’s Up campaign advise actors to set out their boundaries for scenes involving sex and nudity before they are filmed.The campaign says a so-called “nudity rider” or “simulated sex waiver” should be in place before … Continued
Vue has laid out a plan to reopen cinemas using physical distancing measures, as soon as the government gives the green light. Source: Vue sets out cinema reopening plan with physical distancing – BBC News
Coronavirus: Madrid’s balcony cinema screens films for people in lockdown Source: Mobile cinema brings movies to Madrid balconies – BBC News
Six teenagers have been charged over a brawl at an entertainment complex. Seven police officers were left with minor injuries in the disorder at Star City in Birmingham on 23 November. Those charged include a girl, 13, who is accused … Continued
A collection of original film and circus posters worth an estimated £50,000 are to be auctioned off. Bradford-based W E Berry Ltd produced and printed the colourful artwork for more than 75 years before its closure in 2004. Professor Vanessa … Continued