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UK-Ireland film cinema release dates: latest updates for 2024
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Apple received ‘exceptional visa’ to release ‘Blitz’ in French cinemas for rapid two-day release
The visa allows Apple to start streaming Steve McQueen’s awards hopeful from November 22 and avoid the 17-month window.
BBFC report shows most complained-about films of 2023; cinema submissions at 10-year high
Content submitted for cinema classification at a 10-year high.
Really Local Group calls on more support for UK’s indie cinemas amid Catford Mews closure
The cinema’s landlord, Lewisham Council, closed the cinema citing non-payment of rent by the Really Local Group.
UK’s Curzon acquired by US investment group Fortress
The deal will “secure the jobs of Curzon’s more than 350 employees”, according to the new owners.
‘Paddington In Peru’ rejuvenates UK-Ireland box office with £9.7m opening
Biggest opening ever for Studiocanal; third-biggest of the year.
UK exhibitors sound alarm over incoming tax increases and wage rises
Clare Reddington, CEO of the Watershed, is dismayed there are no exemptions for smaller organisations.
Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ moves to April launch
The sci-fi comedy will be released globally on IMAX screens.
AMC sees box office growth, plans global cinema upgrade initiative
The plans were revealed as the company reported a $20.7m third quarter loss.
EFA's Month of European Film initiative kicks off in 42 countries
The third annual event celebrates European film for five weeks in the lead up to the European Film Awards on December 7.
UK-Ireland box office down year-on-year in October; hopes pinned on November slate
Year-to-date total currently at £799.1m.
Lyn Goleby rejoins Picturehouse Cinemas in senior role (exclusive)
Goleby will work closely with Picturehouse’s Clare Binns and Cineworld’s Javier Sotomayor.
South Korea testing “snack films” with lower ticket prices to shake up box office
Horror-thriller ‘4:44 : Time Of Fear’ set for release on November 1.
Former top exhibition sector lobbyists unveil digital marketplace to boost theatrical supply
In collaboration with Vista Group, alpha phase of Attend platform in US planned for Q1 2025.
Warner Bros wins global rights to Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’
Warner Bros collaborated with ‘Wuthering Heights’ star Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap on ‘Barbie’ last year.
“Kenya is losing $2.2m a day to piracy”: Challenges, opportunities for African distributors in spotlight
The debate took place at the International Film Distribution Summit (IFDS) in Cologne.
Controversial Cineworld restructuring plan approved by UK court
A high court judge in London approved the plan despite opposition from landlords.
Ticket prices and lack of film choice are key barriers to cinema attendance, says BFI report (exclusive)
Streaming is proving more the more with audiences than watching films in a cinema environment.
Odeon, Prime Video launch trial partnership in UK
Customers who buy cinema tickets will be offered a Prime Video discount.
‘Kneecap’ crosses £2m at UK-Ireland box office for Wildcard, Curzon
Film has made £1.2m in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and £800,000 in England, Scotland, Wales.
