Every man wants an Everyman: group forecasts booming profits November 22, 2021 The owner of Everyman cinemas has forecasted higher profits, thanks to a good “appetite” for high-end cinemas.
Everyman cinemas secures rent cuts as lockdown hits January 14, 2021 Cinema group Everyman Media today said it has secured further rent concessions from landlords as it battles closures during the latest national lockdown. The upmarket chain, which operates 35 venues across the UK, said it had also focused on reducing capital expenditure and operating costs. “We remain optimistic for the coming year post-lockdown and continue [...]
Barbenheimer lights up cinemas but strikes cast shadow on industry’s future July 24, 2023 Barbie and Oppenheimer, the pop culture power movie duo nicknamed Barbenheimer, had a triumphant opening weekend, reviving cinemas to their pre-pandemic glory – if only for a fleeting weekend. Vue cinemas witnessed their biggest weekend since 2019, raking in nearly £30m at the UK box office according to the UK Cinema Association, as over 500,000 [...]
Vue cinemas get box office boost as AI takes over its film scheduling July 22, 2024 Cinema chain Vue has said using artificial intelligence (AI) to create "algorithm-driven film schedules" has helped to boost its admission numbers and profit.
Across The Spider-verse review: another hit animated romp June 2, 2023 It’s difficult to express just how impactful 2018’s Into The Spider-verse has been on Hollywood. Critically adored and a box office hit, it was a soft launch for the ‘multiverse’ concept in superhero movies. It played with possibilities safe in the knowledge that it didn’t need to be a part of any larger network of [...]
The Good Nurse review: Jessica Chastain stars in taut and gripping thriller November 4, 2022 Two Oscar winners go head-to-head in a dark and disturbing story inspired by true events. Jessica Chastain stars as Amy, an overworked nurse suffering from a debilitating illness that puts her in financial peril. She thinks she finds the perfect ally in Charlie (Eddie Redmayne), a new hire who helps with the workload, meds, and [...]
Why England freezing against Iceland was good for their Euro 2024 hopes June 9, 2024 As a nation, we are prone to overestimating the national team’s chances before a major tournament.
Hunt film review: Squid Game star impresses in spy thriller November 4, 2022 Having been flung into global superstardom as the lead in Netflix hit Squid Game, Lee Jung-jae directs and stars in an espionage thriller that has been his passion project for a number of years. Set in the early 80s, Hunt opens in the wake of the assassination of South Korean President Park years earlier, which [...]
Cineworld tanks as firm considers share dilution amid dwindling demand August 17, 2022 Cineworld said that despite a gradual recovery of demand since re-opening in April 2021, recent admission levels have been below expectations due to limited film slates.
FTSE 100 close: London markets dip as Ithaca share price up on Rosebank approval September 27, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 index dipped on Wednesday as the pound continued its losses, and the government approved the UK’s largest untapped oil field, Rosebank. The capital’s premier bluechip index dipped 0.46 per cent to 7,590.96, while the FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the UK domestic market, fell 0.6 per cent to 18,227.33. Markets [...]