Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile review: A well-intentioned but discomforting exercise in glamourising a serial killer May 3, 2019 Is it possible to make a genuine anti-war film? Francois Truffaut famously thought not; you might set out with the purest of intentions, but the spectacle and grandeur of cinema means that even the most ardently anti-war director will end up glorifying what he seeks to condemn. While watching this new biopic of Ted Bundy, [...]
Bonhill shares rise as it forecasts revenue boost from print and live events January 18, 2019 Media firm Bonhill saw its shares jump more than five per cent this morning after upgrading its full-year expectations. Bonhill, which specialises in business information, live events and data, today said its results for the nine months to the end of December will be ahead of market expectations. Read more: Everyman cinemas on track as punters [...]
Cineworld hails kingsize profits after purchase of US cinema chain Regal March 14, 2019 Cineworld’s mega £2.7bn purchase of US cinema chain Regal sent profits soaring 125 per cent in 2018 the group revealed today, even as UK cinemas struggled. Read more: Cineworld shares slide due to disappointing UK revenue growth The figures Cineworld saw profit before tax grow 125 per cent to $349m (£262.9m) last year, up from [...]
Vue buys German cinema group Cinestar for €221.8m October 22, 2018 Cinema group Vue has entered into a deal to buy Event Hospitality & Entertainment's (EVT) German cinema division Cinestar for as much as €221.8m (£195.5m). The agreement signifies Vue's largest ever acquisition, totalling 57 premium multiplex sites with 449 screens. This is the cinema chain's third acquisition this year, after it bought Cinema3D in Poland [...]
City Moves for 6 September 2018 – who’s switching jobs at the Financial Conduct Authority, JCDecaux Airport and Howard Kennedy? September 6, 2018 Today's City Moves cover competition, aviation advertising and legal eagles. Take a look at these movers and shakers: Financial Conduct Authority The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sheldon Mills as its new director of competition. Sheldon is currently senior director, mergers and state aid at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). At the CMA, [...]
Focus On Borough: Huge change is coming to the ancient part of central London. Is it time to buy? October 19, 2018 In many ways, Borough is typical of London. Some parts of it are eye-wateringly old, like foodie haven Borough Market, which celebrated its 1,000th birthday this year. Other parts are tediously touristy, like London Dungeons. Other parts are so recharged, they’re unrecognisable, like Hays Galleria or anything within 100m of The Shard. It’s a muddle, [...]
Vue Entertainment to postpone IPO after major Canadian shareholder considers selling stake June 14, 2018 The UK's largest cinema chain, Vue Entertainment, may postpone its plans for a stock market float after news that one of its biggest shareholders is considering selling its stake in the company. According to Sky News, which first reported the reshuffle, Canadian company Alberta Investment Management Corporation (Aimco) is seeking a buyer for its ts [...]
Tesla: When visionaries have to deal with reality May 22, 2018 Elon Musk’s Tesla was supposed to be mainstream electric-vehicle maker, but he appeared to have rowed back on this aim over the weekend. Investors are likely to be concerned. Elon Musk’s last tweet before he went to bed on Monday was: “Just wanted to say thanks to all Tesla supporters. I damn well love you.” [...]
Everyman Cinemas cautions over year-end trading as this year’s blockbusters fail to impress November 21, 2016 As 2016's year-end blockbuster hits look unlikely to match the ticket sales of last year's, Everyman Cinemas expects sales to be down. The boutique cinema owner, which is listed on London's Alternative Investment Market (Aim), has cautioned over year-end trading in light of uncertainty in the months ahead. Last year, films like James Bond's Spectre and Star Wars: The Force Awakens [...]
Billionaire Hollywood bad boy Alki David is resurrecting the dead with holograms | City A.M. November 6, 2017 There’s a rather bonkers Russian chap named Dmitry Itskov who claims that by the year 2045 his team of scientists will have achieved human immortality by uploading brains onto a computer. That’s a little way off, though. In the meantime, if Frankenstein’s monster meeting Blade Runner doesn’t tickle your fancy, one can achieve a rather [...]