The UK Cinema Association confirmed Covid-19 safeguards could be in place for a late June reopening.
After more than three months of closures, UK cinemas could be ready to reopen at the end of June with Covid-19 safeguards in place.
Proposals are being drawn up by the UK Cinema Association and Film Distributors’ Association (Fda), through cross-industry body Cinema First, and are being presented to the government. But reopening venues nationwide will come down to when the government decides to relax lockdown measures.
Ukca CEO Phil Clapp told Screen: “We have been in discussion with government on the safeguards needed to protect audiences and staff,...
After more than three months of closures, UK cinemas could be ready to reopen at the end of June with Covid-19 safeguards in place.
Proposals are being drawn up by the UK Cinema Association and Film Distributors’ Association (Fda), through cross-industry body Cinema First, and are being presented to the government. But reopening venues nationwide will come down to when the government decides to relax lockdown measures.
Ukca CEO Phil Clapp told Screen: “We have been in discussion with government on the safeguards needed to protect audiences and staff,...
- 5/6/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
As exhibitors in major European markets begin eyeing potential openings at the end of June and through mid-July, some smaller hubs are returning to operation this week, albeit under strict social distancing guidelines and at reduced capacities.
Overall, a somewhat clearer picture is beginning to emerge with regard to restarting the business in Europe — though much remains to be outlined, and course corrections amid the ongoing coronavirus situation are certainly possible.
Most of the continent, along with the UK, has seen theaters dark for months, and box office losses have been steep. But with some markets now planning for the ease of confinement, there are glimmers of hope on the horizon.
None of the major hubs — which include the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy — have set formal dates (see breakdowns below). However, UK Cinema Association chief Phil Clapp tells us, “We have been in discussion with government on the...
Overall, a somewhat clearer picture is beginning to emerge with regard to restarting the business in Europe — though much remains to be outlined, and course corrections amid the ongoing coronavirus situation are certainly possible.
Most of the continent, along with the UK, has seen theaters dark for months, and box office losses have been steep. But with some markets now planning for the ease of confinement, there are glimmers of hope on the horizon.
None of the major hubs — which include the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy — have set formal dates (see breakdowns below). However, UK Cinema Association chief Phil Clapp tells us, “We have been in discussion with government on the...
- 5/6/2020
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
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