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$40m rights, $35m marketing: Melania Trump documentary sells just one ticket in UK cinemas; netizens call it 'failure'

Melania Trump's authorized documentary, backed by a massive $75 million Amazon budget, has seen surprisingly weak ticket sales in UK cinemas, with some screenings selling just one ticket. Despite a global marketing blitz, the film's reception suggests a significant disconnect with audiences, sparking widespread online amusement and criticism.

The Times of India

Melania documentary struggles in UK cinemas as Vue admits sales are ‘soft’

Only one ticket sold for premiere of film about US first lady at Vue’s flagship London branch as insiders question launch strategy

The Guardian - UK

I got a fine after Cineworld cut its parking time limit

The cinema chain didn’t warn me clearly when I went to see Avatar: Fire and Ash that I needed to register my number plate

The Guardian - UK

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The single-parent penalty: why do they get such a poor deal on family tickets?

Major attractions often don’t take lone-parent families into account in their pricing structures, making days out more expensive

The Guardian - UK

How Tesco Clubcard customers can get cinema tickets for just £2.50

The launch of ‘Tesco Tuesdays’ means you can get cheaper cinema tickets – here’s how

The Independent UK

Tesco Tuesdays Discounted Movies Cineworld: How Shoppers Can Turn Grocery Points Into £2.50 Cinema Nights

Tesco Clubcard members can now swap vouchers for Cineworld codes, turning £2.50 in points into £5 movie tickets—ideal for savvy shoppers planning cinema nights.

International Business Times UK

Glasgow's 'world's tallest cinema' to close down for good

A DATE has been confirmed for when Cineworld in Glasgow is set to close its doors ...

The National (Scotland)

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How to get £1 family film tickets at Cineworld this summer

See the latest Disney releases and Oscar-winning animations for just £1

The Independent UK

World's tallest cinema in Scottish city 'at risk of closure'

The world's tallest cinema in Glasgow could be 'closed down', it has been revealed.

The National (Scotland)

How to get the ultimate cinema experience – without breaking the bank

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Tom Cruise in surprise appearance alongside Brad Pitt as stars come out for London premiere of F1: The Movie

Brad Pitt among the stars on the red carpet at the premiere at Cineworld, Leicester Square, arriving with girlfriend Ines de Ramon

Evening Standard

Is the Minecraft Chicken Jockey meme finally dead? Jimmy Fallon may have just saved us

Why are kids shouting 'Chicken Jockey' in cinemas? Why are theaters banning rowdy Minecraft fans? And has Jimmy Fallon finally put an end to the madness as the meme hits mainstream TV?

Windows Central

'I've Seen Monkeys Behave More Civilised': How The 'Chicken Jockey Minecraft Movie' Trend Is Putting Local Cinemas At Risk

The 'Chicken Jockey Minecraft Movie' trend, fueled by a viral moment in the film where the phrase is exclaimed, has led to disruptive behavior in cinemas.

International Business Times UK

Minecraft Movie fans ‘robbed’ after learning who originally played Jack Black role

The 'chicken jockey' scene could have been even better

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Cineworld founder Steve Wiener dies aged 73

The cinema chain said in a tribute on Tuesday that it was ‘deeply saddened’ by Mr Wiener’s death.

Evening Standard

Domestic violence victim calls for end to lad culture as new campaign launched

The Power to Change campaign seeks to challenge misogynistic behaviours in Northern Ireland.

The Guardian - UK

UK box office forecast to top £1bn in 2025 after year-on-year fall

Research firm Omdia says dip to £931m due to Hollywood strikes but wave of blockbusters likely to renew recovery

The Independent UK

Cineworld to shut six more cinemas after restructuring

The cinema group has already closed five cinemas this year as part of a shake-up of its UK operations.

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14 surprising ways to spend your Tesco Clubcard vouchers - from restaurants and cinema passes to mini breaks and Disney+

Tesco Clubcard vouchers can help you cut the cost of everything from groceries and travel to days out and cinema tickets

The Guardian - UK

A woman brought her own snacks to Despicable Me 4. Then the police arrived

Many struggling cinemas depend on sales of pricey food and drink as ticket revenue mainly goes to film studios. But does banning outside supplies really add up, asks Stuart Heritage

The Guardian - UK

Cineworld to close six UK cinemas in cost-cutting drive

Embattled operator says sites in Glasgow, Bedford, Hinckley, Loughborough, Yate and Swindon now ‘unviable’

The National (Scotland)

Cinema chain to close one of its Glasgow locations amid restructuring plans

A CINEMA chain is set to close one of its Glasgow locations amid huge plans...

Evening Standard

Cineworld to close 6 more branches in the UK: see the full list of cinemas shutting for good

The company, which is part of the world's second-largest cinema chain, has faced difficulties since the Covid pandemic

Evening Standard

'Shift' seen in London cinema trend as Picturehouse and Curzon open screens while Cineworld downscales

Cineworld and Empire close venues while Picturehouse and Curzon expand in capital

The National (Scotland)

How you can go to the cinema for £3 this weekend as National Cinema Day returns

Cineworld, Odeon, Vue and Picturehouse are among the chains taking part in National Cinema Day this year.

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