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Cineworld 'preparing to file for bankruptcy' following pandemic hit to audiences

CINEMA chain Cineworld is preparing to file for bankruptcy after struggling to rebuild audiences post-pandemic, reports say.

The National (Scotland)

Cineworld Group reported to be preparing for bankruptcy

The move is being investigated in the UK and the USA

Wales Online

Top Gun hero can’t save cinema sector on his own

Flying through the jet wash of a recession businesses need new ways to attract customers

Evening Standard

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Cineworld shares halve as cinema chain enters rescue talks

London-listed company blames lack of blockbusters after debt soars to $4.8bn during Covid crisis

The Guardian - UK

Cineworld blames lack of blockbusters after ticket sales disappoint

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ has been one of the few major releases in the first half of 2022

Evening Standard

Cineworld warns of low audiences due to 'limited' film releases

The world’s second-largest cinema business said recent admission levels had been "below expectations"

Birmingham Post

Scottish cinemas showing George Michael Freedom Uncut documentary this week

Numerous cinemas will be showing the feature-length documentary after releasing today. The film was co-directed by George Michael before his death.

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Why the Lady of Heaven film is dividing Muslim opinion

Following picketing by Muslim groups, leading UK cinema chain Cineworld cancelled all screenings of blockbuster film, The Lady of Heaven. Produced in Britain, this historical epic tells the story of Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammed.

The Conversation

No10 axes Islamophobia adviser for stance on controversial film

Both Cineworld and Showcase have removed the film following protests

Evening Standard

'Cinemas must stand firm against mobs' plea to ban movies and shut down free speech'

Columnist Saira Khan says venues like Cineworld shouldn’t jeopardise democracy by caving in to protestors who are intolerant to religion and aim to block freedom of speech

Daily Mirror

Protestors mass outside Stratford Vue over ‘blasphemous’ Islamic film

Cineworld pulled the film from its schedule following similar protests since its release on June 3

Evening Standard

Sajid Javid attacks ‘cancel culture’ as UK cinemas pull ‘blasphemous’ film

Cineworld cancelled screenings of The Lady of Heaven ‘to ensure safety of staff’

The Guardian - UK

Cineworld pulls 'blasphemous' film following protests outside Bolton cinema

The cinema chain confirmed it will no longer be taking bookings for The Lady of Heaven

Manchester Evening News

‘Lady of Heaven’ producer ‘receives death threats’ as movie pulled from cinemas

Malik Shlibak says he has been called an ‘infidel’ on Twitter

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Evening Standard

These film protests are worryingly effective censorship

The subtitle to the controversial film The Lady of Heaven is “the untold story” and it looks as though it’s going to remain untold, at least in Britain, now that Cineworld has pulled the film out of concern for the safety of its staff. The latest outbreak of censorship is…

The Independent UK

‘Blasphemy’ protesters force Cineworld to drop film about prophet Muhammad’s daughter

‘We have a right not to be insulted,’ demonstrator claims as Cineworld fears for workers’ safety

The Independent UK

Cineworld pulls film about daughter of Prophet Muhammad after protests

Protestors described the film, portraying three of Islam’s most prominent figures, as ‘blasphemous’

Daily Mirror

Cineworld pulls 'blasphemous' £12m film about Prophet Muhammad's daughter after protests

Hundreds of demonstrators turned out in Bradford, Bolton, Birmingham and Sheffield to picket Cineworld theatres following screenings of 'The Lady of Heaven' over the weekend

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The Guardian - UK

UK cinema chain cancels screenings of ‘blasphemous’ film after protests

Cineworld cancels all showings of The Lady of Heaven after branches were picketed by Muslim activists

Chronicle Live

The Gate Newcastle venues reopening this week and when

Venues at The Gate in Newcastle will gradually reopen after the complex was evacuated due to safety concerns on May 5

Chronicle Live

The Gate reopens cinema and car park after weeks of closure over safety concerns

The Gate has confirmed that its cinema and car park are now open to customers

Chronicle Live

Blue Light Card: How it works, who is eligible and where it can be used

A number of retailers are offering discounts to cardholders including Asda, Cineworld, JD, Odeon, Halfords, Alton Towers and many more

Liverpool Echo

Blue Light Card: Who is eligible and where can it be used

Asda has just reinstated 10 per cent off for holders and the card can get discounts at retailers including Cineworld, JD, Odeon, Halfords, Alton Towers and many more

Chronicle Live

The Gate in Newcastle city centre remains closed for fourth day due to 'safety concerns'

A sign informing customers that The Gate is closed "until further notice" due to "unforeseen circumstances" remains at the entrance of the building and the venue remains closed after it was evacuated on Thursday

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh to host Top Gun: Maverick premiere days before official release

Edinburgh's IMAX screen at Ciniworld is one of 10 locations around the UK that will be hosting an exclusive premiere of the film starring Tom Cruise, with locals able to win tickets.

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