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Cineworld preparing to file for bankruptcy after pandemic rout

London-listed company, which operates 751 sites in 10 countries, has run up debts of more than £4bn

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2022

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) · Aug 19, 2022

Cineworld Group reported to be preparing for bankruptcy

The move is being investigated in the UK and the USA

Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022

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.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

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 · Jun 21, 2022

No10 axes Islamophobia adviser for stance on controversial film

Both Cineworld and Showcase have removed the film following protests

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2022

'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 · Jun 11, 2022

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 · Jun 9, 2022

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 · Jun 8, 2022

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 · Jun 8, 2022