European Cinema Giant Vue Targets July 4 Opening with 80% of Cinemas Operating (EXCLUSIVE)

Tom Grater International Film ReporterPopular social media platform TikTok will exit Hong Kong imminently following the introduction of China’s new national security law in the semi-autonomous territory.Though the platform was founded in China by developer ByteDance, the app, which is now run by former Disney exec Kevin Mayer, is only available outside of the Middle Kingdom.

Ghostbusters-related first-look for those attending drive-in theatre viewings of the franchise’s original movie.The director, who is helming next year’s instalment Ghostbusters: Afterlife, shared a promotional image earlier this week announcing that Ghostbusters would return to drive-ins nationwide in the US from Tuesday, June 30 – and he encouraged fans to turn up early.If you can find a drive-in… There’s a fun little surprise before the movie.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterFollowing news earlier this week that UK exhibitor Cineworld was delaying its re-opening plans in England three weeks to July 31 – a decision that also applies to its U.S. arm Regal – fellow Brit chain Vue has fallen in line and is also now aiming for July 31.Key to these decisions is the film slate, which is proving to be a moveable feast.

Carly Pearce dropped her exclusive 4th of July playlist with Billboard on Wednesday (July 1), just in time for the holiday weekend.

Manori Ravindran International EditorEuropean cinema giant Vue has pushed back the reopening of its U.K.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorEXCLUSIVE: While many offshore markets are showing increasing signs of life as cinemas return, there are still several question marks surrounding when the majority of the world gets back to the theatrical business – chief among them for the international box office is China.

Cinema giant Cineworld — the second-largest exhibitor in the world and the owner of Regal in the U.S. — has pushed its grand U.S.

This July is the last chance (for now) for Hulu subscribers to watch Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, among other films. Lionsgate's The Forbidden Kingdom, featuring Jackie Chan and Jet Li, is also leaving the streamer at the end of the month.

coronavirus lockdown, in light of further delays of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. The chain was set to reopen doors to its branches across the country on July 10, but the return has now been pushed back to July 31.Tenet, originally due for release on July 17, was first pushed back to July 31 and has now been further delayed until August 12.Following the postponement, Disney has also moved the release date of Mulan from July 24 to August 21.Cinemas across England were given the green light to reopen

Manori Ravindran International EditorCineworld is pushing back the reopening of its U.K. and Ireland cinemas from July 10 to July 31.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAt a time when movie release dates are moving backwards due to continuing coronavirus problems, raising question marks about the viability of the theatrical business, at least two companies are intent on expanding their cinema activities.Giant theatre provider and South Korean cinema multinational CGV have announced a agreement to install a further 17 Imax-format screens in CGV multiplexes.

Manori Ravindran International EditorAs it looks to reopen its theaters after the coronavirus lockdown, European cinema giant Vue International has restructured its leadership across the U.K. and Italy.Toby Bradon, general manager of Vue’s Italian business The Space Cinema, will switch markets, taking on the role of territory general manager for Vue U.K., Ireland and Denmark.

With territories across the world beginning to reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic (whether you may think it’s too early or not), it appears that business owners are hoping that the worldwide economy can quickly bounce back after many countries imposed quarantines on its population.

Variety.“With a strong slate confirmed for the coming weeks, including among others Tenet, Mulan, A Quiet Place Part II, Wonder Woman 1984 and many more, the entire Cineworld team remains committed to being ‘the best place to watch a movie’”.Christopher Nolan’s new film Tenet, originally due for release on July 17, was pushed back by two weeks in keeping with Warner Bros’ reordering of the release calendar in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it was expecting to reopen its theaters globally in July after shutting them down in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sending its shares up about 4% in extended trading.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorAMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron believes New York City’s arduous recovery from COVID-19 leaves an uncertain outlook for theaters there being ready to play Warner Bros.’ Tenet when it opens July 17.The global footprint of AMC locations is aiming to welcome the Christopher Nolan-directed release, Aron said on a conference call with Wall Street analysts, though he repeatedly called the situation “fluid.” As of Monday night, he said, Warner Bros.

Rebecca Davis editorChina’s national film administration says that Chinese authorities are actively doing the preparatory work needed to re-open cinemas soon, local reports said Friday. The Securities Times cited a notice from the National Film Administration as saying that the relevant government departments are in the midst of organizing film selections, making hard drives of films to send out, and preparing DCP keys and release schedules in order to re-open cinemas soon.Release dates must be

By Dave McNary