05-07-2020, 06:43 AM
UK Theaters In Discussions For "End-June Reopening"
<p>With theaters closed across the world due to the <a href="https://www.cnet.com/how-to/coronavirus-and-covid-19-all-your-questions-answered/">COVID-19</a> pandemic, movie fans are having to enjoy their favorite past-time at home, using the wide variety of <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-to-netflix-in-may-2020-more-movies-anime-tv-sh/1100-6476360/">streaming services</a> available. But for many audiences, the question remains about when they will be able to return to cinemas. It has now been reported that theater owners in UK are hoping that they might able to reopen by late June.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-cinemas-eyeing-late-june-reopening/5149623.article">Screen Daily</a>, conversations are underway between exhibitors and the UK government about how and when to safely reopen to the public. The site states that industry bodies the UK Cinema Association (UKCA) and Film Distributors' Association (FDA) are developing proposals which will be presented to the authorities about the safest way to do this.</p><p>UKCA CEO Phil Clapp stated that while discussions were underway, it was ultimately a decision for the government. "We have been in discussion with government on the safeguards needed to protect audiences and staff," he said. "We believe these could be in place in time for an end-June reopening. We are, though, aware that government will have a host of considerations when deciding on when to allow UK sites to reopen. We have no timeline on when that decision will be made."</p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/uk-theaters-in-discussions-for-end-june-reopening/1100-6476923/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
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<p>With theaters closed across the world due to the <a href="https://www.cnet.com/how-to/coronavirus-and-covid-19-all-your-questions-answered/">COVID-19</a> pandemic, movie fans are having to enjoy their favorite past-time at home, using the wide variety of <a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-to-netflix-in-may-2020-more-movies-anime-tv-sh/1100-6476360/">streaming services</a> available. But for many audiences, the question remains about when they will be able to return to cinemas. It has now been reported that theater owners in UK are hoping that they might able to reopen by late June.</p><p>According to <a href="https://www.screendaily.com/news/uk-cinemas-eyeing-late-june-reopening/5149623.article">Screen Daily</a>, conversations are underway between exhibitors and the UK government about how and when to safely reopen to the public. The site states that industry bodies the UK Cinema Association (UKCA) and Film Distributors' Association (FDA) are developing proposals which will be presented to the authorities about the safest way to do this.</p><p>UKCA CEO Phil Clapp stated that while discussions were underway, it was ultimately a decision for the government. "We have been in discussion with government on the safeguards needed to protect audiences and staff," he said. "We believe these could be in place in time for an end-June reopening. We are, though, aware that government will have a host of considerations when deciding on when to allow UK sites to reopen. We have no timeline on when that decision will be made."</p><a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/uk-theaters-in-discussions-for-end-june-reopening/1100-6476923/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f/">Continue Reading at GameSpot</a>
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