Blow! The two major theaters in the UK and the US have been closed one after another

1905 Film Network News After the film production industry was devastated by the epidemic, bad news came from the British and American theaters. It is understood that the UK’s largest cinema chain, Cineworld, has decided to close 128 cinemas in the UK and Ireland next week, and the group’s 543 Regal cinemas in the US will also be closed.

As for the time to resume work, it has not yet been determined. However, it was revealed that the two theaters will not resume work in 2020. As for the reasons for the closure of these two theaters, in addition to the fact that the epidemic is still not under control in the United States, the lack of movies for 2020 is also a factor. With the double adjustment of "Speedy 9" and "007", in the last two months of 2020, there will be no Hollywood blockbuster in the standard sense. At present, only Pixar's "Spiritual Journey" on November 20 and Universal's "Crazy Primitives 2" on November 25 have not been withdrawn. Judging from the current situation, these two cartoons are also very likely to be withdrawn.

Earlier, Cineworld and Regal decided to resume work on July 31. In order to resume work smoothly, Regal stated that they will adopt social distancing measures. For example, states and counties require controlling the maximum number of people in the auditorium, leaving a space between two moviegoers, and temporarily suspending the sale of popcorn and drinks. If required by local officials, employees and customers will also need to wear masks. However, this measure has no decisive effect on the spread of the epidemic in the entire society. According to foreign media reports, Cineworld’s decision may result in 5,500 unemployment. Earlier, the group stated in a statement that if the British government continues to strengthen social distancing measures, movie theater operations will encounter greater difficulties, and it is better to temporarily close self-protection.

Now, the second outbreak of the new crown epidemic in Europe, and the New York and Los Angeles movie theaters in the United States have not reopened so far, making Hollywood studios unwilling to risk releasing blockbusters in autumn and winter.