The return to cinema: why the best seat in media will get better
DCM's CEO, Karen Stacey, writes for Campaign Magazine about how the the 'new', safety-first movie-going experience can be better for advertisers after the Covid-19 shutdown. Read more
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DCM Podcast August 2020: Tyrone Walker-Hebborn, Owner, Genesis Cinema
The DCM podcast is back! For the first podcast since lockdown, Tom Linay speaks to a hero of the London cinema scene, Tyrone Walker-Hebborn, Founder of Genesis Cinema. Read more
DCM’s Weekly Cinemagoing round-up: Another major multiplex re-opens with DCM admissions up 235%
The weekend’s DCM admissions were a new post-lockdown high, up 235% from last weekend. Looking at individual films, for the first time a new release was the busiest film of the weekend - Russell Crowe’s Unhinged, with Onward the second busiest film. Read more
Tenet global release plan unveiled - blockbuster film to open in the UK on 26 August
Warner Bros. has announced its new release strategy for Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. In an official statement the studio said: “Today, Warner Bros. announced that Tenet will open in over 70 countries worldwide starting on 26 August. Major territories will include the UK, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Russia and Spain. Read more
DCM’s Weekly Cinemagoing round-up - the weekend’s admissions continue to head in the right direction
We’ve just received results from the fourth weekend since cinemas were able to re-open in England and for the fourth consecutive weekend, admissions were up. In fact across the cinemas open on the DCM estate admissions were up a healthy 12% on the previous weekend. Read more
DCM’s Weekly Cinemagoing round-up - The return to cinema gathers pace….
For the first time since cinemas re-opened on 4 July, we now have two full weekends to compare in terms of cinema attendance and the outcome is very positive. Last weekend’s DCM admissions were up 41% on the previous weekend and a massive 400% since the weekend the cinemas reopened (4 July). Read more
Cinemas are betting on ‘magical’ experiences to rebuild after crisis
In an article published on Campaign (21 July), cinema industry leaders expect the emphasis on the cinema experience to beome even more important despite the economic downturn. Read more
Enders Analysis publishes report on cinema’s post pandemic future
As cinemas start to reopen across the UK, Enders Analysis has published a report on the cinema industry's post pandemic future. While COVID-19 has forced the closure of theatres worldwide, putting pressure on cinema to a degree unlike ever before, the report finds that cinema remains first, although the film release strategy funnel may be shifting. Read more
UK Cinema Association Launches Cinema Safeguarding Campaign
The UK Cinema Association has today launched a campaign outlining the safeguards UK cinemas will have in place to help protect audiences as they start to open over the coming weeks and months. Read more
The Drum ‘Can do’ Festival – Cinema Session
Digital Cinema Media’s CEO, Karen Stacey, joined Vue's Group Director of Brand and Marketing, Shona Gold and Pearl & Dean's Chief Executive, Kathryn Jacob at The Drum's #CanDoFestival to discuss the impact lockdown has had on the cinema sector and how it aims to open back up to audiences and advertisers. Read more
CINEMAS CONTINUE TO REOPEN ACROSS THE UK
Cinema sites across the UK are continuing to reopen their doors and welcome back customers. Read more
Karen Stacey Named in Celluloid Junkie’s Top 50 Women in Global Cinema
Digital Cinema Media's CEO Karen Stacey has been named in Celluloid Junkie's Top Women in Global Cinema list for 2020. Read more
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