Cineworld announces plans to reopen Boldon's big screen in July - with social distancing procedures in place

Cineworld is hoping to start showing films at all its screens in July, as the country slowly comes out of coronavirus lockdown.
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Bosses said that its cinemas up and down the country would open when restrictions are lifted.

And the cinema at Boldon Leisure Park in Abingdon Way is among those which will reopen with new procedures in place, as social distancing measures are likely to hugely change the experience of going to the cinema.

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Its venue at The Gate, in Newcastle city centre, is also set to reopen its doors.

Cineworld at Boldon Leisure Park plans to reopen in July.Cineworld at Boldon Leisure Park plans to reopen in July.
Cineworld at Boldon Leisure Park plans to reopen in July.

In a statement to investors on Thursday, May 28, the country’s largest cinema chain said: "Cineworld currently anticipates that Government restrictions related to cinemas will be lifted in each of its territories by July. Subject to this and confirmation of the schedule for film releases, Cineworld anticipates the reopening of all of its cinemas in July.

"Cineworld has put in place procedures to ensure a safe and enjoyable cinema experience for its employees and customers."

In Berlin, one theatre has ripped out many of its seats to ensure distance between members of the audience. Others have installed plastic screens between seats.

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Bosses at the cinema chain added: "Cineworld is excited by the great movie line-up to follow the reopening of cinemas, starting with the highly anticipated new Chris Nolan movie Tenet and immediately after that with Mulan, a new Disney adventure movie.

"Cineworld, as always, greatly believes in the theatrical experience and is fully committed to be the best place to watch a movie."

Bosses also said they had managed to secure another 110 million US dollars (£90million) through increasing the amount it is able to borrow from its banks.

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It has also been approved for an additional potential 45 million dollars (£37million) in Government-backed coronavirus large business interruption loans.

The new funding gives the company enough headroom to support the chain even if cinemas have to stay closed until the end of the year, managers said.

The company's shares rose by 25% after the news.

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