New Cineworld cinema still set to open in South Yorkshire despite temporary closure of 120 branches
and live on Freeview channel 276
Cineword announced yesterday (October 5), that all its cinemas across the UK and Ireland will be temporarily closed from Friday until further notice.
The firm says it has suffered after the coronavirus pandemic caused delays in the release of big-budget films, putting 5,500 jobs at risk.
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Hide AdBarnsley's new 13-screen Cineworld cinema is still expected to open late next year, as part of the new Glass Works retail and leisure development.
A Barnsley Council spokesperson said: “It’s clear from the news about Odeon yesterday and Cineworld at the weekend that the cinema industry is going through a difficult period.
"However, as far as the council is concerned, Cineworld is still on track to open in Barnsley later next year.”
The centre is already 60 per cent let.