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Palace Cinemas to close until further notice, other circuits cap sessions

Following on from the Federal Government's ban of all "non-essential" gatherings of more than 100 people, and out of concern for patrons and staff amid the coronavirus pandemic, Palace Cinemas has decided to close all sites indefinitely from tomorrow.

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Ticket sales are flat-lining but distributors and exhibitors keep the faith

Admissions at Australian cinemas have been flat or falling for 15 years, interspersed with a few upticks -- despite hikes in ticket prices, the addition of new screens and an annual net population gain of 300,000.

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Teens and young adults desert cinemas while oldies attend more

“If as an industry we think we can rest on our laurels and young people will continue to go to the cinema without offering them a great experience we are sadly mistaken.”

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Film industry executives deplore ‘race to the bottom’ on ticket pricing

The discounting of cinema tickets among some independent operators, Reading, Hoyts and Event Cinemas is so prevalent that some executives describe the practice as “a cancer” which is threatening at the industry.

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‘Lion’ charms audiences in China

On the final leg of its international journey Lion opened in Chinese cinemas last Thursday, generating a decent sum which suggests a leggy run.

Film

New owner for Hoyts

Less than six months after Hoyts was bought by Chinese billionaire Sun Xishuang's ID Leisure Ventures, the cinema company is changing hands again.

Distribution

Worldwide sales for feathered dino pic

Dinosaur Island, the Aussie family film that has already caused controversy because of its depiction of feathered dinosaurs, will be exhibited theatrically by Hoyts.

News

Hoyts upgrades premium cinemas

Hoyts Cinemas is upgrading its premium cinemas in Australia and New Zealand to compete with Event Cinemas' and Village Cinemas' Gold Class locations.

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