Falkirk Cineworld reportedly closing down as James Bond's latest mission is delayed

It appears the latest James Bond film being delayed has been the final nail in the coffin for Falkirk’s Cineworld.
By James Trimble
Published 4th Oct 2020, 11:32 BST
Updated 4th Oct 2020, 12:00 BST
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While the Falkirk Herald is still awaiting a response from Cineworld to confirm if its Falkirk Central Retail Park premises will be closing down, there have been reports Cineworld is shutting 543 of its venues in the USA and all cinemas across the UK and Ireland.

It is believed the cinema chain will close all sites in both countries in the coming week.

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Cineworld is understood to be contacting Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden to explain the exhibition sector is “unviable”.

Cineworld in Falkirk Central Retail park is apparently closing down after it was announced the new James Bond film was now delayed until April next yearCineworld in Falkirk Central Retail park is apparently closing down after it was announced the new James Bond film was now delayed until April next year
Cineworld in Falkirk Central Retail park is apparently closing down after it was announced the new James Bond film was now delayed until April next year

They say this is due to studios delaying their big new releases – like the forthcoming Bond film No Time to Die – because they are worried audiences are staying away from cinemas amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Cineworld closures will put up to 5500 jobs at risk in the UK.

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