Covid-19: NI cinemas in serious, serious trouble , operators warn
By Chris Andrews
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Cinemas in Northern Ireland face an uncertain future because of the Covid-19 pandemic, some of the leading operators have warned.
Alongside restrictions and forced closures, many major film releases scheduled for 2021 have been delayed.
Paul Anderson, chief executive of NI s largest chain Omniplex Cinemas, said revenue was down 92% between April and December 2020 compared with the previous year.
However, the businessman said he was certain his business and the sector would survive.
Michael McAdam, managing director of Movie House Cinemas, said: Everybody is in serious, serious trouble.