Lightsabers at the ready star wars the rise of skywalker is out in cinemas in the uk later today with the european premiere held here in london. Experts are talking about a cinema revival, while the uk industry is banking on the final star wars instalment setting a record for ticket sales in 2019. Theres been much talk of streaming services, like netflix with its 160m army of global subscribers, killing off the traditional big screen. Streaming on our devices at home is on the rise global Home Entertainment spending jumped 16 in 2018 to 55. 7 billion, according to trade organisation mpaa. But cinemas have spruced up, Offering High tech, immersive and niche experiences and upgrading booking systems to entice us out of our homes. Last year was a blockbuster in the uk alone admissions hit 177 million even without Luke Skywalker and chewbacca in the frame. Will 2019 be peak cinema . A record nine films are tipped to have made more 1bn dollars at the Global Box Office by year end, with froz
In the car industry. Peugeot group and Fiat Chrysler agree a 50 billion merger, creating the worlds fourth largest auto group. And. Making the most of what you have. Well be hearing from one pianist who managed to hit the right note, despite a tough start. It isa it is a really inspirational story. Flying further well be hearing from one woman whos invented a Hydrogen Powered drone. And is the Christmas Office party going to become the ghost of christmas past, as companies scale back on festive celebrations . Tell us your view do you love, or loathe, the office party . Let us know. Just use the hashtag bbcworklife. Welcome to a very packed erg. Welcome to a very packed worklife. Lightsabers at the ready star wars the rise of skywalker is out in cinemas in the uk later today, with the european premiere held here in london. Experts are talking about a cinema revival, while the uk industry is banking on the final star wars instalment setting a record for ticket sales in 2019. Theres been
Plus, the baby born in the laundry room during sunday nights tornado in texas. Commuter alert. The dire new forecast about traffic in america. We have one new way to save time and money. And the rise of skywalker. May the force be with you. Always. And clues in the new star wars trailer released overnight. Good tuesday morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. Im kenneth moton. And im Kaylee Hartung in for janai. We begin with a key day in the impeachment showdown in washington. A crucial witness heads to capitol hill. The top u. S. Diplomat who said withholding military aid from ukraine would be crazy testifies before congress today. It comes as President Trump lashes out in a new interview ernight calling on republicans to get tougher and fight for him. He also said he hopes that attorney general william barr will look into Hillary Clintons potential ties to ukraine. Abcs Karina Mitchell is here with more. Karina, good morning. Reporter good morning to you, kenneth and kaylee. The
Church. Are they closing in on the convicts . Life after isis residents of tikrit coming home after isis was ousted from their city. We show you what they found on arrival. Welcome to our viewers in the u. S. And right around the world, im lynda kinkade. And im george howell. This is cnn newsroom. It was the scene of a deadly shooting ramp age but in the coming hours, the Charleston South Carolina church will once again be a place of worship and healing. The churches grounds have become somewhat of a memorial for the victims and now were learning more about a racist fan fess toe that was manifesto posted on a website link to the gunman. The pictures are startling. Dylann roof holds a burning flag. He takes aim with a pistol with a laser site. The website he owns titled the last rhodesan. We have no skin heads, no real kkk, no one doing anything but talking on the internet. The document reads, well, someone has to have the bravery to take it to the real world and i guess that has to be
Im george howl and im lynda kinkade. The Emanuel Ame Church is Holding Church today since the massacre. It comes as the investigation widens. Authorities are now looking at a racist manifesto posted on the confessed gunmans website. Nick valencia has the details. Reporter the pictures are startling. Dylann roof holds a confederate flag. The website he owned the last rhodesan. We have no skin heads, no real kkk, no one doing anything but talking on the internet. The document reads someone has to have the bravery to take it to the real world and i guess that has to be me. He hints why he chose charleston. He calls it the most historic city in my state. Roof appeared in court on friday says he became transformed during the Trayvon Martin case. How could the news be blowing up the Trayvon Martin case while hundreds of these black on white murders got ignored . It may offer some insight to investigators investigators. My prayers definitely go out to the family. Its heart breaking. Reporter