episode. These include staggered film times, online booking, social distancing, enhanced cleaning protocols and employees wearing protective gear. Which Vue cinemas will reopen on July 4? Cinemas were allowed to reopen on 4 July but most did not do so. Curzon, for example, welcomed back visitors to two of its sites on 24 July and plans to reopen one more on Friday. What's On. BBC Worklife: The professional stakes of using profanity, Eurovision winner says contest is history for him, Ariana Grande gets married in 'intimate' ceremony1, Darwin's Arch in Galapagos Islands collapses2, Biden's tax return shows steep fall in income3, Global ban on gas boilers from 2025 proposed4, 20 firms make half of all one-use plastic - study5, Ninety missing at sea in the wake of cyclone Tauktae6, Migrants reach Spanish enclave in record numbers7, Amazon 'in talks to buy MGM Studios for $9bn'8, The woman who unseated a prime minister of 20 years9, Six hospitals, three days and a Covid nightmare10. All customers will also have to register their details for Test and Trace with the cinema. Updated 16:54, 10 JUN 2020. Other Vue cinemas opening around the country include Cheshire Oaks, Cramlington, Doncaster, Edinburgh Ocean, Farnborough, Manchester Lowry and Oxford. As well as new releases blockbusters including Harry Potter, Star Wars and Batman will also be shown. A limited reopening is taking place at the Vue Cinema in the Westfield Shopping Centre this week. However film fanatics will notice changes within the cinema and have to follow new rules to enjoy what is left of this summer's blockbusters. Different cinemas may also have additional measures depending on their layout, which will be signposted at the entrances and throughout the building, Vue added. The reopening date for the town centre cinema has now been confirmed as Friday, August 7. ", Vue is reopening three cinemas in London after almost five months, A lot is changing at Vue but popcorn and nachos will still be on sale, Win tickets to the ultimate drive and dine-in cinema, 7 tips for dining out in London after latest rules implemented, EastEnders fans spot major gaffe as Bailey Baker is finally found after running away, The youngster returned home during Monday's episode for an emotional reunion, Marks and Spencer shares 'incredible' summer dress but shoppers were distracted by something else, Shoppers had their eye on something else on M&S' Instagram, Only Fools and Horses quiz: 10 questions on the Who's a Pretty Boy? The Vue cinemas reopening on August 7 include venues in Doncaster, Oxford, Manchester, Farnborough, Edinburgh, Bromley and Westfield Shepherd’s Bush. Of the 10 cinemas it plans on reopening, three are in London. Russia spy chief suggests West behind cyber-attack. Earlier this month, the prime minister said indoor theatre, music and performances could start again with socially distanced audiences from the start of August. Video'Nervous, but excited' young Americans get the jab, Why this WW2 hero didn't get a Victoria Cross. The Vue sites reopening on 7 August: Bromley Cheshire Oaks Cramlington Doncaster Edinburgh Ocean Farnborough Islington Manchester Lowry Oxford Westfield Shepherd’s Bush Cinema chain Vue is set to begin a phased reopening of its venues. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. Other films on offer at the open Vue sites will include previous releases including the Harry Potter films, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Batman Begins, Inception and Dunkirk. Toby Bradon, Territory General Manager of Vue Entertainment in the UK, said: “Behind the scenes, we’ve been working hard to develop safety protocols in line with government guidelines and informed by our recently reopened cinemas across Europe. The chain will reopen with a mixture of new releases and classic films. One of Vue’s first challenges was to decide upon a cinema management solution to establish throughout its chain. 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Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse? Read about our approach to external linking. Vue has pushed its opening date back to Friday 7 August, with tickets going on sale for the first 10 sites on Thursday 30 July. Cinema giant Vue will not open from July 4, instead choosing to reopen a week later on Friday, July 10. Tickets for film screenings will go on sale on Thursday ahead of the first reopenings on August 7. From Friday, 7 August a limited number of screens will be back in operation and there will be reduced ticket prices of just £6.99 per person. The coronavirus pandemic forced cinemas to close their doors around the world in March. Vue Cinemas hoping for mid-July reopening, Why 2020 'is a write-off' for gigs and festivals, Strikes and rockets resume amid ceasefire pressure. The cinema chain's spokesperson said: "4DX screenings have stimulating effects such as motion, water, wind, scent and lighting - timed with precision to enhance what's happening on screen and combined with high-tech motion programming to move your seat in perfect synchronicity.". Toby Bradon, territory in vogue supervisor of Vue Entertainment in the UK, stated: „In the assist of the scenes, we have been working exhausting to develop safety protocols consistent with authorities pointers and informed by our right this moment reopened cinemas throughout … VUE has announced it will be reopening all 88 of its UK venues on Monday May 17. The government is currently working with the sector on pilots of performances with safety measures in place with the view to feeding findings into final guidance for venues in the run-up to them reopening. Film timings will also be staggered so two showings do not start or end at the same time, reducing the number of people in the foyer. Vue said it will begin a phased reopening of its cinemas across the country from Friday, August 7, with tickets going on sale for the first ten sites on Thursday, July 30. Things go awry for the Trotter's when they think they have killed a canary! Happily, the un-lockdown process means that London’s cinemas can begin reopening on May 17. Vue have announced that they will reopen their cinemas in certain locations - here is a full list of those opening next week.The chain will open its … Tickets have gone on sale on today (July 30), so visitors can start securing a … Read about our approach to external linking. Vue cinemas back in business from 7 August include those in Doncaster, Oxford, Manchester, Farnborough, Edinburgh, Bromley and Westfield Shepherd's Bush. Tickets for screenings at Vue in Islington, Bromley and at Westfield London in Shepherd's Bush, will be available from Thursday (July 30). All bookings made in one group will be seated together and spaced out from other bookings in the cinema. "The safety of those who work and visit our sites is paramount and we've therefore taken the time to ensure protocols and staff training are in line with the latest guidance ahead of opening.". Every screen and theatre will be disinfected after each screening and hand sanitiser is also available throughout the building. Those cinema chains that have already reopened venues have done so on a limited basis. Cinema chain Vue is set to begin a phased reopening of its venues with staggered movie times. Cineworld is set to reopen its cinemas on 31 July, with special 4DX screenings of Harry Potter leading the reopening slate. Vue cinemas has announced that it will be reopening in select cities within days. © 2021 BBC. The date is one week later than Vue’s previously announced July 31 reopening. Vue has announced it’s ready to reopen some of its cinemas on 7 August, with safety measures against the spread of coronavirus in place. For more news and features about London directly to your inbox sign up to our newsletter here. Vue is encouraging all customers to book online to ensure their trip to the cinema remains "as contactless as possible". Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. Tickets for film screenings will go on sale on Thursday ahead of the first reopenings … Vue has announced it's ready to reopen some of its cinemas on 7 August, with safety measures against the spread of coronavirus in place. 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The company did not specify when the rest of its 90 cinemas would follow suit but it is most likely to be ahead of the much delayed release of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic Tenet, which is now expected on 26 August in the UK. When are Vue cinemas reopening? And they are They’ll then initiating up a staggered reopening thought for diversified venues in August. Vue Westfield Xtreme 2 The opening scene is set in 2003, when Vue acquired 36 cinemas from Warner Village, and another seven cinemas in early 2005 from Ster Century. Tickets are available to pre-book now on myvue.com, so you can make sure you've got a seat for all the latest releases. Tennis has saved my life', Sam watched his best friend die right in front of him. Vue has announced it will restart a phased opening of its cinemas from Friday (August 7). Although cinemas have been allowed to reopen since July 4, which was dubbed "Super Saturday", most chose to remain closed in light of the coronavirus pandemic. VideoRussia spy chief suggests West behind cyber-attack, Six hospitals, three days and a Covid nightmare, Israel defends Gaza strategy as death toll mounts, 'Nervous, but excited' young Americans get the jab. The opening Vue film schedule for 7 August will be unveiled on Friday and the Russell Crowe thriller Unhinged - the first new big release since the pandemic hit - is expected to be on the list. The online booking system has been altered to factor in social distancing. Our venues in the Republic of Ireland will remain closed for now and we plan to open them in line with local government guidance. As a result, there is now a backlog of films, along with Tenet, which were due to come out this spring and summer, such as Mulan and the new Bond movie No Time To Die. "A number of ‘customer favourite’ films will also be back on the big screen where they belong including the Harry Potter series; Star Wars - The Empire Strikes back; and a collection of Nolan’s catalogue including Batman Begins, Inception and Dunkirk. Vue has announced it will restart a phased opening of its cinemas from Friday (August 7). Tickets can be stored on your smartphone and scanned by a member of staff before you enter. Face masks will be optional in cinemas, as well as theatres and concert halls. One of the UK's biggest cinema chains has announced it will be reopening just 10 of its cinemas across the UK after almost five months. Our Vue Customer Services team are available Monday - Friday between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm, these are reduced opening hours whilst our … Find out what’s on at Vue London Westfield Shepherd’s Bush and enjoy the ultimate local cinema experience at the state-of-the-art multiplex venue. 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Westfield London is gearing up to fully reopen to shoppers from June 15 (Image: Westfield/HANSONIMAGES) It has been far too long since we were able to wander around the shops at Westfield London and when we get to do so again soon things are going to look very different. Vue cinemas have announced plans for a phased re-opening to the public in England from Friday, 7 August.The multiplex chain, which operates 91 cinemas throughout the UK and Ireland with over 870 screens, originally planned to reopen from Friday, 31 July after delaying from 4 July, but that date has now been pushed back by a week. Vue is finally reopening cinemas next week after coronavirus lockdown Although, rival Odeon reopened 10 branches on July 4. Doors will be kept open and fewer touch points will be left in the foyer area with the aim that customers can "walk through" to their film and walk back out. We planned extensively for our reopening last year and have continued to work with authorities to implement wide-reaching new safety measures across our venues. Video, Russia spy chief suggests West behind cyber-attack, 'Nervous, but excited' young Americans get the jab. The cinema chain previously hoped to reopen in mid-July and said it already had a plan for safety measures. Vue has announced it's ready to reopen some of its cinemas on 7 August, with safety measures against the spread of coronavirus in place. In May, Vue chief executive Tim Richards told the BBC he hoped to have the chain up and running in time for the launch of Tenet, which was then scheduled for 17 July. Toby Bradon, territory general manager of Vue Entertainment in the UK, said: "Behind the scenes, we've been working hard to develop safety protocols in line with government guidelines and informed by our recently reopened cinemas across Europe. Vue has announced it is beginning a phased reopening of its venues across the country from August 7 with tickets going on sale at 10 sites going on sale today (July 30). The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. There has been no let up to the worst violence in years despite widespread calls for a ceasefire. Of the 10 cinemas it plans on reopening, three are in London. Tickets for screenings at Vue in Islington, Bromley and at Westfield London in Shepherd's Bush, will be available from Thursday (July 30). They will then begin a staggered reopening plan for other venues in August. "There’s a lot to look forward to on the big screen this year, including the hotly anticipated releases of Wonder Woman 1984 and The King’s Man, as well as filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster, Tenet. The cinema chain previously hoped to reopen in mid-July and said it already had a plan for safety measures. 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