UK Cinemas set to reopen in July, Vue cinemas boss says 

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UK Cinemas set to reopen in July in time for summer blockbusters, Vue cinemas boss says

By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter

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UK cinemas could reopen as early as mid-July in time for the launch of the latest Christopher Nolan film, the boss of Vue has said.

Tim Richards, chief executive of the Vue Cinemas chain, is ‘hopeful’ that venues can be open in time for the release date of Nolan’s new film, Tenet (starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson, pictured) on July 17.

It is working with the Government on ways the industry can operate while ensuring social distancing.

Vue boss Tim Richards is ‘hopeful’ that venues can be open in time for the release date of Nolan’s new film, Tenet (starring John David Washington and Robert Pattinson, pictured)

‘What we are trying to do is work with the Government to demonstrate that we are not like sport fixtures or music concerts,’ Richards said. 

‘We have operating systems in place which allow social distancing and cocooning within the cinema for couples, individuals or families.’

Vue has learned from the impact of the Sars outbreak on its Taiwan operations between 2002 and 2004.

Richards said there will be a ‘demand like we’ve never seen before’ when cinemas are eventually reopened, highlighting the releases of Tenet, Minions, Mulan and the latest James Bond film, No Time To Die, later this year.

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