Cineworld is preparing to unveil a major refurbishment project at its cinema in Newcastle. Apple's new iPhone XS and XS Max go on sale on Friday - and the biggest handset Apple has ever made is also its best (and possibly unsurprisingly, its most expensive). - Sit your child on your lap. With a combination of 4DX, Superscreen and ScreenX under one roof, it promises an exciting and revolutionary new experience for Cineworlders. Cineworld's exclusive 4DX screenings have stimulating effects such as motion, water, wind, scent and lighting – timed with precision to 'enhance what's happening on screen', Elizabeth Debicki, left, and John David Washington in a scene from 'Tenet', one of the first major releases after cinemas reopened from lockdown. Works have included the installation of a 390-seat ‘Superscreen’, updated seating and screens across nine auditoriums, refurbished restrooms and a revamped foyer and concession stands. Four refurbishments were completed in the UK, in addition to the extension at The O2 in London — which is now the capital’s largest cinema with 19 screens and 4,500 seats. The company acquired the venue from Empire in 2017 and has since invested in a comprehensive modernisation programme. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com. The company acquired the venue from Empire in 2017 and has since invested in a comprehensive modernisation programme. The 4DX film experience combines multi-sensory effects including faint water and wind jets, scents and lighting, as well as motion effects, including seat movements. As of June 30, the group had a total of 786 sites for 9,494 screens and expects to open a further 9 sites (86 screens) by the end of 2019. In the rest of Cineworld’s markets, total revenue rose 3.4%. Further, the Group has achieved better than anticipated results from revenue initiatives. Our talented editorial outfit and that which drives them. The second half of the year started strongly with the release of "The Lion King", "Spider-Man: Far from Home", the record-breaking "Joker" and recently "Frozen 2". Published by Our refurbishment program in the US is on track with 10 sites under refurbishment. The standard is designed to give paying audiences an experience they would never get sitting in front of their TVs at home. 2 movie of 2019, The Lion King, did not release until July, so is not counted in today’s results. CINEWORLD GROUP plc Preliminary Results for year ended 31 December 2019 ... • Successful launch of our Unlimited program in the US in July 2019 - generating positive impact on cash flow, market share and box office performance • Regal refurbishment and integration programme progressing well with two sites completed in 2019. Both formats are proving very popular and we anticipate having around 40 4DXs and 30 ScreenX by end of 2019 and plan to double the amount in 2020. It's eye-wateringly expensive at $2,999, but Naim's Uniti Atom is a revelation, an integrated amplifier than makes it easy to stream music at a quality you've probably never heard before. Concession revenue was off by 7.7% to $623.9M, and other income (screen advertising, booking fees) jumped 2.4% to $258.5M. - Use caution when drinking hot beverages. The smell of burning rubber, water sprayed in your face, a moving seat and surround video are among the measures cinemas hope will get you through their doors. Investing in technology and customer experience continues to be a key pillar of our strategy… Supported by a strong box office performance in July and a very encouraging second half release schedule, we maintain our outlook for the full year performance of the business. The UK's largest cinema chain, Cineworld, is among theatres pinning their hopes on more immersive experiences as part of its Covid lockdown recovery efforts. Poland had a very strong first-half of 2018 supported by local title Kobiety Mafii. These immersive techniques are all 'timed to precision' to enhance what's on screen and 'put audiences inside the movie'. The program has assisted in mitigating the impact of the first-half closure of 16 loss making sites (168 screens) and other part-closed screens during renovation. Cineworld plans to roll out its 4DX immersive auditoriums and Screen X 270-degree 'surround video' screens to about 30 per cent of its 99 UK cinemas. Learn about our dedicated team and combined mission. In the UK and Ireland, total revenue decreased 5.2% on a constant currency basis with revenue from admissions down 8.2%. A shot from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third film in the successful series based on JK Rowling's books and included in the 4DX release schedule, The auditoriums are designed to make viewers feel like they are part of the experience happening on screen and also include scents from the film. - Remain seated at all times unless you are getting up to leave the auditorium. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. The firm re-opened across the country after lockdown with the first-ever 4DX screenings of Harry Potter films and Jurassic Park. It is a very big risk for the studios.'. Greidinger told The Times that with 4DX you can feel the train actually moving. Our integration plans for Regal have progressed well and management is pleased to announce an increase in achievable synergies from $150m to $190m following significant improvements in contractual terms and the elimination of excess costs. Despite a challenging comparative period, Group performance has been resilient across the portfolio. Following the acquisition of Regal, 11 U.S. sites were closed in the first half which also partly affected admissions, Cineworld said. Rather than cram in a plethora of new features, Apple's latest update is about boosting stability, with improvements in everything from FaceID and battery life. The coronavirus pandemic and measures to slow it all but paralysed cinema chains which were already struggling thanks to competition from streaming services. An agreement has also been entered into with Lavazza, the Italian coffee chain, to incorporate coffee bars in new and refurbished sites, the first of which will open this month in Union Square, NY. Disclaimer 8 This presentation contains forward-looking statements that may or may not prove accurate. Copyright © 2020 Penske Business Media, LLC. It stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Michael Cain and Kenneth Branagh and will not be available digitally at the same time as the cinema release. During lockdown a number of production and distribution companies began offering their new films for a fee over streaming platforms like iTunes, Sky Store and Amazon. Pro-forma(1) revenue movements for the period were as follows: (1) Pro-forma results reflect the Group and US performance had Regal been consolidated for the entirety of the period from 1 January 2018. The Top 5 grossing films in the first six months of 2019 were Endgame, Captain Marvel, Aladdin, Toy Story 4 and Dumbo for a total $213.7M versus last year’s Top 5 which made $237.5M. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. In Czech Republic, the second biggest release in the most recent semester was Ženy B Běhu, reflecting the continued popularity and importance of homegrown fare. 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