Following this Alison was appointed CFO of the international film distribution company Alliance Films. 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He joined AMC in 1987 and pioneered multiplex operations in the United Kingdom, with the first ever purpose built multiplex opening in Europe in 1985 which saw a step-change for the industry. I have always known where I stood. "The very first digital movie I saw was Star Wars [the fifth episode was 'filmed' digitally] and it was horrible: there was colour bleeding, lack of definition, pixelisation. Tim Richards, Vue's chief executive, said on Thursday: "Vue went into lockdown as one of the strongest companies in its sector and is playing a leading role … "If our customers want to see a Sergio Leone spaghetti western on a Tuesday afternoon, we can do that," Richards says. Richards loves film, but is not a Cinema Paradiso romantic. Alison led a number of significant corporate acquisitions and corporate and film financing projects alongside the exit process and sale of the business in 2013. Cineworld said it would close 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse sites in the UK, confirming reports over the weekend, and sending shares down by as much as 57% as markets opened in London. Tim Richards, Vue founder and CEO commented, “I first met Alan at UCI Cinemas where we worked together from 1990-1994 opening new markets … Copyright © 2020 Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of CommerceA Member of the Council of Foreign Chambers of Commerce in the UK, The Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce is a company limited by guarantee.Registered number in England 223529. In 1999, Tim left Warner Bros. Value Added Tax No. The film was meant to hit cinemas in November, but fans will now have to wait until April 2 next year before seeing Daniel Craig’s final outing in the role. Pre-bookings now are really strong. Cineworld said on Monday: “As major US markets, mainly New York, remained closed and without guidance on reopening timing, studios have been reluctant to release their pipeline of new films. First published on Thu 18 Feb 2010 20.01 GMT. In the great crash of 1929, attendances went up in the US and worldwide between 30% and 50%, and every economic downturn has been the same.". It did not specify how many jobs are at risk in the UK; however, on Sunday, the PA news agency understood that 5,500 would be hit. The cinema industry hit a nadir in the early 1980s through a lack of investment, but began a long turnaround when the first multiplex opened in Milton Keynes in 1985. Robbie has extensive experience both from within the industry and beyond, with an international career spanning operations and finance across multiple sectors. Married for 27 years with three children, Tim’s interests are his family, films, reading and sports. All the projectors at the Westfield cinema are digital, providing better quality viewing without scratches and blemishes. Richards opened his first cinema in Livingston, Scotland, with backing from private equity firm Boston Ventures. Overall around 45,000 employees are affected in both countries, as 536 Regal theatres in the US will shut down because of the decision. He was executive chairman of Four Seasons Health Care from 2014 to 2018 and of Odeon & UCI Cinemas from 2012 to 2016. Alison qualified as a chartered accountant in 1990 and spent 5 years in corporate finance before joining Disney’s International TV business where she was head of finance responsible for TV distribution, the Disney Channel and a portfolio of equity investments in all markets outside the USA. Our. Cineworld said up to 45,000 employees will be affected worldwide as it confirmed plans to temporarily close its theatres in the UK and the US – the cinema giant’s two biggest markets. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Overnight, he had 42 cinemas. When I was an exec at Warner, you get invited to these amazing parties and are surrounded by people instantly if they find out you are a senior exec at a studio. Tim and his wife Sylvie have supported a number of charities through their family charitable foundation. I would love to have seen it here, personally. Join us as Tim Richards returns to the Chamber, after addressing us back in 2010, to share his thoughts, reflections and insights on running one of the world’s leading cinema operators in our new Chamber Leadership Series. GB238961135, Investing in Volatile Markets as a Canadian Living in the UK, Managing your Career (or Getting to the C-Suite) under the new normal - with Fiona Hathorn, Council of Foreign Chambers of Commerce in the UK. He was preparing to open a second when the head of a rival chain invited him to lunch. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Prior to entering the entertainment industry, Tim was a Wall Street lawyer engaged in international finance and cross-border mergers and acquisitions while based in London and New York. Richards stayed the course. Tim Richards has over 26 years’ experience in cinema exhibition and extensive international development and operational experience in all major international markets in Europe, South America, Australia and the Far East. Glitzy film premieres could return to Leicester Square by next year and cinema-goers will return to socially-distanced screenings at pre-Covid levels in six months, according to the boss of the Vue cinema chain. Thu 18 Feb 2010 20.01 GMT Vue. Before entering the entertainment industry, Tim was a Wall Street lawyer engaged in international finance and cross-border mergers and acquisitions while based in London and New York. The movie joins other potential hits such as Black Widow and Wonder Woman: 1984, which have been delayed by the pandemic. The son of a diplomat, Richards had an itinerant childhood, much of it in Brazil. He was, until recently, on the Executive Board of the UK Cinema Exhibitors Association. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. We’re going to try and find a way through this. Alison was also a non-executive director of GMTV from 2002 to 2005. In 2003, SBC acquired the Warner Village; a 36 site portfolio in the UK, marking the launch of Vue International. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. He hopes to make an acquisition in Europe later this year. Richards was in Shepherd's Bush to show off Vue's latest addition, a £12.5m investment open for a little over a week, in the glossy Westfield shopping centre. A former international ski racer, Tim is still an avid skier, kite surfer, cyclist and is currently competing in the International Blancpain GT car racing series. Backed by the private-equity firm, Boston Ventures, the first SBC Cinema opened in late 2000 in Livingston, Scotland. Asked if Vue would shut any sites, he said: “We’re being forced right now to look at options.” Earlier on Monday, Mr Richards told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “We’re good to go. All Rights Reserved. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. "That is never a good label to have. Tim then joined Paramount/Universal in 1990 where he was responsible for business development and legal affairs in 44 international markets, prior to joining Warner Bros. International Theatres in 1994 as Senior Vice President. Mr Richards told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme: “We’re good to go. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. breakingnews.ie. "We have proved once again that we are kind of resilient. Top movie premieres expected to return by next year – Vue boss . Just as important, this gives exhibitors more flexibility – they are not limited by heavy, expensive physical rolls of film, which are laborious both to use and transport. "I thought this was a nice social lunch, and the CEO said to me: "I just want to let you know that I am going to build across the street from where you just signed a deal, and not only that, I am going to open across the street from you at every single site you sign up until you go under."