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Cinema chain to close six sites amid restructuring efforts - full list

We watched five trailers for some of 2025's biggest upcoming releases so you don't have to this festive season - unless we've changed your mind.

I watched the trailers for 2025 biggest films but will I go see them?

From 'Joker 2' to 'Madame Web' - what have been 2024's biggest box office disappointments?

What has been 2024’s biggest box office financial disappointments?

Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui in the sequel to 'Moana,' the smash hit 2016 Disney animated feature that gave the world its first Pacific Island Disney Princess.

Moana 2: what have reviews been for the new Disney movie so far?

Nico Parker is among the names set to appear in the live-action 'reimagining' of the CGI family favourite, 'How To Train Your Dragon' - with the first trailer now available online.

Who is Nico Parker, star of the live action How To Train Your Dragon?

Paddington returns to cinemas this week, trading London for the Amazon Rainforest in Paddington in Peru.

Paddington in Peru: what is the third Paddington feature about?

What horror movie sequels are worth investing your time in this Halloween season?

What horror movie sequels are worth watching this Halloween?

What horror film is considered the 'jumpiest' to watch this Halloween, and how to handle the dreaded 'jumpscare'?

What movies have the most jumpscares to watch this Halloween?

A new documentary chronicling the life of Christopher Reeve arrives in UK cinemas this week - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve’s life explored in new documentary hitting cinemas

What Halloween-themed film has left those surveyed both scratching the heads and also grabbing the phone to search on Google?

What Halloween-themed movies confuse viewers the most?

Tom Hardy returns to the superhero fold this week, in what he is claiming is the last time he's to play Venom in Venom: The Last Dance.

Venom: The Last Dance - age rating, plot and cast ahead of UK release

Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn and Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in The Apprentice

The Apprentice: controversial Trump film released in the UK this week

Comic Con North East takes over the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on October 26 and 27 2024 before heading westwards in November.

Comic Con North East 2024: who is set to appear at the convention?

With this week marking 50 years since the release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, what led to the film being banned in the United Kingdom - twice?

Why was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre banned 50 years ago this week?

Lady Gaga makes her first official appearance at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, ahead of the premiere of "Joker: Folie a Deux."

Explainer Joker: Folie à Deux - is the new film worth seeing this weekend?

Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited dream project "Megalopolis" is finally released in UK cinemas this week - but is it worth just over two hours of your weekend?

"Megalopolis" finally released in cinemas after decades long issues
Adam Driver and Dustin Hoffman among the big names in Francis Ford Coppola’s new epic feature. 🎞
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The latest film in the "Transformers" franchise is released this weekend, but is it worth going to see in the cinema or is it another "Transformers" movie worth missing instead?

Reviews, run time and age rating as new Transformers film released

Kate Winslet takes on the role of renowned WWII photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller in the biopic "Lee," our in UK cinemas from this week.

Explainer Who was Lee Miller, the focus of Kate Winslet’s new biopic, “Lee?”

Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder return for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," out in cinemas this weekend. But what happened to the rest of the original cast after it's release?

The cast of "Beetlejuice" then and now, as the sequel opens in cinemas

Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton return as Lydia Deetz and Betelguese in Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel to 1988's "Beetlejuice." "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" arrives to UK cinemas this weekend.

Is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice suitable for kids as it releases this week?

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How to get £4 movie tickets at 600+ UK cinemas - for one weekend only

Rebecca Calder stars in Joanne Mitchell's "Broken Bird," having opened this year's FrightFest London overnight ahead of it's UK theatrical release on August 30 2024.

Broken Bird: Joanne Mitchell’s feature at times slow but a taut debut

The works of acclaimed director David Lynch will be celebrated in September, with the launch of a dedicated film festival for the "Twin Peaks" director - A Gathering of Angels.

Revered director David Lynch to be celebrated with UK film festival

Bill Skarsgård has very big boots to fill, as he takes on the role made famous by the late Brandon Lee (right) with the "modern reimagining" of "The Crow," out in UK cinemas later this week.

Everything you need to know about The Crow remake ahead of release

Cailee Spaeny stars in the seventh installment in the long running "Alien" franchise - "Alien: Romulus," which is released in UK cinemas from today (August 16 2024.)

Is “Alien: Romulus” worth going to see in the cinema this weekend?

"Borderlands" has been critically savaged since opening in August 2024 - but is it on track to be this year's biggest box office flop?

What have been the biggest box office flops of 2024 so far?

With the release of "Harold and The Purple Crayon" in time for the UK school holidays, is it an ideal way to occupy the time of younger family members, or should you give it a miss?

Is Harold and The Purple Crayon worth seeing these school holidays?
Zachary Levi and Zooey Deschanel star in the big screen Crockett Johnson adaptation 🖍
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10 historical Wetherspoons pubs in the North East and the fascinating stories behind them

10 Wetherspoons pubs in the North East with a fascinating history

Cinema operator Cineworld has confirmed it will close six UK sites (Photo by Getty/Pexels)

Cineworld confirms it will close six UK sites - full list

Cinema operator Cineworld has confirmed it will close six UK sites (Photo by Getty/Pexels)

Cineworld confirms it will close six UK sites - full list

Cinema operator Cineworld is set to announce imminent site closures, according to new reports (Photo by Getty/Pexels)

Cineworld set to announce job cuts and site closures

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Odeon to open Luxe venues with reclining seats ahead of release season

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Watch: Cinema chain to close 25% of UK cinemas say reports

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Kids Club cinema - your guide to Kids Clubs and discounts this summer

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Cinema chain to close 25% of UK cinemas amid restructuring - reports

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Boldon Cineworld could close as chain chops a quarter of UK venues

‘City-smashing’ installation with two beasts appears in London

Londoners are stunned as Godzilla and Kong are spotted around the Thames in an epic stunt that spans air, land and the Thames. The formidable Titans have been unleashed in giant sculpture form beneath the OXO Tower which has also been renamed GxK Tower to mark the release of Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, in cinemas across the UK and Ireland this Friday 29th March.

Watch: Giant Godzilla and Kong sculptures invade River Thames

Taylor Swift will release a concert film for The Eras Tour

Taylor Swift announces Eras Tour concert film

McDonald’s has launched two weeks of offers for August 2023 so fans can make the most of the wash-out summer we’ve been having.

McDonald’s launches two weeks of deals including 60% off Big Mac

These young day trippers gathered in the Prince of Wales car park before their 1990s visit to Flamingoland. Did you love the 90s best of all?

13 pictures from South Tyneside’s past

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Barbie vs Oppenheimer: which movie won the box office

Napoleon will star Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix in the the title role.

Napoleon movie: Everything you need to know about Ridley Scott biopic

Australian actress Margot Robbie poses on the pink carpet upon arrival for the European premiere of “Barbie” in central London.

Barbie film: Fans’ verdict as pink-splattered blockbuster hits cinemas

Starbucks coffee cups (Photo by Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

Barbie inspired drinks you can get from Starbucks

Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

Barbie movie: Properties you can stay in inspired by the iconic doll’s ‘dream’ lifestyle as demand soars

Barbie movie: Property rentals inspired by iconic doll’s ‘dream house’

Odeon cinema to close several UK branches within days - full list

Fast X: Is Cody Walker in the new Fast and Furious movie?

Will the Dial of Destiny be Indiana Jones' last hurrah? (Credit: Cannes Film Festival)

Disney+ to stream every Indiana Jones movies

Odeon will close a number of cinemas in the UK next month

Full list of Odeon cinemas closing in the UK next month

Beetljuice is a hit film

When iconic Beetlejuice sequel will be released in UK

Emma Thompson as Miss Trunchball in Matilda The Musical

Matilda the Musical Netflix UK release date & how to watch

An emergency alert will be sent across UK on 23 April. Picture: Cabinet Office

How cinemas and venues will limit disruption during UK emergency alert

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Easter Sunday cinema listings in South Shields and Sunderland

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