Cinemas
While in the process of consigning DVDs to 20th century history books, streaming has also presented serious obvious challenges to Cinemas worldwide. The broad mass of consumers prefer to consume films on demand, on their own timetable, in the comfort of their homes. 65″, 75!, 88″, 95″, 100″ Large Screen TVs and sophisticated Surround Sound speaker systems with chest thumping bass subwoofers have greatly enhanced home viewing experience. the comprehensive catalogues of streaming services complete the package. Such consumers list tickets, snacks and drinks prices, anti-social behaviour and queuing as the things they least miss about cinemas.
However, impressive opening weekends for popular films still persist in raising serious revenue, making cinema runs worthwhile. A dedicated consumer base for collective viewing is the industry’s saving grace. Cinema launches for blockbusters featuring A List Stars can still therefore have good runs before the film moves to streaming.
Pubs, clubs, theatres and other venues have also been affected. Prices elevated by pandemic-related supply chain dislocations, a series of energy price shocks and pressing cost of living constraints, many consumers prefer to stay home for their entertainment of a weekend, rather than go out. Streaming services displayed on large screen TVs with audio processed by powerful speaker systems have made home viewing a pleasurable cost-saving experience.
Consequently, most cinemas have vanished from high streets everywhere.
Here we list the clubs that remain economically viable.
LONDON:
BIRMINGHAM:
MANCHESTER:
LIVERPOOL:
NEWCASTLE:
BRISTOL:
BRIGHTON:
PORTSMOUTH:
SOUTHAMPTON:
NOTTINGHAM:
LEEDS:
YORK:
OXFORD:
CAMBRIDGE:
CHESTER:
CREWE:
DURHAM:
HULL:
DERBY:
LEICESTER:
GLOUCESTER:
NORWICH:
CHICHESTER: