Cinemas closed in Australia due to coronavirus outbreak

Cinemas [Event, Village, Hoyts] closed in Australia due to coronavirus outbreak till 8 weeks stars from today (23rd march 2020)

There are 2,310 screens in Australia and over 400 in New Zealand. The Australian box office in 2019 was the third highest on record grossing over AUS$1.228 billion.

Australia region is also second highest box office revenue generating for punjabi films after north america.

Impact of this due to coronavirus outbreak will be seen on punjabi films too, so we can assume there will be no big release till end of may 2020.

It’s time for health & safety as whole world is going through very tough time, Hoping this time will pas away soon & we will be able to see our favourite stars on silver screen soon .

Offic ial statement by event cinemas

EVENT CINEMAS OUTLINE IMPACT AND
RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Due to the Government’s closure of indoor venues as a response to the public health risks
associated with Coronavirus for both customers and staff, all Event, Birch Carroll and Coyle,
GU Film House and Greater Union Cinemas will temporarily close from today, 23 March 2020.

In Australia, as a result of the closure and in order to presewe as many jobs as possible for
the future, Event Cinemas will temporarily stand down the majority of cinema employees
from Friday 27 March until the end of May 2020, and will assess the situation again at that
point in time. During the stand down period, employees are able to draw down on annual
and long service leave, and negative annual leave balances will be offered. Unfortunately,
periods of leave without paY for some employees are inevitable.

Luke Mackey, Head of Entertainment Australia for Event Hospitality and Entertainment said:
“The impact of Coronavirus is unprecedented and significantly affecting a large part of the
economy, including our cinema businesses and the substantial safety requirements enforced
by the Australian Government has given us no alternative but to temporarily close cinemas
and the State Theatre. This decision was not taken lightly and was only made after we could
no longer guarantee the safety and wellbeing of our staff and customers which has always
been our first priority.

“By implementing the stand down, we are aiming to retain as many jobs as we can during this
period. We have offered staff the option of drawing on annual and long service leave, and
negative annual leave balances will be offered if required. We are committed to working
openly and honestly with our people during this time, supporting them in the very best way
we can. We look forward to reopening with a strong blockbuster film line.up, and return to
employing staff tn the local communities in which we operate.”

All customers who purchased tickets during the closure period will be automatically refunded
and receive email communication.