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Can James Bond and other blockbusters save Australia’s cinemas from coronavirus? – ABC News
Australian cinemas are determined to not let the lights dim for good amid ongoing challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, but can traditional blockbusters…
Not even Hollywood movie producers could have envisioned this plot twist: the coronavirus pandemic has closed cinemas and sent box office returns plunging.
Key points:
- Australian box office takings have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic
- It’s hoped that traditional blockbusters, like the upcoming James Bond film, will help ease the financial strain
- Australia’s film houses say they are well-placed to produce international movies
Last year’s top blockbuster in Australia was Avengers: Endgame, which…
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