Cineworld hopes big films will help recoup losses

Cineworld hopes a raft of upcoming blockbusters will improve its performance after box office takings were dented by the World Cup.

It said a strong line-up including Guardians of the Galaxy and the latest instalments of the Hunger Games and Hobbit franchises should provide a second-half boost, after admissions in the UK and Ireland slipped 3.4 per cent in the six months to June. Higher prices meant ticket revenues fell by just 0.5 per cent.

Cineworld hopes the upcoming Hobbit sequel and current hit Guardians of the Galaxy will help improve their takings.  Picture: New Line Cinemaplaceholder image
Cineworld hopes the upcoming Hobbit sequel and current hit Guardians of the Galaxy will help improve their takings. Picture: New Line Cinema
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