Sunshine Coast cinema owner paints grim picture as coronavirus, streaming take their toll
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Cinemas have been struggling to stay afloat with COVID-19 restrictions.
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Caloundra s independent cinema has survived the Great Depression, World War II, the invention of TV and VHS, but owner Nick Struik is not sure it will make it through COVID-19.
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News that Warner Bros will release new titles on HBO adds further fear
Cinema owners believe the change could increase piracy
A combination of last year s lockdowns and studios delaying the release of A-list movies because of the pandemic wiped out cinema audiences in 2020 and left many venues holding on only through a combination of JobKeeper, eviction moratoriums, and other government help.