British movies buoy Cineworld earnings

The success of hit British films such as 'Hot Fuzz' and 'Mr Bean’s Holiday' helped cinema chain Cineworld swing to a profit during the first-half of the year, the company said today.

The group, which made its stock market debut in April, said a strong performance by the UK film industry helped to attract growing numbers of movie buffs to its cinemas in the six months to June 28.