Cineworld revenues rise after Harry Potter boost

Cineworld today said blockbusters including 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' helped it post a 6.5% improvement in revenues.

But the cinema operator saw box office revenues growth in the 43 weeks to October 22 slow sharply to 10.9%, from 24.3% for the half year, as takings paled into comparison with last year when 'Mamma Mia' stormed to success in an “exceptional” third quarter.