Lack of new films pose massive problem for cinemas, owner warns

Tyrone Walker-Hebborn (right) and staff at the Genesis Cinema (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

The shortage of new films being released is a “massive problem” for cinemas, the owner of an independent venue has said.

Tyrone Walker-Hebborn, who owns Genesis Cinema in east London, said he is not surprised 127 Cineworld and Picturehouse cinemas are to close from Thursday.