Cineworld faces court battle over unpaid rent

Cineworld is facing a court battle after one of its landlords launched legal action against the cinema chain over unpaid rent. Cineworld, the world’s second largest cinema chain, is understood to be withholding rent from property firm AEW as the pandemic continues to hammer the film sector and dents demand among cinemagoers. It is among a raft of firms which have refused to pay rent during the coronavirus crisis, with companies including Sports Direct, Boots, Travelodge among which have wi