Why was Blue Story banned from Vue cinemas and when is it coming back?
BLUE Story, a violent gang film made by the BBC, was axed from cinemas after 100 thugs armed with machetes and knives crashed its opening evening on Friday, November 22.
After banning showings due to the violence, Vue boss said the company was looking at "beefing up security" to restart screenings. Here's everything you need to know...
Is Blue Story still banned from UK cinemas?
Blue Story has been reinstated by Showcase cinema and Vue's boss said it is looking at "beefing up security" to restart screenings by this weekend.
The ban is still in place across 91 cinemas in the UK and Ireland after "significant incidents", but Showcase cinema said it had reinstated screenings of the film on Monday night after "careful consideration".
"We have come up with a plan to reinstate screenings of the film supported with increased security protocols and will be doing so from this evening," it said.
In a statement, Vue said: "During the first 24 hours of the film over 25 significant incidents were reported and escalated to senior management in 16 separate cinemas.
"This is the biggest number we have ever seen for any film in such a short time frame."
The chain has stressed the decision to pull the film was prompted only because of the risk of further violence.
But it's chief executive, Tim Richards, said it was now looking at improving security should the violence erupt again.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, Andrew "Rapman" Onwubolu wrote: "Sending love to all those involved in yesterday's violence at Star City in Birmingham.
"It's truly unfortunate that a small group of people can ruin things for everybody.
"Blue Story is a film about love not violence."
Speaking to the BBC, he said: "Then you start thinking, is there hidden reasons there? What's the owner like? Has he got an issue with young urban youth? Is he prejudiced?
"Does he believe that this film brings a certain type? Is there a colour thing?"
Blue Story focuses on two friends from different south London postcodes on rival sides of a street war.
Cinema goers had launched a petition to get the movie back on the big screen.
Why was Blue Story banned?
The film directed by Andrew "Rapman" Onwubolu became the centre of a chaotic scene at Vue Cinema at Star City in Birmingham on Friday, November 22.
Two machetes and a knife were recovered as armed police swooped just after 5.30pm.
And disturbing images have emerged of a baby-faced teenager wearing a camo jacket and holding what appears to be a large machete.
Footage also shows terrified crowds evacuated as cops arrested at least five people including a 13-year-old girl on suspicion of assaulting police.
Another girl and boy, aged just 14, and a 19-year-old were also arrested, while a 14-year-old male was held on suspicion of obstructing police.
The violence broke out before or during a screening of the gang warfare film Blue Story and spilled out into areas where children were queuing to see Frozen 2.
As well as clashes in Birmingham, there were multiple incidents at other viewings across the country.
In a statement, Vue said the film opened in 60 of its sites across the UK and Ireland on Friday.
"But during the first 24 hours of the film over 25 significant incidents were reported and escalated to senior management in 16 separate cinemas," it said.
Vue axed the gansta film — developed and funded by BBC Films — from its 228 cinemas nationwide to protect staff and customers.
In a pre-recorded message to its viewers, the cinema service line said: "We regret that we will no longer be screening the film Blue Story at any of our venues.
BLUE STORY
BLUE Story is a feature adaptation of a YouTube series that follows two young friends who become rivals in a street war.
The film is written and directed by Andrew Onwubolu, who had previously told the story via YouTube series Shiro's Story.
Pals Timmy (Stephen Odubola) and Marco (Michael Ward) are friends whose days are spent at school and joking around.
But then one of Timmy's friends beats up Marco - causing a backlash from a Peckham gang.
The boys are then pulled apart, with their lives filled with guns and knives.
Previously speaking about the film's message, Onwubolu - otherwise known as Rapman - said he wanted people to understand how a "good kid" could lose their way.
He: "I want people who see the film to learn that these kids are not all spawns of Satan.
"They didn't come from child abuse or neglectful mothers. What kids go through in the school playground is so intense, it all starts there."
The film is rated 15 for very strong language, strong violence, threat, sex and drug misuse.
"Should you have a booking for this film, please say cancellation when prompted and a member of our team will be with you shortly to assist you with your booking."
A Vue spokesman said: "We can confirm a decision was made to remove the film.
"The safety and welfare of our customers and staff is always our first priority."
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What has the film's director said about the axing?
Blue Story director Andrew Onwubolu, a rapper and YouTube sensation known as Rapman, posted on Instagram: “It’s truly unfortunate that a small group can ruin things for everybody.
"Blue Story is a film about love, not violence.
“I hope blame is placed with the individuals and not an indictment of the film itself.”
But on November 27 he : "They were just in a cinema apparently for Frozen [2], but then they pinned it on Blue Story."
He added: "And then you start thinking, is there hidden reasons there? What's the owner like? Has he got an issue with young urban youth? Is he prejudiced? Does he believe that this film brings a certain type? Is there a colour thing?
"You start thinking of all these things, and it was an upsetting time."