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Jennifer Russell

Cineworld u-turn as Robert the Bruce film to be screened in Scottish cinemas after campaign

Cineworld has been forced to make a u-turn after angry Scots started a campaign against the chain for not screening new film Robert the Bruce.

The company faced backlash on social media , and a petition was started with 5,000 signatures, after the cinema chose to not show the Scottish movie, hailed as the sequel to Braveheart.

Other cinema chains, including Vue and Odeon, are all showing it but Cineworld claimed the decision was for 'commercial reasons'.

Actor Angus Macfadyen, who plays Robert the Bruce in the movie, also hit out saying 'there is nothing to fear but fear itself'.

Now, Cineworld confirmed it will show the feature film in five of its cinemas, including Glasgow Silverburn, Aberdeen , Dundee, Edinburgh and Falkirk.

Each of the five cinemas will show the movie at 5.30pm and 8.30pm this week, according to Cineworld's website.

After hearing the news Macfadyen shared his delight and thanked fans for their support on Twitter.

He said: "Thank you everyone. A well orchestrated campaign which reminded me of Bannockburn."

Set in 1306, the film follows Bruce's fight for survival with a price on his head.

The film is set years after the Mel Gibson William Wallace classic Braveheart, and also features Game of Thrones star Daniel Portman.

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