After a pandemic pause, developer picks up plan at Bridgeport’s Ramova Theatre
Tyler Nevius says his backers remain in place and he hopes to reopen the 1929 movie house as a performing arts venue by late 2022. Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/
Claims Of Censorship As Moscow Book Fair Scraps Appearance By Navalny Aide
A Moscow book fair has prompted accusations of censorship after it canceled an appearance by a debut author who is a top aide to jailed opposition politician Aleksei Navalny. Kira Yarmysh, Navalny’s longtime spokeswoman and a prominent activist in her … Continued
Regal Owner Cineworld Posts $3 Billion Loss, Raises Cash, But Warns “Material Uncertainty” Remains
The cinema giant, led by CEO Moshe Greidinger, eyes a reopening of its U.K. sites from May, but reiterates continued uncertainty “around its ability to continue as a going concern.” The U.K.-based company also said it has secured binding commitments … Continued
METROPOLITAN THEATRES ANNOUNCE REOPENING OF CAMINO REAL CINEMAS AND FIESTA 5 THEATRES
Metropolitan Theatres Corporation announces the reopening of Camino Real Cinemas on Friday, March 26th and Fiesta 5 Theatres on Wednesday, March 31st. Movie-goers will be welcomed back to the cinema just as blockbusters reemerge on the big screen with the … Continued
Local movie theaters reopening despite dark times
Regional movie theaters like the Lakes 12 Theatre in Baxter, the Sunset Cinema in Pequot Lakes and the Rialto Theatre in Aitkin were temporarily closed because of the coronavirus pandemic and have struggled during the past year, but they are … Continued
The arts are not a ‘frill,’ say groups frustrated with lack of official communication
British Columbia officials plan to meet next week with arts organizations who’ve felt shut out of conversations about reopening plans during the pandemic. Donna Spencer, artistic producer of Firehall Arts Centre in Vancouver, says she’ll be meeting with Melanie Mark, … Continued