Covid: Wales’ film and TV industry ‘not giving up’
With Wales hosting the shooting of TV shows like His Dark Materials and movie Wonder Woman 1984 the nation is now a global player in entertainment. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-56339226
Movie theatre owners ‘dumbfounded’ to be left out of Manitoba’s proposal for relaxed COVID-19 rules
Proposed changes to pandemic restriction rules in Manitoba over the next few weeks could see almost all businesses allowed to reopen, with expanded capacity limits — except for indoor theatres. Both cinemas and live theatres would remain closed under the … Continued
Budget 2021: What do young aspiring actors make of it?
Having struggled since last March when gig venues, cinemas and theatres were forced to close, the Budget announcement could not have come soon enough for the arts sector. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-56216469
Developer debuts movie theater of the future in region
Grove Theater, Bistro and Entertainment has opened in Wesley Chapel, an experience that its backers are describing as the “movie theater of the future.” In addition to the 12-screen movie theater, the two-story complex features a bistro restaurant for in-movie … Continued
Despite bankruptcy, Alamo Drafthouse still coming to League City
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema filed for bankruptcy March 3 and announced the closure of two Texas theaters: Alamo Drafthouse Marketplace in New Braunfels and The Ritz in downtown Austin. Other locations are unaffected as they are franchises. Source: https://communityimpact.com/houston/
With popcorn sales banned, some movie theatre owners say it’s not worth it to reopen
Though Quebec’s movie theatres will soon be allowed to reopen, a ban on selling popcorn and another snacks has some owners questioning if it’s even worth it to have the show go on. Mario Fortin, general manager of Rosemont’s Cinema … Continued