formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Cinemark, the nation’s third-largest exhibition chain, specified in a recent 8-K filing that its layoffs in the wake of closing theaters March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic count 17,500 domestic hourly theater employees. In addition, 50% of their Plano, TX headquarter … Continued
ShowBiz Cinemas Plans to Reopen Texas and Oklahoma Locations on May 18 DALLAS, Texas (April 30, 2020) – ShowBiz Cinemas announced today that it plans to reopen their locations in the states of Texas and Oklahoma on May 18, 2020. … Continued
The U.K.-based theater chain, which has sent letters to all of its landlords across Europe, is also requesting that the rent for the 12 months after reopening be “turnover-based only.” Source: European Cinema Giant Vue Asks Landlords for Rent Waiver
Drive-in movie theaters are experiencing a renaissance in Germany, and not just for films. People flock to church services and concerts there, too, both banned in times of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Drive-in cinemas are booming in Germany amid COVID-19 … Continued
On April 29, China Film Bureau (aka. the National Film Administration) conducted a virtual meeting regarding the country’s film industry and its future in the context of COVID-19. Source: Key messages from China Film Bureau’s recent official meeting | UK-China … Continued
Founder Tim League to assume new role as Executive Chairman, focusing on the company’s creative endeavors. Ms. Taylor brings over two decades of executive leadership at United Planet Fitness Partners, Disney, and Starbucks. ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES SHELLI TAYLOR AS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE … Continued