Cinemark knows it needs to roll out the red carpet to lure moviegoers back to its theaters, where sitting for a two-hour movie in a seat that was occupied by multiple strangers no longer seems normal. The Plano, Tex.-based theater chain said Wednesday it will start a four-phase reopening on June 19, beginning with five theaters in the … [Read more...]
Netflix looked at bid to buy £2.4bn Regal Cinemas before it was snapped up by Cineworld
Netflix looked at buying the second largest cinema chain in the US before it was snapped up by British group Cineworld for £2.4billion, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Sources said the $200billion TV streaming giant was among the parties in the running to buy America’s Regal Cinemas before Cineworld struck its deal in November 2017. Read … [Read more...]
Tired of Netflix? Museums and theaters bring the arts home
Instead of attending her typical Saturday morning drawing class, Nora Paul is sitting in her apartment, stabbing tiny pieces of wool into something resembling Vincent van Gogh’s “Olive Trees.” “It’s oddly satisfying,” she says. The inspiration for this needle-felting project came from the Minneapolis Institute of Art, which features the 1889 … [Read more...]
Five Polish classics now on Netflix
During the coronavirus lockdown, here at Emerging Europe we recommend books, films, TV shows, albums and games from the region to provide entertainment and knowledge about the 23 countries we cover. This time we are looking at five classic Polish films that you can now watch on Netflix. The selection of titles includes movies produced between … [Read more...]
The best streaming services to watch when you’re bored of Netflix–Including some you’ve never heard of
Bored of scrolling through Netflix, and looking for an alternative streaming service to try during isolation? With plenty of options out there, you might be feeling overwhelmed; so we’ve broken down all the Netflix alternatives to give you the very best streaming services, including what you should watch on them. You’re … [Read more...]
Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund
Netflix said Friday it is establishing a $100 million relief fund for workers in the worldwide creative community affected by the coronavirus-caused halt of most film and television production. Source: https://wset.com/news/entertainment/netflix-establishes-100-million-virus-relief-fund … [Read more...]
