Regal Filing Bankruptcy? Here’s What It All Means
Cineworld, owner of Regal Cinemas, reportedly will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It isn’t an immediate threat to theaters’ survival.
Cineworld, owner of Regal Cinemas, reportedly will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It isn’t an immediate threat to theaters’ survival.
Both sides are looking to push their advantages as theaters return to some sense of normal. But, long term, perhaps a radical change could benefit both.
The big screen is back, but what’s it going to show to make the trip worthwhile?
The Big Screen Is Back event featured presentations from all the major studios and specialty divisions, and they showed every trailer they could.
The key entities of the city’s moviegoing landscape are facing a whole new world, and no two plans look alike.
Pacific’s locations include the ArcLight Hollywood and Cinerama Dome.
AMC locations in Burbank and Century City are reportedly ready to open Monday at 25 percent capacity.
Going forward, studio branding matters most. If that works for theaters, great; if not, it’s out of their hands.
The survey addresses many of the challenges of the online festival circuit and includes feedback from 100 filmmakers, festival representatives, and distributors.
The indie producer, distributor, and marketer has an optimistic view about the fate of theaters once a vaccine becomes widely available.
Many questions remain after Universal announced deals with AMC and Cinemark, but the bottom line is studios now set the terms.
Exhibitors need to look beyond COVID to understand that their best chance for survival lies with embracing VOD, rather than ignoring it.