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Theaters
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Arclight Was Never My Ideal: Why Losing Theaters May Not Matter as Much as We Think
For those who mourn: Theaters lost even more decades ago, and the movies continue to adapt.
By
Tom Brueggemann
April 30, 2021 5:30 pm
Features
‘Black Widow’ Tells the Future: The Theatrical Experience Is Only One of Many
Disney moves "Black Widow" to July 9 and turns "Luca" into a Disney+ exclusive. Warner Bros. creates a 45-day theatrical window. The good news: It could be worse.
By
Tom Brueggemann
March 24, 2021 11:36 am
Features
As Cinemark Closes Three Major Theaters, More Are Likely to Follow
Many theaters will close, but not all will be for lack of support. Here's what happened in the college town and Chicago suburb of Evanston.
By
Tom Brueggemann
February 24, 2021 9:00 am
Features
14 Predictions for Box Office 2021, Including Fewer Theaters, Smaller Grosses, and More VOD
In 2020, movies learned that they didn't depend on theaters. With that out of the way, here's what happens next.
By
Tom Brueggemann
January 5, 2021 8:30 pm
Features
The Fate of Movie Theaters Could Hinge on the Outcome of the Election
Movies aren't part of the Democratic or Republican platform, but the results of the November 3 presidential election will impact exhibitors.
By
Tom Brueggemann
October 28, 2020 6:30 pm
Features
Andrew Cuomo Says Movie Theaters Outside NYC Can Reopen October 23
Theaters in New York state can reopen at 25% capacity, and with a cap of 50 people per screen.
By
Ryan Lattanzio
October 17, 2020 12:57 pm
Features
Why Would Studios Suggest Abandoning Theaters? Some Logic Behind the Strategy
No one is rooting for the demise of the theatrical experience — but is it the same thing, when its survival is no longer a primary concern?
By
Tom Brueggemann
October 14, 2020 8:30 am
Features
A ‘Black Widow’ Delay Might Benefit Disney in the Short Term — If Theaters Can Survive
The November 6 release date for "Black Widow" casts Disney as the next theatrical savior, but the studio has reason to reject the role.
By
Tom Brueggemann
September 15, 2020 6:30 pm
Features
All Movie Theaters Have New Safety Guidelines, but They Vary Widely by State
There's no central guidance on how theaters should apply safety measures, though some owners are game even to stop selling food and drink.
By
Tom Brueggemann
August 6, 2020 3:51 pm
Features
What If Moviegoing Is No Longer Fun? The Frightening Realities of COVID-19 Exhibition
Theaters are finally scheduled to reopen in a few weeks, but for exhibitors, that means their problems are only beginning.
By
Tom Brueggemann
June 29, 2020 12:55 pm
Features
True/False Film Fest Gains New Leadership as the Future Remains Uncertain — Exclusive
Three women are taking charge of the Ragtag Film Society, which runs one of the most respected documentary festivals in the country.
By
Anne Thompson
June 26, 2020 4:30 pm
Features
As the Summer Movie Calendar Keeps Shifting, ‘Tenet,’ ‘Mulan,’ and ‘Unhinged’ Explore a Future in Theaters
As this summer shows, when you're trying to land on a moving target, you have to be nimble.
By
Anne Thompson
June 25, 2020 4:00 pm
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