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
A 179-car drive-in movie theater is coming soon to St. Pete
If watching your favorite film with St. Pete as your backdrop sounds like a dream come true, you’re in luck. A 179-car drive-in theater courtesy of Rooftop Cinema Club is coming soon to 2100 3rd Ave South in the Warehouse … Continued
How Anthony and Joe Russo Leveraged Blockbuster Filmmaking to Stay Independent
In this inaugural edition of the Maestros Tribute, the Russo brothers discuss their unusual trajectory from experimental filmmakers to A-listers, and how they’re supporting a new generation. Source: https://www.indiewire.com/video/russo-brothers-blockbuster-maestros-tribute-1234620884/
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
JAB TO NORMAL Vaccine passports MIGHT be needed for cinema & theatre to save dying businesses as firms plan ‘no jab, no job’ contracts
VACCINE passports could be needed to go to the cinema and theatre under plans being pushed by some ministers to help get “dying” businesses open again faster. Boris Johnson is being urged to reconsider his opposition to issuing jabs certificates, … Continued
Going back to the cinema after lockdown was a heady mix of weird and wonderful
When movie theatres reopened after lockdown in New South Wales last year, I was apprehensive. Though I wanted to support my favourite cinemas and mainline choc tops, it was quite some time before I braved one. But when the virus … Continued