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The $1.9 trillion relief package President Biden signed on March 11 provides some help for small theaters and other entertainment venues. The American Rescue Plan includes an additional $1.25 billion for a grant program created last December for venue owners. … Continued
The streaming giant has come knocking, but a lack of infrastructure and government support continues to hinder the continent telling its own stories. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/
“Every producer in Hollywood is envious that China’s theaters have been able to reopen safely,” Jeff Most, a Hollywood producer known for the film series “The Crow,” said. “China managed their COVID-19 pandemic in a much better way than the … Continued
Restrictions on theatre capacity limits may result in the closure or bankruptcy of local theatre companies if not eased soon according to those in the sector. Currently, Tasmanian theatres are at 50 per cent capacity, with venues of 250 people … Continued
“It’s a scam!” is one of the most popular catchphrases these days, and even film festivals are not spared from this. There are thousands of film festivals worldwide, and this amount increased since last year when lockdowns forced cinema screenings, … Continued
The folks at Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in are taking their love for nostalgic movie experiences one step further by opening the “World’s Smallest Video Store.” The store, which functions more like a library, is now operating in front of … Continued
Billie Eilish made Grammy history again on Sunday by winning the visual-media song award for her James Bond movie theme “No Time to Die.” It marked the first time in Grammy history that a song for a film not yet … Continued
Fears are growing that Wakefield Council is intending to demolish one of the city’s best-known landmarks, the former Regal/ABC cinema on the corner of Kirkgate. The art deco building has now stood empty for more than 20 years. Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/
As soon as authorities announced that New York City cinemas could reopen on 5 March, Eric Thirteen was at his computer, ready to book tickets for the first film he could find. Before the pandemic, the 34-year-old, an independent film … Continued
More films will be jointly released in cinemas and on streaming services in future because of a shift in viewing habits, a Netflix boss has predicted. Cinemas have traditionally enjoyed a period of screening exclusivity, known as the theatrical release … Continued