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Theater Organization Releases National Safety Protocols But Admits Cinemas Aren’t “Risk-Free”

August 21, 2020 2:12 pm

The National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) has been on the forefront of trying to ensure the theatrical experience survives the pandemic and the reopening that is set to begin in many places today. And ...

Theater Owners Group Thinks Studios “Should Stick With Their Dates” And “Deal With The New Normal”

Charles Barfield

July 21, 2020 10:55 am

Box Office, News

Yesterday, it was announced that “Tenet” will delay its release from August 12 to an unknown date in the future. With the uncertainty of that move, we’re fully expecting to see delays from the other studios wi...

New Study Deems Going To A Cinema As “High Risk” During The Pandemic & Worse Than Flying On A Plane

Charles Barfield

July 10, 2020 12:03 pm

Box Office, News

When movie theaters reopen and everyone can rush back to see Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” the question remains whether or not it’s actually safe to do so? Sure, the large cinema chains have released statements...

Theater Owners Expect 90% Of World’s Cinemas To Be Open By ‘Tenet’ Release Date

Charles Barfield

June 4, 2020 3:38 pm

Box Office, News

Perhaps the most frustrating part about the whole release date fiasco surrounding “Tenet” is the lack of information from Warner Bros. We all know that the studio would love to release the film in July, and Ch...

Many Americans Won’t Return To Cinemas Unless Strict Social Distancing & Sanitation Guidelines Are Enforced, Says New Survey

Charles Barfield

May 1, 2020 2:23 pm

Box Office, News

We are beginning to see the “reopening” of America take place. As the White House turns over regulation enforcement and implementation to the various states, we’re seeing some, such as Texas and Georgia, begin...

NBCUniversal CEO Says Theatrical Release Will Be A “Central Element” For Films But VOD Isn’t Going Away

Charles Barfield

April 30, 2020 10:34 am

Box Office, News

Two months ago, no one could have predicted the film industry would be in the position it is right now, courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. In just a matter of weeks, we’ve seen theaters all around the country ...

Theater Owners Are Excited About ‘Tenet’ & Expect “Tremendous Word-Of-Mouth” After The July Release

Charles Barfield

April 29, 2020 12:19 pm

Box Office, News

The National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) has been all over the news lately, as the organization attempts to navigate the best path for cinemas around the US to reopen in a timely, safe manner during t...

‘Trolls World Tour’ Drives A Wedge Between Universal & Cinemas, With AMC Banning Studio’s Films

Charles Barfield

April 29, 2020 10:31 am

Box Office, News

Yesterday, we reported how Universal was proudly talking about how the straight-to-VOD release of “Trolls World Tour” earned more revenue in three weeks than the entire theatrical run of the film, domestically...

Theater Owners Warn That Most US Cinemas Are Still A Long Way From Reopening, Despite US Government’s Plan

Charles Barfield

April 22, 2020 1:58 pm

Box Office, News

As has been reported recently, Georgia, along with some select other states, is expected to begin to reopen non-essential businesses as early as next week. And with that, cinemas in those states will be given ...

Theater Owners Say A New Study Shows Films Make More Money If They Wait Longer Before Hitting VOD

Charles Barfield

April 14, 2020 2:45 pm

Box Office, News

We’ve talked about this quite a bit since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the closures of nearly every theater in the US, but cinemas across the country are facing an existential crisis, with many fearing the...

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