RIPPA Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Cineworld - which I have never heard of so I am guessing its a different part of the country then where I have been - has also announced that they will no longer carry Universal movies Because clearly this is what is going to save the theaters after this is over... not showing movies people want to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 I remember there being a dispute between theaters and Universal back in the late 80s. I recall it hindering us seeing Baron Munchausen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 FWIW, Cineworld is Regal Cinemas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) That's nice tough talk. They'll walk it back when it's time to sell opening night tickets for Fast & Furious 9. Edited April 29, 2020 by West Newbury Bad Boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremebve Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 2 hours ago, odessasteps said: Presumably, at best, theaters will be 1/2 empty by not selling every other seat. Popcorn is going to cost $75 a bucket. Seriously, they do not make a profit on movie tickets, they have to sell overpriced concessions to make money. If they only have half full theaters, they will go out of business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Certain states are starting to reopen theaters now, with no movies scheduled for two and a half more months. I can't imagine how that's gonna work for those places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MJ_ Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 17 minutes ago, Brian Fowler said: Certain states are starting to reopen theaters now, with no movies scheduled for two and a half more months. I can't imagine how that's gonna work for those places. Plus, even with them reopen, there's still going to be a decent amount people not wanting to go to the movie theater. Add that with what you said above with no big mainstream movie coming out soon and that's probably not going to lead to great results. I guess it's better than being closed, but I feel you gotta have a movie draw or at least plan to draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 9, 2020 Author Share Posted June 9, 2020 Probably the best place for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Apparently same for Regal and Cinemark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) Basically all 3 are encouraging people to wear masks but it isn't required. (Employees at all 3 will be required) However, if you are in county/state that requires it (whether it be phrased as "public space" or "indoor public space" then you do need to wear a mask. They are all relying on some form of government to make the decision so they can "not be political" Edited June 19, 2020 by RIPPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 AMC has reportedly back tracked and says that folks will now be required to wear masks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MJ_ Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) 13 hours ago, odessasteps said: Apparently same for Regal and Cinemark Nothing good will come from this. AMC at least backtracked due to the backlash. We'll see about the others. Edited June 19, 2020 by _MJ_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 "I don't want to be drawn into a political controversy. In order to avoid that, I'll voluntarily dive in head first." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 "Well, I mean, if they have to wear masks, they can't shove popcorn into their pieholes, then how will we make money?" - The line of thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) We have Malco theaters down here, but in my area, all of them are still closed AFAIK. However, it looks like the ones that are open have made face masks optional. Oh, BTW, Northwest Arkansas is becoming the epicenter for the state. I'm in danger. Edited June 19, 2020 by Elsalvajeloco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I’ve been out to eat a couple times now, and it is weird to sit without a mask in public now. At least you don’t have to wear it and then keep pulling it down to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 LOL @ America in 2020 where a political party thinks taking the minimum health precautions is part of the liberal agenda, and stupid-ass businesses are afraid of falling in line with common sense because they don't want to offend absolute morons. We just need to convince right wingers that not putting your dick in a blender is totally a liberal thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 BTW - the sneaky weasly thing that AMC was going to do (and still might) was "Oh you want to wear a mask. We will sell you one for a dollar" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MJ_ Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) Not only should those theaters require masks if they're going to reopen, it wouldn't be a crazy idea if they actually provided masks too at these theater locations (like 3D glasses)for attendees for their employees'/ attendees' safety....but it's America. I'm sure that sounds like a wild, impossible mission. Edited June 19, 2020 by _MJ_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 This one isn't surprising and I am a little pleased about it since they are the only place I go but Alamo Drafthouse has stated they will require masks And considering they haul you out for talking and won't let you in if you are late - you know they will actual enforce the mask wearing EDIT - and they will give a mask to anyone who needs one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS81177 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I'm gonna guess the first couple of months theaters are open will be filled with either stuff that was in theaters when they closed (Onward, The Hunt, etc) or you'll see a lot of stuff like Avengers, Jurassic Park, etc for the first few weeks to try and have something with mainstream appeal (even though all are widely available on home video now). What's the first big release, Tenet? That's end of July right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contentious C Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 In retrospect, shouldn't the subtitle of this thread be, "Straight-to-Streaming Homie"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, BrianS81177 said: What's the first big release, Tenet? That's end of July right? Correct Though about two weeks before Tenet comes out they are re-releasing Inception to celebrate the 10th anniversary Christopher Nolan is really really pushing that Tenet "has to be seen with the theater experience" and part of the reason why they still think it will come out in July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 19, 2020 Author Share Posted June 19, 2020 Oh wait - I forgot that Mulan is still claiming to be coming out on July 24 Disney already delayed that once, obviously. I wonder how long they are gonna wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MJ_ Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 What happens if these movies like Tenet bomb, or maybe worse: what happens if they do well? I wonder. The narrative pushed will be interesting either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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