[bitontheslide]

Cineworld has announced it will reopen US cinemas next month, followed by the UK in May, after signing a deal with Warner Bros to show films in theatres before they are streamed.

The company will open a handful of its Regal cinemas in the US in early April.

Godzilla vs. Kong will be the first film to make its debut in the theatres.

Cineworld said the deal with Warner Bros means films will have a period of exclusivity in cinemas before being made more widely available.

It follows a row last year when Cineworld and rival AMC, which owns the Odeon Cinemas chain, criticised Universal Pictures for releasing Trolls: World Tour online while theatres were forced to close because of the coronavirus.

Both Cineworld and AMC threatened not to show some Universal Pictures films.

However, AMC later reached an agreement with Universal where films would first show in theatres for a period before becoming available to rent online.

Under its deal with Warner Bros., from next year Cineworld can exclusively show its films for 45 days. In the UK, the period will be 31 days though that can be extended to 45 days for movies "that open to an agreed upon box-office threshold".

"This agreement shows the studio's commitment to the theatrical business and we see this agreement as an important milestone in our 100-year relationship with Warner Bros," said Cineworld chief executive Mooky Greidinger.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56496213

[Vanessa]

Omg this is so exciting. Can't wait to go!

[arista]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Omg this is so exciting. Can't wait to go!

4DX will be best
at least they are all separated moving chairs.

[Nicky91]

some good news for theatres i guess

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by arista

4DX will be best
at least they are all separated moving chairs.

Yes, I love that and I have a Cineworld in my are

[arista]

[COVID-19: Cineworld faces claims UK staff
'treated with contempt' as chain reveals reopening plans
The firm faces claims that it is treating former
workers 'with contempt' as it bids to reopen
screens in the UK in May.]


https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-...plans-12254205

[Mystic Mock]

That's good news.

Cineworld opening up that is, not the mistreating their workers part.

[_Seth]

But... lockdown ends 21 June, so how can that be?

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by _Seth

But... lockdown ends 21 June, so how can that be?

In England lockdown officially ends in a week.
From 12 April clothes shops and hairdressers will reopen.

[_Seth]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

In England lockdown officially ends in a week.
From 12 April clothes shops and hairdressers will reopen.

Why's Bojo been chatting about 21 June? Sorry I don't follow it that competently.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by _Seth

Why's Bojo been chatting about 21 June? Sorry I don't follow it that competently.

I think that's when all lockdown measures could end, like mask wearing and social distancing.

[Toy Soldier]

I think we’ve seen the end of long delays between cinema and home release now though, it won’t be cinema > several month wait > home release any more, it’ll be cinema > premium rental at home > general home release.

Overall a good thing I think. More consumer choice, less waiting around for people who can’t get to the cinema easily. For my sister for example (an island-dweller) it’s a drive, a boat, then a train just to get to the nearest cinema .
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[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I think we’ve seen the end of long delays between cinema and home release now though, it won’t be cinema > several month wait > home release any more, it’ll be cinema > premium rental at home > general home release.

Overall a good thing I think. More consumer choice, less waiting around for people who can’t get to the cinema easily. For my sister for example (an island-dweller) it’s a drive, a boat, then a train just to get to the nearest cinema .
.

You can't beat watching a movie on the big screen.
And I love IMAX and 4D.

[Ammi]

.....that’s such terrific news for the industry......I’m not sure that I would personally rush to go just because I’ve watched so many movies this last year and so much TV ...so I’m looking forward to doing something outdoors...

[Ammi]

...I know that you love to go to the cinema though, Vanessa...I’m very excited for you......

[LukeB]

Bring on Black Widow in 4DX

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...I know that you love to go to the cinema though, Vanessa...I’m very excited for you......

Hope the new Bond movie finally comes out.

[LeatherTrumpet]

godzilla v kong

have we not suffered enough?

[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

You can't beat watching a movie on the big screen.
And I love IMAX and 4D.

Depends on the movie for me. Big action/sci-fi films etc yes I agree, it’s not the same without the big screen (and even more important, the “big sound”). “smaller scale” movies like psychological thrillers, most horrors, even comedies etc. I prefer at home on the couch tbh.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Depends on the movie for me. Big action/sci-fi films etc yes I agree, it’s not the same without the big screen (and even more important, the “big sound”). “smaller scale” movies like psychological thrillers, most horrors, even comedies etc. I prefer at home on the couch tbh.

Yes, like the new Bond , that's always better at the cinema.

[GoldHeart]

PRE Covid i only went to the cinema a few times a year , so i don't think i'll be rushing to go yet .
But it will be nice to go to the cinema again when there's a good movie i want to see on the big screen.