
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Flies Low at Box Office With $8.6 Million Opening
Some major chains refused to screen the animated film, which opened in both theaters and as a premium release on Disney+
Some major chains refused to screen the animated film, which opened in both theaters and as a premium release on Disney+
Long-suffering theater chains will have to see who wins the race between the vaccine and more infectious versions of the virus
“People underestimated the sheer will of our team at AMC to power through this crisis,” CEO Adam Aron tells TheWrap, despite a 91% drop in revenue
America’s largest theater chain will continue to fight off bankruptcy next year, and failure could change the exhibition industry in a big way
Uncertainty over COVID-19 recovery led the studio to release films simultaneously in theater and on streaming, but could this change moviegoing habits forever?
CEO Adam Aron vows that the theater chain will “pursue economic terms that preserve our business”
Losses for the theater chain reached over $900 million, yet Adam Aron vows to press on through cinemas’ darkest hour
If the experiment works, it may increase the chances of similar window-shortening deals between studios and theaters
Locations in California will operate at 25% capacity, per new state regulations
Offer will be available on August 20 as part of chain’s reopening
CEO Adam Aron says that he expects the 17-Day PVOD window for Universal films will become an industry standard
“He knows the current status quo is not the plan,” one insider tells TheWrap
Regal Cinemas owner stood by previous comments that it will not show movies that fail to respect established theatrical windows
Wesley was also general manager of RedBox On Demand
Reopening of largest American theater chain will coincide with blockbusters’ moves to August