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UP allows cinema halls, multiplexes, gyms, stadiums to reopen from today

In wake of decreasing new Covid-19 cases in the state, the Uttar Pradesh Government allowed cinema halls, multiplexes, gyms and stadiums to reopen from today

Crisil says multiplexes to be on losses; may recover only in FY23

Localised lockdowns and night curfews amid the newer wave of Covid-19 is set to extract a toll on multiplexes

Recovery dims for film exhibition biz in April amid fresh Covid-19 curbs

Now, many of them are counting on Eid in mid-May for fresh content to return, including the much-anticipated Salman-Khan-starrer Radhe

PVR, Inox Leisure fall up to 8% as Maharashtra govt shuts cinema halls

The Maharashtra government has announced lockdowns during the weekends and fresh curbs on weekdays.

Multiplex major PVR plans mega release, set to launch 40 screens in FY22

The move comes as film producers line up big releases between April and December

100% occupancy will be allowed in theatres from Feb 1: Prakash Javadekar

Adequate physical distancing, mandatory face masks and sanitisation of auditorium after every screening are among the latest SOPs issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday

Inox Leisure, PVR trade firm as cinema halls to operate at higher capacity

The Ministry of Home Affairs, on Wednesday, allowed cinema halls and theatres to operate with more people, and it will issue revised SoP for the same

Warner Bros to stream all 2021 films on HBO and theatres at the same time

In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that all of its 2021 film slate including a new Matrix movie, Godzilla vs. Kong and the Lin-Manuel Miranda adaptation In the Heights will stream on HBO Max at the same time the films play in theaters. Among the myriad release plan changes wrought by the pandemic, no studio has so fully embraced streaming as a lifeline. But after disappointing domestic ticket sales for Tenet," and with the majority of US theaters currently closed, the AT&T-owned Warner Bros. will turn to a hybrid distribution model next year. Films will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max in the US. After one month, they will stop streaming and continue to play only in theaters. The move follows Warner Bros.' decision to put Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max in December, along with a concurrent theatrical run. If that pivot sent shockwaves through the industry, Thursday's announcement ...

After weak Diwali footfall, multiplexes pin hopes on December releases

Conversations with multiplex operators reveal that producers remain wary of releasing their films this month.

No big releases in 2020 as uncertainty remains over cinema hall attendance

Most blockbusters have been pushed to 2021

Unlock 5.0: Cinema halls get ready to open, guidelines to be adhered to

The SOPs include one0-seat distance in theatres, 50 per cent capacity, masks at all times, proper ventilation and air conditioner temperature settings at above 23 degrees Celsius

Multiplex operators welcome govt's directive to open with 50% capacity

Cinema operators welcomed the government's guideline permitting opening of cinemas, theatres and multiplexes with up to 50 per cent of their seating capacity from October 15

After OTTs, TV channels foray into direct-to-online movie market

Zee, Shemaroo among new entrants; response to Covid-19, say experts

Content from Bollywood, other regional languages in pipeline: Cinepolis MD

Javier Sotomayor, managing director, Asia and Middle East spoke to Vanita Kohli-Khandekar on how Cinepolis plans to get back on its feet in India

Open-air cinemas look to revival of past trend amid Covid-19 pandemic

Miffed at being left out of Unlock 4.0, multiplexes say we are ready too

Unlock rally in hotels, multiplexes and retails stocks may fizzle out

While things have improved, market is ignoring balance sheet shrinkage and likely delay in getting back normalcy, say experts

In pics: Exhibitors disappointed as cinema shutdown continues in Unlock 3.0

The government's decision not to open multiplexes in Unlock 3.0 will impact millions of livelihoods dependent on the sector, industry body MAI said

Unlock 3: Night curfew ends, no schools till August 31, gyms can reopen

The government ignored demands by cinema hall owners for reopening. Theatres, bars, and places of congregation will also remain shut

PVR, Inox Leisure: Trading ideas for multiplex stocks ahead of Unlock 3.0

Stocks of multiplex operators have been under pressure ever since the government announced a nationwide lockdown to arrest the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic

Less than 50% occupancy not viable, won't open: Theatre owners to govt

The government is preparing new guidelines for further relaxation of restrictions from August 1