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A month of hits, again: Big movies set to keep the Bollywood show running

Sheen back on the silver screen: Box office collections could cross Rs 500 crore for the second month in a row, say exhibitors and distributors

Covid-19: 'RRR' sticks to its release date despite Delhi theatres shutdown

But makers of another upcoming film, 'RRR', have decided to stick to its release date amid the health scare.

Salman Khan appeals to fans to not burst crackers inside cinema halls

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has urged his fans to steer clear of such activities that can cause a "huge fire hazard"

Caesars Entertainment, Spiegelworld ink $100 million theaters deal

Caesars said it has signed a deal with Spiegelworld to create new live theater projects at casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and New Orleans

Multiplex Association of India appeals to Maharashtra to reopen theatres

The coronavirus pandemic had an overwhelming effect on the film industry as many film shoots and theatres across India were halted twice.

Multiplexes, theatres in Tamil Nadu to welcome guests from Aug 27

Multiplexes and theatres in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu, as well, will start receiving film lovers from August 27, nearly four months after cinema halls were closed

Multiplexes appear ready to heal as curtains lift after long interval

According to industry experts, the absence of any new major release from Indian production houses is the biggest challenge multiplex operators face

The multiplex mess: Road to recovery for pandemic-battered cinema is long

The pandemic and OTT have changed the cinema ecosystem. Now, as states start allowing movie halls to reopen, the road to recovery is in sight. But it is likely to be long and hard

K'taka waives property tax on all single-screen theatres for FY 2021-22

Karnataka on Wednesday ordered a complete waiver of property tax on single-screen theatres for the 2021-22 financial year.

The collapse of Indian cinema

More than two-third of Indian cinema's revenues were wiped out last year

Big screen goes blank: Five movies delayed as Covid-19 lockdown curbs grow

Maharashtra has localised lockdowns and night curfew in place; and restrictions are increasing in states such as Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi as the daily caseload increases

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

Govt allows full occupancy in cinemas from Feb 1, issues new guidelines

The central government has allowed full occupancy in cinema halls and multiplexes starting from February 1.In this regard, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cinema halls and theatres to prevent the spread of the ongoing novel coronavirus.Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the news on his Instagram handle. He wrote "BIGGG NEWS... 100% seating capacity allowed in cinemas/theatres/multiplexes. SOPs issued by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting."The SOPs also stated that no films shall be screened in containment zones. To ensure the safety of viewers, cinema halls have taken some other measures too apart from the mandatory wearing of masks and temperature checks. Theatres will have separated seats, staggered show timings, and bookings, mandatory social distancing, and digital payments are being encouraged.In its last set of guidelines issued earlier this month, the government had allowed

Bollywood on the comeback trail as cinemas eye more footfalls

Increase in occupancy will pave way for Hindi blockbusters to release, say multiplex operators

Kerala exempts entertainment tax till March, theatres to reopen on Jan 13

The decision to reopen the theatres was taken at a meeting of the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce officials here, after the state government decided to address the KFCC''s main demands and concerns

Tamil Nadu withdraws order permitting 100% occupancy in cinema halls

Only 50 per cent occupancy will be permitted as per the new order; state reports 790 new corona cases, eight deaths

MHA opposes Tamil Nadu move to allow 100% occupancy in cinemas, multiplexes

Writes to state Chief Secy citing violation of MHA norms, asks TN to follow ministry rule of permitting only 50% capacity

2020, the year that was: A gloomy picture for the entertainment industry

Decimation of film business, redrawing of the video map, and possible break-up of big tech firms could be dominant trends in 2021

Tenet gets footfalls back into theatres, exhibitors hope for quick recovery

December 4-7 saw box collections at nearly Rs 5 crore, highest since reopening

Kolkata: Braving low turnout, theatres to screen films in truncated manner

Owners of some single-screen theatres who were mulling suspension of screening due to low turnout at reopened cinema halls, reversed their decision, saying the show will go on in a truncated manner