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I assume big operators like AMC know what they're doing, but-took my son to see Wonka with a group at 18 screen cinema last night. I wanted
terraformingearth
Jan 09, 09:49
movies often move to split schedules after 2 weeks b/c of reduced demand
Moviesnob
Jan 09, 10:06
It seemed like most of the theatres had nothing running much of the day. I counted 63 showings at 18 screens the entire day, which is less
terraformingearth
Jan 09, 12:54
you don't know if the other screens are being rented out but exhibition has not recovered from the pandemic yet
Moviesnob
Jan 09, 13:08
Thank you, appreciate the insights from an insider.
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terraformingearth
Jan 09, 15:10
Just to add, new theatres are almost exclusively being built in the 6-12 screens range because of this, ADA requirements also add a wrinkle
notfabio
Jan 09, 15:55
If you notice the back row(s) of seats missing/removed, it's because of the danger of eye damage if someone looks directly into laser proj.
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notfabio
Jan 09, 15:56
Why is it possible to look into projector only from the very back?
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terraformingearth
Jan 09, 17:04
Theaters will likely convert to LED screens (no projectors) if they can rebound back to 10b a year level
Moviesnob
Jan 09, 17:42
Well intended laws with unforeseen consequences
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terraformingearth
Jan 09, 17:03