AMC Theatres in US change policy on mask wearing following backlash from cinema-goers

The Prank Wars continue!

Red flag? Teddi Mellencamp claimed Shanna Moakler’s boyfriend, Matthew Rondeau, shaded the former Miss New York USA during their recent DM exchange.

Fans are rallying to the support of voice actor John DiMaggio, best known for portraying booze-swilling robot Bender in animated comedy “Futurama”.

Everywhere they look, everywhere they go, the “Full House” cast will always have each other to hold onto.

In its final act as it permanently sunsets, the BHT Foundation has gifted more than $522,000 to 19 community organizations in an emotional, often tearful final grant reception held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m.More than half of the disbursement has been earmarked for two organizations: The DC Center for the LGBTQ Community and AIDS Action Baltimore.

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Salma Hayek and Arnold Schwarzenegger might have one of the best Super Bowl commercials in history. The big game is just a few days away and the actors have a huge campaign with BMW for their new iX electric vehicle. Hayek shared a 60-second ad on her Instagram and, the Hollywood A-listers play the Greek God Zeus and his wife Hera as they retire from Mount Olympus to live on earth.

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In the wake of making some controversial statements to Variety yesterday about AMC not mandating face masks in those parts of the country that aren’t requiring them during the COVID-19 pandemic, CEO Adam Aron has changed the chain’s policy after hearing the social media backlash and is now requiring patrons to wear masks whether local ordinances enforce it or not.When it came to patrons wearing face masks, AMC had a policy that was similar to Cinemark and Regal’s: Moviegoers would be required to wear them in those areas that mandated it, and in those areas that did not, they’d be “encouraged” to wear them.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorAlamo Drafthouse will be requiring all of its moviegoers, coast to coast, to wear masks. “When we open, the safety of our teammates and guests cannot be compromised.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorIn the wake of making some controversial statements to Variety yesterday about AMC not mandating face masks in those parts of the country that aren’t requiring it during the COVID-19 pandemic, CEO Adam Aron has changed the chain’s policy hearing the social media backlash and is now requiring patrons to wear masks whether local ordinances enforce it or not.His statements are below…refresh for updates….“At AMC, we have been consulting with top scientists and health experts to create a broad, sweeping, far-reaching health and safety effort to make AMC Theatres safe for our guests and associates when our theatres reopen in July.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAlamo Drafthouse will require its guests to wear masks when the movie theater chain reopens.Its announcement comes as AMC, Regal, and Cinemark have ignited a firestorm of controversy over their decision to stop short of mandating that guests wear masks in all of their locations.

AMC Theatres is the largest cinema chain in the world. And as such, you’d expect the company to be the leader in how to move forward with the reopening of theaters in July, after being shut down for months due to COVID-19.

with Variety, President Adam Aron said the move was an attempt to avoid “political controversy”.He said: “We thought it might be counterproductive if we forced mask wearing on those people who believe strongly that it is not necessary.”AMC, which is the largest cinema chain in the world, is instead encouraging the use of masks but will not make them compulsory in regions where they are not already required.“We think that the vast majority of AMC guests will be wearing masks,” Aron said.

AMC Theatres has announced plans to reopen movie theaters around the country on July 15, but one surprising detail is that the company will not require guests to wear masks in states that don’t mandate it.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorRefresh for updates: AMC has made official their U.S. reopening plans after what will be a four-month shutdown due to COVID-19 with 450 U.S.