Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineTwo days before cinemas were supposed to premiere “The King of Staten Island,” a new comedic drama from Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson, drive-in theaters around the country were abruptly informed they were not able to show the film.The semi-autobiographical look at Davidson’s upbringing in the titular New York City borough was originally intended to debut in the limited number of theaters — mostly drive-ins — that were able remain open during the coronavirus pandemic, while also launching simultaneously across premium video-on-demand platforms.
The news has created consternation, and even outrange, in the close-knit community of drive-in operators, many of whom have been promoting showtimes and selling.
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