Alamo Drafthouse Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Will Close 3 Locations
Alamo Drafthouse, the popular dine-in theater chain based in Austin, Texas, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced the closure of three of its locations.
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AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas Closing All 1,173 Theaters Due to Coronavirus Threat
AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas are taking the unprecedented step of closing down all of their theaters starting Tuesday in a precautionary effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The companies represent the largest and second largest theater chains in the country, respectively, with a combined 1,173 cinemas.
Texas Theater Donates Portion of Ticket Sales to Immigrant Legal Fees
A movie theater in Austin, Texas, has announced that they will donate a portion of their ticket sales to help with legal fees for immigrants throughout the month of July.
Theater Chain Behind Women-Only ‘Wonder Woman’ Screenings Rocked By Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Just days after the Devin Faraci scandal blew up in his face, Alamo Drafthouse CEO Tim League is once again being accused of mishandling allegations of sexual misconduct, this time involving Ain’t It Cool News founder Harry Knowles.
‘Feminist’ Movie Blogger Devin Faraci Faces New Controversy Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
If you believe in Karma, the bottom fell out of Faraci’s professional life in the most Karmic way imaginable.
‘Women Only’ Screenings of ‘Wonder Woman’ to Benefit Planned Parenthood
Controversy has surrounded special “women only” screenings of the DC Comics blockbuster release Wonder Woman, with proceeds slated to be donated to Planned Parenthood.
Movie Theaters Hosting Screenings of ‘1984’ to Protest Trump
Dozens of cinemas across the United States are planning to screen the film adaption of George Orwell’s 1984 in protest of reports that President Donald Trump is allegedly considering cuts to arts funding.
Obama’s Guantánamo Bay Closure Plan Will Cost $475 Million
President Obama has unveiled his proposal to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, transferring the remaining terrorist detainees to mainland U.S. facilities at a cost of some $475 million.
‘Team America’ DVDs Sold Out on Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
DVD copies of the 2004 film Team America: World Police are currently sold out at at least three major retail outlets in the wake of the Christmas Day online release of the Sony Pictures comedy The Interview.
Full List: Where to Watch ‘The Interview’ on Christmas Day
With Sony’s decision to allow independent theater owners to screen The Interview, Variety reports that over 300 theaters have already signed up to show the film.
