the big 3 announced their plans over the last couple of days. all 3 are getting heat for not requiring mask, unless local or state rules.
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AMC Theaters has announced its plan to begin reopening 450 its theaters in mid-July in time for the release of Mulan and Tenet.
AMC Theaters has stated that the reopening of its theaters will happen in phases. The first phase will begin on July 15th keep their theatres at 30% capacity. A date for phase two has not been announced by it will raise the capacity to 40% and is hoping to raise it again to 50% by labor day. AMC Theaters is expecting to be ready for full capacity by Thanksgiving of this year.
unclear as to whether or not any of the theater chain’s locations will open in Los Angeles or New York City
will have masks available for $1
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Cinemark to begin reopening theaters Friday, all to be open by mid-July
The company is "strongly encouraging" people visiting their theaters to wear masks, and masks and gloves are mandatory for employees. Seats will be cleaned between movie screenings, hand sanitizer and seat wipes will be available to moviegoers, and ticket sales limits, staggered showtimes, and other measures will encourage safe distancing. Cinemark also says it's using "new tactics to increase the fresh air intake to enhance the overall air quality."
Movie fans will initially be able to enjoy big-screen viewings of what Cinemark calls "Comeback Classics," from the velociraptors and tyrannosaurs of the original "Jurassic Park" to the swashbuckling action of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and the hellhounds and wisecracking of the 1984 "Ghostbusters." Tickets for these classics cost $3 for kids and $5 for adults. New blockbusters will start showing on July 10, with the release of "Unhinged."
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Regal Cinemas is ready to reopen next month.
The nation’s second largest movie theater chain announced it will open July 10
— Auditorium capacity will be reduced by 50%, with two empty seats between groups to maintain proper social distancing throughout the movie.
— All employees and guests will wear masks where required by local governances
— Contactless payment: Along with the ability to purchase tickets in advance on the Regal mobile app, guests will now have the ability to purchase concession items from the app.
— ULV Foggers: Employees will sanitize every auditorium and seat after each movie using new electrostatic ‘fogger’ equipment. This form of deep sanitization is highly effective in disinfecting all materials with a non-toxic formula that is fast drying.
— Regal employees will undergo daily health screenings including temperature checks where mandated.
— Hand sanitizer dispenses will be mounted on wall on either side of the main entrance.
— Vending machines and water fountains will not be available for use. Arcade games will also be closed where required by local governances.
— Concession stands will have reduced menu offerings and no refills on large drinks and popcorn.
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went to check my local-ish Cinemark