Cinemas struggle with content, lean on old hits in first phase of reopening
4 years, 2 months ago

Cinemas struggle with content, lean on old hits in first phase of reopening

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: For India's movie theatres, reopening, though welcome, comes with its own set of challenges. The new James Bond film, No Time to Die, expected to bring audiences back in the first phase of reopening, has been pushed from November 2020 to April 2021. The latest move comes on the back of a spate of delays announced earlier--Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick was pushed from June to December 2020 and then slated for July 2021, while horror flick A Quiet Place Part II will premiere in April 2021 instead of September 2020. The absence of big-ticket Hollywood offerings is not good news for India where local producers are not keen to release new films immediately -- in case they haven't already been acquired by video streaming platforms. “Since cinemas haven’t reopened across India and.particularly so in Bombay which is the nerve centre of the film industry, no producer has shown inclination to release a new film.

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It is yesterday once more as nostalgia overwhelms the Bollywood box-office
3 months, 2 weeks ago

It is yesterday once more as nostalgia overwhelms the Bollywood box-office

The Hindu  

Mohit Kumar, a 35-year-old business executive in Noida, is impulsively scrolling on a ticketing app on his mobile to find the right film to watch with his spouse over the weekend. Interestingly, Akshay Kumar’s Khel Khel Meinand John Abraham’s Vedaa, the two latest releases have gotten only four and three shows respectively in their second week and none have a …

Re-released films receive thumbs up from audiences, exhibitors and producers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Re-released films receive thumbs up from audiences, exhibitors and producers

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, With a host of new films, including star-led biggies, tanking at the box-office, older ones are being re-released on the big screen to surprising success from the 2012 hit “Gangs of Wasseypur” full of blood, gore and revenge to the romantic “Laila Majnu” that had a lacklustre run when it was first released in 2018. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

With re-releasing RRR and Rockstar, rerunning old hit films the ultimate solution to end the dry run at the box office?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

With re-releasing RRR and Rockstar, rerunning old hit films the ultimate solution to end the dry run at the box office?

Hindustan Times  

Rajamouli’s superhit pan-india film, RRR and Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar were re-released in the theatres last week. In fact, trade analyst Taran Adarsh also recently tweeted that it is high time distributors re-release movies, till the regular flow begins in the second half of 2024. Considering the lull that Bollywood is witnessing at the box office with films tanking one after …

7 releases but no audience! Is OTT taking a toll on theatrical releases in India?
8 months ago

7 releases but no audience! Is OTT taking a toll on theatrical releases in India?

India TV News  

The month of April is being very cold for Bollywood films. Many big-budget films were released in theatres, but not a single one is running successfully. The film made bumper earnings, but all the films released after this film, could not live up to the expectations. Enticing offers too failed at filling in the theatre seats There are seven films …

Chennai theatres welcome print projection, set to screen Tamil re-releases
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chennai theatres welcome print projection, set to screen Tamil re-releases

The Hindu  

Ajith will woo Simran, and Vijay will sing a song for Richa Pallod. “It’s nice to handle a machine I have handled when I was much younger,” says Kamalakannan, even as he feeds in a film reel into it, “I’m looking forward to seeing how today’s audiences react to the print and sound quality of these films.” After a year …

Why are Malayalam films struggling to attract theatrical audiences?
1 year, 10 months ago

Why are Malayalam films struggling to attract theatrical audiences?

The Hindu  

Movie buffs who religiously head to theatres in Kerala on Fridays are now getting used to a disappointing sight when the movie they are intending to watch is not a big release. However, anyone who has seen 12 Angry Men, The Man from Earth or even Mahesh Narayanan’s recent C U Soon would not doubt the potency of a film …

2021: The year of perfect co-existence between OTT and theatres
2 years, 11 months ago

2021: The year of perfect co-existence between OTT and theatres

Hindustan Times  

The shadow of the pandemic continued in 2021, but unlike 2020, the industry coped better. While many big films, including Shershaah, Mimi, Bhuj: The Pride of India and Sardar Udham, released on OTT platforms, some also managed to hit the theatres, including Sooryavanshi, Mumbai Saga, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Bell Bottom, Antim: The Final Truth, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and ‘83. …

Bollywood stars return to India’s big screens after over a year
3 years, 1 month ago

Bollywood stars return to India’s big screens after over a year

Al Jazeera  

Police drama kicks off a slate of holiday season blockbusters as India’s COVID-battered cinemas try to bring audiences back. Bollywood stars are returning to India’s big screens after more than a year, with the film industry hoping that declining COVID-19 cases and the festival season will bring audiences back to the cinemas. Sooryavanshi, a police drama with four of India’s …

No Time To Die scores franchise's biggest box office opening weekend in UK
3 years, 2 months ago

No Time To Die scores franchise's biggest box office opening weekend in UK

Firstpost  

Daniel Craig’s No Time To Die opened in Britain and Ireland on Thursday, and achieved James Bond’s best-ever three-day domestic opening in its 60-year history London | The new James Bond film, No Time To Die, broke the franchise record for opening weekend takings, Universal Pictures said Tuesday, with Daniel Craig’s last outing as the eponymous hero netting £25 million. …

No Time To Die: Daniel Craig's last outing as James Bond to release in India on THIS date
3 years, 3 months ago

No Time To Die: Daniel Craig's last outing as James Bond to release in India on THIS date

India TV News  

The latest James Bond movie, ‘No Time To Die’, is all set to release across theatres in India on 30th September. ‘No Time To Die’, directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga stars Daniel Craig as 007 for one last time. The movie also stars several popular artists including Rami Malek as the villain Lucifer Safin, Léa Seydoux as Bond's love interest …

Over 10 Tamil films eye direct OTT premiere as Kollywood industry remains divided on influx of digital platforms
3 years, 6 months ago

Over 10 Tamil films eye direct OTT premiere as Kollywood industry remains divided on influx of digital platforms

Firstpost  

During the first wave of Covid-19 last year, Tamil cinema witnessed a small number of films going the OTT way. After small films such as Andhagaaram and Mandela made waves on Netflix, bigger ones in the form of Nayanthara’s Netrikann, Vijay Sethupathi’s Tughlaq Darbar, Arun Vijay’s Border, the long-delayed Karthick Naren directorial Naragasooran are now in serious talks with leading …

From F9 to Black Widow, steady stream of blockbusters to release in US since cinema shutdown in March 2020
3 years, 7 months ago

From F9 to Black Widow, steady stream of blockbusters to release in US since cinema shutdown in March 2020

Firstpost  

This summer will prove to be the biggest litmus test so far about whether habits of an average cinemagoer have changed irrevocably during the pandemic. Many of the most anticipated releases were supposed to come out a year ago, including John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place Part II, up first on 28 May, the big screen adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning …

Big movies are back. Here are 12 summer releases we can’t wait to see
3 years, 7 months ago

Big movies are back. Here are 12 summer releases we can’t wait to see

LA Times  

Hollywood’s summer movie season is delayed no more. After so many postponed releases, Memorial Day weekend is upon us with two major movie openings: “A Quiet Place Part II” starring Emily Blunt and Disney’s “Cruella” starring Emma Stone and Emma Thompson. Although most of this summer’s major films will get a theatrical release — and many will be in theaters …

With Mumbai Theatres Shut, Will Bollywood Move to OTT?
3 years, 8 months ago

With Mumbai Theatres Shut, Will Bollywood Move to OTT?

News 18  

Sooryavanshi has been postponed. The Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif starrer cop action drama, which was supposed to be Bollywood’s first mega release of the year on April 30, has been pushed, with no new release date announced. In the meeting, Mr Uddhav Thackeray appreciated Rohit Shetty as he took the brave and difficult decision of postponing Sooryavanshi owing to the current …

As New York cinemas reopen, producers feel hopeful theatrical world will breathe life into itself
3 years, 9 months ago

As New York cinemas reopen, producers feel hopeful theatrical world will breathe life into itself

Firstpost  

Cinemas in New York are currently operating at only 25% capacity, with a maximum of 50 per each auditorium After growing cobwebs for nearly a year, movie theatres in New York City reopen Friday, returning film titles to Manhattan marquees that had for the last 12 months instead read messages like “Wear a mask” and “We’ll be back soon.” Shortly …

New York cinemas reopen, brightening outlook for theaters
3 years, 9 months ago

New York cinemas reopen, brightening outlook for theaters

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — After growing cobwebs for nearly a year, movie theaters in New York City reopen Friday, returning film titles to Manhattan marquees that had for the last 12 months instead read messages like “Wear a mask” and “We’ll be back soon.” Shortly after noon at the Angelika Film Center on Houston Street, Holly Stillman was already feeling emotional …

Cinemas to function at full capacity from 1 February; MHA issues new COVID-19 safety guidelines
3 years, 10 months ago

Cinemas to function at full capacity from 1 February; MHA issues new COVID-19 safety guidelines

Firstpost  

Film exhibitors and cinema hall owners have welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs to increase the capacity of theatres and described the move as a big shot in the arm" for the film industry that will help the entertainment sector get back on its feet. “It will encourage a lot Hindi producers who are ready with their …

Hollywood changed this year. Some things will never go back to the way they were
4 years ago

Hollywood changed this year. Some things will never go back to the way they were

CNN  

New York CNN Business — William Goldman, the famed screenwriter of classics like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “All The President’s Men,” once said that “nobody knows anything” in Hollywood. “This has been the craziest, most unpredictable and momentous year in the history of the film industry,” Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore, told CNN Business. “That …

Theatre owners pin hopes on Deepavali
4 years, 1 month ago

Theatre owners pin hopes on Deepavali

The Hindu  

With the State government allowing cinemas to reopen, only some theatres opened in Coimbatore and surrounding districts on Tuesday as theatre owners await the Deepavali festival for opening in a full-fledged manner. President of Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Owners’ Association ‘Tiruppur’ M. Subramaniam said that of the 169 theatres in Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode and the Nilgiris districts, only around …

Deal to sell James Bond film No Time to Die to streaming services for Rs 4400 crore was ‘overtly’ explored: report
4 years, 1 month ago

Deal to sell James Bond film No Time to Die to streaming services for Rs 4400 crore was ‘overtly’ explored: report

Hindustan Times  

Netflix and Apple were among the streaming platforms interested in taking Daniel Craig’s final James Bond film -- No Time to Die -- off MGM’s hands after repeated delays in its release. The film, originally slated for an April 2020 release was pushed back to November, and has now been moved to April 2021, because of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact …

Cinemas reopen with same old flicks
4 years, 2 months ago

Cinemas reopen with same old flicks

Live Mint  

Cinemas braced for a rough ride this weekend after the first day of reopening, with no new movies to show audiences anywhere except in West Bengal. The new James Bond film, No Time to Die—expected to bring audiences back in the first phase of reopening—has been pushed from November 2020 to April 2021. The latest move comes on the back …

Covid-19: Cinemas to roll out the red carpet with hit reruns
4 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: Cinemas to roll out the red carpet with hit reruns

Hindustan Times  

Seven months after being completely shut down owing to the raging Covid-19 pandemic, cinema halls — both big screens and multiplexes — are ready to glow back to life in Delhi, starting Thursday. With safety of their patrons, while ensuring compliance of all SoPs, still remaining their prime concern, the management of various cinemas across the state have another, probably …

Theatres reopening in India: risk or advantage?
4 years, 2 months ago

Theatres reopening in India: risk or advantage?

Hindustan Times  

After seven months of total shutdown, the Ministry of Home Affairs has given the green signal to reopen theatres. Saif Ali Khan-Rani Mukerji starrer Bunty Aur Babli 2, also featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi, is likely to hit theatres in the coming days. It’s also true that audiences may not be enthusiastic about ‘smaller films’ but it’s high time theatres reopen, like …

Bollywood strikes back: With theatres reopening, Hindi film industry needs its audience more than ever before
4 years, 2 months ago

Bollywood strikes back: With theatres reopening, Hindi film industry needs its audience more than ever before

Firstpost  

Top Bollywood producers have united to sue Republic TV and Times Now for ‘defamatory’ coverage. Recently we saw the Hindi film industry unite and take action beyond the cozy confines of social media, when four associations and 34 major production houses from the Hindi film industry moved Delhi High Court against Republic TV, Times Now, and four of their TV …

California movie theaters are reopening. Will there be any new films to show?
4 years, 3 months ago

California movie theaters are reopening. Will there be any new films to show?

LA Times  

At the sprawling Irvine Spectrum Center, the 21-screen Regal movie theater didn’t hibernate through the pandemic that has wrecked the movie industry for the last six months. Exhibitors are facing a harsh couple of months ahead as Hollywood studios continue to delay their big films after the disappointing U.S. release of Warner Bros.’s Christopher Nolan movie “Tenet,” which grossed $29 …

Unlock 4: Cinema halls to remain shut, open air theatres allowed
4 years, 3 months ago

Unlock 4: Cinema halls to remain shut, open air theatres allowed

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs has allowed open air theatres to resume operations from 21 September as part of the Unlock 4.0 guidelines. However, cinema halls, entertainment parks, and similar places will continue to remain closed. While several major multiplex chains like PVR Cinemas, INOX Leisure Ltd and Carnival Cinemas have reportedly decided to invest in open air …

‘Tenet’ to screen early at theaters in some U.S. cities
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Tenet’ to screen early at theaters in some U.S. cities

Associated Press  

Some U.S. moviegoers will be able to see Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” a few days early. It’s arrival could not come soon enough for the ailing theaters, many of which are opening this week without any significant new movies and instead programming popular back catalog films like “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Back to the Future” to entice audiences. “Warner Bros. …

Hollywood empties 2020 release calendar as theatre operations remain disrupted
4 years, 4 months ago

Hollywood empties 2020 release calendar as theatre operations remain disrupted

Live Mint  

After reshuffling dates several times, Hollywood has completely shifted gears to focus on 2021 now. Film houses are either pushing multiple top releases slated for 2020 forward, or cancelling theatrical release entirely. Supernatural horror film Antlers, meanwhile, has gone to February 2021 after its April 2020 release was delayed indefinitely while Johnny Knoxville’s Jackass 4 will launch in September 2021. …

With theatres in India shut, Hollywood studios defer big releases to August
4 years, 5 months ago

With theatres in India shut, Hollywood studios defer big releases to August

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: The worldwide release of big Hollywood flicks has now been pushed to August, a move the Indian audience would cheer, given there is no clarity here yet around reopening of theatres. Film trade and exhibition expert Girish Johar pointed out that while several cinemas in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the UAE have …

Hollywood evolves during pandemic with drive-in premiere
4 years, 6 months ago

Hollywood evolves during pandemic with drive-in premiere

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Dave Franco says the drive-in premiere for his directorial debut was “perfect” but admittedly “a little weird.” The 35-year-old actor found himself at the center of Hollywood’s evolving response to the coronavirus pandemic Thursday as he premiered his directorial debut “The Rental” to more than 1,300 people at the Vineland drive-in theatre in Southern California. Franco says …

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