Coronavirus closures hammered movie theaters. Now they’re asking Trump for help
LA TimesThe coronavirus pandemic has become a real-life horror story for movie theater owners, many of whom may not be able to survive prolonged closures as officials try to slow the spread. “The business model of the movie theater industry is uniquely vulnerable in the present crisis,” the Washington-based trade group said in a statement. “As we confront this evolving and unprecedented period, we call on Congress and the Administration to ensure that America’s movie theater industry and its tens of thousands of employees across the country can remain resilient.” California California asks Navy for coronavirus support The latest updates from our reporters in California and around the world The statement comes after multiple major cities, including Los Angeles and New York, ordered theaters and other venues to close to help mitigate further spread of COVID-19. Universal’s DreamWorks Animation movie “Trolls World Tour” will be available April 10, the same day as its scheduled theatrical release, for a 48-hour rental period for $19.99. Sony Pictures on Wednesday said it would release the new Vin Diesel superhero movie “Bloodshot” for online purchase on March 24, also for $20.
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