Now That Some New York Movie Theaters Can Reopen, Will Blockbusters Follow?

Remains of a murder victim found in an abandoned Vermont gravel pit more than a year ago belong to a 43-year-old upstate New York woman, according to a report. Jessica Hildenbrandt was from the small town of Ballston Spa, N.Y., but was no stranger to Vermont's Bennington County, where her remains were found in September 2019, the Bennington Banner reported Friday.

Colin Firth absolutely needs to be in more action comedies, as proven by “Kingsman: The Secret Service.” Well, if you ever wanted to see Firth face down a bunch of zombies in New York, then you’re in luck, because he just joined the cast of the upcoming horror action-comedy “New York Will Eat You Alive.” READ MORE: ‘Lisey’s Story’: Stephen King Praises Showrunner Pablo Larraín And Teases TV Adaptation Deadline reports that Colin Firth has been cast in a film adaptation of the popular webcomic

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerUPDATED, 10:42 AM: The sale of Major League Baseball’s New York Mets closed today, and its new owner, hedge fund mogul Steve Cohen, issued a statement calling it “a significant milestone in the history of this storied franchise.”Steve Cohen’s statement following today’s closing of the #Mets sale.

Also Read: 'Supernova' Trailer: Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci Are a Married Couple Driven Apart by Dementia (Video)“New York Will Eat You Alive” will be co-produced by Tencent Pictures, STXfilms, and Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin and Peter Kiernan’s Free Association. STXfilms will distribute the film in the United States, while Tencent Pictures will distribute in China.Tatum, Carolin, Kiernan and Michael Parets are producing for Free Association.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: Oscar-winner Colin Firth has signed on to star in New York Will Eat You Alive (tentative title), the STXfilms and Tencent Pictures action-comedy based on the digital comic Zombie Brother.Todd Strauss-Schulson (Isn’t It Romantic) is attached to direct the adaptation, which is being co-produced by Tencent, STXfilms, Channing Tatum, Reid Carolin, and Peter Kiernan’s Free Association, and Ged Doherty of Above The Line Productions.Alex Rubens wrote the

Coronavirus cases linked to a large gathering of students over Halloween weekend has caused a high school in New York to close, according to a local report.  Students at Nanuet High School will take part in remote learning until Nov. 16 after COVID-19 cases linked to the gathering over Halloween weekend were identified at the school, which is home to about 700 students, according to local outlet the Journal News.

In late October, European governments — in Germany, Italy and France — shuttered movie theaters, again, amid a rise in COVID-19 infection rates. In the U.S., New York has allowed most theaters in the state to reopen as of Oct.

Regal Cinemas is set to reopen 11 movie theaters in New York State after receiving a greenlight from Governor Andrew Cuomo to do so from Oct. 23.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorNew York state on Monday published its reopening guidelines for movie theaters, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo has allowed to open (except in New York City and a handful of counties) on Friday for the first time since March.The guidelines don’t hold many surprises for operators that have already set up stringent CinemaSafe protocols developed by NATO with exhibitors and health experts.

Also Read: AMC Theatres Will Remain Open Amid Cineworld, Regal ShutdownOn Saturday, Cuomo said theaters in New York will be allowed to open at 25% capacity on October 23, with a maximum of 50 people per screening room.

Cinemas outside of New York City will be allowed reopen at limited capacity on Oct. 23, Gov.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorExhibitors in New York State are speed dialing former staffers and bookers after a surprise weekend announcement by Gov.

NBC 4 in New York City reported. Precautions will include mandatory mask-wearing and assigned seating.NEW: Starting October 23, movie theaters outside of NYC can reopen at 25% capacity with up to 50 people per screen.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorFinally, exhibition gets a break in the Empire State.During a press conference on Saturday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced movie theaters outside of New York City can reopen at 25 percent capacity or up to 50 people per screen on October 23rd.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe entertainment industry has turned its focus on Albany, N.Y., over the last week, as it escalates the pressure on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow movie theaters to reopen.Inside the Capitol, Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy has also been rallying support for the industry.

The executive committee of the Global Cinema Federation sent a letter Wednesday to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo imploring the lawmaker — who has allowed indoor dining and other pubic-facing activities to resume operation — to let movie theaters reopen wherever possible.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterMovie theater owners, frustrated by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to keep cinemas closed, are pleading with him to reopen venues in the state.

It’s not just domestic theater chains that are desperate to see cinemas reopen in New York and Los Angeles, but also cinema operators worldwide.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorIn another historic COVID first, the New York Philharmonic said Tuesday it won’t be resuming live concerts in January as hoped but will return in June, skipping an entire season.It’s a shock but not a surprise. The news follows the Metropolitan Opera last month canceling its entire season.