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Every week that goes by, we are confronted with more news that seems to spell doom for the theatrical experience in the United States. Whether it’s an uptick in COVID-19 cases that forces more shutdowns, studios moving films to 2021, or theaters closing their doors due to lack of business, there seems to be a never-ending stream of bad news facing cinemas as they try to recover.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaStruggling movie theaters can’t wait for Joe Biden to move into the White House. They need help now.That’s the message from John Fithian, head of the National Association of Theatre Owners, who is issuing a dire warning on behalf of the cinemas who make up his trade organization.

Ted Johnson Donald Trump’s decision to end negotiations over another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election came as a surprise to many lawmakers on Capitol Hill, and is only adding to the worries among theater owners hoping for a lifeline.“This is not a matter that can get kicked down the road,” John Fithian, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners, told Deadline. “This can’t wait until after the election.

The National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) has been on the forefront of trying to ensure the theatrical experience survives the pandemic and the reopening that is set to begin in many places today. And while the organization has been trying to put forth the narrative that everything will bounce back and people are desperate to return to the cinema, NATO knows that people need reassurance that their safety is a top priority.

Yesterday, it was announced that “Tenet” will delay its release from August 12 to an unknown date in the future. With the uncertainty of that move, we’re fully expecting to see delays from the other studios with films like “Mulan,” as we’ve seen with the previous “Tenet” delays.

By Brent Lang

The $2 trillion stimulus may have saved the movie theater business from financial ruin. After being forced to close because of the coronavirus pandemic, cinemas across the country were struggling to find a way to keep paying their rent and other bills without being able to sell any tickets. It was a scenario that could have led to widespread bankruptcies.

By Anthony D'Alessandro

It could be lights out for the movie theater business if Congress doesn’t pass the trillion-dollar coronavirus rescue bill. That’s the stark message from John Fithian, president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO).

"A significant portion of the worldwide motion picture community is not able to attend"

CinemaCon has been canceled due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. The annual event, which brings together Hollywood studios and movie theater owners from around the world, was set to run March 30-April 2 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.

The 2020 CinemaCon has officially been cancelled.

CinemaCon 2020 has been canceled by its organizers due to concern over the rapid spread of coronavirus.

By Erik Pedersen