Theater Owners Chief Blames ‘No Time to Die’ Delay on Gov. Cuomo

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorAs the exhibition industry teeters, global cinema owners beseeched New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to reopen theaters in areas of the state with low infection rates. The response was not promising.The executive committee of the Global Cinema Federation — led by Alejandro Ramirez Magaña, CEO of Cinépolis, in a letter to the governor Wednesday, praised the state’s progress in combating COVID and listed steps exhibitors have taken to keep patrons and staff safe.

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.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the Department of Health has charged concert promoter In the Know Experiences with public health violations at Southampton summer concert featuring the band the Chainsmokers.

Rebecca Davis editorIn a combative conversation with Megyn Kelly, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban condemned China for its human rights violations but declined to make a full, direct statement singling out Beijing for its campaign against its ethnic minority Uighur population — highlighting the tricky politics of doing ethical business with China.Their discussion came just two days after the Chinese national broadcaster CCTV resumed its broadcast of NBA games after a year of keeping them off

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: MTV Documentary Films has acquired North American rights to 76 Days, a raw and emotional look at the struggles of the people of Wuhan, China, in the earliest days of the COVID-19 outbreak. Directed by New York filmmaker Hao Wu (People’s Republic of Desire) and China-based journalists, Weixi Chen and “Anonymous,” 76 DAYS made its world premiere at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival.

The latest release playing at a New York movie theater? The battle between exhibitors and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

back in August that theaters would soon be up and running, still has not made good on his word, even as indoor dining, gyms and other businesses have started to reopen.Many movie theaters have had it, according to The Hollywood Reporter.“We are owed an answer. We’ve answered every question.

Back in March, when the cinemas around the world began to shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, analysts were hoping it would only last for a couple of months, maybe three or four, at the most. Seven months later, and though many cinemas are open, tickets are barely being sold and the outlook appears to be grim.

Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorScreen Media has acquired all North American rights to the Simon West-directed Skyfire.

Dave McNary Film ReporterScreen Media has bought all North American rights to “Skyfire,” China’s first big-budget disaster movie, from Highland Film Group and plans to release the film in theaters and on demand in December.“Skyfire” is directed by Simon West and stars Jason Isaacs (“Hotel Mumbai”), Hannah Quinlivan (“Skyscraper”), Xueqi Wang (“Iron Man 3”) and Shawn Dou (“Wolf Totem”).

Chelsea Handler hasn't been clear enough about her feelings for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, she's included her love for him in her upcoming comedy special.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorWith TV ratings for the NBA Finals down about 20% from last year after three games, Sen. Ted Cruz and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban have been feuding on Twitter over the cause of the downturn.

James Bond will return… when the moment is right.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaMovie theaters are furious with Gov. Andrew Cuomo for failing to provide clear guidance about when and how cinemas can reopen in New York.But the governor is having none of it.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered all public and private schools in so-called hotspot zip codes in Brooklyn closed on Tuesday as COVID infections spike, in a setback to NYC’s reopening efforts.The news comes as the CEO of the nation’s biggest theater chain publicly blamed the governor for crippling the industry by keeping movie theaters across the state closed.

As North America's box office crumples, China's theatrical film business is back in an enormous way. A collection of high-profile local films released in China over the past week to coincide with the country's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday period, which lasts eight days.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaInvestors are worried about the fate of movie theaters after Cineworld announced that it was temporarily closing its U.K. locations and the U.S.

Rebecca Davis editorWith U.S. studio tentpoles dropping out of the theatrical calendar, Chinese blockbusters may find a rare opportunity to gain some traction abroad.

Ana de Armas is ready for audiences to see “No Time To Die”.