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August 20, 2020

Cineworld CEO talks about reopening theaters

  • The chain has invested millions in refurbishing 12 domestic locations.
    • By LINDSEY BAHR
    AP Film Writer

    Regal movie theaters have been closed for almost five months in the U.S. due to the coronavirus pandemic, but they are gearing up to open on Friday. And this time it might just stick. Exhibitors have postponed plans several times as cases spiked in various cities.

    Mooky Greidinger, the CEO of Cineworld, which owns Regal, said that almost all of their attention is on safety protocols and sanitization efforts as they gear up for the big day. Masks and social distancing will be required for employees and patrons, they plan to stagger showtimes and have an app that will allow customers to purchase concessions without lining up, as well as ticketing software that will distance groups in theaters. They've also invested millions in refurbishing 12 domestic locations.


     
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