Many US cinemas set to brush off dusty silver screens
But theatres will remain closed in some of the biggest movie-going markets including Los Angeles and New York, where officials say the Covid-19 risk remains too big
19 August 2020 - 15:48
Los Angeles — AMC Theatres and other cinema chains will fire up projectors in some major US cities this week, offering lower-priced admission, discounted popcorn and new safety measures to tempt audiences back to the movies despite the pandemic.
Theatres will remain closed, however, in some of the biggest movie-going markets including Los Angeles and New York, where local officials say the coronavirus risk remains too high to let cinemas resume...
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