Which are regal theaters

This meant that it had to renegotiate deals with each cinema company to ensure that its films would be played on the big screen. Cineworld is the latest theater chain to agree to these terms and to strike a long-term deal with the studio to ensure that after there will be a longer time period between a film's release in theaters and its availability in the home market.

In the U. Regal Cinemas is the second-largest theater chain in the U. The company had opted to shutter its movie theaters six months ago. With local restrictions loosening in places like California and New York, it seems Regal has more confidence that its theaters will be able to thrive and become profitable once again. The two states together account for Movie theaters in New York City were permitted to reopen at limited capacity during the first week of March and cinemas in Los Angeles were granted permission to restart two weeks ago.

These cities have above-average ticket prices and population density, as well as being hubs of the entertainment industry, making them vitally important to the industry's financial well-being. Having those two cities reopened for business gives studios the confidence to release major blockbuster films and movie theater operators the confidence to reopen locations.

Greater Akron's three shuttered Regal theaters will reopen May 21 — the last of the chain's remaining theaters to do so — including the screens off Interstate 77 in Montrose and off Howe Avenue. When the theaters reopen in Ohio, Regal officials say guests will be required to wear masks unless eating and drinking and the capacity will be reduced to ensure social distancing. Craig Webb, who is still patiently waiting to see the sequel to "A Quiet Place," can be reached at cwebb thebeaconjournal.

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