#Universal strikes another ‘exclusivity’ deal with major theater chain

#Universal strikes another ‘exclusivity’ deal with major theater chain

“#Universal strikes another ‘exclusivity’ deal with major theater chain” Another major movie theater chain has struck a deal with Universal Pictures to allow for shorter exclusive theatrical windows. Canada’s Cineplex has agreed on a multiyear “dynamic window” agreement, the film exhibitor and Universal Filmed Entertainment Group said Friday. Like the deal struck with Cinemark earlier…

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#Disney may release ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Peter Pan’ straight to Disney+

#Disney may release ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Peter Pan’ straight to Disney+

“#Disney may release ‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Peter Pan’ straight to Disney+” Disney is considering bypassing movie theaters and sending its upcoming films “Pinocchio,” “Peter Pan” and “Cruella” directly to its Disney+ home streaming service, according to a new report. Citing anonymous sources, Deadline reported Friday that the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has the Mouse House rethinking…

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#Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld eyes UK theater closures, rescue deal

#Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld eyes UK theater closures, rescue deal

“#Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld eyes UK theater closures, rescue deal” Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld, the world’s second-largest movie theater operator, is considering a rescue deal that could spur permanent UK cinema closures. The deal, dubbed “Company Voluntary Arrangement,” would help the company weather the pandemic by restructuring and renegotiating its growing $8.2 billion pile of…

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