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AMC Theatres said Friday it is reversing course and will require that customers wear face masks when reopening its theaters next month.
On Thursday, the largest movie chain in the U.S. unveiled its initial reopening plan, which includes a slew of enhanced sanitary and social distancing measures developed in conjunction with numerous experts. AMC said it would strongly encourage customers to wear masks, and require them to if so ordered by local authorities.
In an interview with Variety, Aron elaborated and said he didn't want to make masks a requirement and be drawn into a political controversy. (The Trump campaign has made headlines around the world for not requiring supporters to wear masks at a rally on Saturday in Tulsa). Aron's remark sparked an immediate furor on social media.
AMC plans on opening 450 or so of its U.S. theaters on July 15, while all 600 should be open by July 24 in time for Disney's Mulan and Warner Bros.' Tenet.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-theatres-reverses-course-will-require-face-masks-reopening-1299415?fbclid=IwAR323ZFqFpOanospmniGHMmxr55kKcMDLPNk7WPYCSql4Rt2-VjDBVeQbB0
MontanaMama
(23,317 posts)I still wouldn't go to a movie theater for anything these days.
SoCalNative
(4,613 posts)and I work for one of the major studios! I don't even go to employee screenings.
PSPS
(13,599 posts)Phoenix61
(17,006 posts)72 HDTV and home surround sound why go to the theater?
MontanaMama
(23,317 posts)It takes a lot for me to pay their prices and deal with rude people around me. Now with the plague...not a chance.
CrispyQ
(36,470 posts)lunasun
(21,646 posts)wanted by AMC it seems
I cant believe it took customers complaining for AMC to realize their folly during a pandemic .
Scary