Movie theaters in a handful of cities around the country will soon be checking for proof of vaccination — creating one more obstacle to the full return of moviegoing.
In New York, the requirement goes into effect on Tuesday. Joe Masher, president of the National Association of Theatre Owners of New York, said he worried about the logistics of enforcing the rule.
But his greater concern was that the citywide mandates would trigger another round of release delays by the major studios. On Friday, Sony announced it was postponing “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” by three weeks, as the delta variant continues to spread across the country.
“We’re really terrified about what’s going to happen,” said Masher, who is also chief operating officer of Bow Tie Cinemas. “I know these mayors think they’re doing the right thing, but they seem to leave theaters in the lurch all the time.
In New York, the requirement goes into effect on Tuesday. Joe Masher, president of the National Association of Theatre Owners of New York, said he worried about the logistics of enforcing the rule.
But his greater concern was that the citywide mandates would trigger another round of release delays by the major studios. On Friday, Sony announced it was postponing “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” by three weeks, as the delta variant continues to spread across the country.
“We’re really terrified about what’s going to happen,” said Masher, who is also chief operating officer of Bow Tie Cinemas. “I know these mayors think they’re doing the right thing, but they seem to leave theaters in the lurch all the time.
- 8/16/2021
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
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