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Apr 20, 2020 · Published April 20, 2020, 12:00 p.m. ET. Drive-in movie theaters — a tiny, nearly forgotten sliver of the US cinema business — may be poised for a comeback as the coronavirus has shuttered ...
Mar 20, 2020 · As cineplexes shutter around the country amid the inexorable spread of the coronavirus, there's a treasured relic of filmgoing past poised for an unlikely comeback: the drive-in movie theater.
- Kevin Polowy
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The impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has left Hollywood reeling, and each day of the ongoing pandemic brings news of more movie productions halted and release dates postponed— occasionally without any future premiere date specified. Various state and federal governments have set restrictions on public gatherings in order to slow the spre...
At present, more than 300 drive-in movie theatersremain active throughout the U.S., offering a place for moviegoers to screen new releases and classic films from the comfort of their cars. There, they are simultaneously sealed off from their fellow audience members while experiencing what happens on screen right along with them. (In New York, for e...
The typical drive-in theater season begins in the spring, with many theaters scheduling their first screening in April or May. The timing couldn’t be better for studios to rekindle their appreciation for these nostalgic holdovers, and with a little collaboration, create a win-win situation for everyone involved. Consider, if you will, a scenario in...
Sure, it’s an extremely unlikely scenario, given movie business politics and the mountains of red tape wrapped around every major film these days, but it’s certainly nice to ponder — particularly if you’re the sort who’s concern regarding the spread of the coronavirus only slightly outweighs your love for the communal movie-watching experience. Whi...
- Rick Marshall
Nov 27, 2023 · Drive-In Theaters Have New Tricks Up Their Sleeves. For some movie lovers, the old-fashioned drive-in experience wouldn’t cut it anymore, even in desperate times. This is where the brand-new experience comes in. Several revamped drive-in locations offer movies and a view, which makes it harder to pass up. For instance, Skyline Drive-In NYC ...
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Jul 6, 2020 · The 1952 Haar's Drive-In Movie Theater in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, is one of the few original theaters that survived past the late 1980s and is the only one in York County. Vickie Hardy took co ...
Drive-in movies are making a comeback during COVID-19. Attendees can safely enjoy the film whilst still obeying coronavirus restrictions. Some people believe that COVID-19 is an opportunity for the industry to thrive. Beth Wilson, who owns the Warwick Drive-in about an hour’s drive from Manhattan, says it has been sold out since May 15, the ...
May 26, 2020 · With most regular movie theaters closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, drive-in theaters are seeing a resurgence. Cars line up at the ticket booth to enter the Ocala Drive-in Theatre in 2020.
