The world`s largest exhibitor -- AMC Theatres -- has decided to delay reopening its cinemas until the end of July due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. 
 
The company has earlier announced that the cinemas would re-open from July 15 making 450 of its 600 locations in America start its operation. 
 
However, the latest development in delaying the dates was expected after July tentpoles `Mulan` and` Tenet`, two most anticipated movies, decided late last week to relocate their openings from July to August. 
 
"We continue to devote extraordinary resources into our plan to operate our theatre with a hyper commitment to the safety and health of our guests and associates, notably in the United States through our new AMC Safe and Clean initiative," The Hollywood Reporter quoted AMC CEO Adam Aron as saying in a statement. 
 
"Our theatre general managers across the US started working full time again today and are back in their theatres gearing up to get their buildings fully ready just a few weeks from now for moviegoers. That happy day, when we can welcome guests back into most of our US theatres, will be Thursday, July 30," Aron said. 
 
AMC will now open its first 450 cinemas on July 30, followed by the rest in early August.

The world`s largest exhibitor -- AMC Theatres -- has decided to delay reopening its cinemas until the end of July due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. The company has earlier announced that the cinemas would re-open from July 15 making 450 of its 600 locations in America start its operation.

The world`s largest exhibitor -- AMC Theatres -- has decided to delay reopening its cinemas until the end of July due to the spike in COVID-19 cases. The company has earlier announced that the cinemas would re-open from July 15 making 450 of its 600 locations in America start its operation. However, the latest development in delaying the dates was expected after July tentpoles `Mulan` and` Tenet`, two most anticipated movies, decided late last week to relocate their openings from July to August. "We continue to devote extraordinary resources into our plan to operate our theatre with a hyper commitment to the safety and health of our guests and associates, notably in the United States through our new AMC Safe and Clean initiative," The Hollywood Reporter quoted AMC CEO Adam Aron as saying in a statement. "Our theatre general managers across the US started working full time again today and are back in their theatres gearing up to get their buildings fully ready just a few weeks from now for moviegoers. That happy day, when we can welcome guests back into most of our US theatres, will be Thursday, July 30," Aron said. AMC will now open its first 450 cinemas on July 30, followed by the rest in early August.

AMC delays theatre openings to July-end following rise in COVID-19 cases

British crime thriller 'Gangs of London'&nbsp;will now move from Warner Media-owned Cinemax to <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/amc-entertainment-to-reopen-450-us-theaters-on-july-15-306985">AMC</a>, making its first season debut around September. 
 
"Gangs of London is a cinematic thrill ride that set screens ablaze with a stellar cast, elevated drama, and epic storylines, and we couldn't be more excited to raise the pulse of our audiences with this explosive crime series," the news agency&nbsp;quoted Dan McDermott, president original programming at AMC and co-president of AMC Studios as saying.

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"We're grateful for the opportunity to partner with Sky Studios, Pulse Films, and Sister to continue to push the boundaries on a bold new season of the series," McDermott added. 
 
'Gangs of London'&nbsp;made its debut on Sky Atlantic in the UK in April and became the channel's second-biggest original drama launch of all time.

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The series, created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery, revolves around an international criminal gang amid a power vacuum after the head of the city`s most powerful crime family is killed.

British crime thriller 'Gangs of London' will now move from Warner Media-owned Cinemax to AMC, making its first season debut around September. "Gangs of London is a cinematic thrill ride that set screens ablaze with a stellar cast, elevated drama, and epic storylines, and we couldn't be more excited to raise the pulse of our audiences with this explosive crime series," the news agency quoted Dan McDermott, president original programming at AMC and co-president of AMC Studios as saying.

British crime thriller 'Gangs of London' will now move from Warner Media-owned Cinemax to AMC, making its first season debut around September. "Gangs of London is a cinematic thrill ride that set screens ablaze with a stellar cast, elevated drama, and epic storylines, and we couldn't be more excited to raise the pulse of our audiences with this explosive crime series," the news agency quoted Dan McDermott, president original programming at AMC and co-president of AMC Studios as saying. In pics: Hollywood Walk of Fame 2021: Meet the new batch of celebs to get their own stars "We're grateful for the opportunity to partner with Sky Studios, Pulse Films, and Sister to continue to push the boundaries on a bold new season of the series," McDermott added. 'Gangs of London' made its debut on Sky Atlantic in the UK in April and became the channel's second-biggest original drama launch of all time. Also read: After backlash, AMC says it will require masks at all US theaters The series, created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery, revolves around an international criminal gang amid a power vacuum after the head of the city`s most powerful crime family is killed.

Sky's hit series 'Gangs of London' heads to AMC from Cinemax

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc&nbsp;said Friday it will require guests to wear face masks at all of its U.S. movie theatres when they<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/amc-entertainment-to-reopen-450-us-theaters-on-july-15-306985"> reopen in July</a>, a reversal of a policy from a day earlier that prompted a swift backlash. 
 
Regal Cinemas, owned by Cineworld Group Plc, also said it would mandate masks for employees and customers to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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On Thursday, AMC, the world`s largest movie theatre operator, had said it would only encourage mask-wearing except in states where authorities required it. The policy drew immediate criticism from people who said they would not feel safe if others around them were not wearing masks.

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AMC said Friday that it had listened to reactions from its customers and scientists and reversed course. 
"It is clear from this response that we did not go far enough on the usage of masks," AMC Chief Executive Adam Aron said in a statement. "As we reopen theatres, we now will require that all AMC guests nationwide wear masks."

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AMC plans to reopen 450 theatres in the United States on July 15, and the remaining 150 theatres in the country in time for the opening of Walt Disney Co's 'Mulan'&nbsp;on July 24 and Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' on July 31. 
 
Regal plans to reopen its theatres on July 10. On Thursday, AMC`s Aron said in an interview with A magazine that the company did not want to get into a 'political controversy'&nbsp;by forcing people to wear masks inside movie halls. 
 
Several Twitter users accused the movie chain of not doing enough to protect customers` health. 
Actor Elijah Wood, in response to AMC`s statement, tweeted: "And masks, you should require masks. Has nothing to do with politics, but rather, public health."

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said Friday it will require guests to wear face masks at all of its U.S. movie theatres when they reopen in July, a reversal of a policy from a day earlier that prompted a swift backlash.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said Friday it will require guests to wear face masks at all of its U.S. movie theatres when they reopen in July, a reversal of a policy from a day earlier that prompted a swift backlash. Regal Cinemas, owned by Cineworld Group Plc, also said it would mandate masks for employees and customers to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Also read: '1917,' 'Harry Potter' collection among movies to get re-release as UK theatres open On Thursday, AMC, the world`s largest movie theatre operator, had said it would only encourage mask-wearing except in states where authorities required it. The policy drew immediate criticism from people who said they would not feel safe if others around them were not wearing masks. Also read: 'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill to headline virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden AMC said Friday that it had listened to reactions from its customers and scientists and reversed course. "It is clear from this response that we did not go far enough on the usage of masks," AMC Chief Executive Adam Aron said in a statement. "As we reopen theatres, we now will require that all AMC guests nationwide wear masks." Also read: Salma Hayek signs first look deal with HBO Max AMC plans to reopen 450 theatres in the United States on July 15, and the remaining 150 theatres in the country in time for the opening of Walt Disney Co's 'Mulan' on July 24 and Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' on July 31. Regal plans to reopen its theatres on July 10. On Thursday, AMC`s Aron said in an interview with A magazine that the company did not want to get into a 'political controversy' by forcing people to wear masks inside movie halls. Several Twitter users accused the movie chain of not doing enough to protect customers` health. Actor Elijah Wood, in response to AMC`s statement, tweeted: "And masks, you should require masks. Has nothing to do with politics, but rather, public health."

After backlash, AMC says it will require masks at all US theaters

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said on Thursday it plans to reopen theatres at about 450 locations in the United States on July 15 and expects to return to full seating capacity around Thanksgiving. 
 
The world's largest movie theatre operator also said it would reopen the remaining 150 theatres in the country in time for the opening of Walt Disney Co's 'Mulan'&nbsp;on July 24 and Warner Bros.&nbsp;July 31 release of 'Tenet'.

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The company said it will adopt a four-phase approach to increasing limitations on the seating capacity, adding that social distancing will be enforced across all auditoriums.

In phase 1, beginning July 15, ticket availability in all AMC auditoriums will be capped at 30% of the normal seating capacity and it will block every other row in non-recliner auditoriums.

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This cap will be increased to 40% of the seating capacity in phase 2 and 50% in phase 3, which is expected to begin around the Labor Day weekend.

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The company plans to operate at full capacity in Phase 4, expected around Thanksgiving. AMC also said that as part of its health and sanitation program every auditorium will be cleaned between each showtime along with routine disinfection of all high-touch areas including door handles, stanchions, service counters, handrails, escalator rails, benches, and restroom fixtures.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said on Thursday it plans to reopen theatres at about 450 locations in the United States on July 15 and expects to return to full seating capacity around Thanksgiving.

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc said on Thursday it plans to reopen theatres at about 450 locations in the United States on July 15 and expects to return to full seating capacity around Thanksgiving. The world's largest movie theatre operator also said it would reopen the remaining 150 theatres in the country in time for the opening of Walt Disney Co's 'Mulan' on July 24 and Warner Bros. July 31 release of 'Tenet'. Also read: Critics' Choice Awards Ceremony postponed again, to be held in March 2021 The company said it will adopt a four-phase approach to increasing limitations on the seating capacity, adding that social distancing will be enforced across all auditoriums. In phase 1, beginning July 15, ticket availability in all AMC auditoriums will be capped at 30% of the normal seating capacity and it will block every other row in non-recliner auditoriums. Also read: Zack Snyder unveils first teaser for 'Justice League' cut This cap will be increased to 40% of the seating capacity in phase 2 and 50% in phase 3, which is expected to begin around the Labor Day weekend. Also read: German composer Beethoven's race sparks debate on Twitter The company plans to operate at full capacity in Phase 4, expected around Thanksgiving. AMC also said that as part of its health and sanitation program every auditorium will be cleaned between each showtime along with routine disinfection of all high-touch areas including door handles, stanchions, service counters, handrails, escalator rails, benches, and restroom fixtures.