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To mark 100 years of Warner Bros, the Hollywood studio is bringing back two of its most iconic movie franchises, Harry Potter&nbsp;and The Lord Of The Rings,&nbsp;to the Indian cinemas. Leading Indian theatre chains such as PVR-Inox and Miraj Cinemas started screening the Harry Potter&nbsp;films on Friday.

Featuring The Philosopher’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince&nbsp;and The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 &amp; 2,&nbsp;the marathon run of the franchise&nbsp;will go on till May 11.

Meanwhile, Peter Jackson’s acclaimed trilogy The Lord Of The Rings&nbsp;will play in cinemas from May 13 to 15, according to a press release. The trilogy featured The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers&nbsp;and The Return of the King.

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"Over the past 100 years, Warner Bros has released some of the most recognisable and beloved films, with iconic characters that have been loved by generations. Some fans may have not got an opportunity to experience these films on the big screen and some may want to relive the experience,"&nbsp;Denzil Dias, VP &amp; Managing Director India Theatrical at Warner Bros. Discovery, said in a statement.

"As part of our Centennial Celebrations, we plan to re-release some of our most cherished films and franchises in cinemas starting with the Harry Potter Series and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy with many more to come to serve our loyal fans."

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Kamal Gianchandani, Chief Business Planning &amp; Strategy, PVR INOX, also shared a statement and said that the&nbsp;company is thrilled to be a part of Warner Bros'&nbsp;100th-anniversary celebration.

"These iconic films have captured the hearts and imagination of fans around the world, and we are excited to offer them a chance to relive the magic at our cinemas across the country. We look forward to welcoming movie-goers of all ages to join us in this celebration of cinema and storytelling," Gianchandani said.

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To mark 100 years of Warner Bros, the Hollywood studio is bringing back two of its most iconic movie franchises, Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings, to the Indian cinemas.

To mark 100 years of Warner Bros, the Hollywood studio is bringing back two of its most iconic movie franchises, Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings, to the Indian cinemas. Leading Indian theatre chains such as PVR-Inox and Miraj Cinemas started screening the Harry Potter films on Friday. Featuring The Philosopher’s Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Goblet of Fire, The Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince and The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 & 2, the marathon run of the franchise will go on till May 11. Meanwhile, Peter Jackson’s acclaimed trilogy The Lord Of The Rings will play in cinemas from May 13 to 15, according to a press release. The trilogy featured The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan to now release on this date "Over the past 100 years, Warner Bros has released some of the most recognisable and beloved films, with iconic characters that have been loved by generations. Some fans may have not got an opportunity to experience these films on the big screen and some may want to relive the experience," Denzil Dias, VP & Managing Director India Theatrical at Warner Bros. Discovery, said in a statement. "As part of our Centennial Celebrations, we plan to re-release some of our most cherished films and franchises in cinemas starting with the Harry Potter Series and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy with many more to come to serve our loyal fans." Also read: Queen or queen consort? What to know about Camilla’s title Kamal Gianchandani, Chief Business Planning & Strategy, PVR INOX, also shared a statement and said that the company is thrilled to be a part of Warner Bros' 100th-anniversary celebration. "These iconic films have captured the hearts and imagination of fans around the world, and we are excited to offer them a chance to relive the magic at our cinemas across the country. We look forward to welcoming movie-goers of all ages to join us in this celebration of cinema and storytelling," Gianchandani said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Harry Potter films, The Lord Of The Rings trilogy returning to Indian theatres

Movie theatre owners are confident that previously streaming-focused tech giants Apple and Amazon are now "committed" to putting their films on the big screen -- even if Netflix still declines to -- their trade body's new president told AFP. 
 
This week's CinemaCon event in Las Vegas, where owners of multiplex chains and arthouse screens gather annually, took place in an optimistic mood, after three nervous years blighted by the pandemic and the rapid rise of streaming.

Back in those dark days, some 2,000 US theatres were forced to close forever, while even traditional Hollywood studios like Warner and Disney were skipping theatres and putting major films on HBO Max and Disney+ streaming first.

But since big screens reopened, even Apple and Amazon have pivoted to giving movies like Air,&nbsp;Napoleon&nbsp;and Killers of the Flower Moon&nbsp;extended runs in theatres.

The two tech giants reportedly each plan to spend $1 billion per year on movies headed first for the big screen.

"I think their commitment to the theatrical experience is amazing," said Michael O'Leary, who takes over the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) this week. "We're excited to see where it goes. We're confident that they're committed to this enterprise."

According to O'Leary, there has been a recognition that movies that are released in theatres first will eventually be more successful on streaming.

"People are aware of what's playing in the theatres, and they're more likely to watch something on a streaming service that played in the theatre," he said.

It is an argument theatre owners have been pushing for years, but the pandemic offered a "crash course in whether or not a purely streaming model would work," he said.

The industry's drive to boost subscriber numbers at any cost -- a hallmark of the so-called "streaming wars" -- has recently dissipated, with investors and markets demanding more focus now on making money.

"There's been a recognition not just in the marketplace, but also on Wall Street, that you have to have elements that allow you to make a profit," said O'Leary. "And theatrical space is one of those places you can do that."

- Wind in the sails -

This week, Sony showed footage from Ridley Scott's upcoming historical epic Napoleon,&nbsp;and Paramount gave CinemaCon audiences a sneak look at Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon,&nbsp;starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Both films were made by Apple but will be released in theatres by Sony and Paramount respectively. 
Amazon recently gave Air,&nbsp;a sports drama from Ben Affleck, a wide theatrical release, having originally planned to put it straight onto Prime Video streaming.

Still, the industry faces urgent challenges ahead.&nbsp;One noticeable holdout from theatres is Netflix. Although Netflix last year gave Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery&nbsp;its biggest-ever theatrical launch, the movie still only played on around 600 screens.

Netflix spends around $17 billion on original content per year -- far more than Amazon or Apple, and most of its films never reach theatres at all.

"If a company decides that they don't want to do that, that's their decision. I don't agree with it, but we wish them well," said O'Leary. "I don't believe it's a problem. I think that the wind is in the sails of theatrical exhibition."

Meanwhile, some of the world's biggest movie theatre chains remain in dire financial straits. Cineworld last year filed for bankruptcy, and heavily indebted AMC has had to sell shares to raise cash. O'Leary blamed global economic conditions and the effects of the pandemic.

"The difficulties that have arisen did not occur overnight, and they won't necessarily be solved overnight," he said. "It's certainly not a time to be gloating."&nbsp;

Movie theatre owners are confident that previously streaming-focused tech giants Apple and Amazon are now "committed" to putting their films on the big screen -- even if Netflix still declines to -- their trade body's new president told AFP.

Movie theatre owners are confident that previously streaming-focused tech giants Apple and Amazon are now "committed" to putting their films on the big screen -- even if Netflix still declines to -- their trade body's new president told AFP. This week's CinemaCon event in Las Vegas, where owners of multiplex chains and arthouse screens gather annually, took place in an optimistic mood, after three nervous years blighted by the pandemic and the rapid rise of streaming. Back in those dark days, some 2,000 US theatres were forced to close forever, while even traditional Hollywood studios like Warner and Disney were skipping theatres and putting major films on HBO Max and Disney+ streaming first. But since big screens reopened, even Apple and Amazon have pivoted to giving movies like Air, Napoleon and Killers of the Flower Moon extended runs in theatres. The two tech giants reportedly each plan to spend $1 billion per year on movies headed first for the big screen. "I think their commitment to the theatrical experience is amazing," said Michael O'Leary, who takes over the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) this week. "We're excited to see where it goes. We're confident that they're committed to this enterprise." According to O'Leary, there has been a recognition that movies that are released in theatres first will eventually be more successful on streaming. "People are aware of what's playing in the theatres, and they're more likely to watch something on a streaming service that played in the theatre," he said. It is an argument theatre owners have been pushing for years, but the pandemic offered a "crash course in whether or not a purely streaming model would work," he said. The industry's drive to boost subscriber numbers at any cost -- a hallmark of the so-called "streaming wars" -- has recently dissipated, with investors and markets demanding more focus now on making money. "There's been a recognition not just in the marketplace, but also on Wall Street, that you have to have elements that allow you to make a profit," said O'Leary. "And theatrical space is one of those places you can do that." - Wind in the sails - This week, Sony showed footage from Ridley Scott's upcoming historical epic Napoleon, and Paramount gave CinemaCon audiences a sneak look at Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Both films were made by Apple but will be released in theatres by Sony and Paramount respectively. Amazon recently gave Air, a sports drama from Ben Affleck, a wide theatrical release, having originally planned to put it straight onto Prime Video streaming. Still, the industry faces urgent challenges ahead. One noticeable holdout from theatres is Netflix. Although Netflix last year gave Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery its biggest-ever theatrical launch, the movie still only played on around 600 screens. Netflix spends around $17 billion on original content per year -- far more than Amazon or Apple, and most of its films never reach theatres at all. "If a company decides that they don't want to do that, that's their decision. I don't agree with it, but we wish them well," said O'Leary. "I don't believe it's a problem. I think that the wind is in the sails of theatrical exhibition." Meanwhile, some of the world's biggest movie theatre chains remain in dire financial straits. Cineworld last year filed for bankruptcy, and heavily indebted AMC has had to sell shares to raise cash. O'Leary blamed global economic conditions and the effects of the pandemic. "The difficulties that have arisen did not occur overnight, and they won't necessarily be solved overnight," he said. "It's certainly not a time to be gloating."

Apple and Amazon 'committed' to big screen, say theatre bosses

Starting in 2023, Zoom Video Communications and AMC Theatres are partnering to turn some of their locations into what AMC is calling "Zoom Rooms".

AMC to host Zoom meetings in select movie halls

The Kashmir valley finally has its first multiplex theatre. After three decades, the people of Kashmir will be able to see movies on the big screen.

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As the Padmavat&nbsp;release date fast approaches, members of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-karni-sena-members-held-while-protesting-outside-cbfc-office-29365" target="_blank">Karni Sena</a> distributed memorandum&nbsp;threatening theatres in&nbsp;Gurugram.&nbsp;

The memorandum asked the theatres&nbsp;not to screen the movie.&nbsp;

&quot; Wait and watch what happens on 25th&quot; was all their response to a question&nbsp;what will they do on the release date.&nbsp;

The movie is s<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bhansalis-padmavati-to-get-ua-certificate-films-title-may-also-get-changed-central-film-board-28111" target="_blank">cheduled for release on January 25</a>.

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The Sanjay Leela Bhansali&#39;s film earlier called&nbsp;Padmavati was scheduled for release on December 1, 2017.&nbsp;However, its release&nbsp;was postponed after a widespread protest by certain fringe elements.

The film, which was banned by Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana. However, following Supreme Court (SC) intervention, the movie is likely to be released even in these states.

The members of the Karni Sena said, 'Wait and watch what happens on 25th'

As the Padmavat release date fast approaches, members of Karni Sena distributed memorandum threatening theatres in Gurugram. The memorandum asked the theatres not to screen the movie. " Wait and watch what happens on 25th" was all their response to a question what will they do on the release date. The movie is scheduled for release on January 25. Also read: Opinion: Padmavat ready for release, but here is the toll it has taken on Sanjay Leela Bhansali Gurugram: Members of Karni Sena distribute a memorandum in all the theatres of the city asking them not to screen #Padmaavat, say "wait and watch what happens on 25th" when asked what would they do when the film is screened on 25th January. pic.twitter.com/lbinnedlvO — ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2018 × #Lucknow: Members of an organization burn #Padmaavat posters & stage protest against the release of the movie. Say' We will protest in front of every theatre and urge not to screen the movie' pic.twitter.com/aMnajMPND0 — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) January 21, 2018 × The Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film earlier called Padmavati was scheduled for release on December 1, 2017. However, its release was postponed after a widespread protest by certain fringe elements. The film, which was banned by Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana. However, following Supreme Court (SC) intervention, the movie is likely to be released even in these states.

Ahead of Padmavat release, Gurugram theatres receive threat

India&#39;s&nbsp;Supreme Court ordered Wednesday that the national anthem be played in cinema halls across the country before every movie.

The anthem, the court added, is to be accompanied by the&nbsp;national flag on screen and everyone in the hall must stand for it.&nbsp;

&quot;When the national anthem is played it is imperative for everyone to show honour and respect. It would instill a sense of committed patriotism and nationalism,&quot; the country&#39;s highest court said.

The public interest litigation to which the court replied was filed by Shyam Narayan Chouksey, who runs an NGO in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

He had asked that protocol to do with the playing of the anthem be set, and also that misuse of the anthem be stopped.&nbsp;

In response, the court directed that nobody was to eke commercial benefit from the anthem, nor was there to be any dramatisation of it.&nbsp;

It used to be compulsory for cinema halls to play the national anthem in the 60s -- and people by and large stood for it. But the practice faded away over time.

(This report first appeared in DNA)

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The anthem is to be accompanied by the national flag on screen, everybody must stand

India's Supreme Court ordered Wednesday that the national anthem be played in cinema halls across the country before every movie. The anthem, the court added, is to be accompanied by the national flag on screen and everyone in the hall must stand for it. "When the national anthem is played it is imperative for everyone to show honour and respect. It would instill a sense of committed patriotism and nationalism," the country's highest court said. The public interest litigation to which the court replied was filed by Shyam Narayan Chouksey, who runs an NGO in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. He had asked that protocol to do with the playing of the anthem be set, and also that misuse of the anthem be stopped. In response, the court directed that nobody was to eke commercial benefit from the anthem, nor was there to be any dramatisation of it. It used to be compulsory for cinema halls to play the national anthem in the 60s -- and people by and large stood for it. But the practice faded away over time. (This report first appeared in DNA)

Supreme Court of India: National anthem to be played in cinemas before every movie

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