Masks are no longer required at the three main movie theatre chains in the United States for people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to updated guidelines on Friday. 
 
AMC Entertainment, Cinemark and Regal Cinemas said on their websites that moviegoers who are not fully vaccinated will be asked to continue wearing masks and that other social-distancing measures and cleaning protocols will remain in place. 
 
"In accordance with CDC guidelines, masks are not required for guests who are fully vaccinated," AMC said on its website, referring to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "If you are not fully vaccinated, we ask that you continue to wear a mask throughout the theater unless actively enjoying food or drinks."

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Similar updates to mask policy were made on Regal and Cinemark websites. All three chains said they would follow state and local mandates on mask-wearing, which may be different from the CDC guidelines. 
 
The changes for movie theatres come two weeks after the CDC said that fully vaccinated people need not wear masks in any setting. Movie-going has begun ramping up in the United States after lengthy pandemic-related closures and a lack of new film releases. 
Movie studios and theatre chains last week launched a "big screen is back" campaign, previewing a summer filled with blockbusters including the new 'Fast &amp; Furious'&nbsp;movie and the superhero film 'Black Widow'.

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Hollywood studios are closely watching box office receipts for two major films being released this weekend - 'Cruella',&nbsp;a prequel story about the villain in '101 Dalmatians',&nbsp;and the thriller 'A Quiet Place Part II.'

Masks are no longer required at the three main movie theatre chains in the United States for people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to updated guidelines on Friday.

Masks are no longer required at the three main movie theatre chains in the United States for people who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to updated guidelines on Friday. AMC Entertainment, Cinemark and Regal Cinemas said on their websites that moviegoers who are not fully vaccinated will be asked to continue wearing masks and that other social-distancing measures and cleaning protocols will remain in place. "In accordance with CDC guidelines, masks are not required for guests who are fully vaccinated," AMC said on its website, referring to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "If you are not fully vaccinated, we ask that you continue to wear a mask throughout the theater unless actively enjoying food or drinks." Watch: ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot teaser trailer released by HBO Max Similar updates to mask policy were made on Regal and Cinemark websites. All three chains said they would follow state and local mandates on mask-wearing, which may be different from the CDC guidelines. The changes for movie theatres come two weeks after the CDC said that fully vaccinated people need not wear masks in any setting. Movie-going has begun ramping up in the United States after lengthy pandemic-related closures and a lack of new film releases. Movie studios and theatre chains last week launched a "big screen is back" campaign, previewing a summer filled with blockbusters including the new 'Fast & Furious' movie and the superhero film 'Black Widow'. Danai Gurira's 'Black Panther' character Okoye to get origin series on Disney+: Report Hollywood studios are closely watching box office receipts for two major films being released this weekend - 'Cruella', a prequel story about the villain in '101 Dalmatians', and the thriller 'A Quiet Place Part II.'

US movie theaters remove mask mandate for vaccinated people

Oscar-winning film directors James Cameron, Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese joined forces with movie theater owners on Wednesday in an appeal for financial help, saying they feared for the future of the industry.

In a letter to the leaders of the US Senate and House of Representatives, they said the coronavirus pandemic had dealt a devastating blow to movie theaters and that without funds "theaters may not survive the impact of the pandemic."

The letter was signed by more than 70 directors and producers along with the National Association of Theater Owners, the Directors Guild of America and the Motion Picture Association. 
 
The pandemic forced movie theaters to close their doors in mid-March. Big chains including AMC Entertainment and Cineworld Plc`s Regal Cinemas have reopened, with reduced capacity, in many US cities, but not in the biggest markets of Los Angeles and New York City. 
 
Efforts to get Americans back into theaters have proved disappointing, and Hollywood studios have delayed the release of big movies like 'Black Widow' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' to 2021.

The letter said that 69% of small and mid-sized movie theater companies will be forced to file for bankruptcy or close permanently unless help is forthcoming.

"Cinemas are an essential industry that represent the best that American talent and creativity have to offer. But now we fear for their future," the letter said. 
 
Others signing the letter included James Bond movie producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, 'Wonder Woman' director Patty Jenkins, and action movie director-producer Michael Bay. 
 
They asked Congress to redirect unspent funds from the coronavirus aid package passed earlier this year, or enact new proposals that would help movie theaters weather the pandemic.

Oscar-winning film directors James Cameron, Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese joined forces with movie theater owners on Wednesday in an appeal for financial help, saying they feared for the future of the industry.

Oscar-winning film directors James Cameron, Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese joined forces with movie theater owners on Wednesday in an appeal for financial help, saying they feared for the future of the industry. In a letter to the leaders of the US Senate and House of Representatives, they said the coronavirus pandemic had dealt a devastating blow to movie theaters and that without funds "theaters may not survive the impact of the pandemic." The letter was signed by more than 70 directors and producers along with the National Association of Theater Owners, the Directors Guild of America and the Motion Picture Association. The pandemic forced movie theaters to close their doors in mid-March. Big chains including AMC Entertainment and Cineworld Plc`s Regal Cinemas have reopened, with reduced capacity, in many US cities, but not in the biggest markets of Los Angeles and New York City. Efforts to get Americans back into theaters have proved disappointing, and Hollywood studios have delayed the release of big movies like 'Black Widow' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' to 2021. The letter said that 69% of small and mid-sized movie theater companies will be forced to file for bankruptcy or close permanently unless help is forthcoming. "Cinemas are an essential industry that represent the best that American talent and creativity have to offer. But now we fear for their future," the letter said. Others signing the letter included James Bond movie producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, 'Wonder Woman' director Patty Jenkins, and action movie director-producer Michael Bay. They asked Congress to redirect unspent funds from the coronavirus aid package passed earlier this year, or enact new proposals that would help movie theaters weather the pandemic.

Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood say US movie theaters may not survive pandemic

The world needs to learn and mend its ways as the coronavirus outbreak doesn’t seem to slow down. In a new update from the US, on Friday, the Texas Governor Greg Abbott began loosening the state’s coronavirus restrictions and allowed movie theatres and select businesses to reopen doors.

As a precaution, the movie theatres are allowed to function at a 25 per cent capacity while keeping in mind COVID-19 safety precautions. Still, major movie theater chains like Cinemark, AMC and Alamo Drafthouse decided to remain temporarily closed while Evo Entertainment and Santikos Entertainment have opted to open a few of their theaters on May 2.

Ironically, it is the same day when Texas was reported to get hit with more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day.&nbsp;

According to officials, there are now 1,293 new cases, the second-highest single-day infection rate. This marks the first time Texas has recorded more than 1,000 three days in a row. 
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The world needs to learn and mend its ways as the coronavirus outbreak doesn’t seem to slow down. In a new update from the US, on Friday, the Texas Governor Greg Abbott began loosening the state’s coronavirus restrictions and allowed movie theatres and select businesses to reopen doors.

The world needs to learn and mend its ways as the coronavirus outbreak doesn’t seem to slow down. In a new update from the US, on Friday, the Texas Governor Greg Abbott began loosening the state’s coronavirus restrictions and allowed movie theatres and select businesses to reopen doors. As a precaution, the movie theatres are allowed to function at a 25 per cent capacity while keeping in mind COVID-19 safety precautions. Still, major movie theater chains like Cinemark, AMC and Alamo Drafthouse decided to remain temporarily closed while Evo Entertainment and Santikos Entertainment have opted to open a few of their theaters on May 2. Ironically, it is the same day when Texas was reported to get hit with more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases for the third consecutive day. According to officials, there are now 1,293 new cases, the second-highest single-day infection rate. This marks the first time Texas has recorded more than 1,000 three days in a row.

Texas reopens movie theaters, weekend sees rise in new coronavirus cases