MoviePass parent drops another 46%

There’s been another bomb at the box office, and it isn’t a movie. MoviePass parent Helios & Matheson lost nearly half of its remaining value today as investors continued to flee the cash-burning movie service. That drop followed a 31% dive yesterday, after the company filed a statement with the SEC warning that it would […]

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MoviePass strikes a deal with Landmark for e-ticketing and other perks

MoviePass is going to start playing favorites. The company just announced a partnership to offer a set of exclusive perks through Landmark Theatres, the indie theater chain co-owned by Mark Cuban. The app’s two million users will now be able to take advantage of these features at Landmark’s 255 screens in 53 theaters. The partnership […]

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Matt Bomer and other celebrities bought out movie theaters so people could see ‘Love Simon’ for free

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Matt Bomer is a huge Love, Simon fan, and he wants to make sure other people realize the importance of the film.

In a generous gesture, the actor bought out an entire movie theater in his hometown of Spring, Texas, so dozens of people would be able to see the movie for free.

“Please come see @lovesimonmovie in my hometown of Spring, TX for free!” Bomer wrote on Instagram. “…This is an important movie, and a really good one. I know you’ll love it so come watch for free this Sunday!”

Love, Simon tells the story of Simon Spier, a teenage boy who decides to come out to his friends and family after high school presents questions about true love and personal identities. Fans have also raved about how relatable and important the film is for members of the LGBTQ communities. Read more…

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Saudi Arabia will open cinemas for the first time in 35 years

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Saudi Arabia is taking yet another step in the direction of sweeping social and economic reforms. 

After allowing women to drive in June 2018 and letting them into sport stadiums, the kingdom’s ministry of information and culture announced that cinemas will open from early 2018, for the first time since the 1980s — more than 35 years ago. 

لتحفيز النمو والتنوّع الاقتصادي عبر تطوير قطاعي الثقافة والترفيه، نبارك لوزارة الثقافة والإعلام @moci_ksa الموافقة على إصدار تراخيص دور #السينما_في_السعوديهhttps://t.co/aBoOBhZKV6

— هيئة الترفيه (@GEA_SA) December 11, 2017 Read more…

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