National cinema day 2022

For one day, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of American theaters as part of a newly launched “National Cinema Day” to lure moviegoers during a quiet spell at the box office. The Cinema Foundation, a nonprofit arm of the National Association of Theater Owners, on Sunday announced that Sept. 3 will be a nationwide discount day in more than 3,000 theaters and on more than 30,000 screens. Major chains, including AMC and Regal Cinemas, are participating, as are all major film studios. In participating theaters, tickets will be no more than $3 for every showing, in every format. Labor Day weekend is traditionally one of the slowest weekends in theaters. This year, the August lull has been especially acute for exhibitors. Cineworld, which owns Regal Cinemas,cited the scant supply of major new releases in its recent plans to fill for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. But, if successful, National Cinema Day could flood theaters with moviegoers and potentially prompt them to return in the fall. Before each showing, ticket buyers will be shown a sizzle reel of upcoming films from A24, Amazon Studios, Disney, Focus Features, Lionsgate, Neon, Paramount, Sony Pictures Classics, Sony, United Artists Releasing, Universal, and Warner Bros. “After this summer’s record-breaking return to cinemas, we wanted to do something to celebrate moviegoing,” said Jackie Brenneman, Cinema Foundation president, in a statement. “We’re doing it by offering a ‘thank you’ to the moviegoers that made...

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Worried about potential catches or small print? We’ve got all the details of the day for you. Does the $3 ticket only cover certain times? Nope. The $3 ticket price will extend to all screenings on Sept. 3. So you won’t have to worry about catching a matinee or late night show. (Note that you’ll have to pay any tax and fees on top of that $3.) Can I see an IMAX film for $3? You can. Prices won’t fluctuate with format, so if the film is showing at your local cineplex (and that theater is participating in National Cinema Day), then you’ll pay just $3. Which theaters will offer the $3 movie tickets? More than 3,000 theaters with over 30,000 screens are expected to participate in the event, including major chains such as AMC and Regal. The best way to find the nearest theater to you is via the Are there any major film releases this weekend? While it’s a holiday weekend, there aren’t any tentpole releases on Sept. 2. New films include Gigi & Nate, Burial and Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul. That said, there are still plenty of summer blockbusters in theaters, including Minions: The Rise of Gru. And several films are being reissued, including Jaws and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Can I expect any deals at the concession stand? Don’t hold your breath. Cinemas make most of their money from the sale of popcorn and sodas. So they’re counting on making up any lost revenue from ticket sales with a busier than usual concession business. © 2023 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. ...

New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): The Multiplex Association of India (MAI), on Tuesday, announced that the National Cinema Day celebrations, which were supposed to be held on September 16 across India, is now postponed and will be now observed on September 23. The MAI had previously announced that the ticket pricing at the biggest cinema chains for moviegoers would be Rs 75 on September 16, but the stakeholders requested the MAI to postpone the celebrations for a week in order to maximize the participation of the audience. Taking to Twitter, the MAI shared an official statement, which they captioned, “The National Cinema Day was previously announced to be held on 16th September, however, on request from various stakeholders and in order to maximize participation, it would now be held on 23rd September #NationalCinemaDay2022 #Sep23.” The National Cinema Day was previously announced to be held on 16th September, however, on request from various stake holders and in order to maximize participation, it would now be held on 23rd September — Multiplex Association Of India (@MAofIndia) National Cinema Day will be held at more than 4000 participating screens and will include cinema screens of PVR, INOX, Cinepolis, Carnival, Miraj, Citypride, Asian, Mukta A2, MovieTime, Wave, M2k, Delite and many others. As per reports, due to the massive responses of the audience to the recently released sci-fi action film ‘Brahmastra: Part -1: Shiva’ the cinema hall owners requested MAI to p...

FILE - Movie theaters reopen after COVID-19 closures on March 5, 2021, in New York. For one day, Sept. 3, 2022, movie tickets will be just $3 in the vast majority of American theaters as part of a newly launched “National Cinema Day” to lure moviegoers during a quiet spell at the box office. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP NEW YORK (AP) — “National Cinema Day” on Saturday brought the big screen to moviegoers for a small price — no more than $3 — as American theaters looked to fill seats during the late summer lull. The one-day nationwide promotion was being offered on more than 30,000 screens in more than 3,000 theaters, including the major chains of AMC and Regal Cinemas. The Cinema Foundation, a nonprofit arm of the National Association of Theater Owners, announced the plan Aug. 28 and said all major film studios also were participating. Labor Day weekend is traditionally one of the slowest weekends in theaters. National Cinema Day is intended to flood theaters with moviegoers and prompt them to return in the fall, inspired by a sizzle reel of upcoming films from A24, Amazon Studios, Disney, Focus Features, Lionsgate, Neon, Paramount, Sony Pictures Classics, Sony, United Artists Releasing, Universal and Warner Bros. After more than two years of pandemic, movie theaters rebounded significantly over the summer, seeing business return to nearly pre-pandemic levels. Films like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Minions: Rise of Gru,” “Do...

But, if successful, National Cinema Day could flood theaters with moviegoers and potentially prompt them to return in the fall. Before each showing, ticket buyers will be shown a sizzle reel of upcoming films from A24, Amazon Studios, Disney, Focus Features, Lionsgate, Neon, Paramount, Sony Pictures Classics, Sony, United Artists Releasing, Universal, and Warner Bros. "After this summer’s record-breaking return to cinemas, we wanted to do something to celebrate moviegoing,” said Jackie Brenneman, Cinema Foundation president, in a statement. “We’re doing it by offering a ‘thank you’ to the moviegoers that made this summer happen, and by offering an extra enticement for those who haven’t made it back yet.” After more than two years of pandemic, movie theaters rebounded significantly over the summer, seeing business return to nearly pre-pandemic levels. Films like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Minions: Rise of Gru,” “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" and “Jurassic World Dominion" pushed the domestic summer box office to $3.3 billion in ticket sales as of Aug. 21, according to data firm Comscore. That trails 2019 totals by about 20% but exhibitors have had about 30% fewer wide releases this year.

Moviegoers who lament the cost of seeing their favorite stars on the big screen are getting some relief. The Cinema Foundation, an organization that bills itself as “dedicated to shaping the future of the great collective experience of moviegoing and the cinema industry,” is offering discounted tickets on National Cinema Day, which is scheduled for this coming Saturday, Sept. 3. “The one-day event, held at more than 3,000 participating locations with more than 30,000 screens, will bring together audiences of all ages to enjoy a day at the movies with exclusive previews and special in-theater promotions at a discounted admission of no more than $3,” the group said in a statement. “After this summer’s record-breaking return to cinemas, we wanted to do something to celebrate moviegoing,” said Cinema Foundation President Jackie Brenneman. “We’re doing it by offering a ‘thank you’ to the moviegoers that made this summer happen, and by offering an extra enticement for those who haven’t made it back yet.” Drew Weisholtz is a reporter for TODAY Digital, focusing on pop culture, nostalgia and trending stories. He has seen every episode of “Saved by the Bell” at least 50 times, longs to perfect the crane kick from “The Karate Kid” and performs stand-up comedy, while also cheering on the New York Yankees and New York Giants. A graduate of Rutgers University, he is the married father of two kids who believe he is ridiculous.