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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AMC Theatres® Expands Half-Price Deals for AMC Stubs Members: Beginning July 8, Discount Tuesdays Becomes 50% Off Tickets Tuesdays, Joining 50% Off Wednesdays – Small Popcorn & Drink Combo Is Also 50% Off
Discount Tuesdays at AMC to become 50% Off Tuesdays beginning this Tuesday, July 8, joining 50% Off Wednesdays, which begins July 9 Beginning this Tuesday and Wednesday, July 8 and 9, AMC Stubs members can watch the newest releases on the big screen at 50% off the normal adult-evening ticket price In addition to half-price off tickets, AMC is also offering 50% off its Small Popcorn & Drink Combo on Tuesdays and Wednesdays The Tuesday & Wednesday 50% Off Tickets and Small Combo deal is available to all of the more than 36 million members of AMC Stubs, which is free to join Premium charges for PLF experiences and online ticketing fees still apply, but the base ticket price on those purchases will be 50% off LEAWOOD, Kan., July 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMC Theatres® (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced an expansion of its 50% Off Tickets initiative that makes moviegoing more affordable and accessible for millions of AMC Stubs members in the United States. Beginning Tuesday, July 8, AMC's long-running "Discount Tuesdays" will officially become "50% Off Tuesdays," with AMC Stubs members receiving 50% off the regular adult-evening ticket price all day long at participating theatres in the United States. This is the same discount being offered through the newly introduced "50% Off Wednesdays" program, which launches the following day on Wednesday, July 9. In addition to half-price off tickets, AMC is also offering 50% off its Small Popcorn & Drink Combo on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, which means AMC Stubs members can enjoy their movie, popcorn, and a fountain drink all for half-price. The 50% off Small Popcorn & Drink Combo is valid on in-theatre purchases only. The 50% Off Tickets on Tuesdays & Wednesdays are available to the more than 36 million AMC Stubs members, including those who sign up for the free AMC Stubs Insider tier. Premium format surcharges and online ticketing fees still apply, but the base ticket price for eligible formats will reflect the 50% discount. Certain movies and holiday periods may be excluded. These changes are part of AMC's continued effort to provide greater moviegoing value that is easy to understand and resonates with moviegoers. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC Theatres, said: "Following the overwhelmingly positive guest response to our announcement of 50% Off Wednesdays ticket pricing, two things became clear. First, our Discount Tuesdays program will benefit from clear, concise messaging that resonates with value-seeking moviegoers. So, we are changing our Tuesday prices and our Tuesday consumer communications such that Tuesdays and Wednesdays will both feature the same 50% Off pricing offer." Aron continued, "And second – those moviegoers are also seeking value on concessions. While moviegoers are not required to purchase any food or drink to take advantage of the ticket price discounts, and while we still expect many moviegoers will opt for others of our popular snack items, there is an opportunity to add incremental snack purchase revenues for AMC on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by our featuring on these two days a new 50% Off pricing deal on our Small Popcorn & Drink Combo as well." Aron concluded, "Whether it is through our highly successful A-List subscription program, discounted Matinee pricing, or our new '50% Off Tuesdays and Wednesdays' pricing program, AMC continues to offer bargain opportunities for those moviegoers who want to avail themselves of really superb deals." Guests who are not currently AMC Stubs members can join for free through the AMC mobile app, or at any AMC theatre location. Membership provides access to exclusive offers and year-round savings, including discounted tickets, reward points, birthday perks, and more. To learn more or to join AMC Stubs, visit About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 900 theatres and 10,000 screens globally. AMC has led innovation in the exhibition industry by deploying its Signature power-recliner seating, expanding food and beverage offerings, investing in premium formats, and developing strong loyalty and subscription programs. For more information, visit Category: Company Release View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT Ryan Noonan, (913) 213-2183rnoonan@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Martin Scorsese Shares Why He No Longer Watches Movies, Not Even His Own, In Cinemas
Martin Scorsese has directed more than 20 feature films, including some of the most beloved of the last half-century: Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, The Departed. But now he says he can no longer go to watch movies in cinema theatres because he becomes too riled by the behaviour of his fellow cinema-goers. More from Deadline Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio Head Producers Behind Ted Griffin-Helmed 'Carthage Must Be Destroyed' Martin Scorsese Is Used To Being Behind The Camera, Now He's The Subject Of Apple Docuseries 'Mr. Scorsese' From Rebecca Miller 'Die My Love' Review: Jennifer Lawrence Shines In Lynne Ramsay's Brutal But Beautiful Portrait Of A Woman On The Edge - Cannes Film Festival The Guardian newspaper reports that Scorsese professed himself so distracted by all the chat and mobile phone behaviour around him, he could no longer concentrate on the events on the screen. Scorsese was talking to US film critic Peter Travers who wrote on his blog The Travers Take: 'I asked the maestro why he doesn't see movies in theatres any more and he went all raging bull about audiences who babble on phones during the movie, leave to order snacks and vats of soda, and keep up a noise level loud enough to drown out the actors.' Travers wrote that he challenged the veteran director: ''Come on, Marty,' I said, 'we couldn't keep our mouths shut when we were kids.'' Travers added: 'His [Scorsese's] eyes darkened. 'Yeah, maybe,' he conceded, 'but when we talked it was always about the movie and the fun we had chewing over the details.'' The Guardian reports that Scorsese has multiple projects in production, including a Hawaii-set crime drama starring Dwayne Johnson and a documentary about the late Pope Francis, with whom it is believed he had the final interview. In his long career, he has received 16 Academy Award nominations for his work, including winning the Best Director Oscar for police corruption thriller The Departed (2007). Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
You're about to get ads right before the movie at AMC too
AMC Theaters will show ads after the trailers starting July 1 in a bid to boost revenues. Rival chains including Regal and Cinemark have had pre-show advertising since 2019. Attendance at AMC's US theaters fell 11% in the first quarter. You're going to see ads right before the movie at AMC Theatres from next month. The cinema chain is adding a "platinum spot" in between the trailers and the film from July 1. The move is part of an agreement with National CineMedia that will give AMC a slice of the revenue from these ads, which the company describes as "vital" to its post-pandemic recovery. Rivals including Regal and Cinemark have been playing pre-show ads since 2019. AMC had held out over fears of alienating movie fans. AMC said in a statement that its competitors had not suffered "any direct impact to their attendance. This is a strong indication that this NCM pre-show initiative does not negatively influence moviegoing habits." AMC said last month it would start offering 50% off tickets on Wednesdays for members of its loyalty scheme in a bid to boost midweek attendance, alongside an improved selection of food and beverages. Revenues fell 9% to $862 million in the first quarter for AMC, while attendance at US theaters fell 11%. Total US box office takings stood at nearly $3.4 billion by the end of May, per Comscore data — 26% higher than the same period last year. A $4.2 billion haul is being forecast by the data provider for period from the first weekend in May to the Labor Day weekend in early September, Screen Daily reported. That could beat 2023's "Barbenheimer" summer when ticket sales reached almost $4.1 billion. Read the original article on Business Insider
Washington Post
05-06-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
In ‘The Phoenician Scheme,' it's the transactional vs. the transcendent
When the history of the decline of American moviegoing is written, one savior will deserve mention: Wes Anderson. During a period of churning audiences and a lemminglike rush toward streaming, the eight-time Oscar nominee has made movies that have reliably coaxed spectators back into brick-and-mortar theaters. Like Christopher Nolan and James Cameron, Anderson has become a reliable brand.
CBS News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Boston theaters experience boom from record breaking box office on Memorial Day weekend
Movie theatres across the country were packed over the holiday weekend as major summer blockbusters drew crowds back to the big screen, and Boston's Alamo Drafthouse in Seaport was no exception. "This weekend has been absolutely insane for cinema," said Alamo Drafthouse spokesperson Jordan Fussell. "We have done incredible numbers." Among the biggest draws were Disney's live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" from Paramount. Fussell said these kinds of high-profile releases are reigniting public interest in the moviegoing experience. "Across the nation, we've seen a definite increase in attendance at theatres," he said. "The amount of movies that are coming out, with the big box office, the summer blockbusters, we're getting back to a point where people actually want to go to the cinema and actually see things." Audiences were excited for weekend of movies Audiences echoed that sentiment. "I don't think anything compares to seeing a movie on the big screen," movie-goer Pam Palmucci said. According to Deadline, the box office raked in a record-breaking $322 million over the long weekend. Analysts expect the trend to continue, with summer revenue projected to top $4 billion. Fussell added that studios are playing a key role in that resurgence. He said that some films are designed with the theatrical experience in mind. "There are films that need to be seen in cinemas. For example, I'll say 'Mission: Impossible,' it's the final one of an eight-part trilogy – that's been going on 30 years, it definitely is something that needs to be seen inside of theaters. Same thing with something like 'Sinners' that was shot on IMAX cameras, for IMAX format is something you need to be able to experience inside of a theater like that," Jordan said. For many viewers, returning to theaters feels like a refreshing change from at-home streaming. "I've been preferring [streaming movies] on the couch at home for a while, so this is actually a treat for me," said movie-goer Joy Adeyemi. With a full slate of blockbuster titles lined up, the summer movie season is off to a strong start, and the buzz at the box office suggests it is just getting started.
