Movie theater Coverage

Coming (again!) to a theater near you: Britney Spears' 'Crossroads,' 'Hunger Games,' and some scares

(CNN) -- An eclectic list of previous theatrically released movies are making a return to the big screen in October, which appears to be somewhat of a creative solution for a wounded entertainment industry that continues to reel from the dual Hollywood strikes.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

Group forms to save longtime theater in Louisburg

For decades, the historic Louisburg Theater was a place for folks in Franklin County to catch a movie, but its last showing was in 2009.

Supporters hope to restore historic Louisburg Theater after years of dormancy

The Louisburg Theater was once a place to meet up with friends, grab some popcorn, and watch a film.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL multimedia journalist

11 things to do in Winston-Salem

You don't have to drive to the beach or mountains for an incredible weekend trip in North Carolina.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

A local legendary theater in Raleigh will soon re-open under new management.

Built-in 1936, generations of people have memories of the entertainment landmark, the Rialto Theater.

$3 movie tickets: Theaters slashing prices for National Cinema Day

Have you seen any good movies lately? If it's been a while since you caught a film at the theater or you simply love a great deal, you won't want to miss National Cinema Day.

The world's second biggest movie theater chain is in trouble

The owner of Regal Cinemas is having a tough time -- its stock crashed as much as 80% Friday after reports that its parent company is preparing to file for bankruptcy.

By Anna Cooban, CNN Business

How to use the pod-style seating at the new Paragon Theaters in Cary

Into the Blue Creative Business Agency President Sharon Patterson and Vice President of Client Relations and Media Lauren Ricks demonstrate how to use the pod-style seating at the new Paragon Theaters at 21 Fenton Main St. in Cary, North Carolina.

Take a look at Cary's new luxury movie theater before it opens this week

Paragon Theaters, the new luxury movie theater in Cary, NC opens this week at the Fenton development

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

AMC buys surprise stake in a precious metals mine

Movie theater chain and meme stock favorite AMC has taken several steps of late to diversify beyond its core business. The company has recently gotten into cryptos and NFTs and also plans to sell its own popcorn brand at retail stores.

By Paul R. La Monica, CNN Business

What is the future of the movie theaters post-pandemic?

Spider-Man topped $1 billion in global ticket sales, but not every holiday movie was a box office hit. NBC talked to two movie buffs on what those sales say about a bigger question: what is the future of the movie theaters post-pandemic?

Movie theaters roar back with $100 million Memorial Day weekend

Over the holiday weekend, cinemas in North America raked in the most sales since the pandemic began in early 2020.

Back on the big screen: More movie theaters reopening in Triangle

As part of an overall economy rebound, more movie theaters are reopening in the Triangle on Thursday and Friday.

Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter

Regal reopening theaters in Raleigh, Cary, Apex and Garner in May

Some of the most popular theaters in the area, including Regal Crossroads in Cary and Regal White Oak in Garner, will reopen May 7, according to Regal.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

Triangle movie theaters eager to welcome back guests

Theaters like Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Raleigh, where signs are lit up again and owners hope increased capacity limits mean more ticket sales.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

New Cary development building zero-gravity movie seating for post-pandemic life

A new mixed-use development under construction in Cary is prepared for life after the pandemic. It includes a strategy to attract people back to the movies with a new cinema experience.

Poll: Many in NC still uneasy about going to bars, movie theaters

Bar owners fought for months to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, but even though they are now allowed to serve people outdoors, many North Carolina residents said they still aren't comfortable going there, according to the results of a WRAL News poll released Thursday.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

AMC, Cinemark and Marquee Cinemas open in Triangle

On Friday, three movie theater groups will open their doors for the first time since March, including the Cinemark Raleigh Grande, five local AMC locations and Marquee Cinemas at Wakefield Commons.

Several Triangle movie theaters reopen, Regal locations remain closed

On Friday, three movie theater groups will open their doors for the first time since March.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Regal Cinemas temporarily closing U.S. Theaters, affecting 40,000 employees

The plight of the entertainment industry deepened Monday as the British company Cineworld, which owns Regal Cinemas in the United States<strong>,</strong> said it would temporarily close all 663 of its movie theaters in the United States and Britain. The move was expected to affect 40,000 employees in the United States and 5,000 in Britain.

Eshe Nelson and Gillian Friedman, New York Times

Scorsese, Cameron, Eastwood say US cinemas might not make it through pandemic

The Oscar-winning directors, along with movie theater owners, wrote a letter addressed to both houses of Congress.

Bars, movie theaters allowed to reopen with restrictions

WRAL's Leslie Moreno and Julian Grace had reaction from owners of bars and movie theaters after Gov. Roy Cooper announced both businesses could reopen on Friday with restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Owner of The Rialto has concerns after Cooper announces plans for reopening

WRAL's Julian Grace spoke with the owner of The Rialto movie theater, who expressed some concerns after Gov. Roy Cooper announced businesses like his could reopen with limited capacity during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cooper announces shift to Phase 3 of pandemic recovery plan

Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a Sept. 30, 2020, update on the coronavirus outbreak in North Carolina and the state's response to it.

Bars, movie theaters to reopen as NC moves into next phase of recovery

Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that coronavirus cases are stable enough in North Carolina to move the state into the next phase of reopening businesses and resuming social activities during the pandemic.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor, & Adam Owens and Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporters