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AMC Is Renting Out Its Theaters For Private Showings Starting At $99
AMC is allowing patrons to rent out their theaters for private movie screening as a means to increase revenue while theaters are closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
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“Host a personal screening for one or make it a private party for up to 20 people total!,” AMC says on its website. “It’s perfect for an everyday escape or a celebration to remember.”
Starting at $99, moviegoers can reserve an entire AMC auditorium.
The company has been unable to host showings during the pandemic in many of the biggest markets in the United States since March.
“In compliance with these restrictions, all of our theatres worldwide have temporarily suspended operations through June,” the company said in the filing earlier this year. “During this period, we are generating effectively no revenue.”
Even if they could open, many studios are delaying the release of their films until further notice.
“We have to prepare for the inevitability that one, or more, of the major chains may not survive if this situation continues to lurch into next summer,” senior analyst at entertainment research firm Exhibitor Relations Jeff Bock told CNN. “The number of movie theaters that will close on a permanent basis will be directly proportional to how long it takes the US to stomp out the virus.”
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Billy Chuck Da Goat finds his flow on new release “Vibez”
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“Vibez” was made on purpose, but it also sounds simple. Billy Chuck’s smooth delivery flows through the production without rushing or pushing anything. Instead, he lets the rhythm breathe, allowing people to get into the song at their own pace. This laid-back energy is the best part of the song, nothing feels forced, which is exactly what it’s trying to do.
The track changes to fit whatever you need it for, like a late-night drive, a focused workout, or a way to unwind after a long day. It has a quiet edge of confidence, it’s not loud or bragging, but it’s steady and sure of itself.
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The two artists are clearly close. Romance and Eros are not just ideas, and they inhabit every note that lingers and every minuscule shift in tonality. The harmonies soar effortlessly over the acoustic foundation, a blend of sweetness and strength. It’s a sign of strength and also of a willingness to be hurt.
“Billie Jean (Acoustic Version)” is stripped of any fancy production or theatrical effects, it wins you over with its frankness and forthrightness. Sandy François Marius’s impersonation is fresh and real, endowed with depth and softness thanks to Bérénice’s presence, which definitely makes everything more perfect. This acoustic performance serves as a stark reminder of the elements that do connect people: the singer, his guitar, and a story from the heart.
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