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Socially-distanced guests wait for the movie The Empire Strikes Back to start at AMC Town Square 18 on August 20 in Nevada.
The new pandemic legislation includes $15 billion in grants earmarked for independent movie theaters and live venues for music or stage performances, though it sets limitations on what venues are eligible.
The new coronavirus pandemic relief bill, which is set to receive a vote Monday, includes $15 billion in grants earmarked for independent movie theaters and live venues for music or stage performances.
The grants will provide much-needed relief to these venues, many of which have seen their business all but vanish as the pandemic canceled concerts and stage plays, while pushing almost all new theatrical releases to 2021. These particular grants, however, appear to disqualify the three largest players in the domestic movie theater business: AMC, Cinemark and Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld.
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By Karah Leigh - @karahontheradio
Dec 21, 2020
Movie theaters and concert venues will be getting some much-needed financial help as part of the new COVID-19 relief bill.
The $900 billion package includes $15 billion to help keep theaters and venues afloat during the pandemic.
The National Association Of Theater Owners said the money would help theaters weather this pandemic and ensure that workers have jobs waiting for them when it is safe to reopen .
Though the text of the bill has yet to be made public, the package will also include another round of direct payments this time totaling $600 per adult. It should be noted this second bill has yet to be voted on, though it s expected the House will take it up and pass it on Monday before it heads to the Senate.
Movie Theaters to Get $15 Billion in Aid in Latest COVID-19 Stimulus Checks
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Financial help is coming to movie theaters. Sunday night, Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced he and three other Congressional leaders agreed to a $900 billion COVID-related relief package. The package will include upwards of $15 billion in funding that is to be used to help keep movie theaters and other live entertainment venues afloat through the end of the pandemic. While the bill has not been passed, it is the first time McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) have agreed on a stimulus package since this spring when the $2.2 trillion CARES Act was first passed.
By Karah Leigh - @karahontheradio
Dec 21, 2020
Movie theaters and concert venues will be getting some much-needed financial help as part of the new COVID-19 relief bill.
The $900 billion package includes $15 billion to help keep theaters and venues afloat during the pandemic.
The National Association Of Theater Owners said the money would help theaters weather this pandemic and ensure that workers have jobs waiting for them when it is safe to reopen .
Though the text of the bill has yet to be made public, the package will also include another round of direct payments this time totaling $600 per adult. It should be noted this second bill has yet to be voted on, though it s expected the House will take it up and pass it on Monday before it heads to the Senate.