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>> some americans still a little hesitant to sit side by side with people you don't know, strangers, indoors. so how are theaters trying to convince audiences to come back? joining us now from the historic chinese theater in hollywood, california is correspondent steve patterson. steve, good afternoon. listen, if there's anywhere in america that's going to get people back to theaters fast, it's got to be where you are in hollywood. what are you hearing from folks there? >> reporter: no kidding, and i think in relation to the pandemic, we're starting to hear real excitement from hollywood, from...

Alamo Drafthouse Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection An Alamo Drafthouse theater Austin-based theater chain Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, one of the first theater groups to do so amid severe financial troubles for the industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the restructuring, Alamo Drafthouse has entered into an agreement that will involve selling assets to affiliates of Altamont Capital Partners and Fortress Investment Group. The firm has already announced that it ...

Aurora, colorado, that incident taking place during another batman-related film, "the dark knight rises." two major theater chains reminding customers they will not admit anyone wearing masks or face paint. warner bros. compelled to state what should be obvious, that the film is not an endorsement of real-world violence and that the joker character should not be viewed as a hero. david? >> matt gutman, thank you. when we come back, the deputy shot from behind, critically wounded and we just learned he has not survived. important news about dementia and alcohol. and the elk attack here in...

Back now with growing controversy over the "joker" movie after a warning of potential threats of mass shootings at screenings of the film, many theaters have issued restrictions on what moviegoers can bring in steve patterson. >> reporter: tonight theater chains saying no to consumers at showings of the new warner bros. movie "joker" following a warning from the u.s. army. >> can you introduce me as "joker"? >> reporter: amc banning face masks, makeup, or anything that conceals the face while landmark theaters banned costumes outright. the military warning of a potential threat surrounding the...

Her police department but in the entire splus region. >> later today the parents of michael brown will hold a press conference and discuss the decision to not press charges against the police officer who shot their son. time to get down to business. >> reporter: hbo is reportedly in talks with apple and others to launch partners for its highly anticipated streaming service. reports say the service will cost $15 a month. it will coincide with the new season of game of throwns. apple as told people they are going to produce a bigger i pad. apple is considering adding usb ports and connect a mous...