Alamo Drafthouse says it will not reopen this weekend, despite the Texas governor's permission.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said that movie theaters would be able to open as soon as this weekend, as the state looks to gradually ease restrictions meant to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus., had a clear message to patrons: “We will not be opening this weekend.”
“Opening safely is a very complex project that involves countless new procedures and equipment, all of which require extensive training,” the company said in a statement provided by a spokesman. “This is something we cannot and will not do casually or quickly.”Founded by Tim and Karrie League in 1997, the company is known for going its own way. Alamo was a pioneer in the dine-in theater trend and serves its own craft beer.
That didn’t change Monday. The theater industry’s return to normalcy “may span multiple months,” a Cinemark spokeswoman said. The business’s revival will be “driven by staggered theatre openings due to government limits, reduced operating hours, lingering social distancing and a ramp up of consumer comfort with public gatherings.”
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