China News Service, Shanghai, July 8 (Reporter Xu Yinkang Yuzhan) The Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism previously revealed that from July 8, cinemas and performance venues will be gradually opened across the city.
At about 23:50 on July 7th, a reporter from Chinanews.com saw at the UME International Cinema (Shanghai Xintiandi Store) located in Huangpu District that the big screen at the entrance was marked with the words "Hello, long time no see". Many moviegoers were queuing up for admission.
The English 2D movie "Jurassic World 3" will be screened at 0:00 on July 8.
The big screen at the entrance of the theater was marked with the words "Hello, long time no see".
Photo by Kang Yuzhan
Chen Yu, a Shanghai citizen, is a veteran movie fan. She has not been to the cinema for about half a year. She exclaimed that she was very excited, "The last time I saw a movie seemed to be in February. With the news that "Royal World 3" is going to be released, and this is the first movie in theaters to reopen, it really feels great to be able to catch up with this special point."
According to relevant epidemic prevention requirements, moviegoers need to scan the theater code or digital sentinel on the spot, check the negative nucleic acid test certificate within 72 hours, and take temperature measurements before entering the theater.
At the same time, the cinema does not provide beverages and food for the time being, and it is forbidden to bring beverages and food into the theater.
Moviegoers need to scan the theater code or digital sentinel on the spot, check the negative nucleic acid test certificate within 72 hours, temperature measurement and other steps before entering the theater.
Photo by Kang Yuzhan
Lu Ying, assistant manager of UME International Studios Shanghai Xintiandi store, revealed that the studios are also equipped with contactless ticket vending machines, automatic temperature measuring robots and other equipment. At least two inspections were carried out, mainly to remind the audience not to eat or drink in the theater, and to wear masks. In terms of the number of screenings, the distance between the venues was also extended, and the attendance rate was limited to 50% and the seats were separated.”
The English 2D movie "Jurassic World 3" was screened at 0:00 on July 8. Photo by Kang Yuzhan
Lu Ying revealed that in addition to "Jurassic World 3", the movie "Life Events" was also included in the 0:00 show on July 8, and everyone's enthusiasm for buying tickets was also very high.
"Basically all the tickets are sold out, then there will be two more games later, and 90% of the tickets are also sold out. Seeing that the audience can return to our theater again, accompanied by the excitement, joy, and tears of the plot, this is also our filmmaker. I very much hope to see it." Lu Ying also expressed a lot of emotion when talking about the orderly reopening of the cinema.
Some cinemas in Shanghai have reopened.
Photo by Kang Yuzhan
The reporter noticed that due to the need for epidemic prevention and control, some theaters in Shanghai have also suspended their original plan to resume business on July 8.
Cinemas such as Tianshan Cinema in Changning District, Shanghai have issued an announcement through the official public account and other channels that they will not resume business temporarily, saying that movie tickets purchased online will be refunded, and the ticket payment will be returned through the original payment channel.
In addition, some theaters in Shanghai's Putuo District, Yangpu District, Jing'an District and other districts have also received notices to suspend their opening.
According to the data of Lighthouse Professional Edition, as of 2:00 on July 8, the total real-time box office (including pre-sale) of Shanghai movies on July 8 has reached nearly 1.25 million yuan, "Jurassic World 3", "Life Events" and "Detective War". The top three at the box office (including pre-sale).
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