Tenet is finally coming to theaters next month, but after the news that it will only air in states and cities that have not been shut down due to COVID-19, IndieWire now reports that Warner Bros. put other measures in place to protect moviegoers.
The studio only allows theaters to screen Tenet if they comply with the proposed NATO Health and Safety Guidelines, drawn up by the National Theater Owners’ Association, and under the conditions contained therein, the stipulation is that customers must wear face masks when they are in theaters. Auditoriums will also need to be disinfected between screenings, while social distance is also set in place.
Warner Bros. sent an email to theater chains explaining, “These special conditions are offered to their exhibitors’ customers specifically for ‘Tenet’ to address the particular market conditions … including the high commercial risk of uncertain consumer demand, government reshuffling, health and safety regulations, and problems. with social distance from capacity. “
Interestingly, Warner Bros. asks. also for 63% of the total gross Tenet makes, while also indicating that theaters must play at least three trailers in advance for their upcoming films. Theaters with more than nine screens must also agree to play Christopher Nolan’s film for at least 12 weeks.
Initial screens are expected to take place on August 31, and tickets for those are reportedly on sale this Friday. Now it will pay customers to decide if they want to take the risk …
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