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This image released by Universal Pictures shows Vin Diesel, left, and Michelle Rodriguez in a scene from "F9: The Fast Saga." (Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures via AP)
'F9' puts charge back into movie theaters with $70M opening

By Andrew Dalton Jun. 27, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

About $140 million in stimulus money targeted for tourism

Jun. 24, 2021 12:28 PM EDT
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's tourism and entertainment businesses, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, are getting some financial help to recover. ...

FILE - In this March 15, 2021, file photo movie patrons arrive to see a film at the AMC 16 theater in Burbank, Calif. AMC is looking to sell up to 11.5 million of its shares, as the movie theater operator looks to capitalize on its meme stock popularity. The announcement in a regulatory filing on Thursday, June 3 comes just two days after the company said it was raising $230.5 million through an 8.5 million share sale. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
White-knuckle thriller for AMC as it sells stock into frenzy

By Michelle Chapman And Stan Choe Jun. 03, 2021 08:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 5, 2021 file photo, people line up for movie tickets at a reopened AMC theater in New York. AMC said Wednesday, June 2, that it’s launching AMC Investor Connect, an initiative that will put the company in direct communication with its individual shareholders to keep them up to date about important company information and provide them with special offers. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
AMC embraces meme stock status, share price nearly doubles

By Michelle Chapman And Stan Choe Jun. 02, 2021 03:11 PM EDT

The AMC Empire 25 theater reopens after COVID-19 closures, Friday, March 5, 2021, in New York. Movie theater chain AMC is selling 8.5 million shares to investment firm Mudrick Capital Management, raising $230.5 million and cashing in on the meme stock frenzy that has helped boost its stock price in recent months. AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. said Tuesday, June 1 that it will use most of the proceeds for acquisitions of additional theater leases and to invest in its existing theaters to make them more attractive to moviegoers. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
With AMC shares up 1,100% in 2021, company sells shares

By Michelle Chapman Jun. 01, 2021 08:45 AM EDT

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds and Emily Blunt in a scene from "A Quiet Place Part II." (Jonny Cournoyer/Paramount Pictures via AP)
Fueling box office rebound, 'Quiet Place' opens with $58.5M

By Jake Coyle May. 30, 2021 02:06 PM EDT

Reps. Bill Wheat, R-Ponchatoula, from left, Chris Turner, R-Ruston; and Troy Romero, R-Jennings, look through budget documents during a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee on Monday, May 3, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)
Louisiana House GOP leaders unveil their budget proposal

By Melinda Deslatte May. 03, 2021 01:32 PM EDT

Maryland music venues struggle to stay afloat amid pandemic

By Madison Hunt Of Capital News Service Apr. 21, 2021 04:43 PM EDT
Independent music venues continue to struggle financially to survive while in the midst of Maryland’s lifted pandemic restrictions and vaccine accessibility. ...

Regal Cinemas on 42nd Street is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 on March 5, 2021, in New York. Regal Cinemas, the second largest movie theater chain in the U.S., will reopen beginning April 2, its parent company, Cineworld Group, announced Tuesday. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Regal Cinemas, 2nd largest chain in US, to reopen in April

By Jake Coyle Mar. 23, 2021 12:31 PM EDT

A pedestrian walks by the newly reopened AMC 34th Street theater on March 5, 2021, in New York. AMC Theatres says it will have 98% of its U.S. movie theaters open on Friday, with more expected to open by March 26. Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. are up more than 4% before the market open on Thursday. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Prepare the popcorn: AMC opening more movie theaters

By Michelle Chapman Mar. 18, 2021 08:56 AM EDT

FILE - This July 2, 2020 file photo shows some gym equipment machines are turned off so clients can physically distance at Mountainside Fitness in Phoenix. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has lifted capacity restrictions at gyms, restaurants, and other businesses. Ducey cited lower COVID-19 cases and increased vaccination as he eases up on the pandemic restrictions that have upended life for nearly a year. Ducey announced the changes Friday, March 5, 2021, citing declining COVID-19 cases and the rollout of the vaccine. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Arizona governor lifts capacity limits at gyms, restaurants

By Jonathan J. Cooper Mar. 05, 2021 11:01 AM EST

In a photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The governor announced the further loosening of Michigan's coronavirus restrictions, easing capacity limits in restaurants and a host of other businesses while also allowing for larger indoor and outdoor gatherings. The revised state health department order will take effect Friday and last through April 19. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)
Michigan loosens virus limits for businesses, nursing homes

By David Eggert Mar. 02, 2021 02:12 PM EST

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks a press briefing on the COVID-19 virus, vaccination efforts, winter storms and schools reopening on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh, N.C.(Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Cooper lifts curfew, eases gathering and occupancy limits

By Bryan Anderson Feb. 24, 2021 03:47 PM EST

New York City movie theaters to reopen in early March

By Marina Villeneuve Feb. 22, 2021 04:13 PM EST
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City movie theaters can open their doors again at limited capacity starting March 5, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday. ...

Hogan announces $30M in relief for entertainment venues

Jan. 15, 2021 11:45 AM EST
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The state of Maryland is allocating $30 million in emergency relief for music and entertainment venues, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Friday...

Early closing hours to continue for many businesses in Maine

Dec. 30, 2020 09:08 AM EST
Early closing hours that are in effect for bars and restaurants will continue into the new year amid a surge in COVID-19 infections in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills...

In a photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addresses the state during a speech in Lansing, Mich., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. Whitmer's administration on Friday lifted a prohibition on in-person instruction at Michigan high schools and said movie theaters and other entertainment venues can reopen with capacity restrictions following a decline in coronavirus cases. Universities and colleges can let students return to campus next month, with a request to wait until Jan. 18, to restart face-to-face classes. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)
Michigan lets high schools, entertainment venues reopen

By David Eggert Dec. 18, 2020 12:21 PM EST

FILE - Disney chief executive Bob Chapek speaks during a ceremony at Hong Kong Disneyland on Sept. 11, 2015. In a virtual presentation for investors, Chapek laid out direct-to-consumer efforts, leaning heavily on some of the company's biggest brands. But even as Disney emphasized its expanding streaming portfolio, the company said it remains dedicated to releasing many of its big-budget spectacles in movie theaters. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films

By Jake Coyle Dec. 10, 2020 05:51 PM EST

In this photo provided by the Michigan Office of the Governor, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during a news conference in Lansing, Mich., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (Michigan Office of the Governor via AP)
Whitmer administration extends partial shutdown by 12 days

By David Eggert And Ed White Dec. 07, 2020 09:06 AM EST

A shopper walks past a closed AMC movie theater Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is imposing an overnight curfew as the most populous state tries to head off a surge in coronavirus cases. On Thursday, Newsom announced a limited stay-at-home order in 41 counties that account for nearly the entire state population of just under 40 million people. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Universal strikes another deal with a major theater chain

By Lindsey Bahr Nov. 20, 2020 10:25 AM EST