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Movie Chains Say Attendance Shows Big Screen Is Here to Stay
- Theaters report strong demand for ‘Peter Rabbit,’ ‘Nomadland’
- Vue CEO dismisses streaming threat, sees cinema ‘golden age’
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The U.K.’s top cinema chains said big audiences for films from “Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” to “Nomadland” point to a strong emergence from lockdown and show the enduring appeal of movie theaters in the streaming era.
Cineworld Group Inc. said U.K. ticket income on the first weekend back was above its expectations, led by the success of the kids’ action comedy inspired by the book of Beatrix Potter. Vue Cinemas said performance surpassed its expectations, with 40% of sessions selling out.