Disney’s bold move with ‘Mulan’ could fundamentally change film distribution
If Disney’s gambit is a success or even greater, this could be a sea change for the film industry.
Section: Columns & Features
‘Animal Crackers’ a step above for Netflix
Blue Dream Studio’s loss is Netflix and its subscriber’s gain with the animated feature Animal Crackers.
Sturdy Hanks buoys lackluster ‘Greyhound’
It’s hard not to like Tom Hanks.
Franchise feel undercuts Netfilx’s ‘Old Guard’
The film is action-packed and features solid performances throughout led by Charlize Theron.
Slim pickings for new selections at theaters
It’s been a relatively quiet week for movie theater news in Fayetteville.
Coronavirus continues to impact local movie theaters
If we have learned anything from observing the film industry during a global pandemic, it’s when the sands shift, the dominoes begin to fall.
Malco theaters reopen with blast from past
The Malco Razorback and Rogers Towne cinemas reopen Friday with a slate of classics and newish movies at reduced prices to welcome back movie goers after a three-month hiatus.
UPDATED: AMC reopening most of 600 theaters in time for ‘Mulan’ debut
AMC, which owns the Fiesta Square 16, did not list which theaters would re-open on July 16 or the ones that would open later, but on its website, it said look forward for announcements soon.
Malco to reopen six theaters Monday, phase others in through mid-July
There is no exact word on when movie theaters will reopen in Northwest Arkansas, but Memphis-based Malco Theaters will reopen six of its 35 theaters on Monday.
AMC continues to ride coronavirus roller coaster
Following the plight of AMC Theaters through the pandemic’s nearly three-month closure of the movie exhibiting business has been a roller-coaster ride to say the least.
July appears to be target date for movie theaters reopening
Hopefully there will soon be news of when Malco and AMC theaters will reopen.
Soggy forecast prompts homestyle weekend film festival
To lift my spirits, I’ve decided to have my own little film festival this weekend at home to celebrate the unofficial start to summer.
‘Scoob!’ can’t wait for theaters to re-open, debuts on VOD
As we enter our ninth week without movies in theaters because of the coronavirus pandemic, Warner Bros. boldly drops the CGI animated feature Scoob! on VOD.
NWA Mutual Aid: Fighting coronavirus with hillbilly hospitality
Because older adults and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk of serious complications from COVID-19, the global pandemic has led to a surge in grassroots community outreach to protect those at risk.
Will WB gamble, keep ‘Tenet’ for July 17 release?
We are 10 weeks away from the tentative release date for a film that its creator hopes will be the movie that brings fans back to the theaters.
It’s time to update our ‘Most missed restaurants in the history of Fayetteville’ list
It’s time for us to update one of the most popular posts we’ve ever made on the Flyer, our ‘Most missed restaurants in the history of Fayetteville’ list we made back in July of 2014.
AMC theaters goes from the verge of bankruptcy to issuing ultimatums
Expect AMC and Regal movie theater chains to continue to show movies produced by Universal Pictures once theaters are up and running following the pandemic.
Warner announces May 27 launch for HBO Max amid much speculation
Warner Media has been the key newsmaker over the last week in the world of movies and TV on a number of fronts including announcing the May 27 launch for the HBO Max streaming service.
Movie theaters hopeful for late July re-opening
There seems to be light at the end of the coronavirus-infected tunnel.
AMC theater chain struggling amid COVID-19 shutdown
AMC furloughed or laid off all its employees, and calls to its corporate offices in Leawood went unreturned Thursday.
MOVIE BUFF-ET: Lagging VOD rentals a good sign for theaters
Unless prices on VOD aren’t drastically slashed, then theaters still hold the preeminent spot in people’s hearts and minds for watching newly released films.
TRAIL TOUR: Biking the Greenway – Gordon Long Park to Walker Park
If you want to explore the Razorback Greenway, but you don’t live near the trail system, there are several places to park and ride in Fayetteville.
