Lawmaker Submits A Bill Requiring Movie Theaters To Include Actual Start Times
Trailers do take up a lot of time.
One US lawmaker is demanding a major change for cinema programming by submitting a bill that calls upon movie theater owners to begin listing the exact time that a film begins. Within 2024, the domestic box-office took a hit from a lighter schedule in the wake of industrial actions taken in 2023, leading to it becoming the first post-COVID 19 pandemic year to not perform better than the previous year. However, with the strange trend of novelty popcorn buckets and a 2025 slate including Superman, Saw XI, and Wicked: For Good, there is much optimism among audiences about 2025's theatrical offerings.
As first reported by People, US Democratic Party Lawmaker Martin Mooney has turned his attention to the practices of Cinemas with a bill that demands a change to their programming. The State Senator of New Haven, Connecticut submitted bill no. 797 on January 21, demanding that theaters either ensure future listings for movies have an accurate time for when the movie begins, or advertise several times when the previews start and the actual movie begins. Mooney likened audiences having to sit through previews as "An abuse of people's time".
While Exclusive To Connecticut Currently, Potential Following Bills Could Meet ResistanceWhile it could mark a major way in how theaters operate, it is unlikely that Mooney's bill will have a nationwide effect anytime soon. Mooney's proposed bill was submitted to the Connecticut General Assembly rather than Congress, meaning that should it go ahead, it would only impact theaters within the state.
Related10 Bold Predictions For The 2025 Box OfficeFrom the possible underperformance of Avatar 3 to the possible success of A Minecraft Movie, 2025's box office predictions promise some big surprises.
However, should similar bills be submitted elsewhere, it could attract the attention of several parties. With audiences gathered in theaters for an average of 20–25 minutes, advertisers have a good opportunity to sell their product, be it the cinema itself advertising concessions, a studio previewing a new trailer, or another large corporation advertising their product. As such, it is likely a larger movement could prompt resistance from these bodies.
There Is Still An Appeal To See Movie Previews In TheatersWhile the practice of sharing trailers online gives audiences a glimpse of what's coming to the big screen, the practice of pre-show adverts is still alive and well. As audiences have grown more familiar with studio promotional practices, many have come to predict which releases may have certain trailers attached to them. Furthermore, there is still an appeal to seeing a trailer on the big screen, as it can give cinemagoers a preview of how their most highly-anticipated movies will look on the big screen, be it a standard presentation of a more expansive IMAX preview.
Related10 Most Anticipated Movies Of February 2025 (According To Real Data)From data collected by predictive media analytics company Diesel Labs, Screen Rant lists the most anticipated new movies debuting in February 2025.
However, for cinemagoers less invested, many may find themselves agreeing with Mooney's proposal, be it the outright demand to feature an exact starting time on a listing only or feature an additional time for both the previews and the actual start. It remains to be seen whether Mooney's bill will receive approval, but it could mark a major change for movie theaters, should it gain prominence.
Source: People
Rihanna, one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, again watched from the audience in Los Angeles courtroom where ASAP Rocky's trial continues
Read more >> : Cick here
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Kurt Russell has starred in more cult classics than most, with the actor singling out which entries in his filmography fit the bill best.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
A medical transport jet with a child patient and five others aboard crashed into a Philadelphia neighbourhood shortly after takeoff Friday.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars will play a tribute to LA and Shaboozey will perform at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
The Kansas City Chiefs are on the verge of sports history. They've already broken several records, but they are only one win away from becoming the first team in NFL history to win
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Olyphant joins Taylor-Joy and Annette Bening.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
2020s movies that need sequels.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly seeking to dismiss Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit and more of Us Weekly's top stories
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Oscar nominee Karla SofÃa Gascón is facing more backlash as a fresh wave of controversial texts resurfaces, this time featuring hurtful comments about her Emilia Pérez costar Selena Gomez.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
John Erwin, who was the voice of He-Man in the 1980s and Morris the Cat in the 9Lives cat food TV advert has sadly passed away in Camarillo, southern California
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Twitter (X), Inc. was an American social media company based in San Francisco, California, which operated and was named for its flagship social media network prior to its rebrand as X. In addition to Twitter, the company previously operated the Vine short video app and Periscope livestreaming service
Twitter (X) is one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 619 million monthly active users worldwide. One of the most exciting features of Twitter (X) is the ability to see what topics are trending in real-time. Twitter trends are a fascinating way to stay up to date on what people are talking about on the platform, and they can also be a valuable tool for businesses and individuals to stay relevant and informed. In this article, we will discuss Twitter (X) trends, how they work, and how you can use them to your advantage.
What are Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are a list of topics that are currently being talked about on the platform and also world. The topics on this list change in real-time and are based on the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be localized to a Worldwide country or region or can be global, depending on the topic's popularity.
How Do Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends Work?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are generated by an algorithm that analyzes the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. When the algorithm detects a sudden increase in tweets using a specific hashtag or keyword, it considers that topic to be trending.
Once a topic is identified as trending, it is added to the list of Twitter (X) Worldwide trends. The topics on this list are ranked based on their popularity, with the most popular topics appearing at the top of the list.
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be filtered by location or category, allowing users to see what topics are trending in their area or in a particular industry. Additionally, users can click on a trending topic to see all of the tweets using that hashtag or keyword.