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In this March 15, 2021, file photo movie patrons arrive to see a film at the AMC 16 theater in Burbank, Calif. Industry insiders agree that same-day cinematic and streaming releases of new motion pictures is a dead as a business model, doomed in no small part to the impact of digital movie piracy. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) **FILE**

Same-day cinema, streaming releases are dead, industry experts say

By Peter Santo - The Washington Times

This image released by Disney shows a scene from Marvel Studios' &quot;Black Panther.&quot; After a down year in 2017, the box office has been back in a big way, and headed toward a record, thanks to the massive successes of films like Disney's &quot;Black Panther,&quot; ''Avengers: Infinity War&quot; and &quot;Incredibles 2.&quot; (Matt Kennedy/Marvel Studios-Disney via AP)

In a record year, the movie theater strikes back

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press

John Fithian, president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners, discusses diversity in current films at CinemaCon 2018, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at Caesars Palace on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

MPAA head says theaters will survive rise of streaming sites

By LINDSEY BAHR - Associated Press

Former U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd, right, the new Chairman and CEO of The Motion Picture Association of America, speaks to reporters as John Fithian, president and CEO of the National Association of Theater Owners, looks on during a news conference at CinemaCon 2011, the official convention of the National Association of Theater Owners, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Hollywood leaders say weak business will rebound

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press