 | Movie theatres in Malaysia to close again as coronavirus cases riseAccording to Variety, a nationwide state of emergency was announced early on Tuesday (local time) on behalf of the King Al-Sultan Abdullah. |
 | Madurai bench tells TN govt, theatres owners to ensure Covid-19 protocols followed at ticket countersA two-member bench gave the direction taking judicial notice of visual media reports which showed 'huge and unmanageable crowd' in front of ticket counters at theatres. |
 | Mamata govt allows 100% occupancy in cinema halls in West BengalCM Mamata was speaking at the inauguration of the 26th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival 2021 via video conference on Friday. |
 | After Madras HC rap, Tamil Nadu government withdraws order allowing 100 per cent seating in theatresAccording to a statement, the TN government has said that only 50 percent seating would be permitted until further orders. |
| HC gives TN govt three days to reconsider decision to allow 100% seating in theatresA division bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and S Ananthi added that the occupancy in threatres should continue to be 50% till then |
 | Centre directs Tamil Nadu govt to withdraw order allowing 100 percent seating in theatresThe Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines only allow 50 percent capacity in theatres and it would remain in force till January 31, said the Union Home Secretary in a letter. |
 | Eastern India Motion Picture Association appeals Mamata Banerjee to resume cinema shows with full occupancyCinema halls in the state are currently running at 50 per cent of their occupancy in view of the coronavirus crisis in the country. |
| More doctors raise voice against Tamil Nadu govt's move allowing 100% seating in theatresHealth Secretary Dr J Radhakrishnan said it was the Revenue Department which issued the government order and he would take up the issue with them. |
 | The trouble with fully opening cinemasThe decision comes as the number of new Covid-19 cases reported in the state are on the decline. |
| TN government allows 100 percent seating in theatres ahead of Pongal, experts oppose moveThe TN government’s move to allow hundred percent seating comes after actor Vijay requested Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami to grant permission ahead of the release of his movie Master |
 | When the silver screen went dark: Bollywood counts its losses in year of COVID-19It is a dual edged crisis, of creating content and also exhibiting it with many producers either postponing or moving to OTT platforms. |
 | Cinemas housefull on first day of reopeningMoviegoers violate Covid-19 guidelines as single-screen theatres open with 50% occupancy in V’wada, Guntur |
 | How about a party at the theatre! Tirupur multiplex offers private screeningsPeople can celebrate the occasion in the hall and even cut cake. |
 | Single-screen theatres in Andhra Pradesh to reopen in phased manner from December 26With the Sankranti festive season approaching, single-screen theatres in the State are planning to resume operations in a phased manner from December 26. |
 | Virus shuts many UK theaters but online the show goes onThis year, more than half the U.K. population is under tight restrictions that have forced theaters, concert halls, art galleries, museums and cinemas to shut their doors. |
