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Warner Bros delays 'Dune', 'The Batman' movies amid Covid-19 pandemic

Movie studios have delayed releasing tentpole projects even after restrictions were eased, as people remain wary of stepping into cinema halls and many theaters still remain closed

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The movie industry received a jolt on Monday when Cineworld, the world’s second-biggest cinema chain, said it would close its UK and US movie theatres

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AT&T Inc’s Warner Bros said it is delaying the release of Dune and The Batman movies, another setback for the entertainment industry hit by Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and social distancing measures that have closed theatres worldwide.

The movie industry received a jolt on Monday when Cineworld, the world’s second-biggest cinema chain, said it would close its UK and US movie theatres, blaming the reluctance of studios to go ahead with major releases for the decision.

But AMC Entertainment, the world’s No.1 chain, said on Tuesday that most of its theaters in the United States and Europe would remain open.

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