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cinemas

noun

plural of cinema

as in theaters

a building or part of a building where movies are shown got a job cleaning the cinemas at the multiplex

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Recent Examples of cinemas Those restrictions formally sunset in 2022, but so far only Sony has done a major deal for cinemas, acquiring all 35 Alamo Drafthouse locations in 2024. — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 On Wednesday, NewsCord — a news comparison and media monitoring platform — started a campaign urging cinemas around the world to refuse to screen the film, emailing major chains with the request on behalf of those who register. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 The venues will include AMC cinemas throughout Parton’s home state of Tennessee. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026 Studios and cinemas will need to grapple with whether their current business model is sustainable. — Bob Mondello, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 Spa Weekend, from Black Bear, is currently playing in cinemas. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 The city feels theatrical and alive, with open-air theaters, cinemas, and a vibrant arts scene that spills into its streets. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Broken into roughly 90-second episodes, microdramas first emerged during the pandemic, capitalizing on the popularity of short video apps like Douyin and Kuaishou as cinemas and studios closed. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 The film will debut in Czech cinemas at the end of September. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

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Two of Dolly Parton’s movies are returning to theaters following her death.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Aug. 2026
Shot over 12 years, Richard Linklater’s Oscar-winning ‘Boyhood’ returns to theaters for its 12th anniversary.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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Her Mame years kicked off with a national tour in 1965, followed by summer engagements, bus & truck tours and stops in Las Vegas, playhouses and dinner theaters.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
The town is full of vintage pieces such as playhouses and a Little Tikes Tuggy Boat Sandbox like the one Hoban had as a kid.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 20 July 2026

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