As COVID cases rise in various parts of the world, local governments are quick to restrict movie theater attendance, while at the same time allowing restaurants and pubs to operate normally. Patrick von Sychowski, editor of Celluloid Junkie, explains why these rules unfairly target movie theaters and discusses a new study that highlights which moviegoers are reluctant to return to cinemas. Plus, we’ll shine a light on LED movie screens and whether they’re the future everywhere…or just in China.

Meanwhile, the Golden Globes announced this year’s list of nominees, but since the ceremony will not be televised it remains to be seen whether they will still influence the ongoing awards season.

Of course we also cover the week’s top entertainment headlines including how the United Kingdom will get its own version of “Saturday Night Live,” Adele helps revive the sale of compact discs and all the big winners at this year’s video game awards show.

‘West Side Story’ Goes South In Offshore Debut, But Is There A Place For It Over Time?

https://deadline.com/2021/12/west-side-story-opening-weekend-venom-eternalsi-global-nternational-box-office-1234889589/

Box Office: Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Sings Off-Key With $10.5M Opening

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/west-side-story-box-office-off-key-1235061443/

China Box Office: ‘Schemes in Antiques’ Conspires to Hold Top Spot

https://variety.com/2021/film/box-office/schemes-in-antiques-week-two-china-box-office-1235131761/

Universal Movies Could Hit Peacock as Early as 45 Days After Theatrical Release

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/universal-movies-hit-peacock-early-1235059998/

Will Jussie Smollett Be Sentenced to Prison for Lying to the Police?

French Director Luc Besson’s Rape Case Dismissed After Judicial Investigation

https://variety.com/2021/film/global/luc-besson-rape-case-dismissed-1235129822/

AFI Awards: Top Films and Shows Include ‘Dune,’ ‘The Power of the Dog’ and ‘Schmigadoon!’

https://variety.com/2021/awards/awards/afi-awards-2021-winners-1235129224/

‘West Side Story,’ ‘Belfast’ Lead 2022 Critics Choice Film Nominations

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/critics-choice-2022-film-nominations-nominees-list-1235061580/

Quo Vadis, Aida? Takes Best Picture at European Film Awards

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/dec/11/quo-vadis-aida-wins-best-film-at-european-film-awards