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now amc entertainment is considering changing its tune. the company's ceo told variety magazine texting may be allowed. adam erin said "you can't tell a 22-year-old to turn off their cell phone. that's not how they live their life. we're going to have to figure out a way to do it that doesn't disturb today's audience saudie" >> if you're allowing that, they want people to come. >> reporter: that's what amc wants. there are 80 million millennials in the u.s. and many don't go to theaters. kit yaro studies millennial spending. >> this is a group that can't be ignored. one of the things we know about them psychologically they like a lot more stimulation. they like to be doing several things at once. >> i feel like if they allow it, people are going to do it any way. >> reporter: amc may set aside a test friendly auditorium or section. either way, most moviegoers hate the idea. >> it's annoying. it's texting now, next it will be calls. >> if they come to the movies, they should watch the movie. >> reporter: amc is one of the largest theater op
now amc entertainment is considering changing its tune. the company's ceo told variety magazine texting may be allowed. adam erin said "you can't tell a 22-year-old to turn off their cell phone. that's not how they live their life. we're going to have to figure out a way to do it that doesn't disturb today's audience saudie" >> if you're allowing that, they want people to come. >> reporter: that's what amc wants. there are 80 million millennials in the u.s. and many don't...
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amc creates content that breaks all the rules.t's playing at the highest of levels. >> how much credit do you give hamilton, who will be a character soon, to opening up awareness of revolutionary war drama? >> i think what's happening now, what we are trying to do with the show, is sort of how madmen brought back the sexiness of the '50s and '60s, turn washington spies with hamilton, no doubt, is trying to bring back what brought this country, made this country great. look, george washington walking here, i see the statue of washington outside, he didn't just show up. it didn't just happen. it wasn't easy. it was hard. these are people, it wasn't just men standing around in dresses going hey, we are going to work this out, this is going to be easy. no. we won this country. >> you think demand for period pieces has a lot longer to go? >> you know how much those tickets are going right now? $700? $800 for rear mezzanine. yes. i think that we are tapping into that as well. this excitement about the revolutionary war period. you can w
amc creates content that breaks all the rules.t's playing at the highest of levels. >> how much credit do you give hamilton, who will be a character soon, to opening up awareness of revolutionary war drama? >> i think what's happening now, what we are trying to do with the show, is sort of how madmen brought back the sexiness of the '50s and '60s, turn washington spies with hamilton, no doubt, is trying to bring back what brought this country, made this country great. look, george...
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now amc entertainment is considering changing its tune. the company's ceo told variety magazine texting may be allowed. adam erin said "you can't tell a 22-year-old to turn off their cell phone. that's not how they live their life. we're going to have to figure out a way to do it that doesn't disturb today's audience saudie" >> if you're allowing that, they want people to come. >> reporter: that's what amc wants. there are 80 million millennials in the u.s. and many don't go to theaters. kit yaro studies millennial spending. >> this is a group that can't be ignored. one of the things we know about them psychologically they like a lot more stimulation. they like to be doing several things at once. >> i feel like if they allow it, people are going to do it any way. >> reporter: amc may set aside a test friendly auditorium or section. either way, most moviegoers hate the idea. >> it's annoying. it's texting now, next it will be calls. >> if they come to the movies, they should watch the movie. >> reporter: amc is one of the largest theater op
now amc entertainment is considering changing its tune. the company's ceo told variety magazine texting may be allowed. adam erin said "you can't tell a 22-year-old to turn off their cell phone. that's not how they live their life. we're going to have to figure out a way to do it that doesn't disturb today's audience saudie" >> if you're allowing that, they want people to come. >> reporter: that's what amc wants. there are 80 million millennials in the u.s. and many don't...
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it's not us amc wants to court. it's the 20-year-olds out there, right, who have the disposable income. >> if you have a theater that runs, you know, in theaters 16 and 17, you have -- >> right. maybe -- >> the millennials want the phones. it's just nice and dark for whoever wants it. >> i died a little bit when they said it's not us they are trying to court. >> [ laughter ] it's not. they want the delicious 20-year- olds with a lifetime of money to spend. use the #ktvuthe9. what do you think of the idea of setting texting zones up in the theater? >>> coming up on "mornings on 2: the 9", russian war planes test the u.s. navy in the baltic sea. up next, the latest response from the pentagon. >> and the justice for mario woods coalition is demanding an investigation into the san francisco police department. coming up, the concern it has over what it calls a pattern of discrimination. >> 9:14. checking in on stocks. they have been getting steadily better through the morning. you can see here at this point the dow is up
it's not us amc wants to court. it's the 20-year-olds out there, right, who have the disposable income. >> if you have a theater that runs, you know, in theaters 16 and 17, you have -- >> right. maybe -- >> the millennials want the phones. it's just nice and dark for whoever wants it. >> i died a little bit when they said it's not us they are trying to court. >> [ laughter ] it's not. they want the delicious 20-year- olds with a lifetime of money to spend. use the...
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adam aron, the ceo of amc entertainment. water minutes before the close of trading. .6%, 1.5% forn the month. look at the california republican convention where donald trump is scheduled to stick. protesters outside the hotel he is scheduled to speak at any moment. there were protesters at last night's event. more bloomberg coming up. coming upu miss?" next on bloomberg television. ♪ .. .. >> big tex terrible, horrible, no good, week of fairy bad earnings
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here is the tweet "amc will fought have texting because so many of you hate the idea."rday the c.e.o. said he was contemplate the rules. no more. >> newsweek magazine is turning its focus to the >> guest: -- the golden state with the governor the savior, how jerry brown saved california, including the economy and work on climate change. the 78-year-old would have been a great presidential candidate if he were younger. >> when you are a kid everything a big deal especially with a little brother or sister on way. all the adorable reaction when the two sisters found out the gender of their new sibling. and >> coming up at 4:00, the big bell favor. forget the sounds of the history coming from berkeley this weekend, and a second strong, hit the same region in japan and tonight at 5:00, we have reaction from the japanese community here in the bay area and how they could be helping in the relief effort. >> now it is time for the perfect pet. >> good morning, guys, perfect pet is not in the theater but we still want to introduce you to sophia from the marin humane society, a on
here is the tweet "amc will fought have texting because so many of you hate the idea."rday the c.e.o. said he was contemplate the rules. no more. >> newsweek magazine is turning its focus to the >> guest: -- the golden state with the governor the savior, how jerry brown saved california, including the economy and work on climate change. the 78-year-old would have been a great presidential candidate if he were younger. >> when you are a kid everything a big deal...
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amc is ditching plans to allow movie goers to text inside its theaters. in a statement amc ceo says the company heard loud and clear that texting is not what its audience wants. earlier this week ceo told variety magazine amc was going be terms friendly. you may be able to buy concert tickets through facebook. ticket master will select tights for select events through facebook. facebook will collect a fee from ticket master for each ticket sold. buzz feed reports event bright will soon sell tickets through facebook. >>> let's take a look back in the past week in business news with cnbc. >> verizon on strike. banks onto rise. ads on court. all during the week that was. it was one of the biggest american strikes in years. about 40,000 verizon workers didn't show up to work on wednesday. union leaders called for the strike after 10 months of negotiations over issues ranging from benefits to offshore in the call center jobs. apple isn't the only company challenging requests for customer data. microsoft joining the fray with a lawsuit against the justice depar
amc is ditching plans to allow movie goers to text inside its theaters. in a statement amc ceo says the company heard loud and clear that texting is not what its audience wants. earlier this week ceo told variety magazine amc was going be terms friendly. you may be able to buy concert tickets through facebook. ticket master will select tights for select events through facebook. facebook will collect a fee from ticket master for each ticket sold. buzz feed reports event bright will soon sell...
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amc says it is open to the idea where it is okay to text. if you ever get a call from me looking for bail money it is because i [inaudible]. >> it happened. >> not to me. >> it happened to somebody. they were texting and gun play. >> they got killed. mike, you said it is bad enough they have wi-fi on airlines. at least that only costs $50. >> it is available to everybody. that's true. >> tom, you suggested texting in theaters is better than talking. it is not. they are equally as bad. you know, i think i am focused on the audio. that's what bothers me more, the talking. >> you know film is a visual medium. >> it is the sound. that's what gets me. i don't like the chewing and the food. >> you have misaphonia. >> go into a rage for chewing. >> you can't blame him for that. it is a disease. you are sick. >> get yourself looked at. >> i was done like four minutes ago. >> time to take a break. thank you, andy. more stories when we return. [beekeeper] from bees to business expenses, i'm in charge of it all. so i've been snapping photos of my recei
amc says it is open to the idea where it is okay to text. if you ever get a call from me looking for bail money it is because i [inaudible]. >> it happened. >> not to me. >> it happened to somebody. they were texting and gun play. >> they got killed. mike, you said it is bad enough they have wi-fi on airlines. at least that only costs $50. >> it is available to everybody. that's true. >> tom, you suggested texting in theaters is better than talking. it is...
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you know, if you go to an amc theater and if this becomes a reality, will you stop coming to an amc theater? we talked to several people this morning. you will hear what they have to say in the next hour of "mornings on 2". gasia, you mentioned it comes down to the bottom line of bringing more people into the theater. i did some research. the motion picture association of america, these are the latest statistics from 2014, they show that box always sales were down 5% than the previous year, which was obviously 2013. he is definitely trying to bring more people into the theaters. >> brian, i popped your question up on my facebook page. every person said texting in the theater is a bad idea. if you can't put your phone down for two hours, maybe you don't go to the movie that day. >> reporter: what's funny, gasia, people say it's a bad idea. you know what? i am guilty of doing it myself. bad idea for some people. others, perhaps the millennials, who we haven't heard from yet, think it's a good idea. we will see. >> all right. brian, thank you. >>> all right. time is 7:43. if you can't join the
you know, if you go to an amc theater and if this becomes a reality, will you stop coming to an amc theater? we talked to several people this morning. you will hear what they have to say in the next hour of "mornings on 2". gasia, you mentioned it comes down to the bottom line of bringing more people into the theater. i did some research. the motion picture association of america, these are the latest statistics from 2014, they show that box always sales were down 5% than the previous...
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. >>> still ahead, going country, hear from the most amc awards about the big acts to expect this weekend. ♪ [ music ] ♪ ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, for the a-c-m awards. dierks bentley and luke bry wi >>> the biggest names in country music will be together for the amc awards. berks be bentley and luke decline -- d bentley and luke bryan will be hosting the awards. >> do you kind of stake take a step back and -- take a step back and go, this is pretty cool cool? >> when we step back and see garth brooks, george straight. >> any time you're around such huge figures in entertain meant, it's fun being in the room with them. you always leave those experiences like feeling like you may have learned something. >> and you can watch the academy of country music awards here on sunday night at 8:00 on channel 5. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, have a great afternoon. ============b r e a k ============== >>> that will do it, we're out of time, have a great weekend and see you nice and early on monday, enjoy your friday, everybody. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ♪ [ seagulls calling ] ♪
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>> reporter: to help prince's fans get through this thing called life, some amc movie theaters are showing his iconic movie purple rain through the weekend. a hand written note left at a growing memorial says it all. you will be missed. inside, fans danced through the night just like his song let's go crazy made them do and while the cause of the 57 year old's death is unknown, his fans plan to celebrate the musical genius' life and party like it's 1999. >>> it could be weeks before we learn what led to the music superstar's sudden death. arrangements are being made for a funeral on monday. >> prince's record sales have soared. the record store in berkeley is restocking the singer's cd's, cassettes and albums because they have sold out. the prolific artist released his 39th and final album last december. as onlyar just mentioned, amc theaters across the country are bringing purple rain back to the big screen. folks in l.a. lined up to relive a piece of rock history. >> reporter: prince's reign continues. it's doubtful it will reign supreme at the box office, but purpleel rain, the semiauto
>> reporter: to help prince's fans get through this thing called life, some amc movie theaters are showing his iconic movie purple rain through the weekend. a hand written note left at a growing memorial says it all. you will be missed. inside, fans danced through the night just like his song let's go crazy made them do and while the cause of the 57 year old's death is unknown, his fans plan to celebrate the musical genius' life and party like it's 1999. >>> it could be weeks...
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amc's response in just a moment. n stream it all.ny michael hall movie where he fights with the girl. the one where he gets rejected by the girl. even stream the one where he creates the girl. with unlimited data, you can stream all the anthony michael hall movies you want. i wonder what he's up to these days maybe he's shopping in an at&t store? get unlimited data and your fourth line free when you have at&t wireless and directv. plus, up to $650 in credits to help you switch. >>> coming up on the halftime report crude in the spotlight. will we see a production cut at this week's new meeting and if we don't, where does oil head from here? our experts give their top stock picks. but netflix expected to report on monday. is it simply too expensive here and forget brexit fears. a strategist says now is the time to buy european equities. he will make his case in front of the euro skeptics. guys back to you. >> we'll see you in a few minutes. let's get over to chicago with cme group and rick santelli. >> thank you, kayla. there's been a
amc's response in just a moment. n stream it all.ny michael hall movie where he fights with the girl. the one where he gets rejected by the girl. even stream the one where he creates the girl. with unlimited data, you can stream all the anthony michael hall movies you want. i wonder what he's up to these days maybe he's shopping in an at&t store? get unlimited data and your fourth line free when you have at&t wireless and directv. plus, up to $650 in credits to help you switch....
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. > plans to allow texting insidi an amc movie theaters have hit the cutting room floor. earlier this week the chain told variety mag dean they were considering allowing texting. after a backlash on social media they changed their mind. with your advice at hand there will be no texting allow in any of the auditoriums in any amc theaters not today, not tomro future. i like that. th people still do it in the middle of the theater. > if you're two rows away you can see it. you know how they light up. you give yourself away. the only way to really stop it is to block the signal. it seems like it's hard to use in there. th they're not going to be walking around with a flashlight checking i'm sure. > did you see it, kfc has something who the and spicy.pic twitter campaign, well it wasas pulled within an hour.lled there it is. i guess we got it late. a racey ad was teased a little after 9:00 a.m. with the not save for work tag. it was followed by a pixel lated an image of a man and a woman in a compromising position. i would say that is compromisinr position.po immediately they
. > plans to allow texting insidi an amc movie theaters have hit the cutting room floor. earlier this week the chain told variety mag dean they were considering allowing texting. after a backlash on social media they changed their mind. with your advice at hand there will be no texting allow in any of the auditoriums in any amc theaters not today, not tomro future. i like that. th people still do it in the middle of the theater. > if you're two rows away you can see it. you know how they...
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amc theaters is now scrapping its plan to allow texting during movies. earlier the company ceo revealed that the company was considering hopes of attracting young movie goers. that plan quickly backfired. now amc says it will focus on other ways to enhance the theater experience. if you haven't filed your income taxes by today, you can breathe a little easy. you're not too late. the deadline to file those 1040s is extended to monday. why, youwell, in washington, d.c.ioay da holiday celebrates when president lincoln freed 3,000 slaves back in 1862. >>> the discovery at a new jersey park that has parents worried. >> reporter: package thieves strike again and again and again. but in this city police strike all across america families are coming back to time warner cable for a whole new experience. that's because we've been working hard to give you better service, and it shows. pwe came back for internet speeds so fast even the kids are impressed. oh she'stompressed. we're catching up on movies and shows on demand just as fast as we can watch them. for $89.9
amc theaters is now scrapping its plan to allow texting during movies. earlier the company ceo revealed that the company was considering hopes of attracting young movie goers. that plan quickly backfired. now amc says it will focus on other ways to enhance the theater experience. if you haven't filed your income taxes by today, you can breathe a little easy. you're not too late. the deadline to file those 1040s is extended to monday. why, youwell, in washington, d.c.ioay da holiday celebrates...
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amc has scrapped the idea to allow texting during movies. no texting allow said in any of the auditoriums at amc theaters.." is now officially up for adoption. the c-h-p chased 'ponch acs the span last weekend. the dog's owner never came forward. so now, animal control is [ inaudible ] >> the dog's owner never came forward. now animal control is accepting adoption applications. they do warn that ponch is slidy and may try to escape. we do have all the adoption information on our website, cbssf.com. >>> a mountain lion roamed through a southern california neighborhood and put a high school on lockdown in the process. >> reporter: it hopped on a wall, hung out for a bit, and is jumped into the neighborhood. the animal ran by our camera after it was hit by a trifrng breathalyzer dart. this is cellphone video. >> i came around to our side gate, and i could see that there was a mountain lion right out front. it was pretty interesting. >> reporter: from the air, you could see how groggy the big cat was after the drugs kicked in in front of armando
amc has scrapped the idea to allow texting during movies. no texting allow said in any of the auditoriums at amc theaters.." is now officially up for adoption. the c-h-p chased 'ponch acs the span last weekend. the dog's owner never came forward. so now, animal control is [ inaudible ] >> the dog's owner never came forward. now animal control is accepting adoption applications. they do warn that ponch is slidy and may try to escape. we do have all the adoption information on our...
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. >> antwan and christina 87 amc theaters across the country are showing purple rain this weekend and over next few days. this theater in kips bay is u one of them an earlier show was completely sol out while rest of them grew crowds over 100 32 years after its release prince fans get a chance to relive purple rain once again on the big screen. >> grew up listening to his music. watching this movie too. so it bring back memories of my childhood. >> this time watching music legend with the autobiographic call film and emotions high inside the theater. [inaudible] this is it. this is all we have of prince -- this is it. >> i scream my heart out i'm horse. applauded whole theater up and great. >> very emotional. a lot of sharing of tissues. and tears -- >> meanwhile tonight questions remain about i have loo and death of one of pop most reclusive stars as he awaits autopsy that was conducted on friday. new information released by the purple rain singer's publicist. prince's remains cremate ed and small group of family and fans gatter to celebrate hiss life in estate in minnesota. where me
. >> antwan and christina 87 amc theaters across the country are showing purple rain this weekend and over next few days. this theater in kips bay is u one of them an earlier show was completely sol out while rest of them grew crowds over 100 32 years after its release prince fans get a chance to relive purple rain once again on the big screen. >> grew up listening to his music. watching this movie too. so it bring back memories of my childhood. >> this time watching music...
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amc has backed down.y could hear about and clear, this is a concept our audience does not want. that does it for this edition of "bloomberg west." don't forget to tune in this weekend. we will bring you all the best interviews of the week. much more, the best of "bloomberg west" this weekend on bloomberg television as well as "studio 1.0." ♪ ♪ announcer: the following is a paid advertisement for time life's music collection. >> ♪ chances are but i wear a silly grin ♪ announcer: there are artists will always remember. >> ♪ mona lisa mona lisa men have named you ♪ announcer: there are beautiful songs, words, and memories that will always touch our hearts. >> ♪ it's imss
amc has backed down.y could hear about and clear, this is a concept our audience does not want. that does it for this edition of "bloomberg west." don't forget to tune in this weekend. we will bring you all the best interviews of the week. much more, the best of "bloomberg west" this weekend on bloomberg television as well as "studio 1.0." ♪ ♪ announcer: the following is a paid advertisement for time life's music collection. >> ♪ chances are but i wear...
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time to boycott the amc theaters. you institute this policy even as a test, i will never set foot in a amc theater before. i will cut up my amc card, and never go again. if you are testing to any of the screenings, i will never go there and i hate cinemamark and so please don't do it. and the simple, why, why, why? dumb, dumb, dumb. and many people blame the millennials calling them selfish and rude, and this a case of the generational hostile the ti? i find eating far more annoying than texting, but people grew up with it. if your phone is on silence, i don't mind if they use the phone, but i guess that i am part of the problem. rob, were you surprised at the reaction? >> well, i was surprised that andy leibby made up that many fake names. they are all kind of in the ap di voice [ laughter ] >> look, i feel it is a stupid thing, and the problem in the movie business is not that 22-year-old 22-year-olds are not going to the movies, but the problem is that the 32-year-olds are not going to the movies so. i don't foe wh
time to boycott the amc theaters. you institute this policy even as a test, i will never set foot in a amc theater before. i will cut up my amc card, and never go again. if you are testing to any of the screenings, i will never go there and i hate cinemamark and so please don't do it. and the simple, why, why, why? dumb, dumb, dumb. and many people blame the millennials calling them selfish and rude, and this a case of the generational hostile the ti? i find eating far more annoying than...
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amc movie theaters are considering letting movie goers text during films. find that they're already texting. >> absolutely. amc's ceo is telling a 22 year old telling them to turn off their phone is telling them to cut off their left armment the movie theater chain is considering several options that include a mobile phone friendly section in the theater or setting aside auditoriums that are designed for a mobile devise use. i texted do you think it's a good idea or a bad idea. more than 275 say it is a bad idea. 25 percent of you say it is a good idea. > the debate rages on. the debate >> i'm driving a new car for just $99 a month. >> and i was able to get into a new car for only $99 a month. >> i got myself a beautiful car for $99 down. >> just $99 down. >> $99 a month. i was able to get a really nice car for just $99 down. >> i got a new truck for just $99 down.
amc movie theaters are considering letting movie goers text during films. find that they're already texting. >> absolutely. amc's ceo is telling a 22 year old telling them to turn off their phone is telling them to cut off their left armment the movie theater chain is considering several options that include a mobile phone friendly section in the theater or setting aside auditoriums that are designed for a mobile devise use. i texted do you think it's a good idea or a bad idea. more than...
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amc has backed down. they could hear about and clear, this is a concept our audience does not want. that does it for this edition of "bloomberg west." don't forget to tune in this weekend. we will bring you all the best interviews of the week. much more, the best of "bloomberg west" this weekend on bloomberg television as well as "studio 1.0." ♪ from our studios in new york city, this is "charlie rose." good evening. i'm david axelrod, filling in for charlie rose. the eyes of the political world are on new york tonight. both donald trump and hillary clinton currently hold double-digit leads in contests that could give us new clues as to how this long and unexpected primary season may end. your to shed some light on this is a seasoned panel of observers. glenn thrush of politico and host of the off message podcast.
amc has backed down. they could hear about and clear, this is a concept our audience does not want. that does it for this edition of "bloomberg west." don't forget to tune in this weekend. we will bring you all the best interviews of the week. much more, the best of "bloomberg west" this weekend on bloomberg television as well as "studio 1.0." ♪ from our studios in new york city, this is "charlie rose." good evening. i'm david axelrod, filling in for...
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the ceo of amc is trying to appeal to a younger generation.e's willing to at least try out the idea. he thinks millennials could be better served at a movie theater. when you tell a 22-year-old to turn off the phone and not ruin the movie. they hear please cut off your left arm above the elbow. that's now how they live their life. some of the possibilities include perhaps something certain sections of the theater where texting is allowed or having the entire theater text friendly. held like to see millennials go to the movies with the same intensity as baby boomers did during their lives. for everybody he says he would like to see amc having a better loyalty program. this is one of the topics do you like people texting on your cell phone or using a cell phone during the movie? we'll pose this question on social media and we'll talk to people in the streets and see how they feel. maybe they'll go to a different movie theater than amc. >> and this all has to do with the bottom line. fewer people are going to the movies than they did in the past.
the ceo of amc is trying to appeal to a younger generation.e's willing to at least try out the idea. he thinks millennials could be better served at a movie theater. when you tell a 22-year-old to turn off the phone and not ruin the movie. they hear please cut off your left arm above the elbow. that's now how they live their life. some of the possibilities include perhaps something certain sections of the theater where texting is allowed or having the entire theater text friendly. held like to...
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but after backlash on social media, amc quickly changed their mind.y released a statement that reads in part, quote, with your advice at hand there will be no texting allowed in any of the auditoriums at amc theaters. not today, not tomorrow, and not in the for seeable >> i'll have to remember that, because people will still do that anyway. >> it's 10:34 now. we'll be back in just a few moments. every wonder what nature valley is made of? ♪ that's what we're made of. no artificial colors. no artificial flavors. no artificial sweeteners. nature valley granola bars. and now introducing delicious biscuits with almond butter or peanut butter. >>> yesterday the caps got the 2016 playoffs off to a great start beating the flyers 2-0 in a typical beastly effort between the pipes. but the flyers did succeed in setting the tone with tough guy tactics. part of that tough tone was this scuffle. it was more like a brotherly spat. >> he's an awesome guy. he's been kind of a mentor for me. but none of that matters right now. i'm sure he won't be too happy with me an
but after backlash on social media, amc quickly changed their mind.y released a statement that reads in part, quote, with your advice at hand there will be no texting allowed in any of the auditoriums at amc theaters. not today, not tomorrow, and not in the for seeable >> i'll have to remember that, because people will still do that anyway. >> it's 10:34 now. we'll be back in just a few moments. every wonder what nature valley is made of? ♪ that's what we're made of. no artificial...
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we think the prospects for amc are quite bright. >> let's look at the forest.ow concerned are you down the road, i'm looking well beyond the summer movie season from all of the competition that a theater chain gets these days from the home entertainment center, the downloading, you know, the home box office. downloading that people can do these days. some of the competitors that want to release to the home video at the same time. what is the model with the competition out there? >> i think competition is a good thing because it keeps the companies on their toes. in our case, we are responding with the strategy to make the theatrical movie going experience better and better and better. really wonderful as -- whatever adjective i can come up with, we're investing $1 billion in our theaters over the next three years. to upgrade the movie going experience. big screens, better sound. better food and beverage. reclining seats. alcoholic bars in the lobbies. we're making a lot of progress to make a night out as a wonderful thing. that's how we'll succeed. >> i'd love
we think the prospects for amc are quite bright. >> let's look at the forest.ow concerned are you down the road, i'm looking well beyond the summer movie season from all of the competition that a theater chain gets these days from the home entertainment center, the downloading, you know, the home box office. downloading that people can do these days. some of the competitors that want to release to the home video at the same time. what is the model with the competition out there? >>...
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the company tweeted this weekend, "no texting at amc. won't happen. you spoke. we listened. quickly, that idea has been sent to the cutting room floor." >>> and the rolling stones axl rose is joining ac/dc. he's taking over for the band's long-time singer, brian johnson, who had to call it quits or risk total hearing loss. axl rose will be with ac/dc for its european rock or bust tour dates and will join gnr for its reunion tour later this summer. >>> still to come, sprinkler surprise. families at one stadium run for cover during a movie screening. >>> and tax day deals. we will tell you about big discounts being offered today as americans try to turn in their tax returns. trugreen presents the yardley's. hello?! you do? really? ding dong? -oh, pizza is here! -oh! come on in. [claps] woah! lose the sneakers pal. kind of a thing. this is more than a lawn. this is a trugreen lawn. sorry! live life outside with trugreen, america's #1 lawn care company. spring is on. bye now. trugreen. live life outside. (two text tones) now? (text tone) excuse me. (phone tone) again? be right b
the company tweeted this weekend, "no texting at amc. won't happen. you spoke. we listened. quickly, that idea has been sent to the cutting room floor." >>> and the rolling stones axl rose is joining ac/dc. he's taking over for the band's long-time singer, brian johnson, who had to call it quits or risk total hearing loss. axl rose will be with ac/dc for its european rock or bust tour dates and will join gnr for its reunion tour later this summer. >>> still to come,...
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amc movie theaters are considering letting movie goers text during films. find that they're already texting. >> absolutely. amc's ceo is telling a 22 year old telling them to turn off their phone is telling them to cut off their left armment the e movie theater chain is considering several options that include a mobile phone friendly section in the theater or setting aside auditoriums that are designed for a mobile devise use. i texted do you think it's at's good idea or a bad idea. more than 275 say it is a bad idea. 25 percent of you say it is a good idea. > the debate rages on. the debate continues. tmz is ♪ (man) some things are worth holding onto. they're hugging the tree. (man) that's why we got a subaru. or was it that tree? (man) the twenty-sixteen subaru outback. love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. >> today on "tmz" -- harvey: kobe bryant took a massive amount of champagne to the face. >> kobe played in his farewell game and scored 60 points. >> that was the fakest 60 points. >> the players weren't defending. i could have scored nine points p
amc movie theaters are considering letting movie goers text during films. find that they're already texting. >> absolutely. amc's ceo is telling a 22 year old telling them to turn off their phone is telling them to cut off their left armment the e movie theater chain is considering several options that include a mobile phone friendly section in the theater or setting aside auditoriums that are designed for a mobile devise use. i texted do you think it's at's good idea or a bad idea. more...
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. >>> amc theaters will expand screenings of 1984 prince's movie "purple rain." the film was brought to the screen last weekend to celebrate the icon's life. after running successfully at 87 amc theaters, they are expanding to half of its locations. the stars turned out for the "time" 100 gala last night in new york. it celebrities "time's most 100 influential people and in attendance was melissa mccarthy and even presidential candidate donald trump. could not escape questions about his tone. >> nobody told me that i'm poor presidential presidential. i think we should keep it the way it is. at least for a while. >>> on the late show, cartoon donald trump explained to host stephen colbert what he meant by "for a while." >> thank you for coming back, mr. cartoon trump. >> oh, h i'm kicking it [ bleep ] i'm taking over the republican party, knocking it down and putting up some condos! woo! >> okay. listen. this brash, shoot from the hip style, your supporters love it, but is it all just an act? >> well, common, stephen, are you serious? of course, it's an act. a bit
. >>> amc theaters will expand screenings of 1984 prince's movie "purple rain." the film was brought to the screen last weekend to celebrate the icon's life. after running successfully at 87 amc theaters, they are expanding to half of its locations. the stars turned out for the "time" 100 gala last night in new york. it celebrities "time's most 100 influential people and in attendance was melissa mccarthy and even presidential candidate donald trump. could not...
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a backlash on social media and amc announced forget it.testing. we had signs outside of our local amc theater. our voices carried. tom around don't like the texting thing? >> no, kids should be necking in the theaters. put the phones away. >> i feel like i'm in "grease" right now. i don't go to theaters very often. i don't get out enough. >> they can say what they want about texting being banned in theaters. it's the worst ban ever. everyone is texting in theaters. it's not just millennials. i see groanups, generation x baby boomers texting with the brightness turned way up. tom: you go to a restaurant and people taking photos of their food. i love my iphone. but steve jobs created a monster. did you see the tonight show with jimmy fallon and his impersonation of donald trump and ted cruz? you have guys do an i are ref rantddo an irreverent news. is it important for presidential candidates to do these kinds of shows? >> that ted cruz i am pers nateor was amazing. tom: he was much better than the donald trump impersonator. >> cruz did a dec
a backlash on social media and amc announced forget it.testing. we had signs outside of our local amc theater. our voices carried. tom around don't like the texting thing? >> no, kids should be necking in the theaters. put the phones away. >> i feel like i'm in "grease" right now. i don't go to theaters very often. i don't get out enough. >> they can say what they want about texting being banned in theaters. it's the worst ban ever. everyone is texting in theaters....
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"fear the walking dead" airs sunday nights on amc. please welcome mercedes mason. mr. speaker -- [ applause ] [ applause ] >> jimmy: someone told me you flew here on a helicopter from mexico today. >> as luck would have it, thank you, amc. my show the last second we had to film one scene and we had to shoot it in mexico. we knew that crossing the boarderboard boarder sometimes can take five or six hours. i took a helicopter. you could have rung my t shirt out. >> jimmy: scared? was it bumpy? >> yes. we get ushered into the helicopter last minute. this is thrown at me. i'm excited and nervous. as we get up the pilot says we might not be able to land anywhere near jimmy kimmel or burbank because the winds are so high that it might toss the helicopter. i passed out for at least a minute, 100 %. >> jimmy: from fear? >> i went limp. everything was like, you know when your hands and feet fall asleep pins and needles. >> jimmy: i've never heard of anyone in real life passing out from fear. and then i came back to no smelling salts and i was still in this heldish helicopter, b
"fear the walking dead" airs sunday nights on amc. please welcome mercedes mason. mr. speaker -- [ applause ] [ applause ] >> jimmy: someone told me you flew here on a helicopter from mexico today. >> as luck would have it, thank you, amc. my show the last second we had to film one scene and we had to shoot it in mexico. we knew that crossing the boarderboard boarder sometimes can take five or six hours. i took a helicopter. you could have rung my t shirt out. >>...
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the ceo of amc theatres decided to allow some texting in some theatres. idea to attract more millennials who can't bear to be aware from their phones for the lent after whole movie and to get those kids into theatres when they're used to watching videos on their devices, well, movie-goers have spoken out, and now amc says, forget it, they're not going to allow texting in theatres. >> our viewers were pretty split on the idea. jason posted on cbs philly facebook page, i don't go to movies much. but why is texting such a big deal, as long as the phone is violence dollars. it is not as bad as people who talk during the movie. >> lorraine scarborough posted more inch considerate people, more stupid rules, maybe the theater should set up a he had quit lesson room. >> i love lorraine. >> let us know what you think, connect with us on our facebook page, on twitter and on our website cbsphilly.com. >> jim and i are split. you got to break the tie. >> oh, i have to break the tie. texting in the movie, i say no. >> thank you. >> it is like a bright light, you for e
the ceo of amc theatres decided to allow some texting in some theatres. idea to attract more millennials who can't bear to be aware from their phones for the lent after whole movie and to get those kids into theatres when they're used to watching videos on their devices, well, movie-goers have spoken out, and now amc says, forget it, they're not going to allow texting in theatres. >> our viewers were pretty split on the idea. jason posted on cbs philly facebook page, i don't go to movies...
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amc is looking at the concept of allowing theater texting. >> you're going to see light and it's goingdistract you from looking at the movie you paid for. i wouldn't participate this that. >> people are watching movies, it can be distracting. it's dark in there and the lights will be distracting and people won't want to go to the theater anymore. >> reporter: two movie goers said it's okay as long as texers do it elsewhere. >> perhaps they could section one off for just that and one for people that just want to watch the screen without any interruptions. >> maybe they could have their own theater as far as going to watch a movie, if you're going to watch a movie, why bring your phone? >> reporter: there is one independent theater owner who likes things the way there. he thinks it's just grand. >> you want to be emerged in the experience. you don't want to be distracted. >> reporter: we caught up with allen at his auctions by the bay complex. >> this whole idea of texting, allowing texting in a theater to me is appalling. >> reporter: amc released a statement saying given that so many m
amc is looking at the concept of allowing theater texting. >> you're going to see light and it's goingdistract you from looking at the movie you paid for. i wouldn't participate this that. >> people are watching movies, it can be distracting. it's dark in there and the lights will be distracting and people won't want to go to the theater anymore. >> reporter: two movie goers said it's okay as long as texers do it elsewhere. >> perhaps they could section one off for just...
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amc theaters -- you people are animals. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: we have a fun show tonight. "the huntsman winter's war" chris hemsworth is here, he plays the huntsman. between chris hemsworth and myself, we have earned one sexiest man alive title, back in 2014. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: also with us from "broad city" abbi jacobson and ilana glacier are here. [ cheers and applause ] ? what that is? hear that? where that is coming from? it's coming from backstage? let's see what's going on here. oh, there's abby and ilana. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: hey, guys? they can't hear me. can you hear me? >> hey, jimmy. nothing. >> jimmy: what do you mean, nothing? >> nothing. >> jimmy: what does that mean? are you drilling a hole in our wall? >> yeah, yeah. you know what, we are. please, let us just -- >> jimmy: why are you drilling a hole in our wall? >> okay, well, if you must know -- chris hemsworth's dressing room is on the other side of the wall. [ cheers and applause ] >> you know what, we're doing the peephole so we can peep his penis. >> jimmy: you're not allowe
amc theaters -- you people are animals. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: we have a fun show tonight. "the huntsman winter's war" chris hemsworth is here, he plays the huntsman. between chris hemsworth and myself, we have earned one sexiest man alive title, back in 2014. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: also with us from "broad city" abbi jacobson and ilana glacier are here. [ cheers and applause ] ? what that is? hear that? where that is coming from? it's...
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. >>> the ceo of movie theater klain amc now says he is backing off a proposal to allow texting inside theaters. it is a story we first told you about yesterday. the ceo suggested the idea in an effort to appeal to younger moviegoers. now he says' changed his mind because of mostly negative feedback. in a statement to moviegoers he wrote with your add vines hand there will be no texting al will youd in any of our auditoriums at amc theaters. not today, not tomorrow, and not in the foreseeable future. screw we are following some developing news. an apartment fire in the south bay that injured two people and displaced dozens of others. up next, an update on the situation. >>> plus, new developments in the case of a dog found malnourished. why the owner could now face criminal charges. >>> what a weekend. when i come back we're going to talk about how warm in your backyard, and there is a chance for some sprinkles, believe it or not. >>> taking a look now at the friday evening commute, these are live pictures of interstate 880. to the right of the screen is the parking lot it of the oakla
. >>> the ceo of movie theater klain amc now says he is backing off a proposal to allow texting inside theaters. it is a story we first told you about yesterday. the ceo suggested the idea in an effort to appeal to younger moviegoers. now he says' changed his mind because of mostly negative feedback. in a statement to moviegoers he wrote with your add vines hand there will be no texting al will youd in any of our auditoriums at amc theaters. not today, not tomorrow, and not in the...
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else mulling over making some not all amc theaters text friendly.mc is looking to lure more millennials people who love to text. >>> tickets go on sale friday for paul mccartney's concert at citizens bank park. tickets can be bought at ticket master website. he holds a concert at hershey park on july 19. when you want itchy, watery eyes and sneezes out of the picture, you go to walgreens for flonase allergy relief- over the counter in full prescription strength. with walgreens right around the corner, it's easy to get more complete relief in a flash. how's that for picture perfect? well... "perfect" might be a slight exaggeration. swing by walgreens for flonase that helps block six allergic substances, not just one. walgreens. at the corner of happy and healthy. everyone, 7:55. a live look over cape may, new jersey. it's beautiful and gorgeous and excellent and awesome and amazing and impressive, that's all i got. >> reporter: forecast for today looks outstanding it's beautiful, that's two of them right there. 74 degrees, sunny skies and warm in the
else mulling over making some not all amc theaters text friendly.mc is looking to lure more millennials people who love to text. >>> tickets go on sale friday for paul mccartney's concert at citizens bank park. tickets can be bought at ticket master website. he holds a concert at hershey park on july 19. when you want itchy, watery eyes and sneezes out of the picture, you go to walgreens for flonase allergy relief- over the counter in full prescription strength. with walgreens right...
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amc has changed their script about experimenting with texting in select theaters. when they announced that test program, lee is very happy about this. the customers were not happy about the idea and gave strong feedback. amc says they lynn stead focus maybe an executive was watching the 11:00 news last night. >> either that or everyone got on their devices and said no. >> i'm sure you're not the only one. that really loved the weather today. >> i looked at the forecast, that it was too good to be true, but no it is true and it looks fantastic. a great seven-day stretch. it's been clear, you know, it is every night after you feel a nice mild afternoon that it will get a little chilly. same thing happened tonight and same thing will happen tomorrow night. the air is very dry and a familiar forecast. we're at 48 degrees. the wind is calm. the pressure is on the rise. actually through the roof here. the high today is 65. we will tack on another few degrees tomorrow. there is no day in the seven day that is below normal here. no rainfall today and no significant rain. w
amc has changed their script about experimenting with texting in select theaters. when they announced that test program, lee is very happy about this. the customers were not happy about the idea and gave strong feedback. amc says they lynn stead focus maybe an executive was watching the 11:00 news last night. >> either that or everyone got on their devices and said no. >> i'm sure you're not the only one. that really loved the weather today. >> i looked at the forecast, that...
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earlier this week, amc said it would ease up on the no texting rule to attract younger viewers. but angry customers took to social media forcing the entertainment giant to back pedal. the company released a statement saying the idea is now on the cutting room floor. >>> i marks using giant screens to get in on the fitness industry. imax built its $1.7 billion empire by supersizing the movie going experience. now something called imax shift combines indoor cycling with a wall-to-wall screen and pulsating sound. it's only being tested in new york at this point. but there are some plans to expand it if it takes off. >>> apple is saving the earth and saving cash. the company released its annual environmental report this week. and as a part of its recycling program the company extracted $40 million worth of gold from old iphones, ipads and macs. apple also recovered 3 million pounds of copper and 6600 pounds of silver. customers can recycle their devices through the apple renew program at apple stores. >>> now for a look at what's ahead on the "cbs evening news," scott pelley is in n
earlier this week, amc said it would ease up on the no texting rule to attract younger viewers. but angry customers took to social media forcing the entertainment giant to back pedal. the company released a statement saying the idea is now on the cutting room floor. >>> i marks using giant screens to get in on the fitness industry. imax built its $1.7 billion empire by supersizing the movie going experience. now something called imax shift combines indoor cycling with a wall-to-wall...
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. >>> about face for an amc theaters.he chain is leaving plan it is allow moviegoers to text in the theater on the cutting room floor, if you will. amc ceo said the company heard loud and clear that texting is not what the audience wants. earlier this week, ceo said he was opening the making some theaters texting and mobile device friendly and prompted a social media outrage. >>> the dancing shoes are on tonight in delaware county. springfield high school kicked off the 14th annual dance marathon. they try to dance for 15 hours to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer research held in the memory of a beloved teacher who died of cancer. >>> the bulls and bears of wall street got a vuz isit from the wildcats this morning. big cheers for senior members of villanova's men's basketball team who rang the opening for new york stock exchange today. coach jay wright on hand, as well. a latest honor for the cats as national championship victory and the team's also giving back to nova nation. >> two seniors surprised a litt
. >>> about face for an amc theaters.he chain is leaving plan it is allow moviegoers to text in the theater on the cutting room floor, if you will. amc ceo said the company heard loud and clear that texting is not what the audience wants. earlier this week, ceo said he was opening the making some theaters texting and mobile device friendly and prompted a social media outrage. >>> the dancing shoes are on tonight in delaware county. springfield high school kicked off the 14th...
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in a tribute to prince, amc will be showing his 1984 film "purple rain." last night in our area, the amc on east 19th street started early. they had one showing here. the film will be at six other theaters through tuesday. so go get your "purple rain" fix, april lone ya fix and all of that stuff. and yes, last night in harlem, people paid tribute to prince again with a memorial outside of the famous apollo theater, a spot where fans continue to gather to come, remember and mourn the musicians. today, remember rend al sharpton holds a special memorial for prince joining the weekly rally. the memorial continues in recognition of the genius and giant we have lost too soon. >>> we turn now to the race for president. ahead of the republican national committee says the gop to a candidate who doesn't win a majority of delegates. rice previs of s says if no candidates wins the necessary delegates, the party will pick its nominee. donald trump argues he should be the nominee even if he falls short of the majority requirement of 1237 delegates. meanwhile, candidates
in a tribute to prince, amc will be showing his 1984 film "purple rain." last night in our area, the amc on east 19th street started early. they had one showing here. the film will be at six other theaters through tuesday. so go get your "purple rain" fix, april lone ya fix and all of that stuff. and yes, last night in harlem, people paid tribute to prince again with a memorial outside of the famous apollo theater, a spot where fans continue to gather to come, remember and...
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. >>> you're watching news4 at >> amc is dimming the lights on a proposal to allow texting in theaters. the company's ceo had suggested making specific auditoriums more texting friendly, but after getting a lot of negative feedback about that, amc is deciding to not go with that idea. later this year, amc entertainment will become the largest movie theater operator in the world. >>> the duke and duchess of cambridge continued their week-long tour of south asia today. >> the couple trekked through a forest in bhutan connecting with nature and each other, but as keir simmons reports, something happened that made them angry. >> reporter: holding hands, william and kate clearly enjoying the time together this morning in a romantic setting. it got better as they hiked higher and higher towards the historic tiger's nest monastery. the couple stopping halfway for pictures in front of the breath-taking views. stunning, william called it. t a buddha holy site where a revered guru meditated for three years, three months, and three days. afterwards kate and william described the experience and sa
. >>> you're watching news4 at >> amc is dimming the lights on a proposal to allow texting in theaters. the company's ceo had suggested making specific auditoriums more texting friendly, but after getting a lot of negative feedback about that, amc is deciding to not go with that idea. later this year, amc entertainment will become the largest movie theater operator in the world. >>> the duke and duchess of cambridge continued their week-long tour of south asia today....