'Interstellar' Rerelease: Why Aren't More Old Movies Back in Theaters?
VarietyStory by Ethan Shanfeld
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Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic 'Interstellar' returns to theaters, sparking industry debate on rereleasing old movies and luring audiences back to the big screen.
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- AMC offered free 'Interstellar' tickets in NYC, but with a hidden catch - customers had to sit through an ad for the theater's subscription service.
- Industry experts argue that studios should be more proactive about rereleasing classic films, citing strong demand from moviegoers eager for a big-screen experience of old favorites.
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Christopher Nolan, AMC Theatres, 'Interstellar'