Cinema

Covid: eating and drinking banned in several public places, starting from this Monday

Following the latest health defense council, Jean Castex announced drinking and eating was banned in all movie theaters, theaters, sport facilities and public transit – including long hauls. This measure will come into effect from Monday January 3, 2022, for three weeks.

CGR Paris Lilas: the only ICE Immersive cinema in Paris

For an unusual cinema experience, head for the Ice Immersive room at CGR Paris Lilas. A high-tech experience for total immersion in your film.

Cinema at last, our photos of the exhibition on the emergence of the 7th art at the Musée d'Orsay

The Lumière brothers gave birth to cinema in 1895. Two centuries later, the Musée d'Orsay looks back at the genesis of this invention that changed art and fashion forever. The Enfin le cinéma! exhibition runs from September 28, 2021 to January 16, 2022.

Luca, the Disney-Pixar cartoon about friendship, available on DVD and Blu-ray

"Luca", the latest animated film by Disney Pixar, released directly on Disney+ on June 18, 2021, is now available from DVD and Blu-Ray. The cartoon features Luca, a young Italian boy and his new best friend... Click here to discover the trailer and our interview with director Enrico Casarosa.

Gaumont Alésia: a cinema with Dolby Atmos technology

The Gaumont Alésia cinema is one of the Pathé-Gaumont group cinemas to feature this technology. Enjoy your film during a special screening with Dolby Atmos sound.

Ephemeris of August 12 in Paris: Creation of the Gaumont film company

On August 12, 1895, Gaumont was founded by Léon Gaumont, who had no idea that he had just created the oldest film production company in history.

Covid: health pass required for all events over 50 people

During his televised address as part of the fight against Covid, French President Emmanuel Macron is to announce – according to parliamentarians – the health pass is to be extended to and compulsory in many places starting from July 21, 2021. What are the venues it applies to? Keep reading to find out more!

Movie theaters: popcorn allowed again

The lockdown exit scheme keeps on going and health protocols are adapted: viewer gauges moved to 65% on June 9th and popcorn is once again allowed within screening rooms.

Point Ephémère reopens its rooftop for the summer, program

Point Ephémère reopens its rooftop statring from Wednesday June 9, 2021! On the menu? Open-air DJ sets, open-air movie sessions, and even barbecue parties... so you can chill all summer 2021 long, and more if you get on.

Studio Galande: an independent and unique movie theater in Saint Michel

It has been over 40 years now the Studio Galande has been playing the famous “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” movie every weekend. The specialty? Each viewer is invited to take part in this interactive movie screening session, you included! In addition to this never-before-seen program, the theater is set in the heart of the Saint Michel district, between restaurants and Notre-Dame de Paris being only a few steps away.

The Haunted Cinema, The Game's horrific escape game

Fancy a scare at the movies? As cinemas reopen on May 19, The Game, the capital's escape game brand, has decided to celebrate cinema in its own way with its brand new horrific room based around the 7th art, to be discovered as soon as the establishment reopens on June 9, 2021.

Lockdown exit: Emmanuel Macron to speak this Friday, Castex announces

While the government confirmed daytime trip restrictions will be lifted from May 3, many French people are now wishing to know when will cultural places and terraces reopen. At the end of the Ministerial Council this April 28, Jean Castex announced Emmanuel Macron will speak this Friday April 30 to present the "prospects" of the new lockdown exit.

Terraces and cultural places to reopen in France: different scenarios on the table

This is a new step the French people are highly anticipating: the reopening of the terraces of bars, cafés, and restaurants, as well as of museums and monuments, movie theaters, and show venues. For now, all these places are closed to the public because of the resurgence of the Covid-19 epidemic in the country. But the government has started considering several possible scenarios to reopen these places progressively. What are leads on the table? Keep reading to find out more.

Reopening from mid-May: Alain Fischer remains cautious and does not know if this goal could be met

Are come of places closed be able to reopen on May 15, as told this March 31 by Emmanuel Macron during his address? Entrusted with the French vaccinal strategy, Alain Fischer remains cautious because of the very active spread of the virus in the country. Invited on LCI this April 8, he said he does “not know if this goal could be met on May 15”.

Covid: Roselyne Bachelot wants no vaccine passport to enjoy cultural places

As the government is trying to reopen museums soon, Roselyne Bachelot has stood out against instating a vaccine passport for people to enjoy cultural places.

Actor Jean-Pierre Bacri has passed away

Jean-Pierre Bacri, renowned actor, screenwriter, and director, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.

Museums, movie theaters, theaters: reopening to spread over time, extended aids

Movie theaters, theaters, museums have not been given a reopening date but extended aids. This is what has been announced this Thursday January 14, 2020 by Roselyne Bachelot during the government's press brief.

Detailed protocol for movie theaters and theaters to reopen

What is the health protocol implemented from December 15 in movie theaters, theaters and show venues? Minister of Culture Roselyne Bachelot detailed measures and conditions of the reopening during a press brief held this Thursday November 26, 2020. An address following Emmanuel Macron's on televisions a few days ago, on Tuesday November 24.

Coronavirus: movie theaters and show venues shut down again

After announcing the new lockdown, and to limit the Covid-19 infection risk, movie theaters and show venues in France have to close again starting Friday October 30, 2020 at midnight. A new hard blow for exhibitors, movie distributors and performing arts.

Monster Hunter by Paul W.S. Anderson: the first real look

British director Paul W.S. Anderson is said to return very soon with “Monster Hunter” based on the famous video game series. Starring Milla Jovovich, this picture movie is said to be out on April 28, 2021 in France. Until then, here is the first look.