#movie-theaters

#movie-theaters

Sarandos is the co-CEO of Netflix, the Los Gatos streaming giant that, last week, offered to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for a whopping $72 billion, plus debt. The streamer would take over Warner Bros.' film and TV studios, its buffet of franchises, and its competing streaming service, HBO Max. For Sarandos and Netflix, it's a coup - more proof that tech's leading media companies have far surpassed the financial might of their legacy predecessors.

Although the US Department of Justice (DOJ) holds the power to block mergers that it deems to go against antitrust laws, Trump's influence over the DOJ can't be overlooked. While Paramount previously seemed to establish a good relationship with the president, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos may have done the same recently. Sarandos "spoke with the president in the last couple of weeks in a confab that lasted about two hours," The Hollywood Reporter reported on Sunday, citing "multiple" anonymous sources.

Nearby ski and tubing destinations tend to be quieter on Christmas Day, meaning less time waiting for lifts and more runs. Whitetail and Liberty Mountain resorts in Pennsylvania are both less than two hours away from DC, ideal for a day trip. While many National Park Service areas are closed for the day, Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve in Alexandria and Theodore Roosevelt Island in DC are open for adventurers. Peaceful trails meander by the water, and both locations are great for birdwatching.

The West Wind Drive-In theaters in San Jose and Concord offer a traditional drive-in movie experience. The locations feature a nostalgic atmosphere with a modern twist, allowing families to enjoy films from the comfort of their vehicles.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that East Coast-based Apple Cinemas will open up its first west coast location in the Don Lee building at 1000 Van Ness Avenue.

Popcorn can make or break the movie-going experience, turning bad films into enjoyable ones when fresh and hot, while stale ones can spoil the best films.

If they want to get there early and watch the promos, they can. But if they just want to see the feature, they ought to be able to get there just in time for that.