Yahoo Movies Selena Gomez movie trumps Tenet as first scheduled US cinema release since pandemic
Christopher Nolan's mysterious blockbuster Tenet has been beaten by The Broken Hearts Gallery as the first movie to reach US cinemas post-pandemic.
Executive produced by Selena Gomez, the latter is a romance starring Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Things) and Geraldine Viswanathan (Bad Education), and has a scheduled US cinema release date of July 10. A release date for the UK is to be confirmed.
Tenet, meanwhile, will arrive exactly seven days later on July 17 in the US and the UK.
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Via Deadline, Gomez herself said in a statement: "Hearing from more female writers and directors is very much needed. Natalie [Krinsky] is a wonderful talent, and I am happy to be a part of her debut film.
"I understand people's concerns regarding returning to activities we all loved prior to COVID-19. I hope everyone will listen to scientists' recommendations and consider others' health and safety while enjoying the movie theater experience."
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Sony Motion Picture Group president Josh Greenstein noted that the movie "will resonate with audiences ready for a feel-good moviegoing experience this summer.
"We have faith in a theatrical rebound, and we look forward to being there right out of the gate with our exhibition partners' anticipated reemergence, as – and when – state-by-state safety guidelines are met," he added.
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