The wait is over! Fans are heading to theaters for the release of “Wicked.” But AMC Theatres is asking moviegoers to keep their excitement in check. Singing along during the movie is against the rules.
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AMC is announcing the no-singing policy in a 30-second advisory playing ahead of the film. It features scenes from “Wicked” and reminds audiences of theater etiquette. It reads, in part: “No talking. No texting. No singing. No wailing. No flirting. And absolutely no name-calling.”
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In a statement to the Indianapolis Star, AMC says the policy aims to prevent disruptive behavior. The goal is to ensure everyone enjoys the movie in peace.
This reminder comes after moviegoers made headlines in the Fall of 2023 during the releases of both “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” and “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.” Both concert films similarly brought fans to their feet.
Social media reacts
On social media, users are already preparing for what could happen. Some videos show funny reactions to people who might break the no-singing policy.
But for those eager to sing, there’s good news. Variety first reported Universal Pictures will host sing-along screenings of “Wicked” starting Christmas Day. These special showings will take place in 1,000 theaters across North America.
Straight Arrow News has reached out to AMC for further comment and is awaiting a response.
[KENNEDY FELTON]
THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER.
MOVIEGOERS ARE DEFYING GRAVITY HEADING TO THEATERS FOR THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED RELEASE OF “WICKED.”
BUT BEFORE YOU START MEMORIZING THE LYRICS FOR A SINGALONG… A-M-C IS REMINDING FANS TO KEEP IT QUIET.
“PLEASE EVERYONE TAKE YOUR SEATS.”
IN A 30-SECOND ADVISORY FEATURING SCENES FROM “WICKED…” THE CINEMA CHAIN MAKES IT CLEAR – NO SINGING IS ALLOWED.
PART OF THE VOICEOVER FOR IT SAYS – “NO TALKING… TEXTING… *SINGING… WAILING… OR FLIRTING.”
A SPOKESPERSON FOR A-M-C TOLD THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR THE POLICY IS IN PLACE TO PREVENT DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR DURING THE MOVIE.
*scares*
*screams*
*laughs*
THIS REMINDER COMES AFTER MOVIEGOERS MADE HEADLINES IN THE FALL OF 20-23… AS THEY SANG AND DANCED ALONG THE BEYONCE AND TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERT FILMS.
BUT IF FANS ARE STILL ITCHING TO SING, THERE’S GOOD NEWS.
VARIETY FIRST REPORTED THAT UNIVERSAL PICTURES IS OFFERING INTERACTIVE SING-ALONG SCREENINGS OF “WICKED.”
THEY BEGIN CHRISTMAS DAY.. AND ONE THOUSAND THEATERS THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA WILL GIVE FANS THE CHANCE TO SING THEIR HEARTS OUT.
UNTIL THEN – AND WHILE THE BUZZ IS STILL BUILDING… OR AT LEAST QUIETLY HUMMING… SOCIAL MEDIA IS FILLED WITH VIDEOS SHOWING HOW PEOPLE PLAN TO RESPOND TO THOSE WHO MIGHT BREAK THE “NO SINGING” RULE.
[TIKTOK USER]
“YOU SHUT UP!!!”
[KENNEDY FELTON]
Straight Arrow News has reached out to AMC for comment and is awaiting a response.
FOR SAN, I’M KENNEDY FELTON.
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