Are people still going to the cinemas during the streaming services era? | 7NEWS

Name: Are people still going to the cinemas during the streaming services era? | 7NEWS
Uploaded: 2026-10-08T09:10:39Z
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Social media platforms like Letterboxd and TikTok have revived the beloved pastime of going to the cinema, especially for Gen Z. According to Moving Story Entertainment Programming Manager Jordan Bastian, younger audiences are craving community and originality, and they're looking for it in movie theatres. This engagement then continues beyond the big screen and onto their phones. Is their enthusiasm and screen time enough to keep cinemas alive? And, is the hype for unique, communal cinema experiences real in Sydney's Ritz Cinemas? Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAustral

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Are people still going to the cinemas during the streaming services era? | 7NEWS

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