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Canada: Theatres halt screening of Indian films after arson attacks
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The Shillong Times
Ottawa, Oct 3: Several theatres in Canada are withdrawing screenings of Indian movies following arson attacks on cinema halls over the past one week.
York Cinemas on Friday, India time, announced that it will not be screening Indian movies until further notice.
In the statement, the company’s management stated that the decision has been taken for the safety of its employees and guests.
“Dear Patrons, Please note that, due to recent incidents, we will not be screening Indian movies until further notice.
Some distributors of South Indian films in Canada have claimed that there is an ongoing campaign to stop screening of popular movies in Canadian theatre chains in order to control the market and safeguard profits.