Harkins Theaters: No texting during movies?

phoenix -- valley theater chain trying people stop texting during movies.

"we're finding more , more, new technology emerges, there's need new social rules," says bryan laurel of harkins theaters.

"it used people talk on phones during films. texting has become more mainstay, use texting , think since they're being quiet they're not disturbing people around them."

however, laurel said keypad lights when text , bothers neighbor.

harkins has launched campaign convince movie-goers stop texting.

harkins tempe marketplace theater has taken down of "coming soon" posters in lobby , replaced them huge white posters "ntdm" -- "no texting during movie" posters. campaign @ of theaters in harkins chain on rotating basis.

"our hope people take moment pause -- instead of maybe checking phone or texting during film, can wait until after film check or maybe step out in lobby if it's important. but, really, bottom line we're asking them considerate of fellow movie-goers , not ruin movie everyone."


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phoenix -- valley theater chain trying people stop texting during movies. "we're finding more , more, new technology emerges, there's need new social rules," says bryan laurel of harkins theaters. "it used people talk on their...

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