It seems like TV production gets all the attention in Knoxville, while the impact of the movie industry too often goes unnoticed.  Sure, the Scruffy City isn't a top destination for actors, stunt doubles or directors of film. But when it comes to showing a movie, Knoxville-based Regal Cinemas has you covered – in a wide variety of ways. 

While part of this episode examines the future of the movie theater industry as a whole, Ryan and Brenna look at how Knoxville could be impacted by the struggles of Cineworld, Regal's parent company planning to file for bankruptcy. 

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It seems like TV production gets all the attention in Knoxville, while the impact of the movie industry too often goes unnoticed.  Sure, the Scruffy City isn't a top destination for actors, stunt doubles or directors of film. But when it comes to showing a movie, Knoxville-based Regal Cinemas has you covered – in a wide variety of ways. 
While part of this episode examines the future of the movie theater industry as a whole, Ryan and Brenna look at how Knoxville could be impacted by the struggles of Cineworld, Regal's parent company planning to file for bankruptcy. 
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Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Every Tuesday, host Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com, part of the USA Today Network.

Each Monday, Ryan Wilusz and expert guests bring you the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

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Kick back with Ryan Wilusz and Calvin Mattheis each Monday for the latest news happening in and around downtown Knoxville, and stay tuned on Thursdays for "Last Call" conversations with special guests. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News, part of the USA Today Network.

It seems like TV production gets all the attention in Knoxville, while the impact of the movie industry too often goes unnoticed.  Sure, the Scruffy City isn't a top destination for actors, stunt doubles or directors of film. But when it comes to showing a movie, Knoxville-based Regal Cinemas has you covered – in a wide variety of ways.   While this episode examines the future of the movie theater industry as a whole, Ryan and Brenna also look at how Knoxville could feel the impacts of the struggles by Regal's parent company, Cineworld, which plans to file for bankruptcy.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.