The relaxed functions will be projected in an environment reduced in stimuli, respecting the needs of people with sensory hypersensitivity.
After the recent premiere of Mufasa: the lion kingCinemark Hoyts and disney They will offer relaxed screenings of the film, subtly adapted to the needs and preferences of neurodivergent people or those who require reduced sensory stimuli, in order to provide an accessible entertainment proposal, so that more people can enjoy the new Disney film.
The tickets for the screenings, which will take place next January 26 at 10:30 at the Cinemark Hoyts Alto Avellaneda, Palermo and Soleil cinemas, They can be purchased through the cinema’s website and in person at the complex’s box office.
What the relaxed screenings of Mufasa: The Lion King will be like
The relaxed screenings of Mufasa: The Lion King in Cinemark Hoyts theaters will be projected in an environment reduced in stimuli, respecting the needs of people with sensory hypersensitivity. For this, lighting and sound effects will be softened throughout the movie and entry and exit to the rooms will be made more flexible, which will allow more freedom of movement. In turn, the rooms will be partially occupied, to facilitate the mobility and comfort of attendees.
It is important to note that during relaxed functions it will be possible to enter the rooms with any type of sensory regulation device (such as headphones, sensory toys or sunglasses, among others) which can be used freely during the function. Besides, there will be areas of sensory regulation: spaces specifically set for those who need to retreat to a quiet place and rest from the stimuli of the projection.
On the other hand, attendees will have a system of information resources and signage specially designed to reduce anxiety through anticipation and accompany different needs.
The initiative is the result of collaborative work, which includes advice from the NGO Salidas Inclusivas, as well as specialists in social and cultural inclusion of neurodivergent people, coexistence and accessibility.
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The arrival in theaters of the relaxed screenings of Mufasa: The Lion King joins an extensive list of screenings for neurodivergent people already provided by Cinemark Hoyts and Disney.
These functions with accessible resources are framed in #InclusiveDisneyExperiencesthe company’s sustained commitment to providing entertainment proposals designed and adapted for people with disabilities, so that all people can enjoy the magic of Disney.
To date, more than 60 inclusive screenings have been held in Disney cinemas and theaters, exhibitions, and sporting events in the region, impacting more than 300,000 people.
What Mufasa: The Lion King is about
Exploring the unlikely rise of the Pride Lands’ beloved king, Mufasa: The Lion King features Rafiki as the one tasked with passing on the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their input. characteristic tricks. Told with flashbacks, the story presents Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a friendly lion named Taka, heir to a royal bloodline. This chance encounter sets in motion the long journey of an extraordinary group of excluded people in search of their destiny. Their bonds will be tested as they work together to elude a threatening and deadly enemy.
Source: Ambito
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