Movie lovers are in for a special (and discounted) treat this weekend.

Movie lovers are in for a special (and discounted) treat this weekend.

MORE: Here’s everything that’s reopening under Michigan’s revised COVID-19 order“I think this is a glass half full situation,” said Emagine Entertainment’s Chairman and co-founder, Paul Glantz. After weeks of having to abruptly shut down, Emagine theaters -- along with other businesses -- will finally be able to reopen its doors. “Now we’re not allowed to offer our guests food and beverage items, so there will be no concession sales,” Glantz said. And until then his business will continue to follow and practice the procedures necessary to keep movie goers safe. When will Michigan restaurants be allowed to reopen after the most recent shutdown due to COVID-19?

The Royal Starr Arts Institute, a nonprofit arts organization, will be hosting its annual film festival, giving a platform to independent filmmakers from all over Michigan, The United States and abroad. While theatres are temporarily closed, the annual festival will be held virtually, with limited drive-in screenings. The Royal Starr Film Festival will be held from Thursday-Sunday at Emagine Theatre in Novi, located at 44425 West 12 Mile Road. RELATED: 4 ways to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) this fall in MichiganThis year we have seen amazing growth in the filmmaker community and the Royal Starr Arts Institute is here to do its part. Weve received hundreds of submissions internationally, across the country and right here, at home in Michigan," said Royal Starr Arts Institute president Luke Castle.

Gyms and pools in Michigan are allowed to reopen to the public starting Sept. 9. Gretchen Whitmers announcement Thursday when she revealed executive orders reopening gyms and pools and permitting sports. Ice rinks and bowling alleys will be allowed to reopen for organized sporting events with limited crowd capacity. The will be allowed to reopen for organized sporting events with limited crowd capacity. It also allows for gyms and pools to reopen across the state, subject to stringent safety protocols.Movie theaters remain closedMovie theaters remain closed in southeastern Michigan.