Benjamin Zeccola
Benjamin Zeccola is the chief executive of Palace Cinemas, a prominent cinema chain in Australia. He has expressed enthusiasm about the audience engagement during the screenings of the recent hit movie featuring the 'chicken jockey' scene, while also voicing concerns about the potential damage to valuable cinema equipment that could arise from such participatory events. Zeccola emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of cinema screens, which can cost around $50,000 each, highlighting the balance between enjoyment and respect for the venue.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
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