AMC website and app crash under demand for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' tickets
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Francie Ebert
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Summary
Christopher Nolan's upcoming film "The Odyssey" caused a surge of demand that overwhelmed AMC's website and app on Thursday as fans rushed to buy advance tickets. Many users reported technical glitches, major delays of up to several hours, and difficulty finding available seats as theaters quickly filled up. The film is set to release in theaters on July 17.
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Making plans to see Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' turned into a quest of its own for some fans on Thursday as a surge of would-be ticket buyers appeared to bog down AMC's website.
Some reported major delays of up to several hours when trying to snag tickets; others said that they couldn't even manage to find open seats, as theaters quickly filled up.
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