Taylor Swift is returning to a movie theater near you.

Those are magical words to cinema operators, who all ostensibly became Swifties about two years ago. That’s when the pop star’s most recent theatrical venture, 2023’s wildly successful “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert film, set all kinds of box office benchmarks and provided a lifeline to multiplexes during the industry’s dual strikes.

Swift is about to boost attendance again with October’s “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl.” It’s not a traditional film but rather an 89-minute event — packed with a music video and behind- the-scenes footage and commentary — tied to her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” (As with “The Eras Tour,” Swift says “dancing is optional but very much encouraged.”) Based on strong presal

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