Accomplished industry leader brings essential experience and relationships across domestic and international distribution and exhibition
RealD Inc., the leading global licensor of theatrical 3D technologies, today announced the appointment of Nicole Woods as Vice President, Cinema and Content Partnerships, Americas. In this newly created role, Woods will work to expand premium 3D movie-going through partnerships with cinemas, movie studios, and other content creators across North and South America.
Woods brings over 15 years of movie business experience and a proven track record of driving revenue growth at Warner Bros. through consistent and creative licensing of the studio’s deep movie catalog.
“I am thrilled to welcome Nicki to RealD,” said Elizabeth Frank, Chief Executive Officer of RealD. “Her deep understanding of the theatrical marketplace and established relationships across the Americas position her perfectly to lead RealD’s exhibition and distribution partnerships in growing premium 3D movie-going and box office revenue.”
In her new LA-based role, Woods will drive 3D box office growth with RealD’s cinema and content partners through increased theatrical 3D availability of both new releases and catalog films, optimized scheduling that provides movie-goers with convenient 3D showtimes, and collaborative promotion of the distinctive experience that 3D delivers.
Woods expressed enthusiasm about joining the RealD team and her vision for the role: “RealD 3D presentation heightens the engagement of movie-goers, enhancing the way audiences experience each film. The immersion in 3D creates a unique entertainment environment that appeals to today’s discerning and distracted audiences,” said Nicole Woods. “I look forward to expanding 3D content availability and increasing RealD’s broad network of partner cinemas so together we may grow the global 3D box office far beyond 2024’s $1.1 billion. Theatrical 3D growth will increase profits for both movie makers and movie theaters.”
About RealD
RealD is the leading global licensor of theatrical 3D technologies. RealD licenses its RealD 3D technology to the world’s leading cinema exhibitors – including AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Cineplex, Cinepolis, and many others. RealD 3D equipment operates in approximately 27,000 theater screens worldwide. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, with regional leadership in Los Angeles, London, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.