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Taking Stock in AMC-Carmike Merger

CJ Analysis: Taking Stock of AMC’s Acquisition of Carmike

On July 15th Carmike Cinemas Inc. delayed a vote on whether to accept an acquisition offer from AMC Entertainment Holdings of USD $1.1 billion. The original shareholder vote was to take place on June 30th but was rescheduled for the mid-July date. The vote is now set to go forward on July 25th. If a…

Batman: The Killing Joke

Fathom Events Set for Record Success With “Batman: The Killing Joke”

If you wonder why Hollywood studios continue to churn out superhero sequels, or if you have any doubt as to the popularity of such films, you need only look at the success Fathom Events is having with “Batman: The Killing Joke”. Tickets for the July 25th limited-screenings of the animated feature we…

iPic Westwood and the Tuck Room Tavern

Cinema of the Month: iPic Westwood – Los Angeles, CA

In completing this profile of the iPic Westwood as our Cinema of the Month for June, we were reminded just how important it is to avoid one’s own preconceptions. When we set out to cover the iPic Westwood, an upscale cinema in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, we reached out to the the…

AMC Carmike Merger In Jeopardy

CJ Analysis: AMC Acquisition of Carmike In Jeopardy

The acquisition of Carmike Cinemas Inc. by AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. was never going to be entirely easy or uncomplicated. It is safe to say, after the events of the past two weeks, culminating in a delayed shareholder vote earlier today, the mega-deal just became a whole lot harder to close.…

Sarah Lewthwaite, Strategic Partnerships Director at Movio

40 Under 40 EUR: Sarah Lewthwaite of Movio

This story first appeared in a special CineEurope 2016 issue of BoxOffice magazine. To subscribe to the magazine click here. Name: Sarah Lewthwaite Company: Movio Title: Strategic Partnerships Director Country: United Kingdom Sarah Lewthwaite, is fairly certain the kernel of her appreciation for cin…

Franz Blechsmidt and Christian Kluge, the Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Smart Pricer

40 Under 40 EUR: Franz Blechschmidt and Christian Kluge of Smart Pricer

This story first appeared in a special CineEurope 2016 issue of BoxOffice magazine. To subscribe to the magazine click here. Name: Franz Blechschmidt and Christian Kluge Company: Smart Pricer Title: Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Executive Officer Country: Germany Franz Blechschmidt and Christia…

Stijn Henderickx, Vice President Cinema at Barco

40 Under 40 EUR: Stijn Henderickx of Barco

This story first appeared in a special CineEurope 2016 issue of BoxOffice magazine. To subscribe to the magazine click here. Name: Stijn Henderickx Company: Barco Title: Vice President Cinema Country: Belgium As a toddler growing up in Belgium, Stijn Henderickx was truly thrilled and impressed by th…

Thomas Jullienne, Product Manager at Webedia’s Côté Ciné Group

40 Under 40 EUR: Thomas Jullienne of Webedia

This story first appeared in a special CineEurope 2016 issue of BoxOffice magazine. To subscribe to the magazine click here. Name: Thomas Jullienne Company: Webedia Title: Product Manager Country: France It is no wonder that Thomas Jullienne works in the movie business. Growing up in France, he live…

Pierre Flamant, Chief Financial Officer of Ymagis Group

40 Under 40 EUR: Pierre Flamant of Ymagis Group

This story first appeared in a special CineEurope 2016 issue of BoxOffice magazine. To subscribe to the magazine click here. Name: Pierre Flamant Company: Ymagis Group Title: Chief Financial Officer Country: Belgium Like many who grew up in large part during the 1980s, one of Pierre Flamant’s earlie…

Bobbie Andrews, Marketing Director, EMEA at RealD

40 Under 40 EUR: Bobbie Andrews of RealD

This story first appeared in a special CineEurope 2016 issue of BoxOffice magazine. To subscribe to the magazine click here. Name: Bobbie Andrews Company: RealD Title: Marketing Director, EMEA Country: United Kingdom Even though it “wasn’t the best cinema”, when Bobbie Andrews’ mother took him to se…