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Matthew Liebmann, Chief Product, Innovation & Marketing Officer at Vista Group

You Can’t Spell Vista Group Without AI

Even on his worst day, if he even has one, Matthew Liebmann is incredibly even keeled and upbeat. These days, after spending the past year getting adjusted to his new role as Chief Product, Innovation & Marketing Officer at Vista Group, he might be described as downright euphoric. “I have…

2024 Red Sea International Film Festival - Opening Ceremony - Aamir Khan, Michelle Yeoh, Jumana Al-Rashed, Emily Blunt and Cynthia Erivo

Red Sea International Film Festival Opens Fourth Edition in Jeddah with Star-Studded Ceremony

The fourth annual Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) opened in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 5 December with a ceremony packed with international stars from all corners of the globe. Just a few of those seen on the red carpet included Aamir Kahn the Indian actor and filmmaker, British actresses E…

A Cinematic Gem: Salisbury Odeon Celebrates 60 Years as One of the World’s Most Unique Cinemas

Having survived a vivid history of turmoil, civil war, developers, and assassination attempts, the building that was saved by a horde of passionate cineastes backed by [English-American philanthropist and passionate movie lover] John Paul Getty Junior is celebrating 60 years as an Odeon and one of w…

Blitz - Apple

Apple Breaks French Theatrical Release Windows with “Blitz”

Invoking a rarely used loophole, and a first for a major streaming service, Apple utilized an “exceptional visa” to release Steve McQueen’s World War II drama “Blitz” in French cinemas for a limited two-day run on November 9-10. The maneuver bypassed France’s stri…

2024 Third Quarter Earnings - Lionsgate, Paramount, Sony, Warner Bros. Discovery

Studios See Streaming Growth, Theatrical Decline During Third Quarter of 2024

Election returns weren’t the only results being announced last week. The parent companies of four Hollywood studios held earnings calls for the third quarter of 2024 providing a snapshot of the current state of the entertainment business. It’s a narrative that can be told in four words;…

Rome MIA

Rome MIA Panel Dissects the ‘Intrinsic Value’ of Theatrical Distribution and Exhibition in Italy

On October 15, Rome’s MIA (Mercato Internazionale Audiovisivo) hosted a panel titled “Italian Cinema Insights: Unveiling the Intrinsic Value of Theatrical and Exhibition,” moderated by journalist Alessandra De Luca. The talk saw the participation of Tarak Ben Ammar (Chairman, Eagle Pictures), Simone…

Prince Badr bin Abdullah at 2024 Saudi Film Confex

Growing Saudi Film Industry Is Star of Second Annual Confex

Saudi Arabia is quite vocal about wanting to become a major player in the global film industry and during the second edition of the edition of the Saudi Film Confex in Riyadh, Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah unveiled ambitious plans to transform the kingdom into a regional and internati…

Christine Eloy, Managing Director, Europa Cinemas (photo: KIDS Regio Forum 2024 Steffen Becker)

Europa Distribution Head Christine Eloy on Boosting Film Circulation through Production and Distribution Collaboration

At the Venice Lido, during this year’s Venice International Film Festival, Celluloid Junkie caught up with Christine Eloy, Managing Director of Europa Distribution, following her participation in the Venice Production Bridge’s working session, titled “Bridging Stories and Audiences.” During the conv…

Venice International Film Festival 2024

Venice 2024: A Few Gems, A Few Disappointments, Little Enthusiasm

This year’s Venice International Film Festival (28 August-7 September) has been one of the most subdued editions in recent memory. While this may come across as a subjective perspective, it was a sentiment shared with this correspondent by many industry attendees and film buffs during the event. In…

The Moldovan flag sits on top of a cinema audience

CJ Exclusive: Moldova Eyes Cultural Growth and Appeal Through Cinema

Much like anywhere else in Chisinau, the Moldovan capital, the Ministry of Culture is having a tough job transforming creaking Soviet architecture and infrastructure into an attractive and welcoming proposition for outside investors. The Minister for Culture, Sergiu Prodan, however, is buoyant. “We…