National Association of Theatre Owners Elects B&B Theatres’ Bob Bagby as Chair and Harkins Theatres’ Mike Bowers as Vice-Chair
NATO Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Patrick Corcoran Steps Down After More Than 24 Years at Association
NATO Welcomes Amanda Martin
NATO Salutes John Fithian and Celebrates Movies on the Big Screen
Moviegoing is Summer’s #1 Entertainment Choice: The Cinema Foundation Study Finds Consumers Favor the Big-Screen Experience To Bring Family and Friends Together
Anthony Ramos & Dominique Fishback To Receive Cinemacon Rising Stars Of The Year Award
Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback will receive this year’s CinemaCon® Rising Stars of the Year Award, Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held April 24-27, 2023, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Ramos and Fishback wi…
NATO Announces the Appointment of Michael P. O’Leary as Next President and CEO
Today the National Association of Theatre Owners announced the appointment of Michael P. O’Leary as President and CEO of the Association beginning 1 May 2023. Said Rolando Rodriguez, NATO Board Chairman and Senior Advisor, Marcus Corporation, “On behalf of NATO’s Executive Board of Directors, we are…
Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas to Receive “NATO Spirit of the Industry Award” at CinemaCon
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas with the NATO Spirit of the Industry Award during this year’s CinemaCon, Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held April 24-…
Rolando B. Rodriguez to Receive 2023 Nato Marquee Award at CinemaCon
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Rolando B. Rodriguez, Chairman of NATO and Senior Advisor to The Marcus Corporation and Influx, with the 2023 NATO Marquee Award during this year’s CinemaCon, Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the…
NATO President & CEO John Fithian to Retire May 1, 2023
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) announced today the retirement of NATO CEO & President, John Fithian, effective May 1, 2023. NATO’s Executive Board has begun a search process for Fithian’s successor. Fithian’s retirement marks the end of thirty years of service to the associati…
NATO and Cinema Foundation Add Two Executives
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) and The Cinema Foundation today announced the hiring of two new executives. Bryan Braunlich was named Executive Director of The Cinema Foundation and Lou DiGioia was named to the newly created Chief Financial Officer position at NATO. Braunlich will…
NATO Announces Creation of the Cinema Foundation
The National Association of Theatre Owners today announced the formation of The Cinema Foundation. The new organization – a donor-supported 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit – is dedicated to promoting the essential cinema exhibition industry by developing future diverse workforces and gro…
Jackie Brenneman, NATO Executive Vice President & General Counsel and Esther Baruh, former NATO Director of Government Relations, to receive Inter-Society’s Ken Mason Award
Jackie Brenneman, Executive Vice President & General Counsel of the National Association of Theatre Owners, and Esther Baruh, former NATO Director of Government Relations, have been selected as the 2022 recipients of the Ken Mason Inter-Society Award. The Ken Mason Award honors individuals who h…
Cineplex’s Ellis Jacob to Receive 2022 NATO Marquee Award at CinemaCon
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Ellis Jacob, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cineplex, with the 2022 NATO Marquee Award during this year’s CinemaCon, Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, wil…
NATO Promotes Jackie Brenneman to Executive Vice President and General Counsel; Todd Halstead Rejoins Staff as Director of Government Relations and Strategy Development
The National Association of Theatre Owners today announced two association leadership decisions to increase the Association’s reach and effectiveness. With the support of NATO’s Executive Board of Directors, Jackie Brenneman has been promoted to Executive Vice President and General Counsel – a new,…
Christie Set to Welcome Attendees Back to CinemaCon 2021 with Lineup of New RGB Pure Laser Projectors and UV Disinfection Device for Cinema
CinemaCon 2021 is just around the corner and Christie is excited to welcome the industry back for the 10th celebration of CinemaCon, the official convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), on August 23-26, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. CinemaCon attracts thousands of industry…
Ernst & Young Study Shows Massive Economic Impact of Movie Theaters
As movie theaters rebound from the pandemic, they will also drive the recovery of surrounding businesses, a new study shows. Ernst & Young today released a detailed analysis focused on the broader economic impact of movie theaters. The study, Economic Contributions of the US Movie Theater, comm…
“Black Widow” Shows Theatrical Exclusivity is the Way Forward
“Black Widow’s” excellent reviews, positive word of mouth, and strong previews and opening day total ($13.2 million/$39.5 million) led to a surprising 41% second day drop, a weaker than expected opening weekend, and a stunning second weekend collapse in theatrical revenues. Why did such…
Theater Owners Welcome the Official Start of Summer With Cinema Week
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), welcomes the official start of Summer 2021 with the kick-off of Cinema Week, June 22-27. The Big Screen is Back. The effort, formed by a coalition of 300 theater companies of all sizes, offers special in-theater events and promotions, signed movie m…
Shuttered Venue Operators Call on Small Business Administration to Immediately Release Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Funds
Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP), the League of Historic American Theatres, the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), National Independent Talent Organization (NITO), Performing Arts Managers and Agents Coalition (PAMAC), and…
NATO Statement on Passage of American Rescue Act
NATO applauds the passage of the American Rescue Plan by Congress and looks forward to its rapid signature into law by the President. The Plan extends critical unemployment benefits to our furloughed workers, and preserves and expands important tax relief programs that give a much needed lifeline to…
NATO Applauds Federal Aid To Movie Theaters
U.S. movie theater owners today applauded the bipartisan COVID relief agreement that includes a $15 billion lifeline of grants to movie theaters, live entertainment venues, live theaters, and museums. The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) expressed gratitude for the tireless and unwaveri…
Theater Owners Call for Aid to Movie Theaters in Lame Duck Session of Congress
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), Monday called for Congress and the Administration to act now to save local movie theaters devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic by passing relief legislation targeted to their circumstances. The industry cannot wait. 96% of movie theaters have reporte…
NATO Hails Inclusion of Movie Theaters in Relief Legislation
The movie theater operators of America are desperate for help from Congress. Without such help, 70% of the theaters in the country could file for bankruptcy or close permanently by the end of the year. More than 70,000 jobs could be lost permanently. While many small business theater operators were…
Creative Community’s Call for Federal Aid to Movie Theaters Hits 120 Signatures
Amid intense negotiations on a new pandemic relief package, an open letter to Congressional leaders calling for Federal aid to movie theaters has received 120 signatures from the creative community since it was released September 30. NATO President & CEO John Fithian said, “The response from fil…