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NATO Shines Spotlight on Unsung Exhibition Heroes in New Video Series, “Behind the Screens”
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National Association of Theatre Owners Celebrates Dedicated Community Leaders With “Behind the Screens” Series, Legacy Program
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Ariana Greenblatt to Receive CinemaCon Rising Star of 2024 Award
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George Miller to Receive CinemaCon International Career Achievement in Filmmaking Award
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Dennis Quaid to Receive Cinema Icon Award
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Dan Stevens to Receive CinemaCon Award of Excellence in Acting
Dan Stevens will receive this year’s CinemaCon Award of Excellence in Acting, Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held April 8-11, 2024, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Stevens will be presented with this special honor…
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Patrick Stickney Wins CinemaCon 2024 Art Contest for His Work “Grand Exterior”
CinemaCon is proud to recognize Patrick Stickney as the winner of the CinemaCon 2024 Art Contest for his work titled “Grand Exterior,” Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held April 8-11, 2024, at Caesars Palace in Las…
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National Association of Theatre Owners Congratulates Exhibitor Tori A. Baker, Oscar-Nominated for Best Animated Short “Ninety-Five Senses”
The National Association of Theatre Owners congratulates independent film exhibitor Tori A. Baker on being nominated for an Oscar this morning in Los Angeles. Baker was among the nominated producers for Best Animated Short Film for her production of “Ninety-Five Senses,” directed by Utah’s own…
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NATO Names Todd Halstead Director of Independent Exhibitor Engagement
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) today announced Todd Halstead will serve the nation’s independent movie theaters in the newly-created position of Director of Independent Exhibitor Engagement. In his expanded role, Halstead will collaborate with NATO’s Independent Theatre Owners Coa…
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National Association of Theatre Owners Elects B&B Theatres’ Bob Bagby as Chair and Harkins Theatres’ Mike Bowers as Vice-Chair
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) Executive Board of Directors has elected B&B Theatres President & CEO Bob Bagby as the new NATO Chair and Harkins Theaters President & CEO Mike Bowers as the new NATO Vice-Chair at NATO’s 2023 General Membership & Board Meetings at th…
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NATO Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Patrick Corcoran Steps Down After More Than 24 Years at Association
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) announced today that Patrick Corcoran, NATO’s Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, is stepping down after more than 24 years at the association. Corcoran joined the association as a writer and editor for NATO’s monthly magazine and annual…
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NATO Welcomes Amanda Martin
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) today announced Amanda Martin will join the NATO team as Chief of Staff. Martin, who will report directly to President & CEO Michael O’Leary, will work across all NATO organizations, including the Cinema Foundation and CinemaCon, to drive and sup…
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NATO Salutes John Fithian and Celebrates Movies on the Big Screen
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) today marked the retirement of longtime CEO & President John Fithian. Fithian’s retirement ends thirty years of service to the theatrical exhibition industry, that began as outside counsel in 1992, before taking the role of CEO and President in 2…
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Moviegoing is Summer’s #1 Entertainment Choice: The Cinema Foundation Study Finds Consumers Favor the Big-Screen Experience To Bring Family and Friends Together
In advance of next week’s CinemaCon, the annual convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), The Cinema Foundation released its new report on summer moviegoing and the results are illuminating. The summer moviegoing study, entitled “The Value of a Movie Ticket: What Drives Consum…
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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…
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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…
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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-…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…