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(From Left) David Ong (AAM-Qube), Andreas Stier (OneCinema), Seneit Debese (Greta Apps), Sophie Doherty (TAPOS) and Timo Holtkamp (Gofilex) during the Connected Cinemas panel discussion at the ICTA 2026 Cinema Technology Experience on June 21, 2026 in Barcelona Spain

Cinema Technology Has Never Been More Sophisticated, So Why Is It Still So Disconnected?

Cinema technology vendors at the 2026 ICTA Barcelona Cinema Technology Experience examine why the systems handling ticketing, content delivery and theatre operations still struggle to share data, what those disconnections cost exhibitors and whether open standards or consolidation will finally bring…

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview: What’s Shaping the Cinema Business

Each year, CinemaCon offers a snapshot of where the cinema business is headed next. But beyond the studio presentations, the trade show floor tells a broader story – one defined by the technologies, products, and services reshaping how cinemas operate, engage audiences, and generate revenue. But nav…

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview - Attractions, Arcade & Alternative Revenue

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview: Attractions, Arcade & Alternative Revenue

Even before the Covid pandemic shuttered cinemas for nearly two years, exhibitors had begun to expand beyond traditional auditorium models; attractions and location-based entertainment are playing an increasingly important role in driving attendance and revenue. At CinemaCon 2026, amusement companie…

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview - Seating & Auditorium Design

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview: Seating & Auditorium Design

As cinemas continue to differentiate the in-theater experience, seating and auditorium design remain central to how audiences perceive value. At CinemaCon 2026, exhibitors are highlighting a range of seating solutions and structural upgrades designed to improve comfort, flexibility, and overall pres…

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview - Projection, Sound & Presentation Technology

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview: Projection, Sound & Presentation Technology

While much of the focus at CinemaCon is on the business of cinema, the core theatrical experience still depends on how a film looks and sounds on screen. At CinemaCon 2026, cinema equipment manufacturers and providers are highlighting advances across projection, LED cinema displays, immersive audio,…

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview - Business, Marketing & Operational Platforms - Featured Image

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview: Business, Marketing & Operational Platforms

Beyond ticketing and concessions, a growing layer of systems is shaping how cinemas operate, connect with audiences, and make decisions. At CinemaCon 2026, numerous companies are showcasing platforms that sit behind the scenes of the moviegoing experience; spanning theatre management, content delive…

CinemaCon 2026 Product Preview - Concessions, Food and Beverage

CinemaCon Product Preview 2026: Concessions, Food & Beverage

Concessions remain one of the most important drivers of revenue for cinema operators — [referring to my comment on the previous piece, maybe em-dash is just house style?]and one of the areas seeing the most visible evolution. At CinemaCon 2026, exhibitors are showcasing a mix of new products, format…

Agile Ticketing - iOS and VisualVenue Digital Signage

CinemaCon Product Preview 2026: Ticketing & Point of Sale Systems

At the center of every cinema operation is the transaction. From ticket sales and concessions to loyalty programs and subscriptions, point of sale systems have evolved far beyond their original role. Today’s platforms are increasingly cloud-based, integrated, filled with artificial intelligence and…

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…

Vista Group Acquires Retriever Solutions

For Vista and Retriever It’s Business as Usual After Acquisition

“We come in peace,” joked Leon Newnham the CEO of Vista Cinema a little over a week before that phrase would take on a more ominous meaning when Russia invaded Ukraine. Rather than world politics, Newnham was referring to the announcement that Vista, the world’s leading cinema poin…