The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema trade associations and operators, has today issued the following statement on the current situation with regard to the outbreak of Coronavirus/COVID-19: The overwhelming majority of cinemas in Europe have…
Cinema Technology Community (CTC), the not-for-profit independent trade organisation has announced the creation of a new free membership level to help support the global cinema technology community. The new membership level allows cinema professionals to gain an initial six-month free…
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema trade associations and operators, has today issued the following statement: The health and welfare of all of those working in the sector is the top priority for all European…
The movie theater industry and its employees ask for Congress and the Administration to urgently consider the following immediate relief measures, which we hope will allow the industry and its 150,000 employees, who live and work in practically every Congressional…
Given unprecedented theater closures nationwide, Columbia Pictures has set the sale date of “Bloodshot” on EST (electronic sell through) for March 24, 2020. The Valiant comic-book property will be available for digital purchase for a suggested retail price of $19.99…
With the pandemic Coronavirus outbreak, the world is facing a difficult and trying time. As the virus takes hold in different regions at different times and in varying degrees of severity, people and public health officials are grappling with decisions…
Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), is temporarily closing its theatres starting today with the last showtime at 8:30 p.m. This decision is in alignment with the latest direction from the preeminent national health care experts who urged Americans…
Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition (DCDC) today announced that, for the first time in the industry’s history, it has begun to pay all its customers rebates. After recently paying back its founding investors (AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, Regal Entertainment Group, Universal…
Celluloid Junkie, Filmgrail and The Big Picture have announced a co-ordinated on-line communications approach to delivering up to date information on the current crisis facing our industry. In this moment of crisis #CJCinemaSummit is launching on Thursday 19th March at…
AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC, “AMC” or the “Company”), the largest theatrical exhibition company in the United States, announced that as of Tuesday, March 17, all AMC locations in the United States will close for at least six to 12 weeks, in…
Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), is planning to limit seating capacity at its theatres. The change will go into effect as early as today, but the full-scale plan begins Wednesday, March 18 until further notification. With…
NBCUniversal today announced that Universal Pictures will make its movies available in the home on the same day as their global theatrical releases, as current circumstances have made it more challenging to view our films. Beginning with DreamWorks Animation’s “Trolls…
AMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibition company in the United States, announced today a new “50/50 Policy,” effective immediately and continuing until April 30, 2020. In so doing, AMC reaffirms its commitment to follow CDC recommendations on social distancing to…
CMX Cinemas, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Cinemex, and Star Cinema Grill, a highly respected operator of upscale dine-in movie theatres primarily located in the Houston metropolitan area, today jointly announced a purchase agreement through which CMX will acquire all of…
AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC, “AMC” or the “Company”), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States, today announced full support of and compliance with CDC guidelines on social distancing. As the industry leader, AMC is taking aggressive, nationwide steps to provide…
Kinepolis closely monitors the situation regarding the spread of the Coronavirus and is in close consultation with the relevant authorities in all the countries where it operates with regard to measures to protect customers and employees. In view of recent…
Arts Alliance Media (AAM), the global leader in digital cinema software and support services, has launched their first online customer support portal. Offering a centralised approach to raising tickets whilst browsing an extensive knowledge base, the support portal provides a…
Glen Powell will receive this year’s “CinemaCon Male Star of Tomorrow Award,” Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held March 30-April 2 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Powell will…
Today, Omniplex Cinemas have announced that after a thorough risk assessment and analysis of the global cinema market, they will implement ‘In-Cinema Seat Separation’ as part of their measures to encourage effective Social Distancing in cinemas. Other measures include Self-Scanning…
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