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Following the launch of movie theatres in Saudi Arabia, AMC has reached an agreement to transition to a pure licensing relationship
Leawood, Kansas ( January 31, 2023 )

Following the Successful Launch of Theatrical Exhibition Operations in Saudi Arabia, AMC Entertainment Will Transition From a Management and Investment Role to a Pure Licensing Relationship With Saudi Cinema Company

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., (NYSE:AMC and APE), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States, in Europe & the Middle East and in the world, today announced that following the successful launch of movie theatre operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in partnership with Saudi Ent…
IMAX set a new box office record for Chinese New Year with $34 million over the six-day holiday period concluding Friday, January 27
Shanghai, China & New York, NY ( January 30, 2023 )

IMAX Rings in Record-breaking Chinese New Year With $34 Million

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) set a new box office record for Chinese New Year with $34 million over the six-day holiday period concluding Friday, January 27. Total grosses for the holiday — historically the peak moviegoing period in this pivotal cinema market — exceeded the Company’s previous…
After a 22-year career in cinema, Jerry Murdoch (r), CinemaNext Country Manager, UK & Ireland, has announced his plans to retire with Jordan Bedding (l) taking over the position.
Liège-Barchon, Belgium & London, UK ( January 30, 2023 )

CinemaNext’s Jerry Murdoch announces retirement, Jordan Bedding named Country Manager UK & Ireland

After a 22-year career in cinema, Jerry Murdoch, CinemaNext Country Manager, UK & Ireland, has announced his plans to retire. He will step down as Country Manager this month, to be replaced by current CinemaNext UK Sales Manager Jordan Bedding. Over the next few months, Jerry will reduce his hou…
The new Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville is dedicated to iconic Chicago filmmaker John Hughes, their first theater in Illinois.
Chicago, IL ( January 30, 2023 )

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Dedicates First Chicago Theater to Beloved Filmmaker John Hughes

Austin-based cinema-eatery Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is dedicating the new Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville, their first theater in Illinois, to iconic Chicago filmmaker John Hughes. The dedication ceremony will take place a day before the theater opens to the public on Friday, January 27 during their Gr…
2023 Sundance Film Festival Award Winners
Park City, Utah ( January 27, 2023 )

2023 Sundance Film Festival Awards Announced

The Sundance Film Festival, a program of the nonprofit Sundance Institute, returned back in person and across the country online for 2023. Whether you gathered in theaters or are joining us from home, the Festival offers the opportunity to be a part of the discovery of stories and artists that will…
Cinemark is treating cinema aficionados by bringing back the all-inclusive festival pass for its annual Oscar Movie Week festival
Plano, Texas ( January 26, 2023 )

Cinemark Provides a Star-Studded Experience for Cinema Aficionados During Annual Oscar Movie Week Festival

Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theater companies, is providing a star-studded experience for cinema aficionados by bringing back the all-inclusive festival pass for its annual Oscar Movie Week festival. In theaters from Monday, March 6 through Sunday,…
Kaleidoscope Entertainment has scored UK rights to bring the stage show of "Heathers: The Musical", to over 200 UK cinemas on 28th March
London, UK ( January 26, 2023 )

Kaleidoscope Entertainment Scores UK Distribution Rights and Brings “Heathers: The Musical” to Cinemas Nationwide this March

Kaleidoscope Entertainment are excited to announce that they have scored UK distribution rights to bring the stage recording of the award-winning, West End hit “Heathers: The Musical”, to over 200 cinemas nationwide on 28th March. A home entertainment release will follow. The one-night-o…
Los Angeles, CA (January 25, 2023)

Metallica ‘72 Seasons Global Premiere’ Coming to Movie Theaters Worldwide April 13 for One Night Only

Marcus Theatres is rolling out the red carpet with a new way to experience this year's Best Picture nominees on the big screen: the Marcus Best Picture passport
Milwaukee, Wisconsin ( January 25, 2023 )

Marcus Theatres Unveils New Passport for 2023 Best Picture Series

Marcus Theatres is rolling out the red carpet with a new way to experience this year’s Best Picture nominees on the big screen: the Marcus Best Picture passport. This new electronic passport gives the moviegoer the most flexible and convenient way to experience this year’s Best Picture f…
Shanghai, China & New York, NY (January 23, 2023)

IMAX Rockets to Second Best Opening Day Ever for Chinese New Year

In partnership with ECCO Cine Supply and Service, Strong/MDI’s new HGA ReAct screen will be showcased at the 2023 Munich Film Week
Joliette, Quebec, Canada ( January 23, 2023 )

Strong/MDI HGA ReAct Screen To Be Primary Display at the 2023 Munich Film Week

STRONG/MDI Screen Systems, Inc. (“STRONG/MDI”) a wholly-owned subsidiary of FG Group Holdings Inc. (“FG Group Holdings”) (NYSE American: FGH) and a leader in manufacturing state-of-the-art cinema screens, in partnership with ECCO Cine Supply and Service, announces that Strong/MDI’s new HGA ReAct scr…
Various locations, Scotland (January 20, 2023)

Catalan Film Festival Opens in Scotland

AEON Entertainment and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an agreement for seven new, state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser systems across Japan this year
Tokyo, Japan & New York, NY ( January 19, 2023 )

IMAX and AEON to Further Expand Partnership With Seven New Imax With Laser Locations in Japan This Year

AEON Entertainment and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an agreement for seven new, state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser systems across Japan this year. Under the deal, all seven systems are scheduled to be installed in existing multiplexes by summer 2023 in areas largely untapped by IMAX —…
Everyman, vehicle brand Jaguar, and Pearl & Dean, put on an immersive event and screening of "Babylon" at Everyman Crystal Palace.
London, UK ( January 19, 2023 )

Jaguar and Everyman Host an Exclusive Immersive Screening of Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon”

The longstanding relationship between cinema business Everyman and luxury vehicle brand Jaguar, brokered by Pearl & Dean, continues with a special immersive event and screening of the highly anticipated film “Babylon” at the impressive four-screen Everyman Crystal Palace.   Everyman…
Chicago (IL) ( January 18, 2023 )

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Opens Theater In Chicago’s Historic Wrigleyville Neighborhood

On Friday, January 27th, Austin-based cinema-eatery Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will welcome film lovers from Chicago to their brand new theater, Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville. Tickets are available for purchase now at drafthouse.com and the Alamo Drafthouse mobile app with the cinema company’s signatur…
Plano (TX) ( January 18, 2023 )

Cinemark Celebrates the Star of Moviegoing Snacks on National Popcorn Day

Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theater companies, is celebrating the star of moviegoing snacks on Thursday, Jan. 19 for National Popcorn Day. With exclusive promotions and golden sweepstakes that give moviegoers the chance to win free popcorn, includin…
New York ( January 18, 2023 )

“Avatar: The Way Of Water” Now Among Top Three IMAX Releases Of All Time With $215 Million In Imax Global Box Office

IMAX Corporation today announced that Disney/Lightstorm’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” is now the third highest grossing IMAX release of all time with more than $215 million in IMAX global box office through Monday in its first full month of release. With several weeks to go in its I…
Los Angeles (CA) ( January 18, 2023 )

Movie Theaters Nationwide Celebrate National Popcorn Day January 19

At the movies, every day is popcorn day, but this year, The Cinema Foundation, in partnership with Fandango, announced that movie theaters across the country will take part in National Popcorn Day, January 19. So far, movie theaters comprising more than 34,000 screens have agreed to participate, wit…
Dubai, U.A.E. ( January 18, 2023 )

Volfoni and Scrabble Entertainment Deliver SmartCrystal Diamond Dual 3D Technology to Middle East’s Largest Cinema Screen

Volfoni, a global leader in 3D cinema technologies, have confirmed that Scrabble Entertainment, a technology integrator for the Middle East and India’s leading provider of end-to-end digital cinema solutions, have successfully installed the SmartCrystal Diamond Dual at the Middle East’s largest cine…
The Australian International Movie Convention has been confirmed for 31st October-2nd November 2023, returning to The Star Gold Coast
Sydney, Australia ( January 18, 2023 )

NACO Returns to the Star Gold Coast for the 2023 Australian International Movie Convention

The Australian International Movie Convention (AIMC) has been confirmed for Tuesday 31st October to Thursday 2nd November 2023, returning to The Star Gold Coast – the preferred venue for delegates and members of the National Association of Cinema Operators (NACO). The 76th AIMC is expected to…
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