Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. ( October 10, 2022 )
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…
San Tan Valley, Arizona (October 10, 2022)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates ( October 7, 2022 )
META Film Fest to Showcase 70 Movies From 25 Countries in Dubai
META Film Fest, a new international festival launched by META Cinema Forum, the pioneering cinema convention for Middle East and Africa, will feature more than 70 films from 25 countries on October 27-29 at VOX Cinemas – Nakheel Mall at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The award-winning curation for the…
Dallas, Texas ( October 7, 2022 )
Studio Movie Grill is Fundraising to Support American Red Cross Relief Efforts to Help Floridians Impacted by Hurricane Ian
The impact of Hurricane Ian has been truly devastating to Floridians and we are all heartbroken for the loss of homes and lives and grateful for the heroism of those helping others. Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”) is proud to host a fundraiser this weekend to support American Red Cross relief efforts at…
Leawood, Kansas ( October 6, 2022 )
AMC Theatres Reaches First-Ever Agreement With Netflix and Will Play “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” in More Than 200 U.S. AMC Locations During the Thanksgiving Holiday
AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC and APE), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that the Company has reached its first-ever agreement with Netflix to play a Netflix movie theatrically. From November 23-29, AMC moviegoers can enjoy “Glass Onion: A Knives Ou…
Los Angeles ( October 6, 2022 )
Rian Johnson’s “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” to Release as a Special Sneak Preview Event for One Week in Theaters This Thanksgiving, November 23 a Full Month Before Its Release on Netflix December 23
Following a phenomenal response at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, Netflix today announced a one week theatrical sneak preview event for “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” November 23-29, 2022. Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Rian Johnson, the highly an…
Auckland, NZ ( October 6, 2022 )
Movio Bolsters Senior Leadership Team with Internal Promotion
London-based Gabriel Swartland has been promoted to Senior Vice President – Client Services at Movio, the global leader in data-driven marketing solutions for the cinema industry. The move follows the appointment of former Chief Client Officer, Sarah Lewthwaite, as Chief Executive in July, and marks…
New York, NY ( October 5, 2022 )
Mauricio Duran to Receive “Career Achievement Award” at ShowEast 2022
Mauricio Duran, formerly head of Latin America at Universal Pictures, will receive this year’s “Career Achievement Award” at ShowEast. Duran will be presented with this special honor as part of the Opening Day Awards Luncheon on Monday, October 17 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The ShowEast Career…
Los Angeles ( October 4, 2022 )
Sundance Institute Announces the 2022 Documentary Fund Grantees
The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced this year’s grantees for the Sundance Institute Documentary Fund. A total of $1,396,500 in unrestricted grant support has been provided to 35 projects in various stages, including 5 in development, 15 in production, 10 in post-production, and 5 active…
New York ( October 4, 2022 )
Comscore to Present the 2022 Box Office Achievement Awards at ShowEast
ShowEast is proud to announce that global box office data leader, Comscore, will present the 2022 International Box Office Achievement Awards for LATAM and the 2022 Domestic Box Office Achievement Award at this year’s convention to be held from October 17th – 20th at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. “We…
Los Angeles, CA ( October 4, 2022 )
Britni Smith Promoted to Executive Director of Variety the Children’s Charity of Southern California as Elizabeth O’Neil Retires after 14 Years at the Helm
Variety the Children’s Charity of Southern California announced today that Elizabeth O’Neil, the organization’s respected long-time Executive Director will retire effective December 31, 2022. Britni Smith, the current Director of Fundraising and Special Programs has been promoted to the position of…
Nashville, Tennessee ( October 3, 2022 )
Nashville Film Festival Announces Festival and Screenplay Competition Winners
The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) today announces the 53rd edition’s award winners, including best films in each category and the winning scripts in the organization’s esteemed screenplay competition. Brazilian film “Mars One,” written and directed by Gabriel Martins, was named Best…
Dublin, Ireland (October 3, 2022)
London ( September 30, 2022 )
EDCF Introduces New Board
The European Digital Cinema Forum (EDCF), the home of professionals and technologists working for and in the digital cinema industry in Europe, has appointed a new board: Cathy Huis in ‘t Veld-Esser, CTO of Gofilex will serve as the EDCF’s new President. She will take over from David Hancock,…
Dublin ( September 30, 2022 )
CineGame Launching at Odeon Cinemas Nationwide With Virgin Mobile
Virgin Mobile are sponsoring a new, interactive and immersive brand experience called ‘CineGame’ launching exclusively at ODEON cinemas nationwide, this weekend. Owned by Virgin Media, Virgin Mobile provides coverage to over 99% of the country, with flexible SIM and mobile device plans. Brought to m…
Liège-Barchon, Belgium & Casablanca, Morocco ( September 26, 2022 )
CinemaNext Names Mohamed Kilito as Country Manager, CinemaNext Africa
CinemaNext, the European, Middle Eastern and African specialist in cinema exhibitor services, continues its development in Morocco and across Africa with the appointment of Mohamed Kilito as Country Manager, CinemaNext Africa as of September 2022. With a background in electronics, IT and telecommuni…
Kortrijk ( September 24, 2022 )
Cinionic Introduces Sustainable Enhanced Cinema Presentation to Brazil
Cinionic, the leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, announces the debut of Laser Light Upgrades in Brazil with installations at Cinematográfica Araújo and AFA Cinemas theaters. Together, the projects bring laser-powered presentation to fourteen screens, including 13 at Cinematográfica Araújo’s C…
New York & Mississauga, Canada ( September 22, 2022 )
IMAX Acquires Streaming Technology Company SSIMWAVE Inc.
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it has acquired SSIMWAVE Inc., a leader in AI-driven video quality solutions for media and entertainment companies. The move marks a significant expansion of IMAX’s strategy to deliver the highest quality video images on any screen — to drive new,…
San Tan Valley, Arizona ( September 22, 2022 )
Severtson Features NextGen Cinema Screens/Coatings During 2022 Dubai MENA Cinema Forum, ShowEast and ICA-Australia
Severtson Screens, a global leader in innovative and quality projection screens for the cinema, commercial, pro AV, and home theater markets, is proud to announce that it will feature its next generation SAT-4K Acoustically-Transparent cinema projection screen line and enhanced SeVision 3D GX-WA pro…
