DENVER, COLORADO ( January 14, 2026 )
Director Peter Jackson Lends Exclusive Theatrical Fan Intros to Each of New Line Cinema’s “The Lord of the Rings Trilogy” Extended Edition Films, Back in Cinemas From Fathom Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures in Celebration of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring’s 25-Year Anniversary” on January 16–18 and 23–25
Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, and Warner Bros. Pictures announced that Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson has recorded exclusive, lengthy welcome fan introductions for each of the three respective extended editions of t…
AUSTIN, TEXAS ( January 14, 2026 )
SXSW Announces 2026 Film & TV Festival Opening Night TV Premiere and Initial Lineup
South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals unveiled today an extensive wave of programming for the highly anticipated 33rd edition of the Film & TV Festival, which for the first time will open on a Thursday evening and conclude on a Wednesday, spanning March 12–18, 2026. Featuring a mom…
Washington D.C. ( January 13, 2026 )
Colleen Barstow, Independent Cinema Leader, Dies at 64
Colleen Barstow, a longtime leader of independent cinema, died on January 10. She was 64. Barstow was not only a driving force behind the Omaha-based family-run theater chain ACX Cinemas, but also a nationally respected leader in the independent cinema industry. At the time of her passing, she serve…
BANGKOK, THAILAND ( January 13, 2026 )
SF Cinema Elevates the Moviegoing Experience Nationwide With Christie Laser Projection
Christie is pleased to announce that SF Cinema, Thailand’s second-largest cinema chain, has deployed its CineLife+ Series RGB pure laser and RBe projectors across 14 locations nationwide. The move reinforces SF Cinema’s commitment to delivering exceptional cinematic experiences for audiences through…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK & DENVER, COLORADO ( January 13, 2026 )
Mason Bates’s “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” Added to “The Met: Live in HD” Season by Popular Demand
Due to critical acclaim and overwhelming audience response, the Metropolitan Opera–premiere production of Mason Bates’s “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay,” recorded live earlier this season, has been added to the Live in HD season on January 24 and 28. The Met-commissioned…
PROVO, UTAH ( January 13, 2026 )
Angel Announces First-Look Partnership With The McDonough Company for Three Upcoming Feature Films
Angel (NYSE: ANGX), a media and technology company guided by 2 million grassroots Angel Guild members championing values-driven stories, today announced a long-term, strategic partnership with The McDonough Company, founded by Ruvé and Neal McDonough, securing a first-look deal for three upcoming fi…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (January 13, 2026)
PARK CITY, UTAH ( January 13, 2026 )
2026 Sundance Film Festival Unveils Jury Members
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the jurors granting awards for artistic and cinematic excellence at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival will be held from January 22–February 1, 2026, in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with the at-home program available online…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA ( January 13, 2026 )
A Standout Summer at Australian Cinemas: Admissions Hit a High of 6.3 Million – Up +12% on Prior Year.
From blockbusters to family favourites and breakout hits, cinemas across Australia have something for everyone this summer, attracting strong audiences to the best of big-screen entertainment. Between 19 December and 11 January, 6.3 million admissions were delivered, up +12% on the same period last…
DENVER, COLORADO (January 12, 2026)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (January 8, 2026)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ( January 8, 2026 )
Angela Bassett to Receive Excellence in the Arts Award at ABFF Honors
The 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors announced today that actress, director and executive producer Angela Bassett will receive the Excellence in the Arts Award. Presented by NICE CROWD, the 2026 ABFF Honors will take place on Monday, February 16 at the SLS hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. T…
New York ( January 8, 2026 )
Screenvision Announces Leadership Transition
Screenvision Media, a national leader in delivering comprehensive premium video advertising and content representation services for top-tier cinema exhibitors, today announced the appointment of Jeff Howe as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds John Partilla (J.P.), wh…
Washington D.C. ( January 7, 2026 )
Cinema United Issues Statement for the Record for House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
Today, Cinema United, the world’s largest exhibition trade association representing more than 31,000 movie screens across all 50 states and over 30,000 additional screens in 80 countries worldwide, submitted written testimony to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulator…
DALLAS, TEXAS ( January 7, 2026 )
Cinergy Entertainment Names Rich Schwarte Chief Executive Officer & President
Cinergy Entertainment Group today announced the promotion of Rich Schwarte to Chief Executive Officer & President, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strong leadership as it continues to expand its portfolio of luxury cinema and entertainment centers nationwide. Schwarte succeeds Jeff Bens…
( January 7, 2026 )
IMAX Closes Out Best Year in its History with Record $1.28 Billion at the Global Box Office in 2025
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today reported its global box office results for 2025, setting a new company record with $1.28 billion grossed worldwide. Exceeding the guidance it issued early in 2025, the Company grew global box office year-over-year by +40% and surpassed its previous record, set in…
PLANO, TEXAS (January 6, 2026)
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA ( January 6, 2026 )
Lionsgate Planning 2026 Production Start for “The Housemaid’s Secret,” Sequel to Holiday Box Office Smash “The Housemaid”
Coming off the breakout box office success of “The Housemaid,” which has taken in over $75 million domestically in its first 17 days of release and $133 million worldwide with international territories continuing to roll out through January, Lionsgate announced today that it is planning…
SEOUL, KOREA (January 6, 2026)
WASHINGTON, DC & LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ( January 5, 2026 )
National Popcorn Day Is Back – Bigger and Better, Offering One Day Only Popcorn Deals at Movie Theatres Nationwide on January 19
Movie theatres nationwide will celebrate National Popcorn Day, the annual nationwide celebration of America’s favorite movie snack on Monday, January 19. An initiative of Cinema United and The Cinema Foundation, this one-day-only event, at participating theatres, will feature unique promotions, disc…
