( October 12, 2019 )
SAG-AFTRA and Mexican Actors Union ANDA Sign Cooperative Agreement at the 2019 National Convention
SAG-AFTRA today announced that it has signed a historic cooperative agreement with the Asociación Nacional de Actores (ANDA), the labor union that represents performers in Mexico. Said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, “We are honored and privileged to stand strong with ANDA, an important lead…
Leawood, Kansas ( October 11, 2019 )
AMC Entertainment Selects Sean Goodman as Its New CFO, Succeeding AMC CFO Craig Ramsey Who Will Retire in February 2020 Upon Achieving 25 Years of Service
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC, “AMC” or the “Company”) today announced the hiring of Sean Goodman, currently CFO of Fortune 500 company Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG), who will commence working with AMC as Executive Vice President – Finance on December 2, 2019. Curre…
New York & Los Angeles (October 11, 2019)
Los Angeles, CA - October 11, 2019 ( October 11, 2019 )
The Boxoffice Studios Strikes First Content Partnership with Cinemark Theatres
Newly formed content creation house, The Boxoffice Studios, has announced its first overall content partnership with Cinemark Theatres. With the single purpose of connecting movie fans with cinemas, The Boxoffice Studios will create original content across Cinemark’s editorial, video, and social pla…
Los Angeles (October 10, 2019)
Plano, Texas ( October 10, 2019 )
Cinemark to Open Sixth Movie Theatre in El Paso, Texas
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest and most influential movie theatre companies in the world, and River Oak Properties today broke ground for a state-of-the-art, 12-screen theatre in the development at Eastlake Marketplace in El Paso, Texas. The development is located at the nor…
Los Angeles (October 10, 2019)
Miami ( October 10, 2019 )
Christie to Bring RGB Laser Projection and Thought Leadership to ShowEast 2019
Christie, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, will be showcasing market-leading projection solutions, as well as cinema industry thought leadership and insight at ShowEast in Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Oct. 14-17. Get up close and personal with Christie…
London ( October 10, 2019 )
Odeon Unveils New Dine-in Cinema Experience: Odeon Luxe & Dine
Odeon’s new dine-in offering, Odeon Luxe & Dine, will launch in Islington Square, London, featuring a complete menu, recliner seats, and VIP guest service. Located in Islington Square, and open for business by the end of the year, Odeon Luxe & Dine will be the cinema chain’s new dine-in offe…
London ( October 10, 2019 )
Christie Laser Gets Green Light for 63rd BFI London Film Festival
Following a successful debut last year, Christie is pleased to announce that Christie RealLaser is the flagship projection technology for the 63rd BFI London Film Festival (LFF) in partnership with American Express. Once reserved for the premium cinema market, RGB pure laser is now affordable and re…
Chicago (October 9, 2019)
( October 9, 2019 )
55th Chicago International Film Festival Selects Five Film Projects for “The Pitch”
The 55th Chicago International Film Festival announced a slate of five narrative feature film projects in active development that will be pitched in front of a live audience and a panel of distinguished industry judges during the Festival’s Industry Days on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at the Chicago Cultu…
New York, NY (October 9, 2019)
Ghent, Belgium ( October 9, 2019 )
Kinepolis is ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2019’
Yesterday, Kinepolis Group proudly received the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2019’ award for Flanders from His Majesty the King of Belgium. The 25th edition of this prestigious event, organised by EY in collaboration with Belgian newspaper De Tijd and BNP Paribas Fortis, took place in Auditorium 2000 a…
Ghent, Belgium ( October 9, 2019 )
Kinepolis’ Jaarbeurs Theatre, Utrecht, Netherlands Launches this Week with MX4D EFX Auditorium
MX4D is a 4D experience that feels natural and immersive. The 4th dimension intensifies the movie going experience with full motion chairs, weather simulations and scents, impacting all senses. The visitor will be especially surprised and delighted by the movements of the comfortable chairs in combi…
Los Angeles & Auckland ( October 8, 2019 )
Movio Appoints Shona Grundy as Head of Product
Movio, the global leader in marketing data analytics for the cinema industry, has named Shona Grundy as Head of Product. Grundy will work out of Auckland and report to Movio Co-Founder and Chief Executive William Palmer, who made the announcement today. A seasoned entrepreneur and product leader, Gr…
Denver ( October 8, 2019 )
Grammy Award-Winning Superstar Lionel Richie’s Legendary Glastonbury Festival Performance is Coming to Cinemas Worldwide This November
On November 19, Fathom Events and Meteor 17 will launch an exclusive, one-night global theatrical release of “Lionel Richie at Glastonbury,” the filmed version of veteran singer-songwriter Lionel Richie’s iconic Glastonbury Festival performance. In 2015, Richie performed for nearly 200,000 fans duri…
Brussels, Belgium ( October 7, 2019 )
UNIC Voices Support for NATO Digital Cinema Technology Evaluation Program
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the trade body representing cinema operators and their national associations across 38 European territories, has today voiced its support for the recently-announced NATO resolution laying out aspects of its digital cinema technology evaluation program. UNIC…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (October 4, 2019)
Los Angeles, California ( October 3, 2019 )
Pioneering 120fps HFR Cinema with Paramount Pictures’ “Gemini Man”, From Legendary Filmmaker Ang Lee
Three-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ang Lee’s much anticipated new film, Paramount Pictures’ “Gemini Man” premieres on October 6th at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles – a movie palace situated on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This historic location serves as the perfect showca…