Leawood, Kansas ( November 4, 2021 )
AMC Entertainment to Expand Its Business Beyond Theatrical Exhibition and Enter the Multi-Billion Dollar Popcorn Industry
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States, in Europe & the Middle East and in the world, today announced that it is expanding its business outside of the traditional theatrical exhibition industry with plans to capture a piece of the growing multi-billio…
London, UK ( November 4, 2021 )
Tackling the Underrepresentation of Women in Film Exhibition, the Independent Cinema Office (ICO) Announces 10 Senior Managers Selected to Participate in Women’s Leadership 2021/22
Set up by the Independent Cinema Office (ICO) in 2016 and funded by the BFI Film Audience Network, the professional development programme fosters the next generation of top female executives and helps tackle underrepresentation at senior levels within the film exhibition sector. Over 50% of previous…
Seoul, South Korea ( November 4, 2021 )
Megabox Chooses Christie RGB Pure Laser Cinema Projectors for Multiplex in Seoul’s Upscale Gangnam District
Christie is pleased to announce that Megabox, the third largest cinema chain in South Korea, has chosen its state-of-the-art RGB pure laser projection systems for the flagship Megabox COEX multiplex located in Seoul’s upscale Gangnam district, as well as several multiscreen cinemas in major cities a…
Laguna Beach, California ( November 3, 2021 )
Coast Film Festival to Present U.S. Mainland Premiere of Waterman, a Documentary About Duke Kahanamoku
The Third-Annual Coast Film Festival (CFF) is honored to present the U.S. Mainland premiere of Waterman, an original documentary on the life of Duke Kahanamoku, the revered surf legend and Olympian. Produced by Sidewinder Films and narrated by Jason Momoa, Waterman explores Duke’s journey and legacy…
Los Angeles ( November 3, 2021 )
Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” Currently Ranks as Year’s 2nd Best Preseller, Outpacing “Shang-Chi” in Advance Ticket Sales on Fandango
Fandango, the ultimate digital network for all things movies, is reporting that Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” is now the second best pre-seller among 2021 blockbusters in Fandango’s advance ticket sales. “Eternals” is pacing ahead of Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” which pr…
London ( November 2, 2021 )
Vista Group’s Flicks, New Zealand and Australia’s Popular Movie and TV Fan Website, Launches in UK This November
Flicks, Vista Group’s fan-friendly yet authoritative movie and TV website that has enjoyed popularity in New Zealand since 2006 and Australia since 2015, is launching in the United Kingdom this month. Flicks offers film and TV listings including local cinema showtimes and on-demand streaming availab…
Leawood, Kansas (November 2, 2021)
Leawood, Kansas ( November 1, 2021 )
AMC Entertainment Confirms October Theatre Admissions Revenue for AMC Both in the United States and Internationally the Highest It Has Been in Any Month Since Covid Forced the Closure of Theatres Early In 2020
In light of repeated press inquiries, AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC) today issued the following statement: “When the final tickets are counted for showtimes tonight, the domestic industry box office for October 2021 is estimated to come in considerably higher than that of any previous month since Feb…
Plano, Texas ( November 1, 2021 )
Cinemark Announces Heightened Focus on Gaming Initiatives
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theatre companies, continues its endeavor to bring more than movies to its theatres, further solidifying its position as the ultimate entertainment destination. Through new business alliances and creative thinking, Cinema…
Plano, Texas ( October 31, 2021 )
Cinemark Delivers Best COVID-Era Box Office Performance in Month of October
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theatre companies, today announced that October was the company’s highest grossing box office performance month in the COVID era. The exhibitor welcomed millions of moviegoers across its completely open U.S. circuit throu…
Round Rock, Texas ( October 29, 2021 )
Flix Brewhouse Taps Chance Robertson as President
Flix Entertainment LLC, parent of the 78-screen Flix Brewhouse circuit of dine-in theater brewpubs, announces that Chance Robertson, formerly VP of Operations for Cinepolis USA, has joined the Round Rock, Texas-based company as President and Chief Operating Officer. “Chance is an intelligent and imp…
London ( October 29, 2021 )
UK Cinema Association Criticises COVID Pass Plans in Wales
The UK Cinema Association has strongly criticised plans to be announced today which will see cinemas in Wales required to demand COVID passes of audiences from next month, calling these ‘potentially hugely damaging’. While the detail of the proposals remains to be confirmed, it is understood that fr…
Los Angeles (October 28, 2021)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia ( October 27, 2021 )
The Red Sea International Film Festival Invites Audiences to Discover a Selection of Masterpieces
The Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF), which will host the first edition from 6-15 December, today announced the eight films making up its Treasures section which will be shown for the first time on the big screen. The Treasures section celebrates award-winning and ground-breaking clas…
Stezzano, Italy ( October 27, 2021 )
ARCADIA Announces A New Opening: ARCADIA Stezzano Bergamo
The brand new Arcadia Stezzano cinema (6km from Bergamo and 50km from Milan) is inaugurated today, as part of the expansion of the Le Due Torri Shopping Center. The opening is enriched by Gabriele Mainetti’s “Freaks Out” premiere, courtesy of Goon Films, Lucky Red, Rai Cinema and 01 Dist…
Bangkok, Thailand ( October 27, 2021 )
Lido Connect Transforms Historic Bangkok Theater Into a Multipurpose Venue With HARMAN Professional Solutions
Mahajak Development Co. recently outfitted the Lido Connect entertainment complex with state-of-the-art HARMAN audio solutions to deliver high-quality sound and flexibility for cinema screenings, live music, performing arts and other events. Lido Connect is a multipurpose entertainment and retail ve…
Austin, TX (October 27, 2021)
Los Angeles ( October 26, 2021 )
Streamland Media Appoints Sharon Purnell to Chief Human Resources Officer
Streamland Media has named Sharon Purnell as chief human resources officer, reporting directly to CEO Bill Romeo. In her role, Purnell will be responsible for the continued integration of personnel across its picture, visual effects, sound and marketing businesses. Additionally, she will focus on or…
New York ( October 26, 2021 )
CineLife Entertainment Announces Distribution of New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization, Starring Bill Murray, Jan Vogler, Mira Wang, and Vanessa Perez
Announced today, CineLife Entertainment, a division of Spotlight Cinema Networks, will release “New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization,” a co-production between Dorn Music, Makuhari Media, and Neda Film, across theaters in the US beginning February 2nd, 2022. The concert-documentary film…
London ( October 26, 2021 )
Gower Street Raises 2021 Global Box Office Estimate Following Stunning October
Gower Street Analytics has raised its end of year estimate for global box office in 2021. The estimate has been revised up to $21.6 billion, from a previous estimate of $20.2 billion. Further they anticipate a potential additional upside that could see the current year finish around $22 billion glob…
