Burbank, California ( December 3, 2020 )
Warner Bros. Pictures Group Announces Innovative, Hybrid Distribution Model for Its 2021 Theatrical Slate
Today, the Warner Bros. Pictures Group announced that it has committed to releasing its 2021 film slate via a unique, consumer-focused distribution model in which Warner Bros. will continue to exhibit the films theatrically worldwide, while adding an exclusive one month access period on the HBO Max…
Dublin, Ireland (December 3, 2020)
Park City, Utah ( December 2, 2020 )
2021 Sundance Film Festival Will Meet Audiences Where They Are
The nonprofit Sundance Institute today unveiled plans for the seven-day 2021 Sundance Film Festival, offered digitally via a custom-designed online platform (festival.sundance.org) alongside drive-ins, independent arthouses, and a network of local community partnerships. The online expression of the…
London, UK (November 27, 2020)
Amsterdam ( November 26, 2020 )
The(Any)Thing Becomes World’s First On-Demand Private Movie Theatre
Imagine seeing a film in a luxury private movie theater whenever you want, simply by booking it on an app. If the founders of The(Any)Thing have anything to say about it, you’ll be able to do this in more than 500 locations across Europe within five years. The(Any)Thing offers the world’s first on-d…
Paris, Madrid, Berlin ( November 24, 2020 )
Eclair Versioning & Accessibility Joins the Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA)
Eclair Versioning & Accessibility (EVA), the pan-European localisation services provider with facilities in France, Germany, Spain and Morocco, joined the newly created Entertainment Globalization Association (EGA). The EGA is the first entertainment’s industry association focused specifically o…
London ( November 24, 2020 )
UK Cinema Association Statement to UK Government Covid Winter Plan
This Association and its members have worked extraordinarily hard – in consultation with Government – to put wide-reaching safeguarding measures in place in all UK cinemas. Not only are these appreciated by audiences – with our latest industry survey suggesting that 93 per cent of returning cinema-g…
Burbank, CA (November 21, 2020)
Sacramento, California ( November 20, 2020 )
Cinionic Giant Screen, CGS, to Power Maya’s MPX Brand
Cinionic announced today that Maya Cinemas has signed up to Cinionic Giant Screen (CGS) to power its premium large format brand, Maya Premier Experience (MPX). As part of the circuit-wide deal, Cinionic will upgrade all existing MPX auditoriums with its complete premium solution, powered by CGS. The…
Dallas, TX ( November 19, 2020 )
Independent Cinema Alliance Lauds Warner Bros. plan to keep Wonder Woman 1984 in USA Movie Theaters as Huge Win for Moviegoers
The Independent Cinema Alliance (ICA) today announced its support for Warner Bros. and its theatrical release plan for “Wonder Woman 1984” (“WW84”). The film’s “pandemic model” — which does not reflect a long-term, formal shift in the studio’s distribution strategies—will ens…
Ghent, Belgium ( November 19, 2020 )
Update Regarding Closure and Reopening of Kinepolis Cinemas Worldwide
Since the publication of its quarterly update on 30 October this year, Kinepolis has been forced to once again close cinemas in some regions, following new restrictions aimed at containing the further spread of the coronavirus. Some cinemas have since reopened. Kinepolis is committed to keeping its…
Dallas, TX (November 19, 2020)
New York ( November 17, 2020 )
Kino Lorber Acquires U.S. distribution rights for “The Changin’ Times of Ike White”
Kino Lorber announces that it has acquired U.S distribution rights for Daniel Vernon’s “The Changin’ Times of Ike White.” There will be an exclusive virtual sneak preview screening of the feature-length documentary available for U.S. audiences through Knitting Factory Entertainment on Tu…
Zwaag, The Netherlands (November 17, 2020)
Dublin (November 17, 2020)
The Hague, The Netherlands (November 17, 2020)
UNIVERSAL CITY, California & PLANO, Texas ( November 16, 2020 )
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Cinemark Theaters Announce Dynamic Release Window Agreement for Exhibition of Universal Films
Building on the two companies’ shared commitment to the theatrical experience, while capitalizing on the opportunity to further adapt to changing consumer behavior, particularly in light of the current COVID-19 environment, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG), a division of Comcast Corporati…
Douglas, ISLE OF MAN & Burbank, CALIFORNIA (November 16, 2020)
Santa Monica, California (November 16, 2020)
