Washington, D.C. & Los Angeles, California ( December 21, 2020 )
NATO Applauds Federal Aid To Movie Theaters
U.S. movie theater owners today applauded the bipartisan COVID relief agreement that includes a $15 billion lifeline of grants to movie theaters, live entertainment venues, live theaters, and museums. The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) expressed gratitude for the tireless and unwaveri…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ( December 18, 2020 )
Malaysia’s Favourite Cinema Popcorn From TGV Is Now On foodpanda!
TGV’s popcorn has evidently been Malaysia’s go-to cinema snack which has been enjoyed by millions of cinemagoers over the span of 25 years. However, due to the cinema closure since the start of November, patrons have not been able to satisfy their popcorn cravings but now, there’s good news! Not onl…
Edinburgh, UK (December 17, 2020)
Jeddah, KSA & Espoo, Finland ( December 17, 2020 )
Empire Cinemas makes a strong comeback with FLEXOUND Augmented Audio
As the industry is battling the impact of the epidemic, Empire Cinemas has chosen a new kind of a weapon: Opening a premium cinema boosted by FLEXOUND Augmented Audio. The novel technology offers a superior immersive experience compared to in-home-entertainment. The theatre in Al Andalus Mall in Jed…
Park City, Utah ( December 15, 2020 )
2021 Sundance Film Festival: Full Program Announced
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent work selected across the Feature Film, Short Film, Indie Series and New Frontier categories for the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival will take place digitally via a feature-rich, Sundance-built online platform …
Dublin, Ireland (December 15, 2020)
Dallas, Texas ( December 14, 2020 )
ShowBiz Cinemas Opens Family Entertainment Center in Waxahachie, Texas
The Future is Now with Showbiz Cinemas’ new Bowling, Movies & More concept that provides an exciting one stop destination for all family members. The location features 13 theatre auditoriums, all with new plush power recliner seating, new 7.1 surround sound systems and wall to wall, ceiling to f…
Edinburgh, UK (December 14, 2020)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ( December 14, 2020 )
Malaysian Cinemas To Reopen Selected Locations With The Highly-Anticipated Wonder Woman 1984
Following the lifting of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in certain states of Malaysia, Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors (MAFE) has decided that cinemas will resume operations at selected locations from 16 December 2020 onwards. The tenacious decision to reopen is in time with…
Leawood, Kansas ( December 11, 2020 )
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Secures Commitment for $100 Million of New First Lien Debt Financing from Mudrick Capital Management, L.P. to Bolster AMC’s Near Term Liquidity
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. (“AMC” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMC) announced today that it has secured a commitment to receive $100 million in cash on January 15, 2021 from New York-based Mudrick Capital Management as a result of a new first lien debt financing. In addition, Mudrick Capital, which…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ( December 11, 2020 )
TGV Cinemas Reopens Selected Locations on 16 December 2020 Onwards
Following the lifting of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in certain states of Malaysia, TGV Cinemas will be taking the opportunity to welcome back moviegoers to 8 of its cinemas across the nation from 16 December 2020 onwards. Movie buffs can get excited as TGV Cinemas reopens just in…
London (December 10, 2020)
London ( December 10, 2020 )
Cinemas Lose $32bn Global Box Office Revenue in 2020 Due to COVID-19
The global cinema industry is set to lose $32bn in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic a 71.5% reduction in box office revenue compared to 2019, according to Omdia’s latest ‘Movie Windows: Adapting for the future’ report. Box office revenue has dipped below $13bn for the first time in over two decades…
La Rochelle, France & Dubai, UAE ( December 9, 2020 )
Ice Theaters and Vox Cinemas Open a Second Immersive Cinema Experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Leading French company ICE Theaters, a CGR Cinemas company, and VOX Cinemas, recently announced the opening of the brand-new premium screen concept, ICE Theaters (ICE: Immersive Cinema Experience) in the state-of-the-art new multiplex located in Town Square Jeddah. This opening comes after the succe…
London, UK (December 9, 2020)
Los Angeles, California (December 9, 2020)
London, UK (December 8, 2020)
Kortrijk ( December 8, 2020 )
Laser Projection by Cinionic Illuminates Cinema in the KSA for AMC
AMC Saudi Arabia expands its 4K presence in the KSA with four new locations powered by laser projection from Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture. Since entering the KSA two years ago, the circuit operated by AMC has grown to 40 screens, with more on the way later this year. From…
Dallas, TX ( December 8, 2020 )
ICA Reacts to Warner Bros. Plan to Simultaneously Release 2021 Film Slate on HBO Max and in Theaters
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. The Independent Cinema Alliance, however, is disappointed in WarnerMedia’s questionable decision to release its entire 2021 film slate simultaneously in movie theaters and on HBO Max. WarnerMedia is correct that its content is extremely valuable,…
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…
