Cinemex and GDC Technology Sign Three-Year Agreement As Exclusive Provider of Media Servers
Amazon MGM Studios, Park Circus and Fathom Entertainment Announce the Golden Anniversary Return to the Ring for “The Italian Stallion,” Chartoff-Winkler’s “Rocky 50” in Theatres for a Knockout Celebration November 7–11
Revered as one of the greatest films of all time, the legendary “Rocky” is lacing up for its 50-year anniversary November 7-11 with “Rocky 50,” remastered in 4K from Amazon MGM Studios, Park Circus, and Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to the…
Unique X Celebrates 20 Years of RosettaBridge TMS Innovation With the Announcement of V6, Powered by Agentic AI
Unique X, the global leader in theatre management systems, today announced the commencement of the RosettaBridge TMS V6 lifecycle, the highly anticipated next generation of its flagship theatre management system. In keeping with its reputation for customer relations, Unique X is launching an extensi…
Cinema United President and CEO Michael O’Leary Delivers State of the Industry at Cinemacon 2026
Regal Launches First-of-Its-Kind ChatGPT Moviegoer App
Regal Cineworld Group, a leading global theatre operator, today announced that it is launching a first-of-its-kind ChatGPT app for moviegoing in the U.S. market. Regal’s millions of moviegoers will be able to harness the power of ChatGPT to get personalized, actionable movie recommendations, answers…
Janus Films Acquires Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s “The Samurai and the Prisoner” for U.S. Distribution Ahead of World Premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Janus Films has acquired all U.S. rights to “The Samurai and the Prisoner,” directed by legendary Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa (“Cure,” “Pulse,” “Cloud”). Adapted from the sensational novel by Honobu Yonezawa, winning the 12th Futaro Yamada Award and…
American Cinema Equipment Inc. Announces New Ownership
American Cinema Equipment Inc., a leading national provider of cinema equipment, service, and support, today announced its transition to new ownership. The company has been acquired from Patricia Boucher by new partners Scott Kimber, President, and David Ballew, Chief Operating Officer. The new lead…
Unique X Completes Automated RosettaBridge TMS Deployment for Cinépolis in 8 Weeks
Unique X, the global leader in cinema technology solutions, today announced the completion of a full product suite deployment to Cinépolis — the world’s third-largest cinema exhibitor — spanning 6,837 screens across 889 theatres in 18 countries. The deployment, which covered RosettaBridge TMS,…
Ketchup Entertainment Names Qube Wire As Primary Distribution Partner for Expanding Theatrical Slate, Led by Wide Release “Coyote vs. Acme”
Michael Phipps Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Christie
Christie parent company, Ushio Inc., today announced the promotion of Michael Phipps to president and chief executive officer of Christie Digital Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Effective April 1, Phipps becomes president and CEO, succeeding Takabumi Asahi, who held the position for two years an…
CinemaNext Completes Sale of U.S. Operations to Strong Technical Services, Sharpening European Focus
CinemaNext today announced the successful completion of the sale of CinemaNext U.S. (formerly Sonic Equipment Company and its manufacturing division, Kneisley Manufacturing) to Strong Technical Services (STS). This strategic transaction marks a pivotal milestone in CinemaNext’s long-term roadm…
ProctorCo Acquires Proctor Companies
Newly-formed entity ProctorCo, led by former Proctor Companies Vice President Shaun Polak and Installation Operations Director Robb Meek, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and ownership of Proctor Companies. The deal is slated to close May 1, 2026. Shaun and Robb bring more than 50…
Cinema Hero Solutions and EasyBotChat Announce Landmark Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Theater Operations Through AI
Cinema Hero Solutions, the industry-leading technical operations firm, and EasyBotChat, the premier AI-driven hospitality solution, today announced a strategic partnership at CinemaCon 2026, naming Cinema Hero Solutions as the preferred partner for EasyBotChat. This collaboration marks the first AI…
First Three Episodes of “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – the Calamity” Exclusively Head to U.S. Theatres Before Broadcast and Streaming From Viz Media and Fathom Entertainment on June 25–29
Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, and global producer of manga and anime VIZ Media will bring episodes 1–3 of “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity,” from legendary creator Tite Kubo to U.S. theatres nationwide for a…
Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse Makes Movie Magic Easy With Discounted Tickets and Big-Screen Family Fun
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, is making movie magic easy all summer long with the return of Summer Movie Clubhouse. This annual program brings the big-screen fun with 10 family favorites in theaters at more than 285 Cin…
Samsung Introduces 14-Meter Onyx Cinema LED Display at CinemaCon 2026
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a new 14-meter (46 feet) standard size for its Onyx (ICD model) cinema LED lineup at CinemaCon 2026, expanding the platform into larger premium auditoriums. The new model is designed for Premium Large Format (PLF) theaters and delivers the same picture q…
Gower Street Revises 2026 Global Box Office Estimate Ahead Of CinemaCon
Gower Street Analytics has reviewed and revised its 2026 Global box office projection to $34.7 billion. The announcement comes as the global industry gathers in Las Vegas for CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, which runs April 13-16. The revision is a marginal decrease on Gower Str…
CinemaCon Announces Its 2026 Big Screen Achievement Awards Honorees
CinemaCon, the world’s largest convention for the global cinema industry and the official convention of Cinema United, revealed today the honorees for the 2026 Big Screen Achievement Awards, taking place on April 16 at The Dolby Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. This year’s honorees are Jame…
Strong/MDI Becomes MDI, Unveiling New Brand Identity Reflecting Innovation and Global Growth
Strong MDI Screen Systems today announced its official transition to MDI. This news is accompanied by the launch of a refreshed global brand identity, including a new logo, visual system, and market-facing branding. This evolution reflects the company’s commitment to honoring its heritage by positio…