Ghent, Belgium ( June 29, 2020 )
Update Regarding Reopening Kinepolis Cinemas Worldwide
Following the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus, Kinepolis was forced to close all of its cinemas as of mid-March. In the meantime, cinemas in various countries have begun restarting their operations and there are now concrete reopening plans in all countries where the Group is active. We wish t…
Dallas, Texas ( June 25, 2020 )
Studio Movie Grill Reopens More Locations in Phases
Studio Movie Grill ("SMG") is excited to continue reopening theaters after a successful Phase 1. “We are thrilled to have begun safely welcoming guests back to movies on the big screen at SMG Theaters,” Founder/CEO Brian Schultz shared. “If this past weekend in Texas is any indication, we…
Dublin, Ireland ( June 25, 2020 )
Omniplex Commences Phased Re-Opening of Cinemas
Today, Omniplex Cinemas have announced the re-opening of seven cinemas on Friday 3 July in Cork, Rathmines, Limerick, Galway, Wexford, Arklow and the brand new D’LUXX cinema in Drogheda. In order for staff and guests to enjoy a safe cinema trip, Omniplex have implemented a range of new measures incl…
Riyadh ( June 25, 2020 )
VOX Cinemas Reopen in Saudi Arabia
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, announced that VOX Cinemas, Little Explorers, Magic Planet and Yalla! Bowling reopened across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday following the recent government directive…
London ( June 25, 2020 )
ODEON Announces Reopening Dates for UK Cinemas
The nation’s largest cinema chain, ODEON, is excited to announce it will begin reopening cinemas from Saturday 4 July, with new health and safety measures in place. Ten ODEON cinemas in England will be the first to open, with a further 88 UK cinemas set to reopen by 16 July. To ensure guests can enj…
Los Angeles ( June 23, 2020 )
Fandango Launches Comprehensive Theater Reopening Program To Help Fans Go Back to Movie Theaters With Confidence
To support the reopening of movie theaters across the country, Fandango announced today the launch of a multi-dimensional program to help moviegoers go back to theaters with confidence and peace of mind. Starting today, Fandango.com and Fandango mobile apps will begin rolling out new resources and p…
London ( June 23, 2020 )
UK Cinema Association Welcomes Government Announcement on Re-opening Cinemas in England
The UK Cinema Association has welcomed today’s confirmation by the UK Government that cinemas in England will be able to open from 4 July. The announcement comes over three months after cinemas across the UK were required to close as part of the response to the outbreak of COVID-19. Welcoming the ne…
Edinburgh ( June 23, 2020 )
Edinburgh International Film Festival & Unique Events Launch New Monthly Drive-In Movies Event at Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh International Film Festival and Unique Events, the team behind the capital’s successful ‘Film Fest in the City’ outdoor cinema events have teamed up with Edinburgh Airport to produce a new monthly event for cinema fans throughout the rest of 2020. From Wednesday 8 July those who have regis…
New York ( June 22, 2020 )
ViacomCBS Announces Exclusive Digital Release for “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run”
ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA, VIAC) (“ViacomCBS”) today announced the latest feature film in the SpongeBob franchise, “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run,” will debut digitally in the U.S via premium video on demand in early 2021 and then move exclusively to CBS All Access, ViacomCBS’ subscript…
Kortrijk, Belgium ( June 22, 2020 )
Kinepolis Group Accelerates Transition to Laser
Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture, announces plans to upgrade Kinepolis cinemas with its exclusive RGB+ laser solutions, continuing the longstanding relationship between the companies. Global exhibitor Kinepolis Group operates nearly 1,100 screens across nine countries includin…
Munich, Germany ( June 22, 2020 )
The COMPESO Group is Strengthening Their Position with New Appointment, Markus Overath
After 6 years of driving innovations into the cinema market together with D-BOX, Christie, Dolby Atmos, Infinity Seating, EUROSEATING and many more market leaders, Markus Overath will support the industry with one of the leading ticketing and software manufacturers. From July onwards, he will exclus…
Leawood, Kansas ( June 22, 2020 )
AMC Theatres Listens to Its Guests and Scientific Advisors, and Immediately Reverses Course: AMC Will Require Its Guests to Wear Masks at AMC Theatres Nationwide, Beginning With the July 15 Reopening of AMC’s Movie Theatres Across the United States
AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) CEO and President Adam Aron issued the following statement today: “At AMC, we have been consulting with top scientists and health experts to create a broad, sweeping, far-reaching health and safety effort to make AMC Theatres safe for our guests and associates when our theat…
Burbank (CA) (June 22, 2020)
London, UK (June 19, 2020)
Leawood, Kansas ( June 19, 2020 )
AMC Theatres to Resume Theatre Operations on Wednesday, July 15, in Preparation for an Exciting Lineup of New Theatrical Releases Beginning in July
Founded in 1920, for 100 years AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC, “AMC” or the “Company”), the largest theatrical exhibition company in the United States, in Europe, and the world, has delighted movie fans with an unparalleled theatrical experience. Beginning July 15, AMC kicks off its…
LOS ANGELES (June 19, 2020)
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) ( June 17, 2020 )
Beta Media Raised USD 8 Million From A Japanese Leading Fund – Daiwa PI Partners, Amid COVID-19
On June 15, 2020, Beta Media officially reached an agreement to receive USD 8 million from the prestigious Japanese investment fund, Daiwa PI Partners. With this agreement, Beta Media achieved an enterprise valuation of VND 1,000 billion. Previously, in 2015 Beta Media received investment capital fr…
Los Angeles ( June 16, 2020 )
Freestyle Releasing Brings Timely Inspiring True Life Love Story “2 Hearts” to Theaters Nationwide on September 11
Freestyle Releasing has picked up the romantic independent feature “2 Hearts,” based on an inspirational true story and starring Jacob Elordi (“Euphoria,” “The Kissing Booth”), Tiera Skovbye (“Riverdale”), Adan Canto (“Designated Survivor,” “Narcos”), and Radha Mitchell (…
Kortrijk, Belgium ( June 16, 2020 )
muvi Cinemas Equips Theaters for Future Movie-Going Experiences in Saudi Arabia
Cinionic, the Barco, CGS, and ALPD cinema joint venture, is proud to announce the expansion of its relationship with Muvi to extend laser-powered cinema to more audiences across Saudi Arabia. Muvi, the country’s first homegrown theater chain, launched in 2019 as part of the introduction of the cinem…
Dallas, TX ( June 16, 2020 )
Studio Movie Grill Reopens Its Colony, CityCentre and Tyler Theatres in Texas on June 19th
Studio Movie Grill is excited to join fellow exhibitors in re-opening its Texas locations in The Colony and Tyler as well as CityCentre, Houston this Friday, June 19. Phase 2 will see SMG’s open June 26 in Arlington Lincoln Square, Dallas Royal Lane, and Pearland, TX as well Rocklin and Bakersfield,…
