Rochester, NY ( October 31, 2019 )
Christie Adds a Touch of MAGIC to Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), a leading university in Western New York, has upgraded its facilities to include a world-class creative technology and design hub at MAGIC Spell Studios. The 52,000-square-foot space brings together RIT’s academic strengths in game design and development, fil…
Plano, Texas (October 31, 2019)
Hong Kong, China ( October 31, 2019 )
CineAsia’s Upcoming 25th Anniversary in Hong Kong
In 42 days, many of you will be traveling to Hong Kong for the 25th Edition of CineAsia. Some of you who have championed the convention over the years have considered not attending because of the political unrest in Hong Kong. We certainly cannot fault those who are wary of the protesters and feel t…
Paris, France ( October 30, 2019 )
Ymagis Group Reports Third-Quarter 2019 Revenue
Ymagis Group (FR0011471291, MAGIS, PEA-PME, TECH 40), the European specialist in digital technologies for the film industry, today reported its consolidated financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2019. Confirmation of first half-year trends Ymagis Group’s revenue in the thi…
Ghent, Belgium ( October 30, 2019 )
Court of Appeal Annuls Belgian Competition Authority Ruling Regarding the Behavioural Conditions Imposed on Kinepolis Group
On 23 October 2019, the Brussels Court of Appeal annulled the decision of the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) of 25 March 2019 and decided to abolish the condition preventing Kinepolis from growing organically in Belgium. This means that Kinepolis no longer needs prior approval of the BCA to ope…
Burbank, CA (October 30, 2019)
ISTANBUL, TURKEY ( October 28, 2019 )
Spotlight on Nigeria & West Africa To Be Key Focus at the Emerging Markets Conference 2019
DCS Events, organisers of the Emerging Cinema Markets Conference at the Grand Tarabya Hotel in Istanbul (19th – 21st November) have announced further details of the dedicated Africa sessions and speakers at the conference – Spotlight on Nigeria and West Africa. Africa is the world’s seco…
Los Angeles, LA & Auckland, NZ (October 25, 2019)
London, UK ( October 25, 2019 )
Odeon is Strong With the Force as Fans Rush to Snag First Tickets for “Star Wars: the Rise of Skywalker”
As the final instalment of the Skywalker saga approaches with the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (19th December), ODEON – the UK and Ireland’s largest cinema chain – is readying itself for fans of the galaxy far far away. The latest adventures of Rey, Finn and BB8 have pow…
New York, NY ( October 23, 2019 )
Ngo Thanh Van (Veronica Ngo) to Receive Female Star of the Year at Cineasia 2019
Vietnamese Actress, Ngo Thanh Van (Veronica Ngo), will receive the “Female Star of the Year” Award at the CineAsia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 12 December 2019 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong. “Ngo Thanh Van is known as one of the most inspiring women in Vietnam in the last decade. Her hard work, c…
Santa Monica, California (October 23, 2019)
LOS ANGELES ( October 23, 2019 )
Four Honoree Recipients Named for 34th ASC Awards
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) will celebrate the work of four trailblazing cinematographers at the 34th ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement. Frederick Elmes, ASC will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award; Donald A. Morgan, ASC will be honored with the Career Achievement in Tele…
Boston ( October 22, 2019 )
First-Ever Biometrics Movie-viewing Research By Showcase Cinemas Reveals Theater Atmosphere Elicits Stronger Neurological Response than Home-setting
Viewers in a movie theater are more likely to have a better overall experience than those in a home setting, according to the 2019 Showcase Cinemas Theater V Home Biometrics Study. This first-of-its-kind biometrics study examines not only how excited moviegoers felt while watching a movie in a movie…
Ghent, Belgium ( October 22, 2019 )
Kinepolis to Open IMAX Theatre in Antwerp in December
After the successful reopening of IMAX Brussels at the end of 2016, Kinepolis Group and IMAX Corporation are working on the opening of a new IMAX theatre in Kinepolis Antwerp. The theatre, which will have 371 seats, is equipped with IMAX with Laser, the groundbreaking 4K laser projection technology…
Santa Monica, California ( October 22, 2019 )
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Sets New Record for Most Sales in the First Hour on Atom Tickets
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” tickets went on sale today (at 5pm PT) and Atom Tickets has seen purchases for this movie power up faster than a lightsaber. To date, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” has sold 45% more tickets on Atom in the first hour of pre-sales than…
Dallas, Texas ( October 21, 2019 )
Glendale, California Economy Boosted by Opening of Studio Movie Grill in Downtown Arts & Entertainment District
Dallas-based Studio Movie Grill (SMG), the leading in-theater dining chain, has completed construction on its new flagship theater in Glendale, CA’s Downtown Arts & Entertainment District. The reimagined former MGN 5-Star Cinema, in close proximity to all of the major Hollywood studios, wi…
Los Angeles ( October 19, 2019 )
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Tickets On Sale Monday On Fandango
Fandango, the ultimate digital network for all things movies, has announced that tickets will go on sale on Monday, October 21, for the season’s most anticipated blockbuster, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Moviegoers will be able to buy advance tickets for the December 20 release on Fandango. “…
Belfast, Ireland ( October 18, 2019 )
Cineworld and Hollywood Bowl Confirmed as Work Begins on £17 Million Redevelopment of the Odyssey in Belfast
The UK’s largest cinema operator, Cineworld, and the UK’s largest bowl operator, Hollywood Bowl, are the first anchor tenants to confirm their position in The Odyssey, Belfast, as work gets started on a £17m redevelopment to transform it into the number one leisure destination for families in Northe…
Liege, Belgium ( October 18, 2019 )
CinemaNext Launches First ILLUCITY-Branded VR Corner at Belgium’s Kinepolis Liège Cinema
CinemaNext, the European specialist in cinema exhibitor services (Ymagis – ISIN: FR0011471291, MAGIS, PEA-PME eligible), today announced the successful installation of its first ILLUCITY Corner virtual reality (VR) solution for cinema exhibitors at Belgium’s Kinepolis Liège cinema. The opening comes…
Miami, Florida (October 18, 2019)
