CTC Launches On-Demand Seminar Series – Tech Talks
Cinema Technology Community (CTC), the not-for-profit independent trade organisation has announced the commencement of its online educational cinema technology seminar series – CTC Tech Talks. An exclusive CTC member benefit, this new pre-recorded on-demand series, with new episodes fortnightly will…
Hollywood Professional Association Forms Industry Recovery Task Force
‘Cinema Reopening Kit’ Announced by Vista Cinema; Innovative Technology Supports Cinemas as They Reopen
Vista Cinema, the world leader in cinema management software solutions, today announced its ‘Cinema Reopening Kit’, with the aim of supporting cinemas as their doors begin to reopen. The kit includes a series of products, features and suggestions that exhibitors can utilize as they adapt their cinem…
MyFilmClub Connects Isolated Film Lovers and Gets Behind #MoviesTogether
Dolby Laboratories Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2020 Financial Results
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced the company’s financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020. For the second quarter, Dolby reported total revenue of $351.8 million, compared to $338.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. “We are well positioned to…
Star Cinema Grill Set To Reopen Their Baybrook Mall Location
Houston-based Star Cinema Grill announced today plans to reopen their Baybrook Lifestyle Center location on Friday May 8th with a great line-up of classic movies and all tickets priced at $4, available now for purchase through their free mobile app. As one of the first movie theaters to open in this…
MAI Calls for Unity, Respecting Exclusive Theatrical Window, in Appeal Outlining Steps for Revival of Sector
The Indian Film Industry is the most popular, if not virtually the only, source of entertainment in the country. Content creators, studios, producers, artistes, multiplexes and upgraded single screen cinemas have brought an endless stream of film fans to theatres, for decades, by offering compelling…
Lionsgate Attains “Rapture” from “Antebellum” Filmmakers Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz
Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today announced that the studio has slated the worldwide theatrical release of “Antebellum,” the highly anticipated first film from the groundbreaking writing/directing team of Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz, for August 21, 2020. In…
Circumstances around “Trolls World Tour” do not justify wholesale changes to the business model
The performance of “Trolls Word Tour” should be viewed – and only viewed – in the context of the exceptional circumstances surrounding its release and the unprecedented times we are living through. When a third of the global population is currently on some form of a Coronavirus lockdown…
Alamo Drafthouse Announces Shelli Taylor as New Chief Executive
Homebound Alamo Drafthouse Cinema announced today that Shelli Taylor will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1. Ms. Taylor spent almost twenty years as an executive with Starbucks, and most recently served as President of United Planet Fitness Partners, overseeing over 169 fac…
ShowBiz Cinemas Plans to Reopen Texas and Oklahoma Locations on May 18
ShowBiz Cinemas announced today that it plans to reopen their locations in the states of Texas and Oklahoma on May 18, 2020. The entertainment chain issued the following announcement on their social media channels earlier today. “ShowBiz Cinemas is excited to announce that we are planning to reopen…
Hollywood Professional Association Expands Virtual Content Offerings
MUBI Launches Fundraising Campaign to Support Cinemas in the UK Through BFI Fan COVID-19 Resilience Fund
Curated streaming service and theatrical distributor MUBI has created a UK Cinema Fund to help support the exhibition sector across the UK impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The fund has been started with a £10,000 donation from MUBI, and the campaign aims to raise £100,000. The total raised will…
AMC Theatres Responds to Universal Studios Comments About Simultaneous Theatrical and Home Release
AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC) today sent the following communication on letterhead to Universal Studios: Donna Langley Chairman Universal Studios Dear Donna, At this time of national emergency and the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the entire world, I hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe.…
NATO Statement In Response to Universal’s Baseless Accusations
“Trolls World Tour” VOD Revenues Do Not Indicate a Shift in Consumer Movie Viewing Preferences
“Trolls World Tour” reportedly grossed $95 million in three weeks as a 48-hour, $20 rental (The original “Trolls” grossed $153.7 million domestically and $193.2 million internationally in theatrical box office). This performance is indicative of hundreds of millions of people…
Cinema In Flux Launches Merchandise Store To Support Will Rogers Foundation
Cinema In Flux today announced the launch of its online merchandise store, with proceeds from sales being pledged to the Will Rogers Motion Pictures Pioneers Foundation’s Pioneers Assistance Fund. The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) and the Will Rogers Motion Pictures Pioneers Foundati…
Cinemas Can Generate Revenue and Keep Moviegoer Connection With Vista Cinema’s Curb-Side Concessions Pickup
The launch of curb-side concessions pickup, powered by Vista Cinema mobile apps, allows cinemas the opportunity to generate revenue and keep a connection with their moviegoers while theatres are closed due to COVID-19. The innovative solution is the start of multiple initiatives from Vista Cinema,…