Leawood, Kansas ( August 27, 2020 )
Nearly 300 AMC Theatres to Welcome Moviegoers as an Additional 170 Theatres Reopen Tomorrow, August 27
After a successful reopening at more than 100 locations nationwide, AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC) is preparing to reopen its second wave of theatres, with 170 additional AMC locations set to open beginning Thursday, Aug. 27, ahead of the release of “The New Mutants”. After the second wave of t…
Santa Monica, California ( August 26, 2020 )
“Movie Tickets” By Atom Launches in Snapchat
Atom Tickets, the social movie ticketing app, announces the launch of Movie Tickets By Atom, a branded third-party experience within Snapchat. The Snap Mini experience is now available to millions of Snapchatters interested in watching movie trailers, buying movie tickets and sharing movie plans wit…
London, UK ( August 26, 2020 )
Live Screaming
Lack-lustre lockdown entertainment is leading to arguments with friends & family, new research has found. ODEON Cinemas found that nearly half (43 per cent) of Brits have argued about what to watch during 2020 and on average Brits have a stream-induced argument THREE TIMES a week. Choosing what…
Kiev (Ukraine) (August 25, 2020)
Dallas, TX ( August 24, 2020 )
Studio Movie Grill Announces SMG Chisholm Trail Opening in Fort Worth, Texas August 28th in Time for “Tenet”!
Dallas-based Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”), the leader and premier provider of the in-theater dining experience, is officially opening its doors as the anchor for The Shops at Chisholm Trail Ranch in Fort Worth on Friday, August 28th just in time for Warner Bros’ release of the new, highly anticipated…
Washington D.C. & Los Angeles, CA ( August 24, 2020 )
NATO Launches CinemaSafe Movie Theater Health and Safety Protocols
As movie theaters continue to re-open in the United States, the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) today announced a voluntary nationwide set of health and safety protocols adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic era. CinemaSafe, a set of health and safety protocols based on Centers for Disease…
London, UK ( August 21, 2020 )
Cinema First Invites Everyone to Fall in Love With the Big Screen All Over Again
Cinema First, the industry body charged with the promotion of UK cinema-going, has today launched #LoveCinema, a nationwide campaign designed to capture the attention of audiences across the country and remind them of the unique experience that only the big screen can offer. After months of being cl…
Santa Monica, California (August 20, 2020)
Ghent, Belgium ( August 20, 2020 )
Kinepolis Responds Quickly and Decisively to the Crisis, and is Looking Forward to the Future with Confidence
As is known, Kinepolis was forced to close all its cinemas from mid-March onwards following the Covid-19 outbreak. During the month of June, cinemas in several countries, namely in the Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg, France, Spain, and some in Canada, were cautiously reopened, although with im…
Burbank, CA ( August 20, 2020 )
HPA Industry Recovery Task Force Sets August 26th Date for Second Global Town Hall
The Hollywood Professional Association (HPA) announced that its second Industry Recovery Task Force Virtual Global Town Hall will be held on August 26, 2020 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM PDT. As the industry grapples with the complexities of returning to work in the midst of the ongoing pandemic crisis, th…
Auckland, New Zealand ( August 19, 2020 )
INDY Cinema Group Welcomes New COO Matthew Preen to the Family
INDY Cinema Group Ltd. is delighted to announce that Matthew Preen has joined the team as Chief Executive Officer, Australia and New Zealand, and Chief Operating Officer, INDY Cinema Group. Matthew joins us from Veezi, part of Vista Entertainment Solutions Ltd., where he served as President. Matthew…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin ( August 19, 2020 )
Marcus Theatres Announces Next Phase of Its Reopening Plans
Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), today announced the timing for the next two phases of reopening theatres. On Friday, August 21, 2020, 35 theatres will reopen and on August 28, 2020, another 30+ theatres will welcome guests back. In total, more than two-thirds of the…
Austin, TX ( August 18, 2020 )
Alamo Drafthouse to Reopen In Select Locations With “Bill & Ted Face the Music”, “The New Mutants”, and “Tenet”
After a long five months away, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is beyond excited to announce the reopening of select locations on Friday, August 21, with additional theaters reopening the following week. Tickets are on sale now for “The New Mutants” and “Bill & Ted Face the Music…
Beijing, China ( August 17, 2020 )
Christie Reaffirms Support for Cinema Industry, Showcases New Technology and Services at BIRTV 2020 Online Trade Show
Christie, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, will be participating in the Beijing International Radio, TV & Film Exhibition (BIRTV) 2020 online trade show, taking place on August 19-21. The online event will enable Christie to reaffirm its strong s…
Atlanta ( August 17, 2020 )
This Too Shall Pass…
At Atom Seating, we understand the current situation that the Cinema industry is facing. People are calling it the ‘New Normal’ but, actually, there is hardly anything ‘normal’ about COVID-19. Like many other industries, Cinema has suffered a great deal: pandemic, lack of content, concerns and uncer…
Paris (August 15, 2020)
Paris, France ( August 14, 2020 )
Ymagis Group Reports Half-year 2020 Revenue, Updates on Receivership Proceedings
Ymagis Group (FR0011471291, MAGIS, PEA-PME, TECH 40), the European specialist in digital technologies for the cinema industry, today reported its consolidated financial revenue for the first six months of 2020, ending 30 June, and provided an update on the receivership proceedings currently underway…
Hollywood, CA (August 14, 2020)
Leawood, Kansas ( August 13, 2020 )
AMC Theatres Reopens Its Doors on August 20 by Celebrating 100 Years of Operations with “Movies in 2020 at 1920 Prices”
In 1920, the Dubinsky Brothers began operations with a single movie screen in Kansas City, Missouri. That single screen would serve as the foundation for what is known today as AMC Entertainment (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States, in Europe & the Middle East, and…
Dublin, Ireland (August 13, 2020)
