QSC Announces DCI Compliance for CMS-5000 Cinema Media Server
QSC announces the CMS-5000 has been found to meet all of the requirements of the Digital Cinema System Specification Version 1.2, published by Digital Cinema Initiatives, LLC, (DCI). This certification validates that the next-generation cinema media server can reliably play controlled digital cinema…
Christie Delivers the Magic of RGB Laser Projection at Magic Cinema
The Magic Cinema complex is now home to Christie RGB RealLaser technology. Located in the futuristic Five Planets shopping centre, the four-theatre complex has two VIP theaters with 54 seats with the other two housing 78 seats each. All four Magic Cinema auditoriums are equipped with Christie projec…
Kinepolis Completes Acquisition of American Movie Theatre Chain MJR
Kinepolis Group has completed the acquisition of American movie theatre chain MJR Digital Cinemas. At the beginning of last month, Kinepolis reached agreement on the acquisition, but it was subject to American regulatory approvals. The approval has been obtained and allowed Kinepolis to successfully…
SAG-AFTRA and Mexican Actors Union ANDA Sign Cooperative Agreement at the 2019 National Convention
SAG-AFTRA today announced that it has signed a historic cooperative agreement with the Asociación Nacional de Actores (ANDA), the labor union that represents performers in Mexico. Said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris, “We are honored and privileged to stand strong with ANDA, an important lead…
AMC Entertainment Selects Sean Goodman as Its New CFO, Succeeding AMC CFO Craig Ramsey Who Will Retire in February 2020 Upon Achieving 25 Years of Service
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC, “AMC” or the “Company”) today announced the hiring of Sean Goodman, currently CFO of Fortune 500 company Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG), who will commence working with AMC as Executive Vice President – Finance on December 2, 2019. Curre…
Abramorama to Release the New Neil Young Film Mountaintop in Theaters Across North America on October 22, 2019
The Boxoffice Studios Strikes First Content Partnership with Cinemark Theatres
Newly formed content creation house, The Boxoffice Studios, has announced its first overall content partnership with Cinemark Theatres. With the single purpose of connecting movie fans with cinemas, The Boxoffice Studios will create original content across Cinemark’s editorial, video, and social pla…
Naomi Watts to receive 2019 Orry-Kelly Award at the 8th Annual Australians in Film Awards on Oct. 23 in Los Angeles
Cinemark to Open Sixth Movie Theatre in El Paso, Texas
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest and most influential movie theatre companies in the world, and River Oak Properties today broke ground for a state-of-the-art, 12-screen theatre in the development at Eastlake Marketplace in El Paso, Texas. The development is located at the nor…
Women in Exhibition (WIE) Builds Momentum Preparing for ShowEast 2019 in Miami, Florida With Distinguished Members Joining Panels and WIE’s First Welcome Gathering at the Bleau Bar
Christie to Bring RGB Laser Projection and Thought Leadership to ShowEast 2019
Christie, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, will be showcasing market-leading projection solutions, as well as cinema industry thought leadership and insight at ShowEast in Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Oct. 14-17. Get up close and personal with Christie…
Odeon Unveils New Dine-in Cinema Experience: Odeon Luxe & Dine
Odeon’s new dine-in offering, Odeon Luxe & Dine, will launch in Islington Square, London, featuring a complete menu, recliner seats, and VIP guest service. Located in Islington Square, and open for business by the end of the year, Odeon Luxe & Dine will be the cinema chain’s new dine-in offe…
Christie Laser Gets Green Light for 63rd BFI London Film Festival
Following a successful debut last year, Christie is pleased to announce that Christie RealLaser is the flagship projection technology for the 63rd BFI London Film Festival (LFF) in partnership with American Express. Once reserved for the premium cinema market, RGB pure laser is now affordable and re…
55th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Competition Juries
55th Chicago International Film Festival Selects Five Film Projects for “The Pitch”
The 55th Chicago International Film Festival announced a slate of five narrative feature film projects in active development that will be pitched in front of a live audience and a panel of distinguished industry judges during the Festival’s Industry Days on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at the Chicago Cultu…
Spotlight Cinema Networks and American Film Institute Announce Pre-Show Partnership
Kinepolis is ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2019’
Yesterday, Kinepolis Group proudly received the ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2019’ award for Flanders from His Majesty the King of Belgium. The 25th edition of this prestigious event, organised by EY in collaboration with Belgian newspaper De Tijd and BNP Paribas Fortis, took place in Auditorium 2000 a…
Kinepolis’ Jaarbeurs Theatre, Utrecht, Netherlands Launches this Week with MX4D EFX Auditorium
MX4D is a 4D experience that feels natural and immersive. The 4th dimension intensifies the movie going experience with full motion chairs, weather simulations and scents, impacting all senses. The visitor will be especially surprised and delighted by the movements of the comfortable chairs in combi…
Movio Appoints Shona Grundy as Head of Product
Movio, the global leader in marketing data analytics for the cinema industry, has named Shona Grundy as Head of Product. Grundy will work out of Auckland and report to Movio Co-Founder and Chief Executive William Palmer, who made the announcement today. A seasoned entrepreneur and product leader, Gr…