Sydney, Australia ( April 29, 2019 )
EDGE Content & Technology Acquires Fleet of Christie’s Next Generation RGB Pure Laser Projectors for the Australian Market
Christie is pleased to announce that EDGE Content & Technology, one of Australia’s leading cinema technology integrators, has acquired 52 units of Christie’s next-generation cinema projectors featuring Christie RealLaser illumination for deployment into Event Cinemas’ Gold Class theatres. Compr…
Leawood, Kansas ( April 29, 2019 )
Single-Day Records for Attendance and Food & Beverage Set on Saturday at AMC Theatres in the United States
AMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the world, today announced setting new records for its theatres in the United States. AMC confirmed that it set a new single-day U.S. attendance record on Saturday, as well as twice setting new single-day Food & Beverage revenue records in the U.…
Beverly Hills, California ( April 28, 2019 )
Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” Delivers The Biggest 3D Opening Of All-Time With Approximately 45% Of The Estimated $1.2 Billion Worldwide Opening Generated From 3D Ticket Sales
Shattering virtually every box office record in history, Marvel Studio’s Avengers: Endgame, the visually stunning and critically acclaimed conclusion to the historic 22 film superhero franchise is the highest grossing 3D opening of all-time worldwide, with approximately 45% of the film’s estimated $…
Burbank, California ( April 26, 2019 )
Keep Me Posted Adds Aidan Stanford as Senior Colorist
Colorist Aidan Stanford has joined Keep Me Posted (KMP), a FotoKem company specializing in creative and technical episodic post-production services. In his role as senior colorist, Stanford builds upon Fotokem’s roster of creative talent that serves episodic and feature projects. With over 25 years…
Leawood, Kansas ( April 26, 2019 )
AMC Theatres Responds to Unprecedented Demand with Record-Shattering 10 Million Seats and 58,000 Screenings of “Avengers: Endgame” This Weekend
AMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that in response to eye-popping advance sales for “Avengers: Endgame” and having just set an all-time record for Thursday night box office sales, the Company has shattered its previous reco…
Leawood, Kansas (April 26, 2019)
Los Angeles, California ( April 25, 2019 )
We’re In The Endgame Now: “Avengers: Endgame” Becomes Biggest Preseller In Fandango History
As “Avengers: Endgame” opens wide tonight, Fandango is reporting that the film is now the biggest preseller in Fandango history, selling more advance tickets than sold for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the previous record holder. Fandango’s new list of the top five presellers of all time are as fo…
Irvine, California ( April 25, 2019 )
Samsung Showcases Innovative Display Solutions at New, State-of-the-Art Executive Briefing Center in Irvine
Today, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced the opening of the latest Executive Briefing Center (EBC) in Irvine, California. The 7,500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility features the full Samsung digital display, commercial TV and monitor portfolio. The new location is the third briefing cente…
Paris, France ( April 25, 2019 )
Ymagis Group Reports Full-Year 2018 Earnings and Extension of the Standstill Agreement
Ymagis Group, the European specialist in digital technologies for the film industry, today reported its full-year earnings for the 2018 fiscal year, ending 31 December 2018, reviewed by the Group’s Board of Directors following its meeting on 24 April 2019. Natural Drop in VPF and Stability of Other…
London, UK (April 25, 2019)
Cypress, California ( April 24, 2019 )
Metrocinemas Outfits Central America’s First ‘Pure Laser’ Multiplex with Christie Projectors
Honduran cinema chain Metrocinemas has chosen Christie RGB pure laser projectors and Christie Vive Audio for its new Metrocinemas Megamall multiplex. The multiplex is set to be the first in Central America equipped entirely with RGB laser projectors. Located in the largest shopping center in San Ped…
New York ( April 24, 2019 )
The Satanic Temple, One Of The Most Controversial Religious Movements In American History, Has Been Officially Recognized As A Church
It was announced today that The Satanic Temple, the focus of filmmaker Penny Lane’s (“Nuts!,” “Our Nixon”) critically-acclaimed documentary “Hail Satan?,” has been officially recognized as a church by the IRS, setting a historical precedent. Since the inception of…
Brussels & New York ( April 23, 2019 )
Recipients of 2019 CineEurope Gold Awards Announced
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) and the Film Expo Group are delighted to announce the 2019 recipients of the CineEurope Gold Awards, given to cinema professionals for their outstanding dedication and service to the sector. The Awards will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Cerem…
Santa Monica, California ( April 23, 2019 )
“Avengers: Endgame” Ticketing & Showtime Tips from Atom Tickets
Atom Tickets, the social ticketing app, revealed today that “Avengers: Endgame”’s three-week pre-sales run has proven to be the most successful pre-sales period in Atom Tickets history. As the epic movie enters its opening weekend across the country, theaters are preparing for the demand…
Los Angeles ( April 23, 2019 )
B&B Opens MX4D Theatre in Overland Park, KS to Coincide With Release of Avengers: Endgame
B&B Theatres has opened another MX4D theatre system, bringing the theatre chain’s total to six. “Our continued partnership with MediaMation (MMI) proves our belief in MX4D.” says Brock Bagby, Executive Vice President of B&B Theatres. Situated on the Kansas/Missouri state line, the Overland P…
Leawood, Kansas ( April 23, 2019 )
“Avengers: Endgame” at AMC Theatres: We Can Do This All Day
AMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that advanced sales for “Avengers: Endgame” is shattering nearly every conceivable pre-sales record at AMC, including setting the record for most presale tickets for any title in the Compan…
New York ( April 22, 2019 )
Paramount Pictures’ Mark Viane and Mary Daily to Receive “International Distributor of the Year” Award at CineEurope
Mark Viane, President of International Theatrical Distribution, and Mary Daily, Co-President, Worldwide Marketing & Distribution at Paramount Pictures have been named as the 2019 recipients of the “International Distributor of the Year” award at CineEurope. The award will be presented as part of…
Montreal ( April 18, 2019 )
Cannes 2019 Film Festival’s Official Selection Xavier Dolan’s “Matthias et Maxime” in Competition and Monia Chokri’s “La Femme de Mono Frere” in Un Certain Regard
Seville International is proud to announce that two of their titles are set to premiere as part of the 2019 Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection this May – Xavier Dolan’s “Matthias et Maxime” and Monia Chokri’s “La Femme de Mon Frere” (“A Brother’s Love…
London, UK (April 18, 2019)
Plano, Texas ( April 18, 2019 )
Cinemark Opens New Theatre in Watchung, New Jersey
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, will open a new 10-screen theatre in Watchung, NJ, on Thursday, April 18. Located at 1670 Route 22 East, the Cinemark theatre will feature heated Luxury Lounger electric recliners in all auditoriums and an XD auditorium. Ti…
