Brussels ( February 15, 2019 )
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) Calls for Films Selected in Competition at Leading Film Festivals to Receive a Full Theatrical Release
Following the decision from the Berlinale Film Festival to include the Spanish original film Elisa y Marcela in its 2019 official selection, the association released the following statement: “UNIC supports German cinema exhibition colleagues and others in encouraging festival competitions only to co…
La Rochelle, France & Dubai, United Arab Emirates ( February 14, 2019 )
CGR Cinemas and Vox Cinemas Forge Strategic Partnership to Bring Immersive Cinema Experiences to the Middle East and North Africa
Leading French company CGR Cinemas, and Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, parent company of VOX Cinemas, today announced a strategic partnership to add the brand-new premium screen concept, ICE Theater (ICE f…
Washington D.C. ( February 14, 2019 )
Olivia Wilde to Receive “CinemaCon Breakthrough Director of the Year Award”
Olivia Wilde will receive this year’s “CinemaCon Breakthrough Director of the Year Award.” Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced the award today. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held April 1-4, 2019 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Wilde will be presented with…
Auckland, New Zealand ( February 14, 2019 )
Vista Group Hosts 9th Biennial Customer Conference
Vista Group International Ltd (‘Vista’, NZX & ASX: VGL) will welcome cinema exhibitors from all corners of the globe next week when its ninth biennial customer conference kicks off on Monday February 18, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. The largest gathering at a Vista Conference to date, attenda…
Espoo, Finland ( February 14, 2019 )
World’s First Flexound Augmented Audio Cinema Opens In Finland
The first commercial movie theatre Boosted by Flexound Augmented Audio will immerse moviegoers with the feel of sound starting 15th of February. The world pioneer cinema is located in the Nordic frost of Mantyharju, Finland. You can also experience and purchase the patented technology in Las Vegas a…
New Orleans ( February 13, 2019 )
New Orleans French Film Festival Sets World Premiere of #CreateLouisiana Grant Winner ‘On Va Continuer!’
The documentary feature film “On Va Continuer!,” recipient of the 2018 #CreateLouisiana French Culture Film Grant, will have its world premiere Sunday, February 17th during the 2019 French Film Festival taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana. “On Va Continuer!” is a story of…
New York City ( February 13, 2019 )
Sony Announces the World Wide Launch of Sony Digital Cinema Premium Large-format Auditorium at Galaxy Theatres’ Las Vegas Location
Sony Electronics Inc. is introducing Sony Digital Cinema, the company’s experiential premium large-format (PLF) movie theater auditorium. Working in conjunction with state-of-the-art movie theater company, Galaxy Theatres, the world’s first location will debut at their Las Vegas Boulevard Mall venue…
Warsaw ( February 13, 2019 )
The First Helios Multiplex in Warsaw Invites Viewers This Week
This Thursday – on February 14th 2019, Warsaw film-goers will be able to go to the Helios multiplex in Blue City in Ochota for the first time. The first network’s cinema to be opened in the Polish capital city has 8 screening rooms waiting for spectators, including 3 Helios Dream rooms – outstanding…
Liphook, United Kingdom ( February 13, 2019 )
New Luxury Cinema Concept Launches In Liphook
Construction work has formally commenced on the first, new concept, The Living Room Cinema, transforming the former Anchor Garage site in Liphook, Hampshire. The cinema will open in Autumn 2019, following an extensive and successful planning process. In addition to the cinema space, the plans also i…
Los Angeles ( February 12, 2019 )
Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” to be Released in ScreenX
CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema technology company, announced today that Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel,” is coming to theaters in the ScreenX format on March 8, 2018. “Captain Marvel” will be the third movie from Marvel to be converted into ScreenX, and the latest collaborati…
Berlin ( February 12, 2019 )
DFFB Launches Next Wave, a Professional Training Programme Focussed on 21st Century Film Markets: Sales, Distribution, Curatorship, Marketing and Audience Engagement.
NEXT WAVE’s goal is to train participants in the many skills required to master the current infrastructure, as well as the mindsets needed to build viable new business models for future sales and distribution. The program puts them in the front line of those who must create new marketing and communi…
Los Angeles ( February 11, 2019 )
Leica M10-P “ASC 100 Edition”: The M for Cinematographers
Leica Camera has created a fitting tribute to the world of cinema with the new release of the Leica M10-P “ASC 100 Edition”, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Cinematographers. Comprised of a Leica M10-P camera and a Leica Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. lens, the memorable set o…
Hollywood, California ( February 11, 2019 )
Regal & CJ 4DPLEX Open 200th ScreenX Theatre
CJ 4DPLEX and Regal announced today that they will open the 200th global ScreenX theatre on February 13 in Houston, Texas. The premium, panoramic, 270-degree cinema experience now has a global footprint in 16 countries with 17 locations now in North America. The new ScreenX auditorium is located at…
Los Angeles ( February 11, 2019 )
Boxoffice Reveals 2019 Giants of Exhibition
Boxoffice, the world’s premier source for information about the global cinema industry and official publication of NATO (National Association of Theatre Owners), has revealed its annual rankings of theater exhibition in the U.S. and Canada, reflecting the impact of consolidation. The Giants of Exhib…
London, UK ( February 11, 2019 )
Vista Group Signs Enterprise Agreement With Odeon Cinemas Group – Europe’s Largest Cinema Operator
Vista Group International Ltd (NZX & ASX: VGL), is delighted to announce it has signed an agreement with Odeon Cinemas Group (‘ODEON’) to deliver solutions designed to transform guest journey engagement, influence and insight for ODEON. The combination of Vista’s cinema management software portf…
Denver ( February 11, 2019 )
Breaking Record After Record, Fathom Events is Set for Banner 2019
Fathom Events hit new milestones in 2018, securing its spot as the 12th largest theatrical distributor, and then quickly flew by them in January 2019. The world’s leading event cinema distributor saw January reap more than $11 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing month for the c…
Berlin ( February 9, 2019 )
A Hiccup in Admissions in Europe’s Cinemas (-3.9%) But For Some Countries 2018 Was a Record Year
For the year that has just come to an end MEDIA Salles is able to report cinema admissions in 36 countries: total admissions come to 1,277.5 million, compared to 1,329.1 in 2017, revealing a dip of 3.9%. The hiccup regards both Western Europe (-4.1%) and Central-Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean…
London ( February 8, 2019 )
Odeon Partners With Facebook to Let UK Films Fans Book Tickets on the Platform for the First Time
ODEON Cinemas – the UK & Ireland’s largest cinema chain – has today announced a new partnership with Facebook to allow Facebook users to purchase ODEON cinema tickets in just a few clicks, directly on the social networking platform for the first time. The platform allows movie fans to browse fil…
Washington D.C. ( February 7, 2019 )
Helen Moss Of Paramount Pictures To Receive Passepartout Award At Cinemacon 2019
Helen Moss, Senior Vice President of International Distribution, Paramount Pictures will receive this year’s “Passepartout Award,” Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon announced today. The CinemaCon “Passepartout Award” is presented annually to an industry executive who demonstrates dedic…
Strasbourg ( February 7, 2019 )
Cinema Attendance in the EU Drops in 2018
On the occasion of the 69th Berlin International Film Festival the European Audiovisual Observatory releases its first estimates for European cinema attendance in 2018. After three years of above average levels, the Observatory estimates that total admissions in the European Union decreased by 3.0%…
