BANGKOK, Thailand ( August 1, 2018 )
Major Cineplex to be The First Cinema in Thailand to Accept Cryptocurrency via RapidzPay
The latest report from News Bitcoin has been report that the leading cinema provider in Thailand, Major Cineplex will ready to apply the cryptocurrency payment by the end of this year which can use to buying movie ticket, popcorn after The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has release the law…
London ( July 31, 2018 )
MASSIVE: New Brand Backed by the BFI launches to Promote British Cinema
Today sees the launch of MASSIVE – a new brand designed to connect younger cinema audiences to British film through exclusive ‘see-it-first’ previews, kicking off with special previews of Idris Elba’s directorial debut “Yardie” ahead of its nationwide release on 31st August. MASSIV…
Los Angeles ( July 31, 2018 )
“The Meg” to be Released in the Panoramic 270-Degree ScreenX Format
Warner Bros. Pictures and ScreenX, the world’s first multi-projection system that provides a 270-degree panoramic film viewing experience within a theatre setting, are expanding their ongoing partnership to release the epic, action-packed undersea adventure The Meg in the immersive premium format. T…
Hollywood ( July 31, 2018 )
Arena of Valor Debut World Cup Competition at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX
For 90 years the home of the most important events in cinema, the famed TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood hosted one of the most important esports tournaments of 2018, the debut Arena of Valor World Cup on July 27 and 28. “Arena of Valor” is the world’s top grossing video game, played in 100 countries,…
New York ( July 31, 2018 )
MoviePass Accelerates Plan For Profitability
MoviePass, the nation’s premier movie theater subscription service and a majority-owned subsidiary of Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. (Nasdaq: HMNY) (“Helios”), today announced the implementation of several new measures aimed at accelerating the plan for profitability. Through these new steps, th…
Santa Monica, California ( July 31, 2018 )
Atom Tickets Launches “Break Up Sweepstakes” For Heart-Broken Movie Fans
Atom Tickets, the social movie ticketing app, announced its “Break Up Sweepstakes” to help ease the pain for MoviePass members as the service suffers from repeated technical outages, blockbuster blackouts, and an uncertain future. Members can enter the sweepstakes by tweeting a picture of their cut-…
New York, New York ( July 27, 2018 )
Screenvision Media Announces Winner Of Nationwide Corner Stories Promotion
Screenvision Media, a national leader in cinema advertising, announced Anthony’s Cheesecake as the winner of its nationwide “Corner Stories” promotion today. “Corner Stories” — created by Screenvision Media’s in-house creative team, 40 Foot Solutions — provides a behind-the-scenes look at small busi…
GOLD COAST, Australia ( July 27, 2018 )
Christie Continues to Set the Standard for Cinema Technology Innovation at the 2018 Australian International Movie Convention
Christie, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is showcasing leading edge cinema technology chosen by cinema leaders at the 2018 Australian International Movie Convention (AIMC), which takes place at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair, Gold Coast, Queensland, Au…
New York & Los Angeles ( July 26, 2018 )
First Trailer Released for Sundance-Winning Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
Abramorama and Cinereach released the trailer today for the kinetic and timely, documentary film “Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.” which hits theaters in the U.K. on September 21 and the U.S. on September 28. The highly anticipated film chronicles the extraordinary rise to fame of M.I.A. the Bri…
New York ( July 25, 2018 )
IMAX Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
IMAX Corporation today reported second quarter 2018 revenues of $98.3 million, gross profit of $60.4 million and net income attributable to common shareholders of $7.6 million, which calculates to $0.12 per diluted share. Adjusted net income attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter…
Seoul, South Korea & Los Angeles, California ( July 25, 2018 )
ScreenX Comes To Switzerland For The First Time Opening 3 ScreenX Theatres
CJ 4DPLEX is continuing its robust global market expansion mandate for ScreenX by entering into new partnerships with the leading multiplex operators all over the world and opening new ScreenX sites through the strong partnerships with existing partners. In fact, just last month the company entered…
San Francisco & Kuwait City ( July 24, 2018 )
Dolby and Cinescape to Bring First Dolby Cinemas to Kuwait
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and the Kuwait National Cinema Company (KNCC) have entered into a three-screen agreement for the first deployments of Dolby Cinema in Kuwait. The first site is expected to open later in 2018 at the 360 Mall in Kuwait City with KNCC operating under the Cinescape brand. The ne…
Bangkok, Thailand & Vientiane, Laos ( July 23, 2018 )
Major Cineplex to Conquer Laos with Latest Partner, LAO World PCL.
Major Cineplex Group PCL under the lead of Mr. Vicha Poonworaluk, CEO of Major Group, has agree the deal to rent the space, from Lao World PCL., for opening the new branch at ITECC Mall, top influential retail in Laos, had officially signed the contract upon the opening of the new Major Cineplex the…
CENTENNIAL, COLORADO ( July 23, 2018 )
National CineMedia, Inc. Chairman of the Board Scott N. Schneider to Retire
National CineMedia, Inc. (“NCM, Inc.”), the managing member and owner of 48.8% of National CineMedia, LLC (“NCM LLC”), the operator of the largest in-theater digital media network in North America, announced today that Chairman of the Board Scott N. Schneider will retire as of July 31, 2018. Schneid…
New York ( July 19, 2018 )
Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures’ Mark Borde to Receive “Al Shapiro Distinguished Service Award” at ShowEast
Mark Borde, President, Theatrical Distribution of Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures, will receive this year’s “Al Shapiro Show ‘E’ Award” at ShowEast. Borde will be presented with this special honor as part of the Final Night Awards Ceremony hosted by the Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 2…
New York ( July 19, 2018 )
Tim League to Receive “Bingham Ray Sprit Award” at ShowEast
Tim League, Founder and CEO of Alamo Drafthouse, will be honored with this year’s “Bingham Ray Spirit Award” at ShowEast as a part of the Final Night Awards Ceremony hosted by the Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 25 at the Loews Miami Beach. The Bingham Ray Spirit Award was established in 2012…
London ( July 19, 2018 )
The Event Cinema Association Appoints Grainne Peat as Managing Director
The Event Cinema Association (ECA) has today announced the appointment of Grainne Peat to the role of Managing Director. The ECA, established in 2012, is now an internationally recognised brand and the primary trade body for the Alternative Content sector. Event cinema content in multiple genres enj…
Shanghai, China and Paris, France ( July 19, 2018 )
First EclairColor HDR Installation in China with Chinese Exhibitor Bestar Cinemas and Integrator Great Ocean
Ymagis Group, the specialist in digital technologies for the film industry, and Chinese cinema systems integrator Great Ocean today announced the successful opening of the first EclairColor HDR (High Dynamic Range) auditorium in China as part of a new multiplex in the city of RuiAn with cinema exhib…
Auckland, New Zealand and Los Angeles, California ( July 18, 2018 )
Movio Introduces Weekend Insights, The New Standard in Moviegoing Audience Analysis, Now Available Each Monday
Movio, the global leader in marketing data analytics for the film industry, has announced a new standard in moviegoing audience analysis, Weekend Insights. Available every Monday, Weekend Insights will showcase the top movie choices for the moviegoing audience at the box office every weekend. The au…
SEOUL, South Korea and LOS ANGELES, California ( July 18, 2018 )
First ‘4DX with ScreenX’ in Europe Opens in France with Marvel Studios’ ‘Ant-Man and The Wasp’
CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s leading 4D company, is opening the first European ‘4DX with ScreenX’ theatre through a partnership with Les Cinémas Pathé Gaumont. Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man and The Wasp” in the ‘4DX with ScreenX’ format will debut in Paris, today…
