NEW YORK ( September 19, 2018 )
Major Cineplex to Receive “Cinionic Technology Innovator of the Year Award” at CineAsia
Major Cineplex will receive the “Cinionic Technology Innovator of the Year Award.” This year’s edition of CineAsia is being held in Hong Kong from 10-13 December. “As the leader in digital technology solutions in cinema, it is only fitting that the first Cinionic award goes to Major Cineplex as they…
Brussels, Belgium ( September 17, 2018 )
Full Theatrical Release Vital for Audiences Says European Cinema Trade Body
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), representing cinema associations and key operators across 37 territories in Europe, has today added its own voice to those seeking to ensure that films selected for competition at leading film festivals receive a full theatrical release. Following recent di…
Leawood, Kansas ( September 14, 2018 )
AMC Entertainment Closes on $600 Million Strategic Investment from Silver Lake
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (“AMC” or “the Company”), announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing. Under the agreement, AMC has issued $600 million senior unsecured convertible notes due 2024, bearing interest at…
New York ( September 13, 2018 )
Bill Kong to Receive “Icon Award” at CineAsia
Bill Kong, President of Edko Films Ltd and Film Producer, will receive the “Icon Award” at the CineAsia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 13 December 2018 at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. “CineAsia is honored to recognize Bill Kong,” stated Andrew Sunshine, President of The Film Expo Group. “A true Icon, B…
Scottsdale, Arizona ( September 13, 2018 )
Harkins Announces First Annual Women’s Equality Film Series
Harkins Theatres, in partnership with STX Entertainment, celebrates trailblazing women in the first annual Women’s Equality Film Series September 28 – October 4. Moviegoers are invited to enjoy 15 films featuring the stories of women who have changed the course of history, been pioneers in their ind…
Kortrijk, Belgium ( September 12, 2018 )
Cinionic Receives ICTA Teddy Award as Manufacturer of the Year
At its Summer Business Retreat held in Napa, California last month, the International Cinema Technology Association’s (ICTA) worldwide cinema dealer membership awarded Cinionic the top honor for manufacturing and service excellence. In its address, the association’s leadership conveyed the spirit an…
AMSTERDAM ( September 11, 2018 )
Christie Demonstrating Powerful Tools for Powerful Experiences at IBC 2018; Christie CP4325-RGB Pure Laser Projector to Highlight Big Screen Experience
Christie’s broadcast and cinema solutions will be front and centre at IBC 2018 with Christie Terra, Christie Pandoras Box and Christie Spyder X80 in use across the conference venue, demonstrating the seamless integration of Christie hardware and software tools to create the world’s best shared exper…
New York ( September 11, 2018 )
Fu Ruoqing to receive the “Distributor of the Year” Award at CineAsia
Fu Ruoqing, Deputy Director of China Film Producers’ Association and Deputy Director of the Beijing Film Academy, will receive the “Distributor of the Year” Award at the CineAsia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 13 December 2018 at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. “It gives us great pleasure to honor Fu Ruoq…
Los Angeles ( September 10, 2018 )
John Trafford-Owen Joins RealD as Managing Director of Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia
John Trafford-Owen has joined RealD Inc. as Managing Director of Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia (EMEAR). Trafford-Owen will be responsible for overseeing sales and marketing of all EMEAR territories and will report directly to Travis Reid, Chief Operating Officer of RealD. His official start…
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA ( September 10, 2018 )
New Crowne Pointe Theatre in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, features Christie projectors in all nine auditoriums
Christie cinema projectors will light up the screens for all nine auditoriums when the innovative Crowne Pointe Theatre complex, located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, has its grand opening in October. Installation and project management was accomplished on time and on budget by Integrity Entertainment…
Dallas (September 6, 2018)
New York ( September 6, 2018 )
Ana Claudia Talancón to Receive “International Star of the Year Award” at ShowEast
Ana Claudia Talancón will receive this year’s “International Star of the Year Award” at ShowEast. Ana Claudia will be presented with this honor as a part of the International Awards Luncheon on Monday, October 22 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. “ShowEast is thrilled to honor Ana Claudia Talancón on…
NEW YORK ( September 6, 2018 )
Miguel Rivera to Receive “International Exhibitor of the Year Award” at ShowEast
Miguel Rivera, Global VP of Programming and Content of Cinépolis, will receive this year’s “International Exhibitor of the Year Award” at ShowEast as a part of the International Awards Luncheon on Monday, October 22 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. “ShowEast is thrilled to be able to honor Miguel Riv…
Amsterdam (September 6, 2018)
Los Angeles ( September 5, 2018 )
Regal to Open First ScreenX Theatres in New York and San Francisco on September 6
CJ 4DPLEX and Regal announced today that the latest ScreenX locations in the U.S. will open in New York City and San Francisco on Thursday, September 6. The launch will mark the first theatres in each of these cities to feature ScreenX, the premium, panoramic, 270-degree cinema environment that proj…
Toronto ( September 3, 2018 )
Christie Brings Cinema to Life, Repeating as the Official Projection Partner of the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
Christie is proud to announce that it is the official digital projection partner, for the 18th consecutive year, of the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival ®*, the world’s largest public film festival. Taking place from September 6-16, 2018, the Toronto International Film Festival garners globa…
Los Angeles, California (September 2, 2018)
Los Angeles ( August 30, 2018 )
American Society of Cinematographers Breaks Ground on ARRI Educational Center
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) broke ground today on the construction of the new ASC ARRI Educational Center. The contemporary building, located behind the historic ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood, will serve as a hub for the organization’s ongoing efforts to educate the next generation o…
METZ, FRANCE ( August 30, 2018 )
Kinepolis Opens Art-house Cinema ‘KLUB’ in the Centre of Metz
Today, Kinepolis Group inaugurates a new art-house cinema called ‘KLUB’ in the centre of Metz. The new cinema is the former ‘Palace’ cinema, which was taken over by Kinepolis on 8 January and was immediately closed for a major renovation and transformation into a new art-hous…
MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany ( August 29, 2018 )
Christie CP4230 Impresses Cinema Goers at Düsseldorf Airport Throughout the 2018 OpenAirport Cinema Event
Summer is traditionally the time for open air cinemas, including the OpenAirport Cinema in Düsseldorf, where visitors experienced an open air cinema with a special touch, as various Hollywood blockbusters were shown on the airport terrace every weekend in July. Christie® partner BIG cinema GmbH, whi…
