Paris, France ( September 27, 2018 )
Supercines selects Santa Clara and Volfoni as Exclusive 3D Technology Provider
Volfoni Limited, the leading European provider of 3D technology, and Supercines, the largest cinema operator in Ecuador, today announced that Supercines has selected Volfoni as their exclusive provider for their 3D technology requirements. Volfoni partnered with Santa Clara Poltronas, a leading Braz…
Leawood, Kansas ( September 26, 2018 )
AMC Stubs A-List Passes 380,000 Members in First Three Months; AMC Theatres® Projecting First Yearly U.S. Attendance Increase Since 2015
AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC) is excited to announce that AMC Stubs A-List, which was launched exactly three months ago today to stimulate moviegoing across all age groups including millennials, continues to deliver on its promise and potential. During the traditional “slow period” at movie theatres in la…
Paris (France) and Brussels (Belgium) ( September 26, 2018 )
EclairGame Signs Agreement with Belgian Public Broadcaster RTBF for 10 eSports-based Tarmac Ciné Sessions at Kinepolis Brussels
EclairGame, the new eSports-based entertainment solution for cinemas (Ymagis Group), and Belgian public broadcaster RTBF today announced the signature of an agreement for ten e-sports-based Ciné Sessions cinema events, in partnership with the Kinepolis cinema chain. Premiering 27 September and held…
Deauville (France) ( September 26, 2018 )
EclairColor HDR Solution for Cinemas to Be Showcased in Deauville at the Annual Convention of French Theater Owners (FNCF) With Support from Cinionic
CinemaNext, the European specialist in cinema exhibitor services (Ymagis Group), today announced that it will be presenting its revolutionary EclairColor HDR cinema solution at this week’s Annual Convention of French Theater Owners (FNCF) in Deauville (France). Special EclairColor HDR presentations…
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK ( September 25, 2018 )
SMPTE Publishes Immersive Audio Standards for Cinema
SMPTE, the organization whose standards work has supported a century of advances in entertainment technology and whose membership spans the globe, today announced the publication of new SMPTE ST 2098 standards for immersive audio. The Society has published ST 2098-1:2018, Immersive Audio Metadata; S…
TORRANCE, California ( September 25, 2018 )
MediaMation, Inc. (MMI) Awarded US Patent For Advanced Armrest Design
MMI, a global company focused on the development and manufacturing of innovative and interactive technology, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued US Patent 10,076,712, entitled “Systems and methods for fluid delivery in seat systems”. The new syst…
Los Angeles ( September 25, 2018 )
Women in Entertainment Announces 4th Annual Summit Featuring Geena Davis, Raelle Tucker, Kristin Campo And a Behind the scenes DreamWorks She-Ra And the Princesses of Power Panel
Women in Entertainment (WIE) announced today that it will host its fourth annual summit in Los Angeles, on October 11, 2018, at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center. Over the course of the day, WIE will once again gather some of the most creative game-changing minds in television, film, and sports f…
Paris - Asnières-sur-Seine (France) ( September 25, 2018 )
CinemaNext Equips National Center of Cinematography and Moving Image’s (CNC) Screening Facilities in Paris with EclairColor HDR Technology
CinemaNext, the European specialist in cinema exhibitor services (Ymagis Group), today announced that it has completed the installation of three new auditoria at the CNC’s (France’s National Center of Cinematography and Moving Image) headquarters located in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. The CNC’…
Auckland & Paris ( September 25, 2018 )
Veezi Signs Deal With CanalOlympia, Vivendi’s Pan African Cinema Network
Vista Group International company Vista Entertainment Solutions (‘Vista Cinema’) and Vivendi’s CanalOlympia have signed an agreement to roll-out Vista Cinema’s Veezi across all their cinema venues. Veezi, already utilised by cinemas in 27 countries, is Vista Cinema’s SaaS cinema management solution…
Paris, France & Seoul, South Korea ( September 24, 2018 )
Eclair and Samsung Partner to Bring Onyx Cinema LED Technology to European Filmmakers and Distributors
Eclair, a leader in content services for the motion picture and television industries (Ymagis Group), today announced an agreement with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. for the installation of the Onyx Cinema LED solution in its facilities located in Paris-Vanves. Eclair will be among the first to provi…
Neu-Ulm Germany (September 21, 2018)
Los Angeles ( September 20, 2018 )
“House” Haunts Fandango’s Weekend Ticket Sales and Fanticipation Buzz Index
“The House With A Clock In Its Walls” is leading Fandango’s weekend ticket sales and Fanticipation movie buzz index, garnering 77 out of 100 Fanticipation points, and pacing similarly to Tim Burton’s 2016 “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.” “Families looking to get a head start in celebra…
London (September 20, 2018)
San Sebastian, Spain (September 20, 2018)
LOS ANGELES & TORONTO ( September 20, 2018 )
Cineplex and CJ 4DPLEX Announce Strategic Partnership and Canadian Expansion Plans
Today CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s leading cinema technology company, in partnership with Cineplex, a leading entertainment and media company, together announced a new agreement that will bring the 4DX experience to as many as 13 additional Cineplex locations across Canada over the coming years. Th…
Brétigny-sur-Orge, France ( September 20, 2018 )
Kinepolis Inaugurates Its First Complex in Île-de-France, in Brétigny-sur-Orge
35 km south of Paris, in the new “Les Promenades de Brétigny” retail park, Kinepolis is today inaugurating its first complex in the Île-de-France region. With 10 screens and 1,507 seats, Kinepolis Brétigny-sur-Orge offers a new generation cinema, combining the latest technology, unique c…
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…
