B&B Theatres Partner with GDC Technology to Make Sound Investment in Future
GDC Technology Limited, a world-leading digital cinema solutions provider, announced today at the 2017 Geneva Convention that B&B Theatres, one of the most innovative theatre circuits in the nation, has signed an agreement to install DTS:X immersive audio technology, powered by the GDC Immersive…
Ymagis Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer and Strengthens Its Management Team
Ymagis Group (FR0011471291, MAGIS, PEA-PME, TECH 40), the European specialist in digital technologies for the cinema industry, is delighted to announce the recruitment of three key people to the Group’s management team: Jean Firome has been appointed Ymagis Group’s Chief Financial Officer, replacing…
Focus Features Acquires International Rights to “Lady Bird”
Focus Features has acquired international rights to Greta Gerwig’s acclaimed directorial debut “Lady Bird,” company chairman Peter Kujawski announced today. A24 and IAC Films are partners on the movie. Focus will be handling distribution in all territories outside of North America.…
4DX Becomes Fastest Premium Cinema Format to Reach 400 Screens
CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s number one 4D cinema company, has today announced that its industry-leading 4DX technology is now available in 400 theatres around the world. The opening of its 400th location makes 4DX the fastest-growing premium cinema format, having reached this milestone in seven-and-a-hal…
Sandra Echeverría to Receive “International Star of The Year Award” at ShowEast
Sandra Echeverría will receive this year’s “International Star of the Year Award” at ShowEast. Echeverría will be presented with this honor as a part of the International Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 24 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. “ShowEast is thrilled to honor Sandra on her remarkable, m…
Ymagis Group Announces Agreement with Village Cinemas for Sphera Premium Cinema in Athens
Ymagis Group (FR0011471291, MAGIS, PEA-PME, TECH 40), the European specialist in digital technologies for the cinema industry, today announced an agreement with Greek cinema exhibitor Village Cinemas to install Sphera, CinemaNext’s new premium format cinema concept, at the Village Cinemas location a…
Centerplex in Brazil picks Christie Cinema Projectors and Christie Vive Audio
Christie, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, is pleased to announce that its DLP Cinema projectors and Christie Vive Audio cinema sound systems were chosen to outfit the new Centerplex Aracaju Parque Shopping multiplex, located in the State of Sergipe…
IBC2017 International Honour for Excellence to be Awarded to Dolby Laboratories
IBC is to award its highest accolade, the International Honour for Excellence, to Dolby Laboratories. In IBC’s 50th anniversary year, it reflects on more than 50 years of continual improvement in sound from Dolby. At the time of the first IBC in 1967, one of the big technological challenges was tape…
Won Chun Cha of Lotte Cinema to Receive “Special Achievement Awar” at CineAsia
Won Chun Cha, CEO of Lotte Cinema Co., Ltd, will receive the “Special Achievement Award” at the CineAsia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 14 December 2017 at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. “It gives us great pleasure to present the ‘Special Achievement Award’ to Won Chun Cha of Lotte Cinema,” said Andrew S…
Alcons Is The Gold Standard For RSB Cinemas
While large multiplex cinema chains compete on quantity, smaller independent venues are finding a new market by specialising in quality. An example is RSB Cinemas, a Dutch company that has recently opened its second venue where cinemagoers can enjoy a new level of quality and personal service. An Al…
Marco Aguas to Receive “Special Recognition Award” at ShowEast
Marco Aguas, United International Pictures Distributor in Ecuador, will receive this year’s “Special Recognition Award” at ShowEast. Aguas will be presented with this honor as a part of the International Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 24th at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. “ShowEast is thrilled t…
Movio Promotes Matthew Liebmann to Global President, Movio Cinema
Movio, a Vista Group International Company and the global leader in marketing data analytics for the film industry, has promoted Matthew Liebmann to Global President, Movio Cinema. He previously held the title of Senior Vice President, The Americas. For almost 25 years, the industry veteran has focu…
Christie Brings Cinema to Life as Official Projection Partner of the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival
Christie is proud to be the official digital projection partner for the 17th consecutive year to the 42nd Toronto International Film Festival, the world’s largest public film festival. Taking place from September 7-17, 2017, the Toronto International Film Festival garners global attention annually,…
GDC Technology Honored by Big Cine Expo with Innovative Technology of the Year Award
GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that the company has received exceptional recognition from within India’s cinema market. GDC was commended at Big Cine Expo 2017 with the Innovative Technology of the Year award for its GDC TMS-2000 Theatr…
Ajay Bijli of PVR Limited to Receive “Exhibitor of The Year” Award at CineAsia
Ajay Bijli, Chairman and Managing Director of PVR Limited, will receive the “Exhibitor of the Year” Award at the CineAsia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 14th December 2017 at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong. “It gives us great pleasure to present the Exhibitor of the Year award to Ajay Bijli of PVR Limited…
Cine Colombia Announces Two New Dinamix 4D Theatres to be Launched in 2017, featuring MediaMation’s MX4D Motion EFX Seating
CinemaNext Opens New Offices in Dallas and Presents EclairColor HDR Solution in Conjunction with CinéShow USA
CinemaNext, the European specialist in cinema exhibitor services (Ymagis Group ISIN: FR0011471291 TICKER: MAGIS), today announced the official opening of CinemaNext North America’s brand new, 5,382 sq. ft./550 m2 offices in Irving, Texas, conveniently located next to Dallas-Fort Worth International…
Kinepolis Welcomed 4.8% More Visitors, Generated 7.9% More Revenue and 11.2% More REBITDA in the First Half of 2017
The number of visitors increased in the first half of 2017, mainly thanks to the contribution of the newly opened cinemas in the Netherlands and France in 2016 and 2017. The continued implementation of the strategic pillars and product innovation resulted in a continuing increase in sales per visito…
IMAX and Cineplex Expand Partnership, Adding Two Auditoriums and IMAX VR Centre in Canada
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Cineplex (TSX: CGX) today announced an agreement that will see the installation of two new IMAX auditoriums as well as the installation of a new IMAX VR Centre. An IMAX® auditorium will be added at Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas in Toronto, Ontario, an…