Leawood, Kansas ( December 11, 2017 )
AMC Entertainment Announces MoU with The Public Investment Fund, the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Saudi Arabia
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC) (“AMC” or “the Company”), the largest cinema operator in the U.S., Europe and the world, today announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF). In line with the Fund’s mandate t…
Washington, D.C. and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ( December 11, 2017 )
NATO Hails Opening of Saudi Arabian Movie Theater Market
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) today praised the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the legalization of movie theaters. For nearly four decades the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has not permitted the operation of movie cinemas. Today, under the leadership and vision of HRH C…
New York ( December 11, 2017 )
MoviePass Signs Marketing & Performance-Based Revenue Deal with Movie Distributor and Releases Data to Show Its Impact On Movie Theater Ticket Sales
MoviePass, Inc., the nation’s premier movie-theater subscription service, today announced that it has signed a marketing and performance-based revenue agreement with an independent movie distribution company. Under terms of the agreement, MoviePass will provide active marketing services to a p…
CineAsia 2017/Hong Kong ( December 11, 2017 )
Clarus XC Technology The Official Screen of CineAsia 2017
Harkness Screens the world’s leading screen technology company and thought-leaders in on-screen brightness is once again delighted to confirm that Clarus XC technology is the screen of choice for 2D and 3D theatrical presentations during CineAsia 2017, the industry’s leading event for the Asian mark…
CineAsia 2017/Hong Kong ( December 10, 2017 )
Premium Movie-going Experiences Now in Reach of Mainstream Cinemas With Introduction of Christie’s Direct-coupled RGB Pure Laser Projector
Christie today introduced the Christie CP4325-RGB pure laser cinema projector, which delivers a premium movie-going experience to mainstream theatres. Featuring CineLife™ electronics and RealLaser illumination, this compact, all-in-one DCI-compliant projector excels in image quality and operational…
New York, NY ( December 9, 2017 )
James Wan and Leigh Whannell to Receive the 2017 Franchise Achievement Award For Insidious at CineAsia
James Wan and Leigh Whannell will receive the 2017 Franchise Achievement Award for Insidious at CineAsia during the Sony Pictures Releasing International product presentation on 13 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The duo’s fourth film in the Insidious franchise which the…
New York, NY ( December 9, 2017 )
Lin Shaye to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at CineAsia
Lin Shaye will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at CineAsia during the Sony Pictures Releasing International product presentation on 13 December at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Shaye’s next film, “Insidious: The Last Key,” will be released in cinemas in Asia begi…
Brussels, Belgium ( December 8, 2017 )
Kinepolis Completes Acquisition of Canadian Movie Theatre Group ‘Landmark Cinemas’
Kinepolis Group has completed the acquisition of the Canadian movie theatre group ‘Landmark Cinemas’. Mid September 2017, Kinepolis reached agreement with the shareholders of Landmark Cinemas, but the acquisition was subject to Canadian regulatory approvals. The approval by the Minister…
Auckland, NZ and Hong Kong ( December 8, 2017 )
Vista Entertainment Solutions (“Vista Cinema”), Global Leader in Cinema Management, to Introduce Cinema Manager at CineAsia 2017
Vista Cinema Will Also Present Industry-Leading Advances in Mobile Apps, Food & Beverage and Group Sales Vista Entertainment Solutions (‘Vista Cinema’), a company of Vista Group International (NZX & ASX: VGL), is the leading global provider of cinema management software solutions. At CineAs…
Dallas, TX ( December 7, 2017 )
Studio Movie Grill Scores Record Attendance in 2017 With the Help of MoviePass and Data Driven Decisions
2017 industry stories continue to sound the alarm on box office woes. SMG, with the help of MoviePass, has experienced major increases in off-peak attendance as well as with smaller films. In 2016, Studio Movie Grill (“SMG”) created a strategic relationship with MoviePass, the nation…
San Francisco, CA ( December 7, 2017 )
THX Together with China Film Investment Company Announce Grand Opening of China’s First All THX Certified Cinema
THX Ltd., renowned for the certification of world-class cinemas and consumer electronics, today announced the grand opening of Zhuhai Haiyun China Film Cinema, China’s first all-THX certified multiplex. This milestone reinforces THX’s close ties to the cinema industry and supports its ef…
Beverly Hills, CA (December 7, 2017)
Knoxville, Tenn ( December 7, 2017 )
Regal Named One of the 2018 Best Workplaces for Diversity by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE
Regal Entertainment Group, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating one of the largest theatre circuits in the United States, has been recognized by Great Place to Work and FORTUNE as one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity. This prestigious recognition is determined by more tha…
Los Angeles (December 7, 2017)
Bucharest, Romania ( December 6, 2017 )
Grand Ultra Auditorium Becomes the Most Technologically-advanced Cinema Hall in Romania, Providing the Ultimate Viewing Experience for Movie Lovers
Grand Cinema & More relaunches the most technologically-advanced cinema hall in Romania, Grand Ultra, thus redefining the ultimate viewing experience for cinemagoers. In addition to featuring the largest cinema screen and the only Dolby Atmos audio system in Romania, Grand Ultra now boasts the o…
Troy, Michigan ( December 6, 2017 )
Grand Opening Set For The Largest Screen in The State of Michigan
Emagine Entertainment, Inc., one of the nation’s leading innovators in motion picture exhibition, is pleased to unveil the largest movie screen in the State of Michigan, Emagine’s Super EMAX, located exclusively at its Novi location. Emagine Novi’s overall remodeling project is now almost complete…
Chicago, Ill ( December 5, 2017 )
NEC Display Solutions Names Reiner Doetzkies as Director, Cinema Business & Technology
NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the appointment of Reiner Doetzkies as Director, Cinema Business & Technology. Doetzkies brings nearly two decades of cinema technology experience to NEC Display Solution…
Burbank, CA ( December 5, 2017 )
Legendary Entertainment Names Joshua Grode CEO, Legendary
Joshua Grode has been appointed as Legendary Entertainment’s new CEO. Grode, a longtime advisor to Wanda, joins Legendary from Irell & Manella where he was a partner in the Los Angeles office and co-chair of the firm’s Transactions Practice. Throughout his career Grode has served as a key…
Plano, Texas ( December 5, 2017 )
Cinemark Announces Movie Club, an $8.99 Monthly Movie Membership Program
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, today announced the launch of Movie Club, a unique monthly movie membership program. The first program of its kind, Movie Club offers ticket and concession discounts along with many other exclusive benefits. Mov…
Knoxville, Tenn. ( December 5, 2017 )
Regal Entertainment Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Cineworld Group PLC
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC) (“Regal”) announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement (“Agreement”) with Cineworld Group PLC (LON: CINE) (“Cineworld”) for Cineworld, the U.K.’s largest cinema operator, to acquire Regal, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operatin…
