Imax, Mercury Studios and Filmrise Partner for Exclusive Release of “Prince – Sign o’ the Times” In Collaboration With Paisley Park Enterprises
IMAX, Mercury Studios and FilmRise, a Radial Entertainment Company, announced today that, for the first time ever, the iconic concert film “Prince – Sign O’ The Times” will be released in IMAX theatres globally for a limited time beginning August 29, 2025. The critically acclaimed 1987 f…
TIFF’s 2025 Platform Programme Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary With Groundbreaking New Voices and Global Perspectives
TIFF today announces its 2025 Platform programme lineup, marking the tenth anniversary of the Festival’s auteur competitive section, which champions bold directorial vision and distinctive storytelling. Platform offers audiences a first glimpse at some of the most compelling cinematic voices on the…
Sonya Chung to Step Down as Director of Film Forum; Board of Directors Launches Search for Executive Director
Sonya Chung, Director of Film Forum, NYC’s leading non-profit independent cinema since 1970, has announced plans to step down from her role at the end of this year. During her leadership tenure (Deputy Director 2020-23; Director since July 1, 2023), Chung helped Film Forum weather the closure period…
TIFF Rolls Out the Red Carpet to Welcome This Year’s Gala and Special Presentations Programmes
TIFF is set to dazzle this September as it celebrates its 50th edition with a red carpet–ready slate of Official Selections from its Gala and Special Presentations programmes. As part of its full list, TIFF is presenting world premieres including Aziz Ansari’s “Good Fortune,” Maude Apato…
Christie Reinforces Cinema Leadership at BIRTV 2025 With Cutting-Edge Projection Solutions
Christie is set to redefine the cinematic experience at the Beijing International Radio, TV and Film Exhibition (BIRTV), taking place from July 23–26 at the China International Exhibition Center. Attendees can explore cutting-edge cinema technologies designed to meet the needs of all screen types, r…
Independent Cinema Office Celebrates 2025 Miles Ketley Fund Awardees and Expands Support for Emerging UK Filmmakers
The Independent Cinema Office (ICO) has announced the latest cohort of awardees for the annual Miles Ketley Memorial Fund, a unique initiative supporting early-career UK filmmakers who have already made their first short or feature and are seeking to take their next step in the industry. Distinctive…
Roger Waters “This Is Not a Drill: Live From Prague – The Movie”
Black Bear Launches U.S. Theatrical Distribution Headed by Benjamin Kramer
Black Bear, a leading independent studio that produces, finances, and distributes films globally, announced today it is expanding into U.S. theatrical distribution, with Benjamin Kramer to oversee as Black Bear’s President of U.S. Distribution. Black Bear’s expansion, a natural evolution from its in…
Montclair Film Announces Plan to Reopen the Historic Bellevue Theatre
Montclair Film, New Jersey’s leading film non-profit, today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement to operate The Bellevue Theatre, a three screen cinema located at 260 Bellevue Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ. The agreement was signed today by Montclair Film @ The Bellevue LLC, a single me…
Erin Westerman Named President of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group
Erin Westerman has been named president of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. In her role, she will oversee all aspects of the development and production of Lionsgate’s robust slate of diversified theatrical film releases. The announcement was made by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture…
Alamo Drafthouse and Sony Interactive Entertainment Present a Slice of Cinema’s Greatest Samurai Films to Celebrate the Upcoming Release of “Ghost of Yōtei” for PlayStation 5
Fathom Entertainment Brings the U.S. Theatrical Release of Luke Sparke’s Dinosaur Vietnam War Thriller “Primitive War” To Theatres Nationwide Starting August 21
Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, announced today the company will distribute to theatres nationwide director Luke Sparke’s latest film, “Primitive War.” Receiving one million trailer views within the first 24 hours of it…
International Partners Line Up for Lionsgate’s “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” Next Installment of the $3.3 Billion Box Office Franchise
Reflecting strong demand in the international marketplace, Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) has locked in world-class distribution partners on “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” the sixth installment of the $3.3 billion box office franchise, based on the bestseller by Suzanne Collins. The…
HOYTS Cinemas and IMAX Relaunch Partnership with Up to Five New IMAX With Laser Locations Across Australia
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and HOYTS Cinemas, one of Australia’s leading cinema chains, today announced a new agreement for up to five state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser systems throughout Australia. The deal reignites the partnership between the two companies, which have not operated an IMAX locat…
Sony Pictures Classics and Fathom Entertainment to Premiere Broadway Hit “Merrily We Roll Along” in Theatres Worldwide on December 5
Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they will premiere worldwide “Merrily We Roll Along,” the live filmed version by director Maria Friedman of the smash four-time Tony Award-winning musical performance, in collaboration with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributo…
The World Comes to TIFF: Announcing 11 More Galas and Special Presentations From Globally Acclaimed Filmmakers
TIFF is preparing to welcome the world this September for its 50th Festival, announcing 11 more Official Selections in the Gala and Special Presentations programmes. Reflecting TIFF’s commitment to champion new perspectives and cinematic excellence to its diverse international public audience, these…
“Stans,” the Eminem-Produced Documentary on Superfandom, to Launch in Cinemas Worldwide and Exclusively at AMC in the U.S. on Thursday, August 7 for One Weekend Only
Gold Medal’s Elite Popper Series Sets a New Standard for Commercial Popcorn Machines
Combining advanced filtration, user-friendly touchscreen controls, and powerful performance, the Elite Popper Series introduces an entirely new level of popcorn production. This groundbreaking series from industry leader Gold Medal Products Co. is designed to meet the needs of high-traffic venues su…
IMAX Announces Renewal and Expansion of Credit Facility to $375 Million
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it has renewed and expanded its senior secured revolving credit facility, increasing the Company’s borrowing capacity from $300 million to $375 million with an uncommitted accordion feature allowing the Company to further expand its borrowing capac…