Media Salles: Cinema-going in Europe in 2016
From statistics elaborated by MEDIA Salles on the basis of the initial, still provisional, figures, it emerges that in the 35 countries analysed, from Portugal to Belarus, from Iceland to Cyprus, admissions have grown to 1,276.0 million with a 2% rise over the 1,250.6 million of 2015. Nonetheless, a…
Fathom Events Named Best Distributor (U.S.) at 2017 Event Cinema Association Conference and Receives Multiple Box Office Awards
UNIC: European Cinema Industry Sees Further Growth in 2016
The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the body representing European cinema trade associations and key operators has today released its provisional update on admissions and box office revenues across Europe for 2016. While some data remains to be collated and figures for certain territories are…
Dolby Cinema Showcases Strong Spring Lineup
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) today announced 13 new titles, adding to the growing slate of movies to be shown at more than 75 Dolby Cinema locations around the globe. The titles include Warner Bros. Pictures and LEGO Systems A/S’ “The LEGO Batman Movie”; Universal Pictures’…
Jessica Chastain to Receive “CinemaCon Female Star of the Year Award”
Two-time Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain will receive the “CinemaCon Female Star of the Year Award,” it was announced today by CinemaCon Managing Director, Mitch Neuhauser. CinemaCon, the official convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will be held March 27-30, 2017 a…
Rodeo FX Wins 3 VES Awards for “Game of Thrones”
Rodeo FX won three VES (Visual Effects Society) Awards for its work on “Game of Thrones” at the 15th VES Awards ceremony held last night in Los Angeles. The awards honored the studio’s work on “Battle of the Bastards”, the ninth and most memorable episode of season 6, in the…
“Arrival” Gravity Shift Sequence Explained in Rodeo FX Breakdown Reel
Rodeo FX completed 60 visual effects shots for “Arrival”, the alien visitation movie from acclaimed director Denis Villeneuve (“Sicario”, “Prisoners”, “Enemy”). Working once again with VFX supervisor Louis Morin, the studio helped create a gravity shif…
Roger Harris Joins RealD as Managing Director of Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia
ECA Award Winners Announced at the ECA’s Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony
The Event Cinema Association is delighted to announce the winners of the 4th ECA Awards, which took place today at the QEII Centre in London on Friday 3rd February 2017. Sponsored by Encompass Digital Media featuring Sales Director Nigel Crow on stage with One Show presenter Nick Wallis, the event w…
Access Hollywood’s Natalie Morales to Host “CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards”
Access Hollywood’s Natalie Morales will host this years “CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards,” it was announced today by Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon. CinemaCon, the official convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will be held March 27- 30 at Caesars P…
Ymagis Group Announces Re-Release of Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land” in EclairColor in Berlin & Nuremberg
Ymagis Group (ISIN: FR0011471291, MNEMO: MAGIS, PEA-PME eligible), the European specialist in digital technologies for the film industry, announced the EclairColor re-release of “La La Land” (Lionsgate) in Germany this Friday 3 February. Distributed in Germany by StudioCanal and directed…
Harkness Screens Restructures Commercial Team To Support Global Customers and Increases Investment in India.
Harkness Screens has announced that SVP Sales & Marketing (Asia) Preetham Daniel has taken on new responsibilities in addition to his existing role. As well as managing Harkness’ expansion in Asia which has seen significant growth, Preetham will focus on supporting Harkness’ global customers and…
Vision Media Management and Barco Entering a Strategic Alliance Agreement to Deliver Turnkey Digital Lobby Media Experiences
Digital cinema leader Barco and Vision Media Management (VMM), the movie industry’s leading marketing and fulfillment services provider, have formed a strategic alliance to offer studios and exhibitors a single-source solution for in-theater media marketing. The companies will jointly offer innovati…
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Previews 2016 Preliminary Results
Marcus Theatres Continues to Invest in Lincoln, Neb., with DreamLounger Recliners at Lincoln Grand Cinema
Marcus Theatres, a division of The Marcus Corporation, has announced its most recent investment in the Lincoln, Neb., community with the addition of comfortable DreamLounger recliner seating throughout the Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema, 1101 P Street. As part of the renovation, the UltraScreen DLX aud…
Paramount Pictures’ Mark Christiansen to Receive 2017 CinemaCon Passepartout Award
Mark Christiansen will receive this year’s “Passepartout Award,” it was announced today by CinemaCon Managing Director, Mitch Neuhauser. The CinemaCon “Passepartout Award” is presented annually to an industry executive who demonstrates dedication and commitment to the international marketplace. Cine…
Moviegoers Can Enjoy All Nine Best Picture Nominees at AMC Theatres Best Picture Showcase
Whether you missed the movies nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, or you need a refresh before the big night, AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC) has you covered for the 11th straight year with the AMC Best Picture Showcase. In what’s become an annual Oscars tradition for movie-lovers around the c…
Major Cineplex Installs Thailand’s First Christie RGB Laser Projection System in its Flagship Multiplex at the Famous Siam Paragon Shopping Mall
Christie is pleased to announce that Major Cineplex, the largest cinema operator in Thailand, has chosen Christie’s unique RGB laser projection system for its flagship auditorium, Paragon Cineplex, to deliver the ultimate 3D viewing experience for movie-goers. Located on the fifth floor of the famo…
Atom Tickets Teams Up With Bow Tie Cinemas
Today Atom Tickets, the first-of-its-kind mobile movie ticketing platform, announced a partnership with Bow Tie Cinemas, the oldest theater circuit in North America, that will expand its availability in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Colorado, Maryland and Virginia. To celebrate the partnership,…