Screenvision Media Embraces Movio Media Platform to Create Ultimate Value for Advertisers
Movio, the global leader in data analytics for the cinema industry, has signed a data licensing agreement with Screenvision Media, a national leader in cinema advertising, for access to its Movio Media platform. Screenvision Media will now have access to the most comprehensive moviegoer data in the…
Academy Award Winner Matt Damon to Narrate “Boston,” First-Ever Feature-Length Documentary About the Boston Marathon
LA Roma Films and The Kennedy/Marshall Company are proud to announce Academy Award winner Matt Damon (“Good Will Hunting”) as Narrator for the documentary “Boston.” Focused on the Boston Marathon’s long and storied history, “Boston”premieres in Boston on Saturday, April 15, 2017. It will then receiv…
Debbie Mann Returns to Deluxe as SVP, Operations & Client Relations, Deluxe Technicolor Digital Cinema
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc. (Deluxe) announced today that long-time film industry executive Debbie Mann is returning to the company as SVP, Operations and Client Relations, Deluxe Technicolor Digital Cinema (DTDC). Mann will have a dual focus on distribution services and the customer ex…
Dolby’s Curt Behlmer to Receive the 2017 Ken Mason Inter-Society Award
Cinema-industry veteran Curt Behlmer, Senior Vice President, Content Solutions and Industry Relations, Dolby Laboratories, has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Ken Mason Inter-Society Award. The Ken Mason Award honors an individual who has made outstanding long-term contributions leading t…
“Logan” Slashing Records as #1 “X-Men” Movie in Fandango Presales
Hugh Jackman’s third Wolverine solo movie, “Logan,” is clawing its way to the top of Fandango’s weekend ticket sales and movie buzz indicator Fanticipation with 94 out of 100 points. “Logan” is outpacing all “X-Men” ensemble movies and all previous Wolverine solo outings at the same point in the Fan…
2017 Sun Valley Film Festival Announces Honorees
The 2017 Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF), presented by Zions Bank, announced that it will honor Geena Davis, Brett Ratner and Allison Williams over the weekend of March 15-19. Geena Davis will receive the Vision Award, Brett Ratner will receive the Pioneer Award and Allison Williams will receive the…
Vista Group International Hosts 8th Biennial Customer Conference for Global Cinema Industry in Auckland, New Zealand March 6-9
Vista Group Ltd, the world’s leading software provider to the global film industry delivering software solutions for studios, distributors, exhibitors, and moviegoers internationally, will welcome 200 international film exhibition executives from every continent to its 8th Biennial Vista Group Custo…
Brenton Thwaites to Receive “CinemaCon Breakthrough Performer of the Year”
Brenton Thwaites will receive the “CinemaCon Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award,” 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, 2017 at Caesars Palace…
AMC Theatres Announces New Branding for AMC Locations in the United States
AMC Theatres today proudly announced its new branding alignment, incorporating theatres recently acquired from Carmike into the AMC brand. During the next few months, all Carmike theatres will be re-branded to be part of the AMC family of theatres. Every conversion will include AMC signage on the th…
Silverspot Cinema Recognized by the Event Cinema Association with Excellence of Exhibition Award
Marcus Lorendal new Managing Director at SF Bio
His most recent role was as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Nordic Cinema Group. Marcus Lorendal starts as Managing Director of SF Bio as of today. Marcus Lorendal has previously worked as Group CFO for GANT, Vice President International at Arthrocare and held various senior financial positions w…
Severtson Showcases New Options for Folded Cinema Projection Screens During CinemaCon 2017
Chis Meledandri of Illumination to Receive “CinemaCon Producer of the Year Award”
Chris Meledandri, the Academy Award-nominated founder and CEO of Illumination, who is responsible for the hugely successful “Despicable Me,” “Ice Age” and animated Dr. Seuss franchises, which have grossed more than $7 billion worldwide, will receive the “CinemaCon Producer of the Year Award,” it was…
Winning Your Audiences – Marketing Movies in the Connected World
Winning the audience’s attention is one of the toughest challenges faced by the entertainment industry in today’s connected world. You can no longer count on having an excellent story and a masterfully shot film or show. It’s now just one important step in the complete picture. Producers, distributo…
Bona Film Group Makes Significant IMAX Commitment With 30-Theatre Agreement In China
National CineMedia, Inc. Reports Results for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016
National CineMedia, Inc., the managing member and owner of 43.7% of National CineMedia, LLC (NCM LLC), the operator of the largest in-theater digital media network in North America, today announced consolidated results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 29, 2016. Total revenue for…
“Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!” Becomes Top-Grossing Broadway Event in Fathom Events History
“Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical!” three-day cinema event broke ticketing records to become the highest-grossing Broadway event to date from Fathom Events. An estimated 210,250 people saw the event on big screens across the U.S. on February 16, 18 and 22, amounting to $3.47 million in ticket…
RealD Acquires MasterImage 3D Assets and Technology
RealD has acquired the remaining assets of MasterImage in a transaction that closed today. Assets acquired by RealD include all intellectual property, technology, inventory, and accounts receivable previously controlled by MasterImage. The acquisition of these assets follows several key legal victor…
2017 Sun Valley Film Festival Announces Film Line-Up
The 2017 Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF), presented by Zions Bank, announced its film line-up for the weekend of March 15-19. Now in its sixth year, SVFF offers five days of 30 feature film screenings, including 5 world premieres and featuring 16 documentaries and 14 narrative features. The festival…