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Christie returns as projection tech partner for China Film Sparkle at the 21st China ICIF, in collaboration with CFEC for a second year
SHENZHEN, CHINA ( May 23, 2025 )

Christie Extends Support for China Film Sparkle Program to Inspire Talents in China’s Cinema Industry

Christie is once again partnering with China Film Equipment Co., Ltd (CFEC) to support the China Film Sparkle program for a second consecutive year, providing projection technology for film screenings held in conjunction with the 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF). A…
NEON acquires North American rights to Oliver Laxe’s immersive, highly original and explosive and immersive new film "Sirât"
CANNES, FRANCE ( May 23, 2025 )

NEON Acquires Oliver Laxe’s Explosive “Sirât” Following Cannes Premiere in Competition on May 15

Award-winning studio NEON announced today that it has acquired North American rights to the immersive, highly original and explosive “Sirât” from Galician filmmaker Oliver Laxe (“You All Are Captains,” “Mimosas,” “Fire Will Come”). The film has been th…
Lionsgate’s "Ballerina" becomes the first U.S. film with tickets available on TikTok Shop—just in time for its June 6 release
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA ( May 22, 2025 )

Lionsgate and TikTok Unveil Platform First: Movie Tickets for “Ballerina” Now Available Directly Through TikTok Shop

Lionsgate announced that U.S. moviegoers can now purchase tickets to its highly anticipated release “Ballerina,” set in the explosive universe of “John Wick” and hitting theaters June 6, directly through TikTok Shop in the U.S. This collaboration marks the first time a physic…
Christie 1DLP laser projectors power China’s first mountain-sea-lake live show at Nanbei Lake with dazzling visuals and immersive sound
JIAXING, CHINA ( May 22, 2025 )

Christie Lights Up China’s First Immersive Mountain-Sea-Lake Projection Mapping Experience

Christie 1DLP laser projectors have delivered dazzling visuals for an awe-inspiring immersive light and sound show staged across the scenic Nanbei Lake—China’s first live performance to blend mountain, sea, and lake landscapes. Titled “Poetic Dreams of Ganchuan”, the show takes place in the heart of…
MUBI acquires Mascha Schilinski’s bold second feature "Sound of Falling" in key global markets after a competitive bidding war
NEW YORK, NEW YORK ( May 22, 2025 )

MUBI Acquires Mascha Schilinski’s “Sound of Falling” Following World Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

MUBI, the global film distributor, streaming service and production company, acquired “Sound of Falling,” the audacious, breathtaking second feature from writer and director Mascha Schilinski (“Dark Blue Girl”), in North America, UK, Ireland, India, and Turkey, after a compet…
Tapos celebrates 10 years of powering ticketing and POS for Northwest exhibitor Coming Attractions Theatres.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE ( May 21, 2025 )

Coming Attractions Theatres Celebrates 10-Year Partnership With Tapos, Empowering Ongoing Innovation

Tapos, the cinema software solution for ticketing, point of sale (PoS), CRM, and analytics, is proud to celebrate its decade-long partnership with Northwest cinema operator, Coming Attractions Theatres. Over the past 10 years, the collaboration has helped Coming Attractions Theatres modernize operat…
"Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," Tom Cruise lit up London’s skyline with a surprise BFI IMAX stunt and citywide projections
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM ( May 21, 2025 )

“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” | Lighting Up London Landmarks

To celebrate the upcoming release of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” Tom Cruise’s surprise appearance atop the BFI IMAX launched a dramatic series of projections lighting up London’s skyline ahead of the film’s release. The stunt paid tribute to the franchise’s long-standing…
DCM supports a UK-wide initiative offering daily captioned Mission: Impossible screenings at Cineworld, Vue & Showcase from May 21–29
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM ( May 21, 2025 )

Captioned Ads to Make “Mission Impossible” the Most Accessible Film to Date

“Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is set to become the most accessible cinematic release to date, with daily captioned screenings and the first fully-captioned ad reel that includes 29 brands. Digital Cinema Media (DCM) is delivering the ad reel in support of a nationwide initia…
EVT and IMAX expand partnership with 4 new state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser systems coming to cinemas across Australia
NEW YORK, NEW YORK ( May 21, 2025 )

EVT and IMAX Expand Fast-Growing Partnership with Four New IMAX With Laser Locations In Australia

EVT (ASX: EVT) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced a significant expansion of their fast-growing partnership, with an agreement for four new state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser systems across Australia. The agreement represents the largest deal ever for new IMAX locations in Australia and…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (May 21, 2025)

“Lilo & Stitch” Is Fandango’s Best Ticket Pre-seller of 2025

Mid-shot of Branden Miller, facing the camera
LOS ANGELES & LONDON ( May 20, 2025 )

Branden Miller to Join Selection Committee for Celluloid Junkie’s 2025 Top Women in Global Cinema

Having recently launched its Top Women in Global Cinema initiative for 2025, Celluloid Junkie (CJ) is proud to announce Branden Miller, Principle, In-Theatre Marketing and Distribution of Amazon MGM Studios, will be joining the selection committee. Miller joins the previously announced members of th…
Regal Cinemas and IMAX expand partnership with four new IMAX with Laser locations in major U.S. metro areas
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE & NEW YORK, NEW YORK ( May 19, 2025 )

Regal Cinemas and IMAX Expand Partnership With Four New Marquee Locations Across Los Angeles, Houston, and Washington, DC Areas

Regal Cinemas and IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an expansion of their longstanding partnership with an agreement for four new IMAX with Laser locations in the United States’ biggest metropolitan areas. Included in the agreement, Regal will open a new IMAX theatre at the iconic L.A. LIVE entertai…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK (May 19, 2025)

Immerse Yourself in the “Phoenician Scheme” X Angelika Experience

Village Cinemas to open a brand-new IMAX theatre at Fountain Gate in November 2025—expanding its iconic presence in Australia
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA ( May 18, 2025 )

Village Cinemas to Open New IMAX Experience at Fountain Gate This November

Village Cinemas, one of Australia’s most iconic and enduring cinema brands, is thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new IMAX cinema at its Fountain Gate location in November 2025. The state-of-the-art theatre promises to deliver the one of the largest and most immersive cinematic experiences,…
The Arab Cinema Center held its 9th Critics Awards for Arab Films on May 17 during the 78th Cannes Film Festival at Plages des Palmes
CANNES, FRANCE ( May 17, 2025 )

ACC Holds 9th Critics Awards for Arab Films Ceremony at 78th Cannes Film Festival

The Arab Cinema Center (ACC) — in collaboration with MAD Solutions, the International Emerging Film Talent Association, and NEFT Emerging Film Talent International Competition — held its annual ninth Critics Awards for Arab Films on May 17th on the sidelines of the prestigious 78th Cannes Film Festi…
Critical Role inks its biggest theatrical deal yet—4 live shows to hit 800+ theaters across the US & Canada via Fathom Entertainment in 2025
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA & DENVER, COLORADO ( May 16, 2025 )

“Four Amazing Nights: Critical Role” Is Coming to Theatres Exclusively from Fathom Entertainment with its Biggest North American Theatrical Footprint Ever!

Critical Role, a leader in storytelling and world-building, officially announced its largest-ever theatrical distribution agreement, an exclusive theatrical engagement with Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide. As part of the engagement,…
CANNES, FRANCE (May 16, 2025)

IMAX, Federation Studios and Imago Production Join Forces on “Patrouille de France”— First-Ever Foreign Language IMAX Documentary

CineLATAM - 2025
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY ( May 15, 2025 )

Film Expo Group Announces the Rebranding and Relaunch of ShowEast as CineLATAM, Focusing Exclusively on the Latin American Cinema Industry

Film Expo Group, the premier organizer of international events in the motion picture industry, is rebranding and relaunching its annual ShowEast convention as CineLATAM—a new event focused on bringing together the Latin American cinema industry. The first edition of CineLATAM is scheduled to take pl…
Ryan Werner joins NEON as President of Global Cinema to lead distribution and champion bold, auteur-driven filmmaking
CANNES, FRANCE ( May 15, 2025 )

Ryan Werner Joins Neon as President of Global Cinema

Award-winning studio NEON announced today that Ryan Werner has joined the company as President of Global Cinema, where he will lead distribution efforts and further strengthen NEON’s position as a champion of bold, auteur-driven filmmaking. In this newly created role, Werner will bring his decades o…
Christie powers 24 Cannes 2025 venues with RGB laser, laser & Xenon projection—including Grand Théâtre Lumière & Cinéma de la Plage
CANNES, FRANCE ( May 14, 2025 )

Christie Returns As Official Projection Partner of Festival De Cannes 2025

Christie projection will power screenings at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, May 13-24. RGB pure laser, laser, and Xenon illuminated projection technologies from Christie will be deployed across 24 spaces at the globally renowned festival, including the flagship Grand Théâtre Lumière room and strikin…
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