KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE ( April 14, 2026 )
Regal Launches First-of-Its-Kind ChatGPT Moviegoer App
Regal Cineworld Group, a leading global theatre operator, today announced that it is launching a first-of-its-kind ChatGPT app for moviegoing in the U.S. market. Regal’s millions of moviegoers will be able to harness the power of ChatGPT to get personalized, actionable movie recommendations, answers…
NEW YORK, NEW YORK ( April 14, 2026 )
Janus Films Acquires Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s “The Samurai and the Prisoner” for U.S. Distribution Ahead of World Premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Janus Films has acquired all U.S. rights to “The Samurai and the Prisoner,” directed by legendary Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa (“Cure,” “Pulse,” “Cloud”). Adapted from the sensational novel by Honobu Yonezawa, winning the 12th Futaro Yamada Award and…
Portland, Oregon ( April 13, 2026 )
American Cinema Equipment Inc. Announces New Ownership
American Cinema Equipment Inc., a leading national provider of cinema equipment, service, and support, today announced its transition to new ownership. The company has been acquired from Patricia Boucher by new partners Scott Kimber, President, and David Ballew, Chief Operating Officer. The new lead…
Dublin, Ireland & Mexico City, Mexico ( April 13, 2026 )
Unique X Completes Automated RosettaBridge TMS Deployment for Cinépolis in 8 Weeks
Unique X, the global leader in cinema technology solutions, today announced the completion of a full product suite deployment to Cinépolis — the world’s third-largest cinema exhibitor — spanning 6,837 screens across 889 theatres in 18 countries. The deployment, which covered RosettaBridge TMS,…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (April 13, 2026)
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA ( April 13, 2026 )
Michael Phipps Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Christie
Christie parent company, Ushio Inc., today announced the promotion of Michael Phipps to president and chief executive officer of Christie Digital Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Effective April 1, Phipps becomes president and CEO, succeeding Takabumi Asahi, who held the position for two years an…
LIÈGE, BELGIUM & OMAHA, NEBRASKA & IOLA, KANSAS ( April 13, 2026 )
CinemaNext Completes Sale of U.S. Operations to Strong Technical Services, Sharpening European Focus
CinemaNext today announced the successful completion of the sale of CinemaNext U.S. (formerly Sonic Equipment Company and its manufacturing division, Kneisley Manufacturing) to Strong Technical Services (STS). This strategic transaction marks a pivotal milestone in CinemaNext’s long-term roadm…
LITTLETON, COLORADO ( April 13, 2026 )
ProctorCo Acquires Proctor Companies
Newly-formed entity ProctorCo, led by former Proctor Companies Vice President Shaun Polak and Installation Operations Director Robb Meek, has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and ownership of Proctor Companies. The deal is slated to close May 1, 2026. Shaun and Robb bring more than 50…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ( April 13, 2026 )
Cinema Hero Solutions and EasyBotChat Announce Landmark Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Theater Operations Through AI
Cinema Hero Solutions, the industry-leading technical operations firm, and EasyBotChat, the premier AI-driven hospitality solution, today announced a strategic partnership at CinemaCon 2026, naming Cinema Hero Solutions as the preferred partner for EasyBotChat. This collaboration marks the first AI…
DENVER, COLORADO & SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ( April 13, 2026 )
First Three Episodes of “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – the Calamity” Exclusively Head to U.S. Theatres Before Broadcast and Streaming From Viz Media and Fathom Entertainment on June 25–29
Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, and global producer of manga and anime VIZ Media will bring episodes 1–3 of “Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity,” from legendary creator Tite Kubo to U.S. theatres nationwide for a…
PLANO, TEXAS ( April 13, 2026 )
Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse Makes Movie Magic Easy With Discounted Tickets and Big-Screen Family Fun
Cinemark Holdings, Inc., one of the largest and most influential theatrical exhibition companies in the world, is making movie magic easy all summer long with the return of Summer Movie Clubhouse. This annual program brings the big-screen fun with 10 family favorites in theaters at more than 285 Cin…
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ( April 13, 2026 )
Samsung Introduces 14-Meter Onyx Cinema LED Display at CinemaCon 2026
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a new 14-meter (46 feet) standard size for its Onyx (ICD model) cinema LED lineup at CinemaCon 2026, expanding the platform into larger premium auditoriums. The new model is designed for Premium Large Format (PLF) theaters and delivers the same picture q…
London ( April 12, 2026 )
Gower Street Revises 2026 Global Box Office Estimate Ahead Of CinemaCon
Gower Street Analytics has reviewed and revised its 2026 Global box office projection to $34.7 billion. The announcement comes as the global industry gathers in Las Vegas for CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United, which runs April 13-16. The revision is a marginal decrease on Gower Str…
Las Vegas ( April 10, 2026 )
CinemaCon Announces Its 2026 Big Screen Achievement Awards Honorees
CinemaCon, the world’s largest convention for the global cinema industry and the official convention of Cinema United, revealed today the honorees for the 2026 Big Screen Achievement Awards, taking place on April 16 at The Dolby Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. This year’s honorees are Jame…
Joliette, Canada ( April 10, 2026 )
Strong/MDI Becomes MDI, Unveiling New Brand Identity Reflecting Innovation and Global Growth
Strong MDI Screen Systems today announced its official transition to MDI. This news is accompanied by the launch of a refreshed global brand identity, including a new logo, visual system, and market-facing branding. This evolution reflects the company’s commitment to honoring its heritage by positio…
Austin, Texas ( April 10, 2026 )
Venue Valet Launches New Seat and Facility Issue Tracking Feature to Enhance Guest Experience
Venue Valet today announced the rollout of a powerful new feature within its CallConnect system designed to help cinema operators proactively identify, track, and resolve seat maintenance issues across their locations. This latest enhancement addresses a growing challenge for cinemas: Aging seats an…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ( April 10, 2026 )
Vertical Acquires U.S. Rights From Vendôme Pictures to Andrew Niccol’s Highly Anticipated Thriller Sequel “Lords of War” Starring Academy Award Winner Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgård
Vertical has acquired U.S. rights in an early pre-sale deal to acclaimed filmmaker and Academy Award-nominee Andrew Niccol’s crime thriller “Lords of War” from Academy Award-winning studio Vendôme Pictures (CODA), who produced and financed the film. “Lords of War” recently wr…
SAN TAN VALLEY, ARIZONA (April 10, 2026)
AUSTIN, TEXAS ( April 10, 2026 )
Web of Shadows: Alamo Drafthouse Spotlights the Films Behind “Spider-Noir” Culminating in an Exclusive Fan Event
This spring, Alamo Drafthouse invites audiences into the shadows with Web of Shadows: Films That Inspired “Spider-Noir”, a limited series celebrating the hardboiled films that shaped the world of “Spider-Noir”, the upcoming Prime Video series starring Nicolas Cage. “Spider-Noir” is produced by Sony…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA & DENVER, COLORADO ( April 10, 2026 )
Record-Breaking Indie Series “The Amazing Digital Circus” From Glitch Productions Heads to U.S. Theatres With Fathom Entertainment for ‘The Last Act’ Finale June 4–7
Glitch Productions, global leader in independent animation, and Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of worldwide theatrical content, is bringing the long-awaited worldwide premiere of the “last act” of the worldwide hit animated web series phenomenon, “The Amazing Digital Circus,…
