Washington D.C. ( July 15, 2024 )
MPA Hires Former Assistant U.S. Attorney and Fulbright Scholar as New SVP and Head of Global Litigation
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) today announced Marissa Bostick as its new Senior Vice President and Head of Global Litigation. Bostick is a former Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York. She has also taught crimina…
Santa Monica, California ( July 15, 2024 )
Lionsgate Strikes a Chord With Filmmaker John Carney for Domestic, UK, and Ireland Release of “Power Ballad”
Lionsgate has acquired “Power Ballad,” the upcoming film from John Carney (“Sing Street,” “Once”) and starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, for release in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Ireland. The announcement was made by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Pic…
Plano, Texas ( July 14, 2024 )
Cinemark USA, Inc. Announces Launch of $500 Million Senior Notes
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK) (“Cinemark” or the “Company”) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cinemark USA, Inc. (“Cinemark USA”), plans to commence a private offering (the “Offering”) that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (t…
Auckland, New Zealand ( July 14, 2024 )
Cine Colombia Signs With Vista Group
Vista Group International Limited (NZX & ASX:VGL) is pleased to announce that new client, Cine Colombia, has signed an agreement to move its cinema circuit to Moviegoer Engagement, Vista Group’s market leading digital SaaS solution. Cine Colombia is the leading cinema circuit in Colombia with 48…
Provo, Utah ( July 12, 2024 )
Sound of Hope Creators Apologize for Missteps with Letitia Wright, and Defend The Daily Wire
Angel Studios, the platform turning the Hollywood gatekeeper model on its head by giving the green light power to the Angel Guild, is releasing a statement from Peacetree Productions, specifically “Sound of Hope” Director Josh Weigel and “Sound of Hope” Producer Rebekah Weige…
Los Angeles ( July 12, 2024 )
Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine Breaks Fandango Record as the Best Ticket Pre-Seller of 2024
Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketing service, announced today that Marvel Studios’ upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine film has officially become the best ticket pre-seller of 2024, surpassing “Dune: Part Two.” “The fan anticipation for ‘Deadpool & Wolverin…
Los Angeles, CA (July 12, 2024)
Quito, Ecuador ( July 10, 2024 )
Multicines Installs Christie RGB Pure Laser Projection in New Ecuadorian Multiplexes
The Ecuadorian cinema chain Multicines opened two new multiplexes in Quito and Guayaquil, which have been equipped with Christie RGB pure laser projectors, installed by CES+. “Our new cinemas are equipped 100% with Christie projectors because we believe that the technology and the support they provi…
Knoxville, Tennessee ( July 9, 2024 )
Regal Announces Successful Completion of $250 Million Capital Raise to Fuel Growth and Investment
Regal (the “Company”) announced today that it has successfully completed a $250 million capital raise. With this investment, Regal is well positioned for accelerated growth through improvements to existing assets, and digital enhancements to the moviegoing experience. “Regal has be…
Plano, Texas (July 9, 2024)
Beijing, China ( July 8, 2024 )
Wanda Cinema Chooses Christie CineLife+ RBe Enhanced Laser Projectors for its Flagship Beijing Multiplex
Christie, a leading technology innovator with more than 65 years in cinema, is pleased to announce that Wanda Cinema, China’s largest cinema operator, has chosen the CineLife+ RBe enhanced laser projectors for its flagship multiplex in Beijing. Located in Beijing’s central business district, CBD Wan…
Leawood, Kansas ( July 8, 2024 )
More Than 4 Million U.S. Moviegoers Spent Part of Their Extended Holiday Weekend at AMC Theatres as the Company Recorded Its Highest Domestic Attendance – for a Wednesday Through Sunday – in 2024
AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced that more than 4 million domestic moviegoers spent part of their extended July 4 holiday weekend at AMC, making it the Company’s busiest Wednesday through Sunday period of the year in the Un…
Los Angeles & New York ( July 7, 2024 )
Skydance Media and Paramount Global Sign Definitive Agreement to Advance Paramount as a World-Class Media and Technology Enterprise
Skydance Media (“Skydance”) and Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) (“Paramount”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to form “New Paramount” – a next-generation media and technology leader, through a two-step transaction including the acquisition of National Amusem…
Provo, Utah ( July 7, 2024 )
Angel Studios’ Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Outperforms With $6.7 Million 4 Day Cume
Angel Studios — the audience-driven platform and studio empowering filmmakers to create, and distribute films — is announcing its latest release, “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot,” has outperformed predictions and has earned an estimated $6.8M in box office receipts. “Sound…
Provo, Utah ( July 5, 2024 )
Angel Studios’ Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot Surges Past Expectations, Roars Into July 4th Weekend Driven by A+ CinemaScore and Word-of-Mouth
Angel Studios — the audience-driven platform and studio empowering filmmakers to crowdfund, create, and distribute films — is announcing its latest release, “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot,” has over-performed opening-weekend projections. The film, which was approved by the Ange…
London, UK ( July 3, 2024 )
Maximising Cultural Power With Cinema
‘The Cultural Power of Cinema’ is the latest edition of Digital Cinema Media’s (DCM) industry-leading Building Box Office Brands series, created in partnership with experts, Burst Your Bubble. The study reveals cinema’s leading role in co-viewing experiences (98%) and how brands using the medium can…
Los Angeles ( July 2, 2024 )
Fandango Debuts New “Ticket and a Tee” Pack in Celebration of the Despicable Me 4 Theatrical Release on July 3
Celebrating the theatrical release of “Despicable Me 4,” Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketing service, has launched its first-ever “Ticket and a Tee” Pack, offering movie and Olympics lovers a chance to buy a ticket to see Universal and Illumination’s “Despicable M…
Rutherford, New Jersey ( July 2, 2024 )
B&B Theatres to Open a New State of the Art Cinema at American Dream, New Jersey
In an exciting development for movie lovers and entertainment enthusiasts, B&B Theatres is thrilled to announce it will open an unparalleled cinema and entertainment experience at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Housing the largest ScreenX auditorium in the world, this announcemen…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (July 1, 2024)
Middle River, MD ( July 1, 2024 )
Drive-in Theatre Owners Launch All New Drive-in Website “Drive-ins Near Me” and Host Prize Giveaway
The Drive-In Theatre is a beloved American tradition that is still thriving today. To preserve the Ultimate Moviegoing Experience, Drive-In Theatre owners have created an all-new state of the art website www.driveinsnearme.com which unites the nearly 300 Drive-In Theatres located across the globe! T…
