Creve Coeur, Missouri ( May 15, 2023 )
B&B Theatres Selects GDC Technology to Enhance the Moviegoing Experience at Its Latest Location
GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that B&B Theatres (B&B) selected the SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block with CineCache and built-in cinema audio processor for 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound for the Creve Coeur West Olive 10 lu…
Provo, Utah ( May 12, 2023 )
Angel Studios Debuts New Original Content, Digital Collectibles at Annual “Illuminate” Event
Angel Studios, the streaming platform behind many of the most successful crowdfunded media projects of all time, announced the company’s upcoming original content lineup, showcased groundbreaking Digital Collectible Series, and spotlighted key projects with Angel Awards at its annual Illuminate ‘23…
Toronto, Canada ( May 12, 2023 )
Cineplex Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
Cineplex Inc. (“Cineplex” or the “Company”) today released its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Unless otherwise specified, all amounts are in Canadian dollars. First Quarter Summary Total revenues increased 49% to $341.0 million compared to first quarter of 2022 Net loss…
( May 12, 2023 )
SIFF Acquires Seattle Cinerama Theater
SIFF announced this evening its acquisition of the Seattle Cinerama Theater from the estate of Paul G. Allen. The announcement was made by SIFF Executive Director Tom Mara during the Opening Night celebration of the 49th Annual Seattle International Film Festival, which runs through May 21. Terms of…
Brussels ( May 11, 2023 )
GBO in the EU and the UK Grew by 70% in 2022 But Fell Short of Pre-Pandemic Average by 28%
Gross box office in the EU and the UK (which we refer to hereafter as Europe 28) grew by 70% in 2022 compared with 2021 – from EUR 3.0 billion to EUR 5.1 billion, down by 28% on pre-pandemic levels. Top Gun: Maverick (US), Avatar: The Way of Water (US) and Minions: The Rise of Gru (US) topped…
Auckland, New Zealand ( May 10, 2023 )
Movio Research Reveals How Concession Discounts Positively Impact Moviegoer Spending
Movio, part of Vista Group – a global leader in providing software and technology solutions across the film industry sectors of distribution, exhibition, and moviegoers – has revealed research findings from a study that proves the positive impact concession discounts have on moviegoer sp…
London ( May 10, 2023 )
Digital Cinema Media and Samsung Add Some Extra WOW to 2023’s Biggest Blockbusters
Digital Cinema Media (DCM), the market leader in UK cinema advertising, announces its seven-month nationwide partnership with Samsung, the leading tech manufacturer, which sees the alliance launch a blockbuster opening week ident take over package for this year’s biggest films, kicking off with Guar…
Washington D.C. & Los Angeles ( May 9, 2023 )
NATO Welcomes Amanda Martin
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) today announced Amanda Martin will join the NATO team as Chief of Staff. Martin, who will report directly to President & CEO Michael O’Leary, will work across all NATO organizations, including the Cinema Foundation and CinemaCon, to drive and sup…
Hollywood, California ( May 8, 2023 )
CJ 4DPLEX Reports Record Box Office for First Four Months of 2023
CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, is off to its strongest start in box office history. The first four months of 2023’s box office for 4DX and ScreenX theatres is tracking 70% higher than last year and 36% higher than pre-pandemic levels (2…
New York ( May 8, 2023 )
IMAX Rockets to Biggest Global Opening of 2023 With $25 Million Debut of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) rocketed to a $25 Million debut for Disney/Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” at the global box office this weekend — the company’s biggest global opening thus far in 2023. Led by a $10.7 million draw in North America, the film also delive…
Plano, Texas ( May 7, 2023 )
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), one of the largest motion picture exhibitors in the world, today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. “We remain highly encouraged about our industry’s ongoing recovery based on positive sustained momentum in movie-going trends, an accelera…
Leawood, Kansas ( May 5, 2023 )
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC and APE) (“AMC” or “the Company”), today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. Summary First Quarter 2023 Compared to First Quarter 2022 Total revenues grew 21.5% to $954.4 million. Net loss improved by $101.9 million to $235.5 milli…
Delhi ( May 4, 2023 )
Mr. Ajay Bijli, MD, PVR INOX Limited, the Fifth Largest Listed Multiplex Chain Globally Shows the Way Forward For Exhibitors, Studios and Streaming Platforms
Mr. Ajay Bijli, Managing Director, PVR INOX Limited, the largest and the most premium cinema exhibitor in India and the fifth largest listed multiplex chain globally delivered the keynote address at CinemaCon 2023, the Largest Global Cinema Industry Event in Las Vegas, USA on April 24, 2023. A visio…
Shanghai & New York ( May 3, 2023 )
Imax Rockets to $7.8 Million During May Day Holiday in China
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced the Company grossed $7.8 million over the 6-day May Day holiday in China — the second highest grossing May Day period ever for IMAX China. Driven by the strong performance of Alibaba’s “Born to Fly”, IMAX accounted for 16 out of the top…
Las Vegas ( May 3, 2023 )
AMC to Bring Cinionic Laser to all PRIME at AMC Locations
AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC and APE), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, announced plans to bring Laser Projection by Cinionic to its premium large format (PLF) brand, PRIME at AMC. The initiative, which is set to begin later this year, brings next-generation laser tech…
Hong Kong ( May 3, 2023 )
Lotte Selects GDC Technology SR-1000 Media Server for Cinema World Tower in Korea
GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that Lotte Cinema selected GDC’s SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ for Lotte Cinema World Tower, which is upgrading the projection booth technology as part of a renovation project. The ren…
London ( May 3, 2023 )
Pearl & Dean Celebrates Iconic BFI IMAX Partnership
Cinema advertising contractor Pearl & Dean has landed an impressive contract with the UK’s biggest cinema screen, BFI IMAX. The newly formed relationship kicked off in April 2023. This new deal builds on Pearl & Dean’s existing relationship with the BFI as it already has a longstanding partn…
San Tan Valley (AZ) (May 2, 2023)
Cincinnati (OH) ( May 2, 2023 )
Gold Medal Launches the Ready Series of Cashless Popcorn Vending Machines
The next evolution in popcorn dispensing technology is here with the launch of the Ready Series cashless models from Gold Medal. A complete fresh popcorn vending system, it includes a cashless payment system and a push-button dispenser. This means it’s simple to pay and serve with these convenient s…
Cologne, Germany ( May 2, 2023 )
Film Theatre “Cinema” in Munich is Named as Recipient of ICTA’s Presentation Excellence Award in 2023
With the award ICTA intends to honor cinema operators who embrace cinema technology and continuously strive towards celebrating the cinema theatre as a social and experiential meeting space to the benefit of their audiences. Creativity, digital excellence and a strong focus on audiences were further…
