AMC Theatres to Pivot Away From Sightline at AMC Following the Completion of the Pilot Test of the Program – New Type of Front Row Seating Will Be Tested Instead
AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC & APE), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, today announced it will soon complete the Sightline at AMC pilot test program at select locations in three U.S. markets. The results of this pilot program clarified consumer reaction to seat-based…
With Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie Release Set for August 2 American Tortoise Rescue Asks Parents to Buy Toys Not Turtles
Angel Studios’ “Sound of Freedom” Passes $100M Box Office Milestone
Angel Studios, the platform empowering filmmakers with full creative control to crowdfund and create, has reached a new theatrical milestone. It’s independent summer hit, “Sound of Freedom” has now sold over 8.9 million tickets, and the film has now passed $100M in box office reven…
Cineverse Acquires the Animated Epic Fantasy Warrior King – Sets August 25 Theatrical Release Date in North America
Cineverse announced today that the Company has acquired all North American rights to the Chinese animated epic fantasy “Warrior King.” Inspired by the legend of the hero and warrior, King Gesar, the film will release in theaters August 25, following its international theatrical debut. Ba…
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Elevates Michael Kustermann to CEO
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has announced that Michael Kustermann has been promoted to CEO from his position as President for the growing movie theater company. The Board of Directors, including former CEO Shelli Taylor and Executive Chairman Tim League, named Kustermann as CEO following Taylor’s decisi…
Christie Supplies RGB Pure Laser Projectors to Cineplex Germany
Last Chance to Bag Free Cinema Tickets This Summer at Showcase Cinemas
ICO Convenes Future of Film Festivals Forum Meet Ahead of New Horizons International Film Festival, Poland
Representatives of 41 worldwide film festivals from 24 countries will meet in Wroclaw, Poland on 19 and 20 July for a major industry gathering to lay the groundwork for a new International Film Festival Network, which will formally launch later this year. Delivered by the UK’s Independent Cinema Off…
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Announces Official Debut of Inglewood Location, New Dine-In Imax With Laser Destination at Hollywood Park
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, a leading world-class cinema exhibitor known for its enhanced movie-going concepts, today announces the unveiling of Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX on July 21, 2023, at Hollywood Park, officially opening the sports and entertainment destination’s retail space…
DCDC Names Industry Veteran Emily Ng as Chief Financial Officer
Angel Studios’ “Sound of Freedom” Projecting $85 Million 2nd Weekend Cumulative Box Office
Angel Studios—a platform and studio empowering filmmakers to crowdfund, create, and distribute films and TV series globally, backed by thousands of Angel investors—is announcing its July cumulative-to-date and second weekend results for its Jim Caviezel-driven film “Sound of Freedom.” An…
IMAX Jumps to Franchise-Record $25 Million Global Opening for “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) delivered its best global opening ever for Tom Cruise’s venerated “Mission: Impossible” franchise with a $25 million worldwide debut for “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.” Continuing its commanding market share of the summer b…
GKIDS Announces the North American Acquisition of Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron”
GKIDS, the acclaimed producer and distributor of award-winning animation, announced its acquisition of North American distribution rights to “The Boy and the Heron,” the highly anticipated new film from the legendary Academy Award-winning Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Japan’s celebrated…
Paul Dergarabedian to Receive the Al Shapiro Distinguished Service Award at ShowEast
Paul Dergarabedian, Senior Media Analyst, Comscore, will receive this year’s Al Shapiro Distinguished Service Award at ShowEast. He will be presented with this special honor as part of the Final Night Awards Ceremony hosted by The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 26 at the Loews Miami Beach Ho…
Angel Studios Statement on “Sound of Freedom” and AMC Theaters
Angel Studios — a platform and studio empowering filmmakers to crowdfund, create, and distribute films and TV series globally, backed by more than 70,000 investors in the Angel Guild—is issuing the following statement regarding rumors about AMC theaters and the “Sound of Freedom.” “We un…
Cineplex Germany Names Cinionic as Preferred Partner for Laser Renewal
Cinionic, the leader in laser cinema, announces a new preferred partnership designation by Cineplex Deutschland, Germany’s largest exhibitor, through 2026. As part of the deal, Cinionic will drive the technology renewal for the circuit, bringing Laser Projection by Cinionic to over 100 screens over…
Cineworld Appoints Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer
Cineworld (together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) understands that its lenders have agreed terms to appoint Eduardo Acuna as Chief Executive Officer of the newly incorporated parent company of the Group (“NewCo”) on the effective date of Cineworld’s plan of reorganisation (the “Plan”), which w…
Jackie Joseph, Alan Rosenberg and Kathryn “Kitty” Swink to Receive the 2023 Ralph Morgan Award
The Walt Disney Company Board Of Directors Extends Robert A. Iger’s Contract As CEO Through 2026
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors announced today that Robert A. Iger has agreed to continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2026. In voting unanimously to extend Mr. Iger’s contract by two years, the independent members of the Board of Directors noted t…