ECA 2022 Slate Day Set for May 26
Back by popular demand, the Event Cinema Association has announced the return of the ECA Slate Day – its first in-person event in more two years. Slate Day will take place on May 26 at Vue Westfield, London.
Distribution & Exhibition
Fathom, Warner Bros. Showing The Wizard of Oz in Theatres
The incomparable Judy Garland would be celebrating her 100th birthday this June and to honor this special occasion, Fathom Events and Warner Bros. are bringing her unforgettable performance in The Wizard of Oz back to cinemas for a two-day engagement. The film will play in more than 800 theatres nationwide on Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network on June 5 and 6.
Kathryn Jacob Named President of SAWA Global Cinema Advertising Association
SAWA Global Cinema Advertising Association has announced that Kathryn Jacob OBE has been named president-elect of the global trade body. Jacob will assume the role when Florian Weischer, CEO Weischer.Cinema, steps down after an eight-year term on August 1. She will be the first female president in SAWA’s 68-year history.
PVR Cinemas, Xperia, Bring Immersive Experiences to Cinema Advertising
PVR Cinemas, India’s largest film exhibitor, has introduced experiential in-cinema advertising for what it says is the first time in the cinema advertising domain. The innovation in collaboration with Xperia Group, an out-of-home media company hopes to create immersive experiences for the consumer for advertising content across different touch points in the cinema.
Heinz and Marius Lochmann Winners of New ICTA Award
The International Cinema Technology Association will present the new ICTA Presentation Excellence Award to Heinz and Marius Lochmann, the owners, and operators of Traumpalast and IMAX Leonberg on May 18 at the German cinema convention Kino 2022 in Baden Baden.
Registration Open for ShowEast 2022
The organizers of ShowEast have announced that registration is now open for this year’s convention, which will be held from October 17-20.
Sony Music Entertainment, Trafalgar to Release George Michael Documentary
Sony Music Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing have announced the premiere of George Michael Freedom Uncut, a deeply autobiographical feature documentary narrated by the late Grammy Award winner. George Michael Freedom Uncut will be released as a global cinema event on Wednesday 22 June.
Showcase Cinemas to Sponsor Harborworks Fireworks Display
Showcase Cinemas has announced the company's official sponsorship of the 2022 Hingham Haborworks fireworks display and celebration. Presented by Showcase Cinemas and hosted by the Hingham Lions Club, the Hingham Harborworks celebration will take place on July 1, 2022, at Hingham Harbor.
Fathom, Kingdom Story Company to Release Johnny Cash Documentary
Fathom Events has announced a partnership with Kingdom Story Company and will present the company’s the upcoming documentary, Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. Fathom Events’ CEO Ray Nutt made the announcement.
B&B to Open Eight ScreenX Theatres
B&B Theatres and CJ 4DPlex have announced the development of several new ScreenX theaters located in B&B multiplexes across the U.S. The new openings will result in a total of eight ScreenX auditoriums across B&B multiplexes by 2023.
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