As it has for more than 20 years, Christie Digital Systems will once again showcase a wide range of technology during CinemaCon 2022, April 25-28 in the Milano Ballrooms I and V at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas Las Vegas.
As exhibitors worldwide look for new ways to compete in a world changed dramatically by the pandemic, many of the most innovative and creative cinemas are offering new concepts and new kinds of content that patrons simply can’t get at home. With that in mind, Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, known for its enhanced moviegoing concepts, has announced the debut of its Self-Care Sundays moviegoing experience in partnership with the award-winning creator of mental health and personal growth apps Psychological Technologies.
Géke Roelink, managing director of Filmhuis Den Haag, has been named the 2022 recipient of the UNIC Achievement Award, given each year in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to European cinema exhibition. The award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on Thursday 23 June at the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.
Leading Indonesian exhibitor Flix Cinema has opened a new, 10-screen cinema complex at the Mall of Indonesia in Jakarta. Flix Cinema is a brand of Agung Sedayu Group, one of Indonesia’s premier development corporations. Its first venue was at the Pik Avenue mall, in the Pantai Indah Kapuk district of north Jakarta.
Cinionic and The Advanced Imaging Society have announced the return of The Insiders Show to CinemaCon 2022. This year, they will hold a live recording of the show on Tuesday, April 26 at 1:30 p.m. PST in the Laser Theater, Cinionic World, Roman Ballrooms, Promenade Level, Caesars Palace.
Arts Alliance Media has agreed to a strategic partnership with Shenzhen Timewaying Co. Ltd, a leading technology manufacturer specializing in 3D and LED solutions, to become an official reseller of HeyLED.
Streaming service giant Netflix is experimenting with its pricing policies in a handful of countries in response to high rates of account sharing. Eleanor Patterson, assistant professor of media studies in the College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University, explains what this experiment means for U.S. account sharing and the future of streaming platforms.
Making a successful feature film is one of the most difficult things there is to do. Having adequate financing in place is just part of the challenge. Several other elements are just as critical including a good script, a talented cast and crew, a laundry list of sophisticated technology, decent weather, and a lot of luck. With a completed feature film in hand, a filmmaker still must find a company that shares a passion for that film and will agree to distribute it properly. For many successful independent filmmakers, that is where their job ends. But should it end there?
The Immersive World of MSG Sphere will be the topic this coming Saturday, April 23, during SMPTE’s day-long sessions about the future of cinema during the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas.
Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures will present a three-night special event of Star Trek: The Motion Picture in select theatres across the country May 22, 23, and 25.
