Influx Worldwide has named Rolando Rodriguez as senior advisor. Rodriguez will assist Influx to develop strategic partnerships, strengthen cinema relationships and augment the company’s efforts to expand into other related verticals. He will also work closely with Influx CEO and founder, Harish Anand Thilakan, on strategic decisions as the company continues to grow at a rapid pace.
PVR Cinemas has signed a contract with Qube Wire to deliver movies, trailers, and advertisements to 876 screens at 176 sites across India.
Christie Digital Systems has added three new cinema projectors for boutique and mid-sized theatres. According to the company, the new Christie Cinelife+ Series CP2415-RGB and CP2420-RGB offer the highest energy efficiency with Real|Laser illumination and the lowest cost of operation for their brightness class in the industry.
Imax and Pathe Live recently brought the French pop-rock band Indochine to Imax screens. It was the first recorded music event to be released through the Filmed for Imax program and topped the French box office in wide release surpassing Disney/Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on the same day. Continuing with Imax-exclusive encores throughout the weekend, the concert film was also the top new opener in the market.
Cineplanet Salon, France, has installed Flexound Augmented Audio technology. The multiplex in Salon-de-Provence has nine auditoriums, which are also equipped with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound technology.
The Kanakia Group is aggressively acquiring more movie theatres across India to consolidate its position as a premium exhibitor.
Soccer fans throughout Mexico are enjoying the FIFA World Cup live at 280 cinemas thanks to satellite operator CinecolorSat and digital cinema content distributor KenCast.
Vista Cinema has promoted London-based Mischa Kay to the new role of chief revenue officer. Kay’s promotion comes as the Vista Group accelerates its platform-based strategy.
Fathom Events and the Metropolitan Opera announced an agreement today to renew The Met: Live in HD series, extending a cultural tradition that has delivered scores of performances from the Met's stage at New York's Lincoln Center directly to cinema screens nationwide since 2006.
Neon has named Andrew Brown president of digital distribution. The executive, who has served as senior vice president of digital strategy, marketing, and distribution for Neon since 2017, will also continue to serve as co-chairman of Decals, the home entertainment distribution company launched by Neon and Bleeker Street last year.
