Vista Group Returning to CinemaCon
Vista Group is returning to CinemaCon in Las Vegas next week to showcase its latest innovations and technology for the future of cinema.
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Strong to Feature Services, Laser-Ready Screen at CinemaCon
Strong Technical Services and Strong/MDI Screen Systems will showcase their products and services at CinemaCon 2023, to be held from April 24-27 at Caesars Palace, in Las Vegas.
CinemaLive Distributing Eurovision Live to Cinema Screens Across the UK
For the first time ever, the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final show will be broadcast live into more than 500 cinemas across the United Kingdom, allowing fans to come together and be ‘united by music’ sharing in the incredible experience of celebrating the biggest, brightest, boldest music party of the year on the big screen.
Curzon Cinemas Using Unique X Book the Cinema Service
Curzon Cinemas in the United Kingdom is now using Unique X’s Book the Cinema, an online service that gives customers the freedom to book private screenings at their local cinema with a movie of their choice and the ability to pre-order concessions for their private event.
Hoyts Completes Erina Makeover
Hoyts’ multi-million-dollar refurbishment of its Erina, Australia cinema is now complete, bringing the biggest cinema screens to the country’s Central Coast. The upgrade features state-of-the-art technology, superior comfort, and ample food and beverage offerings.
Showtime, Admit Form Showtime Group Solutions
Showtime Analytics and Admit One, two leading providers of cinema technology software, announced today that they are coming together under a new group company, Showtime Group Solutions. The new company will enable the two brands to combine their strengths and expertise to provide a more comprehensive suite of products to the cinema industry, with Cinemex on board as their first enterprise level customer.
New Avatar Tops $100 Million in CJ 4DPlex Formats
CJ 4DPlex has announced that 20th Century Studios, Lightstorm Entertainment and James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water has eclipsed $100 million at the global box office in its 4DX and ScreenX formats.
NCM Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
National CineMedia today announced a series of debt restructuring transactions that are expected to meaningfully strengthen the company’s balance sheet and position the company for long-term growth. National CineMedia, Inc., a non-filing entity, will remain the manager of NCM LLC.
Imax Sets New Box Office Record
Imax has set a new company record for first quarter box office in 2023 with $282.2 million — beating its previous best record, set in 2016, by more than $10 million. The record-breaking results were powered by a potent global mix of releases; the first quarter now stands as Imax’s highest grossing quarter ever for local language releases and also saw the stunning performance of James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water.
Melissa McCarthy to Receive CinemaCon Cinema Vérité Award
Oscar-nominated Melissa McCarthy will receive this year’s CinemaCon Cinema Vérité Award, the convention’s managing director Mitch Neuhauser has announced. CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, will be held April 24-27 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
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