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German independent cinema chain Kinowelt will deploy GDC Technology’s Cinema Automation CA 2.0 automation to fully automate its cinema operations while significantly reducing the cost associated with booth operations. Kinowelt will also be utilizing GDC’s Central Management Enterprise Software CMS-3000, a comprehensive web-based solution to manage screenings across an entire cinema circuit from its headquarters.

The International Union of Cinemas, the trade association representing cinema operators and their national associations across 39 European territories, has published its annual report on key cinema trends in the region in 2022/23. After two disrupted years, 2022 marked a step-change in the recovery of the European cinema industry, sending a clear signal of the desire of audiences to return to the big screen when presented with a strong and diverse film offer and allowing cinemas to re-affirm their cultural and social significance within local communities.

Last week at CineEurope, Cinionic celebrated its fifth anniversary and milestone in its ongoing mission to advance the theatrical experience worldwide. The footprint for Laser Projection by Cinionic has accelerated in recent years with major theaters circuits including AMC, National Amusements, Cinepolis, Cineplex, Cinemark, and B&B Theatres, among many others, announcing plans for large-scale upgrades to laser.

The International Union of Cinemas, the European cinema trade grouping, has launched the seventh edition of its Women’s Cinema Leadership Program, a 12-month mentoring scheme for women in cinema exhibition.