Showcase Cinemas UK Offering Eurovision on the Big Screen
Showcase Cinemas UK is giving Eurovision fans something to sing and shout about this May, by screening the Grand Final live on its big screens
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PVR Inox, Malayalam Film Industry Still at Odds
The dispute between the Malayalam film industry and exhibitor PVR Inox remains unresolved. The Malayalam film industry recently suffered a major setback when PVR Inox pulled Malayalam films from the screens across the country. Even other film industries like Telugu, which had bought the dubbing rights for Malayalam films, suffered losses as the films were abruptly withdrawn.
New York Cinefest Starts April 25
New York CineFest is back, bringing the magic of cinema to the heart of Manhattan. From April 25-28, film enthusiasts are invited to experience a captivating lineup of cinematic gems at the Look Dine-In Cinemas W57 theatre.
Miraj Cinemas Installing Harkness Clarus XC Screens
Miraj Cinemas, which says it is India’s third largest and fastest-growing national multiplex chain, has formed a partnership to upgrade its screens with Harkness’ Clarus XC screen technology.
Warner Bros. Tops Billion Dollar Mark at the Box Office
Warner Bros. has crossed the one-billion-dollar mark at the international box office, becoming the first studio to reach the milestone this year. At 15 weeks, this is also the fastest the Studio has topped one billion dollars overseas. Warner Bros.’ previous record was 17 weeks in 2018. Projections through Sunday are $1.040 billion.
Supercines Opens New Multiplex in Ecuador
Supercines, Ecuador’s largest cinema chain, has just opened the 10-screen multiplex Supercines Orellana, which has been equipped with Christie cinema technology, including RGB pure laser projectors, Christie Vive Audio and LCD digital signage displays. T&T Cinema supplied and installed all Christie equipment in the new complex.
MCine in Mauritius Moving to Electronic DCP Delivery with Qube Wire
Mauritius exhibitor MCine is moving from the hard disk drive delivery of digital Cinema Packages and is moving to electronic delivery using the Qube Wire platform.
Trafalgar’s Latest K-Pop Concert Film Tops $10 Million at the Box Office
Trafalgar Releasing and Hybe have announced the record-setting success of the cinematic cut of Suga Agust D Tour D-Day the Movie. Inclusive of the screenings on April 10 through April 14, the concert film has grossed a total of $10.16 million worldwide from limited showtimes. This gross gives Agust D, aka Suga of 21st century pop icons BTS, the highest grossing U.S. and worldwide concert film of 2024 as well as the highest grossing cinema event ever from a K-pop solo artist.
Nordisk Film Cinemas Installing Vista Entertainment Software
Nordisk Film Cinemas, the largest cinema chain in Norway with 71 screens in 20 theatres, has signed an agreement with Vista Entertainment Solutions to install its software across the enterprise. This is Vista Entertainment’s first such agreement in Scandinavia.
Picturehouse Cinema’s Clare Binns to Receive 2024 UNIC Achievement Award
Clare Binns, managing director of both Picturehouse Cinemas and its prize-winning distribution arm Picturehouse Entertainment, has been named the 2024 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 June 20 at the Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.
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