Regal Cinemas is now accepting on-chain U.S. digital currency payments for movie tickets and concessions. It's the latest company to show how digital currencies can be used for ordinary purchases.
The Nigerian film industry has set a new box office record by generating ₦7 billion in ticket sales in just the first three quarters of 2024. In addition, there were more than 1.7 million admissions between January and September 2024.
Ho Chi Minh City, which has a vibrant cultural landscape and dynamic film industry, stands at a crossroads to transform itself into a regional and international film hub. The city currently hosts more than 100 film production and distribution units alongside more than 800 film businesses. It boasts a passionate cohort of young, dynamic producers and filmmakers who stay attuned to global cinema trends, many of whom received their education abroad.
The 2025 Göteborg Film Festival have named the nominees for the Ingmar Bergman competition. The Ingmar Bergman International Debut Award was established in 2007 by Ingmar Bergman himself, together with Göteborg Film Festival, when he served as the festival’s Honorary Chairman. The award celebrates innovation and artistic courage in filmmaking and is presented to a debut that captures the spirit of Bergman’s groundbreaking and existentially explorative artistry.
The 2025 European Network for Cinema and Media Studies (NECS) conference, hosted by Lusófona University in Lisbon, has invited scholars, researchers, and professionals to delve into the interconnected themes of navigation, discovery, and journey. The conference is being held at the Universidade Lusófona in Lisbon, Spain June 18-21, 2025
PVR Inox has announced a restructuring of its Rs 600 crore media business and named chief sales officer Shalu Sabharwal as the leader of initiatives to focus on deepening market connections and driving growth across the country.
Unique X and Cinemex have completed the deployment of Rosettabridge Eco TMS, RosettaNet CMS and Smart Trailering to all 2773 screens across 283 theatres in Mexico in only six weeks, a record time for a large-scale, remote theatre management system deployment. The contract was signed in September 2024.
Showcase Cinemas UK is spreading holiday cheer this festive season, with the perfect gift for any film lover. For every £25 gift card purchase, the buyer will receive a bonus £5 gift card to use for themselves – free of charge.
The Motion Picture Association has named Urmila Venugopalan as its new president and managing director of the Asia-Pacific region. Venugopalan, formerly the MPA‘s executive vice president of strategy and global operations, will succeed Belinda Lui, who is stepping down after five years. The leadership change becomes effective on January 31, 2025.
PVR Inox joined forces with Goibibo, a travel brand, to craft a campaign during the release of the film Vettaiyan. The campaign tapped into the emotions surrounding Rajnikanth, crafting games and activities that celebrated his larger-than-life presence while showcasing Goibibo’s offerings. Far from traditional advertising, this initiative transformed cinemas into hubs of activity, captivating audiences with live contests, interactive trivia, and exclusive rewards that blurred the lines between entertainment and branding.
