British Court Approves Cineworld’s Restructuring Plan
As has been widely reported, cinema chain operator Cineworld's restructuring plan was approved by London's High Court this week, despite opposition from two landlords.
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Producer McG to Run Newly Restored Lido Theatre
Hollywood producer Joseph McGinty Nichol, known professionally as McG, and his company River Jetty Restaurant Group, have been named the new operator of The Lido Theatre in Newport Beach, California. Meticulously restored to its original Art Deco design by owner the Fritz Duda Company, The Lido will host a community open house to celebrate the re-opening on October 5 and will host the 25th annual Newport Beach Film Festival October 17–24.
Trafalgar, Hybe Releasing Jung Kook: I Am Still – The Party Edition
Following its limited theatrical release, Jung Kook: I Am Still, the captivating documentary chronicling the solo journey of Jung Kook of the 21st century pop icons BTS, took the worldwide box office by storm. Now, due to overwhelming fan demand, Trafalgar Releasing and Hybe are pleased to announce the October 11 release of Jung Kook: I Am Still – The Party Edition.
Showcase Cinemas UK Celebrating Mean Girls Day
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cult classic Mean Girls, Showcase Cinemas UK is bringing Regina George and the Plastics back to the big screen. The one-day-only event is happening on Mean Girls Day, Wednesday, October 3.
Warners Bros. Expands Release of Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
Following the success of the Fathom Events preview screenings last week and the film now being Certified Fresh at 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, Warner Bros. Pictures is pleased to announce that Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui’s moving documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, which DC Studios, HBO Documentary Films and CNN Films acquired out of the Sundance Film Festival this year, will be expanding wide in theatres across North America on October 11.
The Wild Robot Presented with TrueCut Motion Technology
Pixelworks announced today that The Wild Robot from DreamWorks Animation will be presented with TrueCut Motion technology on premium screens worldwide.
Christie Showcasing its Technology at Inaugural Guangzhou Film Expo
Christie is exhibiting its range of technologies at the inaugural Guangzhou Film Expo, taking place at the Canton Fair Complex, September 27-29.
Miraj Cinemas Selects Barco as Preferred Projection Provider
Barco, the leader in laser-powered cinema technology, and Miraj Cinemas, one of India’s largest movie theatre circuits, announced today a new partnership that will bring Barco’s laser technology to the chain’s theatres across India. The three-year deal makes Barco the preferred provider of visualization solutions for Miraj, covering new sites and theatre upgrades.
Multiplex Association of India Defends Dynamic Pricing
The Multiplex Association of India has defended dynamic and flexible cinema pricing, which fluctuates based on factors like location, day of the week, seat type, film format, and cinema format. The association said that cinema exhibitors are now using sophisticated digital tools to stimulate audience demand and optimize pricing, responding to recent remarks by filmmaker Karan Johar.
Wild Robot, Joker: Folie a Deux Screening in Barco HDR
Barco continues its special exhibition of the highly anticipated High Dynamic Range by Barco cinema format for moviegoers, adding DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot (September 27) and Warner Bros. Pictures’ Joker: Folie a Deux (October 4) to its slate of films.
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