Ballantyne Strong Changing Name to FG Group Holdings
Ballantyne Strong has announced that the company plans to change its name to FG Group Holdings, effective after trading on December 23.
Exhibition
European Cinemas Showing New Avatar on the Cinity System
Three European cinemas, Cineplex Cinema in Aachen, Germany, Arena Cinema in Zurich, Switzerland, and the Arena Cinema in Geneva, Switzerland will be showing Avatar: The Way of Water on a Cinity Cinema System in collaboration with Christie.
AMC Theatres to Launch Credit Card for Stubs Members
AMC Theatres is launching the AMC Entertainment Visa Card – the only co-branded movie theatre credit card in the United States. In partnership with Visa and Deserve, the AMC Entertainment Visa Card is expected to be available in early 2023. The card will initially be available only to AMC Stubs members.
Arcadia’s New Screen Claims 100,000 Lumens
The Arcadia Cinema in Melzo, Italy, will present Avatar: The Way of Water with what the exhibitor says is the upgraded projection quality of the PLF Energia Screen. The screen will enhance the existing RGB laser system to reach 100,000 lumens on a 30 meters wide screen, the company said.
Cinemark, ESPN Partner Again to Present College Football Playoffs in Theatres
Cinemark is once again teaming up with ESPN to bring some of college football’s most anticipated matchups to the big screen, only at Cinemark theatres. Following the success of last year’s kickoff program, Cinemark and ESPN are expanding the number of locations showcasing the best that college football has to offer.
Golden Ticket Cinemas Signs with Showtime Analytics
Golden Ticket Cinemas has signed with Showtime Analytics to provide real-time operational, marketing and market comparisons. The cinema chain was founded in 2017 with the opening of the company’s first location in Washington, North Carolina and since then has become one of the fastest growing movie exhibitors in the country.
Daniel Manwaring Named CEO of Imax China
Imax China today named Daniel Manwaring as its chief executive officer, effective January 9, 2023. He succeeds interim CEO Jiande Chen, who will return to his full-time role as vice chairman of Imax China.
Cinewav Outdoor Cinema Audio Technology Granted US Patent
Cinewav's outdoor cinema audio technology has been granted a U.S. patent. Cinewav replaces other sound systems including FM transmitters or broadcasting in outdoor movie theaters, with a phone-based app. Users can simply watch on a large screen and listen on their phone via a small down-loaded audio file that syncs with the images displayed on the screen.
Toho Cinemas Installing Cinionic Laser Projection in 159 Theatres
Toho Cinemas, Japan, is installing Cinionic’s Barco Series 4 laser projection in 159 of its theatres. Following an initial laser installation in late 2020 at Toho Cinemas’ Tachikawa Tachihi location, laser projection by Cinionic was selected for the chain’s presentation technology renewal. Work is now underway to complete the project in the coming months, offering Japanese moviegoers an environmentally friendly and elevated cinematic experience.
Miraj Cinemas Opens in Bengaluru
Miraj Cinemas has opened its first six-screen ultra-luxurious multiplex in Bengaluru, India. The multiplex, which has 1,283 seats and officially opened December 9, was designed to offer a high-quality movie-watching experience.
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