The independent Australian cinema chain Dendy Icon Group has announced that Natascha Rey-Barry will lead its marketing, communications and brand strategy across the group, including Icon Film Distribution and Dendy Cinemas.
Cineplex, Canada's leading entertainment and media company, reported box office revenues of $48.9 million for November 2024, representing 141 percent of November 2023 and 94 percent of 2019. Premium experiences accounted for 42.0 percent of the November box office compared to 36.7 percent in November 2023.
PVR Inox Limited has appointed Saurabh Bhambri senior vice president, media business. He will lead efforts to accelerate revenue growth, champion digital transformation, streamline business automation, and foster innovation through strategic partnerships to enhance and strengthen the company’s media business segment.
GDC Technology Limited has announced that its enterprise software has been widely adopted by leading cinema chains globally. These cinema chains have replaced their legacy software systems with GDC’s theatre management system, central management system, and network operations center. GDC anticipates continued growth of its enterprise solutions in 2025, especially following the launch of GDC's software suite, which is available in web-based, cloud-based, and on-premise deployment formats.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand proudly supported CineAsia 2024, which was held from December 9–12 December at Icon Cineconic and True Icon Hall in Bangkok. Marking its third consecutive year at Icon Cineconic, CineAsia reinforced Thailand’s reputation as a world-class destination for industry gatherings. The program included previews of 2025 film releases, a global exhibition of cutting-edge cinema technology, and awards celebrating excellence in the film industry.
The African American Film Critics Association announced the winners of its 16th annual AAFCA Awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to cinema, along with its selections for the top ten films of the year.
CinemaCon, the world’s premier showcase of theatrical exhibition hosted by the National Association of Theatre Owners, today announced that all the major Hollywood studios will be on hand to showcase their upcoming theatrical slates when cinema owners gather next year at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas from March 31 – April 3.
Last week, EssenceMediacom Denmark became became the first agency to utilize programmatic cinema advertising, with their debut campaign for Specsavers set to launch in the second week of 2025.
GDC Technology Limited has relocated and expanded its Beijing office. The newly established office now features a state-of-the-art post-production screening room, further enhancing GDC's commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to the cinema industry.
CJ 4DPlex and EVT, owners of Event Cinemas, the largest movie exhibitor in Australia and New Zealand, announced today that they have broadened their partnership to bring more 4DX theatres to Australia. This expanded deal will bring three additional 4DX theatres to the country, with two set to open before Christmas 2024 at Event Cinemas Castle Hill, NSW, and Event Cinemas Innaloo, Western Australia, with a third location opening next year.
