The Kinepolis Group NV, the Belgian company operating 109 cinemas and 1,131 screens worldwide, has been named as the 2024 recipient of the CineEurope Milestone Award, given in recognition of its outstanding accomplishments within European cinema exhibition. The Award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on June 20 at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.
The outdoor cinema sound app Cinewav of Singapore has been granted a U.S. patent. Cinewav, which was invented by filmmakers Jason Chan and Christian Lee, is a phone-based app that replaces expensive, heavy, manpower intensive audio systems or FM transmitters or broadcasting at outdoor cinemas.
Cineworld has shuttered 23 theatre sites since filing for bankruptcy protection last year and plans more closures. Cineworld is also reportedly looking for a cinema advertising company to replace its existing agreement with National CineMedia.
May the fourth be with you. Showcase Cinemas de Lux in the UK is giving film fanatics the chance to see Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace on its biggest screens at a discounted price this May 4th, Star Wars Day.
Christie is the official projection partner of the Independent Cinemas Australia Conference 2024, which is taking place in Sydney from May 8-10.
Cinemark is extending its Summer Movie Clubhouse program in response to strong consumer demand. Sponsored by Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 and DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot, both from Universal Pictures, the popular program will run June 10 through August 15, bringing 10 weeks of discounted family-friendly films back to Cinemark’s immersive auditoriums.
Slamdance, the artist-led by filmmakers for filmmaker organization, today announced that its annual film festival will move to Los Angeles, starting in February 2025. The move to Los Angeles, the heart of the entertainment industry, will allow for the continued growth of Slamdance’s year-round mission to provide an accessible and dynamic community for truly independent, visionary filmmakers and creators.
Showcase Cinema de Lux in Derbion has announced that Derby County season ticket holders can claim free popcorn to celebrate the side’s promotion to the Championship.
SM Cinema, the largest exhibitor in the Philippines, and Imax Corporation today announced a significant expansion to their longstanding partnership, with ten Imax with Laser systems. The deal will bring the Imax Experience to three new locations, as well as seven Imax with Laser upgrades to existing systems across the SM Cinema network. Three of the upgraded locations are expected to open in 2024, with the remaining locations set to open before the end of 2026.
Cielo has launched Cielo 6.0, an update that the company says introduces a fresh and enhanced user interface, redefining the cinema platform experience for exhibitors worldwide.
