AMC Entertainment today announced that this past Thursday through Sunday, it set new 2024 records for weekend attendance and admissions revenue at its AMC Theatres locations in the U.S. and also for its Odeon Cinemas locations throughout the world. In all, AMC and Odeon welcomed more than six million moviegoers to its theatres from Thursday through Sunday.
Cinemark today announced that the opening weekend of Deadpool & Wolverine was the company’s highest-ever domestic opening box office for a film premiering during the busy summer moviegoing season, beating out every other film opening from May through August in the exhibitor’s history. Further, the film marked the biggest opening weekend ever for Cinemark XD, the company’s private-label premium large format, and an all-time high weekend for D-Box motion seats, underscoring demand from fans to see films in the most immersive environment possible.
The American Film Institute has announced that passes are now on sale for AFI Fest 2024, the Institute’s annual film festival showcasing master filmmakers and new cinematic voices from around the world. The 38th edition of AFI Fest will take place October 23–27 at the TCL Chinese Theatres in the heart of Hollywood and will feature a curated selection of red-carpet premieres, special screenings, world cinema, documentaries and short films. With more than 100 films expected to screen, a festival pass is the best way to experience all that AFI Fest has to offer.
Germany’s Federal Film Board (FFA) has announced a new program where moviegoers can see as many visits to the cinema as they like all for a monthly fee.
As has been widely reported, Cineworld has announced the closure of six venues across the UK, as part of a major restructuring plan.
A new report on the global market for online movie ticketing services estimates the 2023 market at $22.9 billion in 2023 and projects the market will reach $29.6 billion by 2030, growing at an annual growth rate of 3.8 percent from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.
The Avon Theatre - Deborah & Chuck Royce Cinema Arts Center, has announced that acclaimed actor, producer and Academy Award winner Michael Douglas will be the recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award ceremony will occur October 22 at the Avon Theatre in Stamford, Connecticut, with a private after-party at Towne Parlor, a few blocks down from the theatre.
The American Film Institute will confer a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image upon Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis will be recognized during the AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremony celebrating the Class of 2024 August 10, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
The Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Twisters has delivered the best opening weekend box office numbers of 2024 domestically for the multisensory 4DX premium format from CJ 4DPlex.
Cineplex will open three new CJ 4DPlex ScreenX theatres this year throughout Canada. The addition of these new locations will bring the total number of Cineplex’s ScreenX auditoriums to 20, solidifying the company’s position as the leader in this innovative format in Canada. The newest ScreenX auditorium will open at Cineplex Cinemas Coquitlam and VIP in the fall with the other two locations to be announced.
