Ushio, the parent company to Christie, has appointed Takabumi Asahi chief executive officer of Christie Digital Systems USA. Effective April 1, Asahi assumed his new role, succeeding Koji Naito. Asahi previously held the role of managing executive officer and chief financial officer, Ushio.
B&B Theatres, one of the oldest family-owned and operated cinema chains in the United States, has announced a significant leadership transition that marks a new chapter in the company’s storied history. Effective immediately, president and CEO Bob Bagby will pass the mantle of day-to-day leadership to his three children, Bobbie Ford, Brittanie Baker, and Brock Bagby, who will serve as co-presidents.
Multi-hyphenate actor, musician and philanthropist, Dennis Quaid, will receive this year’s Cinema Icon Award, Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon has announced. CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, will be held April 8-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Quaid will be presented with this special honor at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony taking place on the evening of Thursday, April 11, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and hosted by official presenting sponsor The Coca-Cola Company.
Dan Stevens will receive this year’s CinemaCon Award of Excellence in Acting, Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, will be held April 8-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Stevens will be presented with this special honor at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony taking place on the evening of April 11, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and hosted by official presenting sponsor The Coca-Cola Company.
The Cineworld Group has completed its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as chief executive officer along with a new board chaired by Eric Foss. Joining Acuna and the Cineworld Group team are Thomas Song as chief financial officer, Ben Hill as chief human resources officer, John Henrich as general counsel, John Curry as senior vice president of commercial at Regal, and Javier Sotomayor as president of Cineworld International.
Cinépolis India has promoted Devang Sampat to the role of managing director. Sampat, who previously served as the chief executive officer, brings more than two decades of invaluable experience in the entertainment and retail industries to his new position.
CinemaCon today announced Patrick Stickney as the winner of the CinemaCon 2024 Art Contest for his work titled Grand Exterior, Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon. CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, will be held April 8-11, 2024, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Montreal’s Rodeo FX, known for providing high-end visual effects, post-production, animation, and other creative services, has expanded its offering into color grading by opening a new Baselight grading suite led by new senior colorist, Ana Escorse.
Joseph Quinn will receive this year’s CinemaCon Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award, Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, will be held April 8-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Quinn will be presented with this special honor at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony taking place on the evening of Thursday, April 11, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and hosted by official presenting sponsor The Coca-Cola Company.
Creative editorial, color and finishing studio The Saw has added award-winning senior colorist Scott Klein. Known for his work on Outer Banks, Empire, Unsolved Mysteries and Bosch, Klein will continue to tackle episodic and long-form narrative assignments, while expanding into unscripted content including awards shows, reality TV and music specials, genres where The Saw has roots. Upcoming projects include season two of Outer Ban
