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Odeon, Prime Video Partnering on Unique Entertainment Package

Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:10 -- Nick Dager

The British Association for Screen Entertainment has announced the trial of a unique new visual entertainment partnership between Odeon and Prime Video, in association with multiple major UK film distributors. From October 1 to November 7, consumers who purchase an Odeon cinema ticket across a range of new films will unlock a 40 percent discount on a broad selection of electronic sell-through films on Prime Video to download and keep. Consumers will have one month to redeem the offer via a unique code given to them at the point of purchase.

Trafalgar, Hybe Releasing Jung Kook: I Am Still – The Party Edition

Mon, 09/30/2024 - 11:56 -- Nick Dager

Following its limited theatrical release, Jung Kook: I Am Still, the captivating documentary chronicling the solo journey of Jung Kook of the 21st century pop icons BTS, took the worldwide box office by storm. Now, due to overwhelming fan demand, Trafalgar Releasing and Hybe are pleased to announce the October 11 release of Jung Kook: I Am Still – The Party Edition.

Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 to Close 38th AFI Fest

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 11:35 -- Nick Dager

The American Film Institute has announced that the world premiere of Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 will close the 38th edition of AFI Fest presented by Canva. The Warner Bros. Pictures film stars Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Chris Messina, Gabriel Basso, Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough, Leslie Bibb and Kiefer Sutherland. It will screen at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre on October 27.

Crunchyroll, Sony Releasing Trapezium in Select Theatres September 18

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 09:33 -- Nick Dager

Crunchyroll has announced that tickets for the idol-driven, coming-of-age film Trapezium are now on sale and have unveiled the official trailer for audiences in the United States and Canada. The film, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will be released for one-day-only in select theatres on September 18 and will only be available in Japanese with English subtitles.

Ryan’s World the Movie Coming to Cinemas Worldwide

Mon, 08/12/2024 - 10:13 -- Nick Dager

Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure marks the first-ever wide theatrical distribution of a digital-creator driven film, starring a digital-creator cast with a massive global following of 207 million subscribers across YouTube accounts. The international expansion will allow kids and families in Canada, the UK and Ireland the opportunity to experience this first-of-its-kind film, while solidifying the Ryan’s World brand as a powerhouse in family entertainment and the strong demand from fans beyond the U.S. market.

Crunchyroll, Sony Releasing The Concierge, Trapezium in North America

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 09:50 -- Nick Dager

Crunchyroll has announced the North American theatrical dates for two films – the fantastical anthropomorphic film The Concierge, and Trapezium, a fresh, realistic take on Japan's idol-obsessed culture. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute The Concierge on September 11 and Trapezium on September 18, both for one-day-only, in North America.

Skydance Media Acquiring Paramount

Tue, 07/09/2024 - 13:12 -- Nick Dager

As has been widely reported, Skydance Media and Paramount Global have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to form New Paramount – what they say is a next-generation media and technology leader, through a two-step transaction including the acquisition of National Amusements, which holds the controlling share stake in Paramount, and subsequently a merger of Skydance and Paramount Global.

Jeffrey Forman Wins CineEurope 2024 International Distributor of the Year Award

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 09:29 -- Nick Dager

Jeffrey Forman, senior vice president, international theatrical sales for The Walt Disney Studios has been named as the CineEurope 2024 recipient of the International Distributor of the Year Award. The Award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on June 20 at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.

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