ECA Slate Day Set for January 26 in London
The Event Cinema Association’s annual Slate Day – now in its sixth year – will take place January 26 at the Empire Cinema, Walthamstow in London.
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Digital Cinema United Claims Presence in Third of US Movie Theatres
The Liquid Media Group subsidiary, Digital Cinema United, says it has established a presence in approximately 30 percent of U.S. movie theatres.
Lionsgate, PVR Pictures Partnering on 2023 Film Slate
Hollywood studio Lionsgate has partnered with PVR Pictures for the roll-out of its blockbuster content in India. The partnership aims to bring moviegoers an exceptional cinematic experience with a line-up of titles including Plane, John Wick: Chapter 4 and more.
Do Intermissions Make Sense Again?
It’s no secret that movies are getting longer. Two current films – Avatar: The Way of Water at three hours and 12 minutes and Babylon at three hours and nine minutes – are just the most recent examples. One recent study found that 2021's average movie runtime was 14 minutes longer than the average for 1991, and 21 minutes longer than the average runtime of the top-ten movies released in 1981. As runtimes increase, the number of showings many exhibitors can offer becomes a challenge and could cost them money at the concession stand. Is it time to reconsider the intermission?
Warner Bros. Releasing Next Bong Joon Ho Film in March 2024
Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Mickey 17, the next feature film from Oscar-winning writer/director/producer Bong Joon Ho (Parasite, Snowpiercer) will release in theatres around the world on March 29, 2024.
PVR Cinemas Selects Qube Wire to Deliver Content to Indian Theatres
PVR Cinemas has signed a contract with Qube Wire to deliver movies, trailers, and advertisements to 876 screens at 176 sites across India.
Christian Cinema Adds Affirm Films, Other Sony Pictures Titles to Platform
Christian Cinema has announced the addition of Affirm Films, Affirm Originals, and other Sony Pictures catalog titles to its platform for faith and family films. Christian Cinema is integrated across seven major platforms: Apple TV, iOS, Android, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire Tablets.
Neon Names Brown President Digital Distribution
Neon has named Andrew Brown president of digital distribution. The executive, who has served as senior vice president of digital strategy, marketing, and distribution for Neon since 2017, will also continue to serve as co-chairman of Decals, the home entertainment distribution company launched by Neon and Bleeker Street last year.
Mega Filem Enterprise, Qube Wire Delivering Cinema Content in Malaysia, Brunei
Mega Filem Enterprise and Qube Wire will operate a content delivery network serving all cinemas in Malaysia and Brunei. Qube Wire’s global cloud delivery platform is known for its ease of installation and operation. It provides a secure, efficient way to deliver content and keys for what the companies say is less money.
Park Circus Appoints Doug Davis CEO
Park Circus has appointed seasoned and highly respected film and TV executive Doug Davis as CEO. He will replace Mark Hirzberger-Taylor who is stepping down to focus on new ventures.
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