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Regal Cineworld Group Names Rymer Chief Commercial Officer US

Fri, 02/14/2025 - 10:10 -- Nick Dager

Regal Cineworld Group today announced the appointment of Adam Rymer to the newly created role of chief commercial officer US. Rymer has 20 plus years working in technology, media, and entertainment. He will be responsible for leading the strategy and execution of food and beverage, box office, pricing, sales, loyalty and marketing for Regal. In addition, he will oversee the company's US film and content team. The announcement was made by Eduardo Acuna, chief executive officer for Regal Cineworld Group, to whom he will report.

UNIC Releases 2024 Box Office Figures, Admissions Data

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 12:48 -- Nick Dager

The International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), which represents European cinema operators and trade associations, today released 2024 box office and admissions data for its 39 territories. The figures are the first assessment of European cinemas’ performance last year, based on preliminary estimates. Detailed final data will be released in June.

CinemaWest Opens Theatre in LA County; Features ScreenX and 4DX

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 09:14 -- Nick Dager

CinemaWest and Continental Development Corporation have announced that CinemaWest Beach Cities, a luxury movie theatre in El Segundo, will officially open its doors on February 13, perfectly timed to coincide with the highly anticipated premiere of Captain America: Brave New World. The theatre – replacing the shuttered Arclight Cinemas located in CDC’s Continental Park mixed-used development in El Segundo – was completely reimagined, featuring flagship ScreenX and 4DX auditoriums, an all-new updated opulent interior, reappointed auditoriums retrofitted with luxury recliner seating throughout, and a streamlined online ticket and concession-buying experience.

Kartoon Channel’s Gaming Challenge Coming to UK Screens

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 09:01 -- Nick Dager

Kartoon Studios has announced that it will partner with Vue Cinemas to debut the world’s first feature-length game show movie, Kartoon Channel’s Gaming Challenge UK. Set to premiere this Easter, the 85-minute cinematic adventure showcases high-energy, family-friendly competitions featuring British children aged nine to 11, playing custom-built levels of Roblox. This unique movie event will hit Vue Cinema locations across the UK and ROI, including London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Dublin, starting April 19.

CJ CGV Reports Sizable Growth Year over Year

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 08:57 -- Nick Dager

CJ CGV has reported that it recorded 1.9579 trillion won (approximately $1.3 million) in revenue and 759 million won in operating profit, an increase of 268 million won (54 percent) compared to the previous year. The growth of ScreenX is accelerating after the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding globally and enhancing profitability, influenced by the growth of the Southeast Asian film markets in Vietnam and Indonesia. The performance of CJ Olive Networks, which was newly integrated last year, also had a positive impact.

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