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Trafalgar to Release Tom Petty Documentary in October

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 11:08 -- Nick Dager

Trafalgar Releasing and the Tom Petty Estate have announced the highly anticipated big screen debut of Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party. The lost 1983 cult classic documentary, directed by legendary Rolling Stone journalist and Academy Award-winning director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire), will screen in cinemas worldwide for two special nights only on October 17 and October 20 on what would have been Tom Petty’s 74th birthday.

Cinemark Reports Biggest September Box Office Weekend Ever

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 10:43 -- Nick Dager

Cinemark today announced that the company achieved its all-time best September domestic box office weekend driven by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which also was the company's biggest domestic opening weekend box office for a September title. With moviegoers seeking to maximize their neitherworldly adventure, the company also set September weekend records within food and beverage offerings and premium formats.

Coraline Anniversary Re-Release Tops $50 Million at Global Box Office

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 10:35 -- Nick Dager

Since its re-release on August 15, Laika’s acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline has garnered more than $51 million at the global box office through this weekend. In partnership with Fathom in the US and Trafalgar Releasing internationally, the film is offered in stunning, newly remastered 3D as well as 2D formats.

Creating the Future of Cinema Sound

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 11:29 -- Nick Dager

Last month, after a long career with Barco and then Cinionic, Wim Buyens announced that he had founded the organization Cinema Coach and, at the same time, been named chairman of the board of Procella Audio. According to Buyens, Cinema Coach is unique in many ways. “We are dedicated to transforming and reimagining the cinema and entertainment landscape by fostering a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and collaboration,” he said. “Our goal is to address current challenges and unlock new opportunities in this industry. We facilitate collaboration between tech entrepreneurs and industry experts, utilizing strategic advisory services and tailored technological solutions specifically for the entertainment sector. Our work involves connecting with industry experts and tech innovators to drive advancements, providing tailored strategic advice to enhance operational efficiencies and customer experiences, and developing and implementing cutting-edge technological solutions to address industry challenges and explore new opportunities.” I recently spoke via email with Buyens about those challenges and opportunities. Here is that conversation.

River Oaks Theatre in Houston Celebrates Reopening

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 11:17 -- Nick Dager

The beloved River Oaks Theatre, a cherished Houston landmark since 1939, will reopen its doors on October 3, presented by Culinary Khancepts, an affiliate of locally owned Star Cinema Grill, which acquired the theater in 2022. In celebration of the imminent reopening, the River Oaks Theatre will light up its iconic marquee tonight at dusk and will remain illuminated through the reopening and beyond.

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