TCL Chinese Theatre Open Again
The iconic Hollywood TCL Chinese Theatre is open for business again, including the MediaMation MX4D theatre located in the Chinese 6 complex. The facility is operating following CDC health and safety guidelines.
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Streamland Finalizes Deal to Acquire Technicolor Post
Streamland Media’s agreement to acquire the Technicolor Post business became final May 1. The company said that Technicolor Post operations have been merged into Streamland Media’s existing portfolio of businesses, including Picture Shop, Formosa Group, Ghost VFX, Picture Head, The Farm Group, and Finalé Post.
CineLife Releasing Chicago: America’s Hidden War
CineLife Entertainment, a division of Spotlight Cinema Networks, today announced that it is releasing Chicago: America’s Hidden War to theatres across the U.S. May 12 through June 15. The revealing documentary dives into Chicago’s street violence and its effect on the community, presenting viewers with a path towards change.
Iconic Releasing Major Fight in May, Names Bunnell CEO
The event cinema company Iconic Events announced today that the company has enlisted theatrical circuits representing over 1,000 locations to the expanding network of theaters playing its programming, and that Steve Bunnell has been named chief executive officer. The announcement was made by Iconic Events executive chairman Michael Lambert. Iconic will bring audiences the super middleweight fight between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders on May 8 through a new partnership with DAZN and will bring the rematch of McGregor/Poirer to theaters in the just-announced UFC event on July 10.
Screenvision Expands its Exhibitor Network
Screenvision Media has announced that over the last 12 months the company has secured 1,000 screens and the highly coveted Marquee Position inventory for its sprawling exhibitor cinema advertising network, which currently spans more than 2,000 locations and 14,000 screens.
FatCats Opens Ninth Cinema
The family entertainment company FatCats has opened a new theatre in Queen Creek, Arizona. The cinema has eight auditoriums and is the company’s ninth location. This newest FatCats had its grand opening April 16.
Pathé Netherlands To Deploy Unique X Smart Trailering
Pathé Netherlands has signed a three-year agreement with Unique X to deploy its pre-show management software, Smart Trailering across all the screens within Pathé's Dutch estate.
Christie Appoints James Li Executive Director of China Cinema
Christie has appointed James Li executive director, China Cinema, effective today. Li has more than 28 years of experience in China’s cinema industry and is well respected and trusted by customers with his strong technology background and sound business acumen.
GQT Movies Adopts CES+ Cielo TMS
GQT Movies, a chain of 22 movie theatres headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, CES+ Cielo theatre management system to run its 174 screens in the United States. CES+ will oversee the implementation of Cielo’s technology across GQT Movies locations, including future locations the chain will represent. The platform will enable GQT Movies to reduce support costs while increasing uptime levels through features like smart alerts, hands-on customer service and more.
Q-SYS Now Controls Barco Projectors
The Q-SYS for Cinema universe from QSC is expanding once again with a new control plugin for Barco Series 1 and 2 Digital Cinema Projectors. Now, two of the leading digital cinema projector manufacturers are included in the Q-SYS Ecosystem, and we won’t stop there.
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