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Kiedaisch Assesses His First Year at DCDC

Mon, 07/25/2022 - 16:05 -- Nick Dager

In July 2021, the Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition named longtime film industry veteran Howard Kiedaisch to take the reigns as CEO, in the wake of Randolph Blotky’s decision to step down. DCDC, the satellite network originally formed by AMC Theatres Regal Entertainment Group, Cinemark Theatres, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros., now has more than 800 sites that can receive exclusive live cinema events. Those sites represent more than 3,100 theatres and more than 33,000 screens across the U.

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Screenvision Presents Indeed’s Rising Voices Films

Fri, 07/22/2022 - 09:58 -- Nick Dager

Screenvision Media today announced that Indeed will take over the entire Screenvision Front + Center pre-show to debut the company's Rising Voices films during the weekend of July 22-24. Indeed's Rising Voices, which aims to discover, invest in and amplify stories created by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color filmmakers and storytellers, will rotate the 10 films, with audiences seeing one film and exclusive behind-the-scenes content during Screenvision's pre-show.

Grainne Clarke Stepping Down as ECA Managing Director

Tue, 06/28/2022 - 13:06 -- Nick Dager

As part of a broader move to a leaner and more participatory operating model, the Event Cinema Organization today announced that managing director, Grainne Clarke, will be stepping down from her current role and has been appointed as non-executive Director of the association going forward. The announcement was made by the ECA’s board of directors. Clarke has been managing director since 2018.

Showcase Cinemas to Host Thor Marathon

Thu, 06/16/2022 - 10:23 -- Nick Dager

Showcase Cinemas, a world leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, announced today that Showcase Cinema de Lux Legacy Place in Dedham, Massachusetts, will be one of the few theatres nationwide – and the only in New England – to host the exclusive, full-day Marvel G.O.A.T. Marathon: Greatest of All Thor featuring a Thor: Love and Thunder advance screening on Thursday, July 7.

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E.T., Jaws on Imax Screens This Summer

Mon, 06/13/2022 - 09:43 -- Nick Dager

Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment have announced that, for the first time, U.S. audiences will be able to experience two classic, culture-defining Steven Spielberg films— E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Jaws —on Imax screens nationwide. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will be released exclusively on Imax screens beginning August 12, to celebrate the film’s 40th Anniversary. Jaws will be released on Imax screens and also in RealD 3D beginning September 2.

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