Shankweiler’s, America’s oldest drive-in movie theatre, founded in 1934, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in April. Matthew McClanahan and Lauren McChesney, the current owners of the theatre, will be hosting a celebration of the anniversary. Shankweiler’s originally opened on April 15 1934 and the anniversary festivities will be held on Saturday April 13.
PVR Inox, in collaboration with Isha, is bringing the 30th year of Mahashivratri celebrations to the big screen, for the very first time. The overnight mega event will be screened on March 8 from 6:00 p.m. onwards till the permissible cinema operating hours, live from the Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore.
Maxon visual effects software was used in the making of several films that have been nominated for Academy Awards. This achievement recognizes the dedication and hard work of the visual effects teams in creating engaging stories and unforgettable experiences for moviegoers.
James Babiarz has joined 11 Dollar Bill as executive producer at its home studio in Chicago. A 12-year industry veteran with deep ties to the Chicago advertising community, Babiarz will oversee current projects, direct sales, recruit talent and pursue opportunities for growth. He spent the previous six years at The Mill, Chicago, where he recently produced work for NHL, U.S Army, Jeep, and Frito-Lay.
PVR Inox is opening a six-screen cinema at the Mall of Faridabad in Haryana.
R/C Theatres has installed Christie RGB Pure Laser Projection technology at its newest multiplex at Richland Crossings Movies 12 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
The Colorist Society International has launched a chapter in Canada. Led by Abe Wynen, CSI, senior colorist at Redlab, Toronto, and Eric Whipp, CSI, co-founder and head of Color at Alter Ego, Toronto, the chapter is open to colorists across Canada working in film, television, advertising, and other media.
Technology impacts almost every aspect of business at the 22 venues that Showcase Cinemas operates in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Rhode Island. This includes optimized ticket sales via the company’s free smartphone app, e-ticketing, contactless payments, the online pre-ordering of food and drinks via its Xpress Pickup service, as well as a wide range of perks and services via its choice of membership and loyalty reward programs.
CineSync will feature its cloud-based theatre management software at CinemaCon 2024 April 8-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
AMC Theatres is embarking on the next phase of its advertising saga, rolling out three new commercials featuring Nicole Kidman set to debut across its U.S. locations.
