Veteran Executives Acquire Proctor Companies, Expanding Operations as ProctorCo

Proctor Companies, a leading supplier of food and beverage systems and concession stands for the cinema and family entertainment industries, is changing hands. A newly formed entity named ProctorCo has reached an agreement to acquire the assets and ownership of the legacy business, with the deal slated to close on May 1, 2026. ProctorCo is […]

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Strong Technical Services Acquires US Division of Cinema Next

CinemaNext has officially sold its U.S. division to Strong Technical Services (STS) in a transaction that includes the operations of the company formerly known as Sonic Equipment Company and its manufacturing arm, Kneisley Manufacturing. The acquisition bolsters STS’s footprint in the North American market by integrating CinemaNext’s remote support infrastructure and Kneisley’s historic manufacturing operations […]

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Cinema Hero Solutions and EasyBotChat Announce Partnership Aimed at Revolutionizing Theater Operations Through AI

Cinema Hero Solutions and EasyBotChat have announced a strategic partnership at CinemaCon 2026, naming Cinema Hero Solutions as the preferred partner for EasyBotChat. This collaboration marks the first AI partnership of its kind within the cinema industry, bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and boots-on-the-ground operational expertise. As the cinema landscape evolves, the demand for […]

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Strong MDI Screen Systems Rebrands as MDI

Strong MDI Screen Systems today announced its official transition to MDI. This news is accompanied by the launch of a refreshed global brand identity, including a new logo, visual system, and market-facing branding. This evolution reflects the company’s commitment to honoring its heritage by positioning itself for continued growth across cinema, simulation, attractions, and professional […]

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Showcase Cinemas Announces Partnership with UK’s The Cinema Club to Support Quality Film Programming

Showcase Cinemas has partnered with The Cinema Club, which is a new membership program designed to make high-quality, carefully curated films more accessible to audiences across the UK. Annual memberships cost £14.95, giving members access to ten specially selected titles at half price between now and autumn 2026. The Cinema Club is based on a […]

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Cineplex to Open Playdium Location in Vaughan, Ontario

Entertainment and media company Cineplex has announced the opening of its latest Playdium location in Vaughan, Ontario. Construction of the fifth Playdium location has already begun, with opening targeted for summer 2026. At Playdium, guests can immerse themselves in more than 70 games and attractions, including wall climbing, a ropes course, duckpin bowling, and Gel […]

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Weekend Box Office: ZOOTOPIA 2 Back on Top, Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide

Key Takeaways Total 3-Day Weekend Gross:$75,121,421 | -51.2% Last Week / -20.3% Weekend 50, 2024 Theaters endured a slow pre-holiday frame that lagged behind both last week and year-over-year when Moana 2 held a similar sway to Zootopia 2, the latter of which has now climbed back to the #1 spot and over $1B globally. […]

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