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Monday, October 31, 2022

Timewaying and Arts Alliance Media Introduce World’s Largest DCI-Certified 4K Digital LED Cinema Screen

Shenzhen Timewaying Co. Ltd (Timewaying), a leading technology manufacturer specializing in LED and 3D solutions, and Arts Alliance Media (AAM), a global leader in digital cinema software and services, have launched the new DCI-certified 20-meter 4K HeyLED cinema screen, becoming the world’s largest digital LED cinema screen on the market. The HeyLED 20-meter cinema screen […]

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Sunday, October 30, 2022

Weekend Box Office: Black Adam Crosses $100M Domestic, Hits $250M Global in Sophomore Frame

Black Adam Last weekend, Warner Bros. DC Comics adaptation Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson, opened to $67.0M. That was on the higher end of pre-release projections, which were in the $60M-$65M range. Now in its second frame, it repeats on top with a -59% decline to $27.7M. That’s a slightly steeper drop than projections, which […]

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Long Range Box Office Forecast: Devotion, The Fabelmans, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, and Strange World

Thanksgiving is within the sights of long range tracking, and this week sees four new additions to cover for the typically busy North American holiday corridor.

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Tourism Australia Launches Ad Campaign with Spotlight Cinema Networks

Tourism Australia has partnered with Spotlight Cinema Networks to promote the next installment of its global ‘There’s Nothing Like Australia’ brand. This new campaign invites international travelers to ‘Come and Say G’Day’ and discover the true meaning of an Aussie welcome. The multifaceted campaign includes a short film titled G’day, which will introduce the world […]

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Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City Takes Flight in the D.C. Metro Area

On Monday, October 24th, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema welcomed film lovers to the movies at the company’s newest location in the Washington, D.C. metro area, Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City. Occupying over 49,000 square feet, the 9-screen, 915-seat Arlington, Virginia theater is now the fourth Alamo Drafthouse in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Each Alamo Drafthouse location […]

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Regal Teams Up with Riot Games and Lexis Partners for Live League of Legends World Championship Final

League of Legends (LoL) players will be on display in life-sized proportions for a live special event at select Regal movie theaters nationwide. Riot Games and Lexis Partners are teaming up to stream the LoL World Championship Final live on Saturday, November 5th. Broadcast live from Chase Center in San Francisco, the opening ceremony features […]

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AMC Theatres Adds Showtimes to Yellowstone Sneak Peek

AMC Theatres is adding encore showtimes on October 29th and 30th to accommodate the demand for the upcoming big screen sneak peek of Yellowstone season 5, which also includes a preview of Tulsa King, creator Taylor Sheridan’s latest project, starring Sylvester Stallone. Fans are encouraged to attend dressed as their favorite Yellowstone character and enter […]

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IMAX and AMC Cinemas Expand IMAX Locations in Saudi Arabia

IMAX and Saudi Cinema Company, operating as AMC Cinemas, announced today plans to further expand their partnership with an agreement for six new IMAX with Laser systems in key entertainment complexes throughout the country. IMAX and AMC Cinemas already have three locations in operation in Saudi Arabia, and the new deal will grow their partnership […]

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Emagine Entertainment Turns a Historic Theater into a Haunted Halloween Attraction

Luxury theater chain Emagine Entertainment is feeling the spirit of the season at their Birmingham 8 location, turning the historic theater into a full haunted house experience during the month of October. In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, Emagine CEO Anthony LaVerde discusses the ins and outs of this ambitious, and innovative, way […]

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Weekend Box Office Forecast: Black Adam Set to Easily Hold Off Prey for the Devil as Till and More Expand

October comes to a close this weekend with one wide opener and several notable expansions contending for the top ten, but the frame will again belong to Dwayne Johnson and Warner Bros./DC's Black Adam.

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VOX Cinemas Announces LEED-Certified Cinema

VOX Cinemas has been awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 O+M (Operations + Maintenance) Existing Interiors in recognition of its sustainability efforts. VOX’s 20-screen cinema at City Centre Mirdif earned a gold certification from USGBC, the only cinema in the MENA region to receive the environmental […]

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Showcase Cinemas to Premiere Yellowstone Season 5 in Theaters

Following the recent announcement from AMC Theatres, Showcase Cinemas announced today that it will also offer a special big screen event for the Season 5 premiere of the TV series Yellowstone. In partnership with MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, the event will take place on Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th at select […]

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AMC Theatres and Cinionic Announce Los Angeles Laser Upgrades

AMC Theatres announced today that Los Angeles will be the first market upgraded with ‘Laser at AMC’ projection technology from Cinionic at nearly all AMC locations. This marks AMC’s first extensive projector upgrade since the transition to digital. AMC Burbank 16, AMC Burbank 8 and AMC Burbank 6 are now fully enabled with laser projection […]

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Fathom Events to Screen The Chosen Season 3 Premiere in Theaters

The Chosen will premiere the first two episodes of season three in over 2,000 movie theaters across the United States and English-speaking territories. With more than 420 million episode views from around the world, The Chosen is a fan-supported, seven-season television series, which aims to present an authentic and intimate picture of Jesus’ life and […]

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

New Trailers: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths, A Man Called Otto, & More

Your One Stop Shop for the Latest Trailers Each week Boxoffice brings you the latest new movie trailers in our weekly round-up. Movie Coverage, the Boxoffice Trailer Network’s Youtube channel, delivers hot new trailers, teasers, and sneak peeks for all the best upcoming movies. Subscribe below to stay up-to-date on everything coming to theaters. On […]

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Scrabble Entertainment Introduces HeyLED, World’s Largest 4K LED Giant Cinema Screen, at META Cinema Forum

Scrabble Entertainment, the official partner of HeyLED in the Middle East, will bring a 20-meter 4K LED giant screen to META Cinema Forum 2022. This largest DCI Certificated Cinema LED screen was developed by Timewaying Tech Co., Ltd., a leading technology manufacturer specializing in LED and 3D solutions. Timewaying launched its first 10-meter (32-foot) wide […]

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Weekend Box Office: Black Adam Flies to $67M Domestic, $140M Worldwide Debut

Black Adam Warner Bros. DC Comics adaptation Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson, looks poised to finish in the black with a $67.0M opening. That was on the higher end of pre-release projections, which were in the $60M-$65M range. Compared to comparable DC Comics film adaptations, that’s: +25% above 2019’s Shazam! ($53.5M) -1% below 2018’s Aquaman […]

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Friday, October 21, 2022

Long Range Box Office Forecast: The Menu and She Said Will Fight for Runner-Up in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s Second Frame

Pre-Thanksgiving weekend will belong to the second frame of Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which we reported last week is tracking for a new November record debut. Two alternative options will hope to stand out in the mean time.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

AMC Theatres to Screen Yellowstone Season 5 Premiere Two Weeks in Advance

AMC Theatres announced today a unique partnership with MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios to give Yellowstone super fans an exclusive sneak peek of the season five premiere, a full two weeks before the November 13th return of the popular TV series. The one-day event is available at over 100 AMC locations on Saturday, October […]

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Exclusive Interview with ShowEast 2022 Dan Fellman Show E Award Winner: Rolando Rodriguez

Rolando Rodriguez, the outgoing chief executive officer of Marcus Theatres, is this year’s recipient of the Dan Fellman Show “E” award, a lifetime achievement prize, at ShowEast. The award, renamed in 2015 to honor longtime Warner Bros. distribution executive Dan Fellman, is presented annually to an industry member or company in honor of their achievements, […]

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

GKIDS Brings Evangelion:3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time to IMAX

GKIDS films announced today that it has added exclusive IMAX screenings of Evangelion:3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time to theaters nationwide on November 30th. The IMAX showings will be followed by event screenings of the fourth and final installment of the Evangelion film franchise on December 6th, 8th, and 11th. Following the conclusion of the 1995 […]

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CIELO Announces Update to Cinema Platform

CIELO is developing a new and improved look for the company’s cinema platform. CIELO version 6.0 will introduce a new design that includes features developed to improve customer experience and speed. Exhibitors will be able to access important information faster, execute multiple commands within the same view, create tasks, and close issues in one place. […]

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Alamo Drafthouse’s Fourth D.C. Area Location Set to Open Oct. 24

Monday, October 24th will see the opening of dine-in chain Alamo Drafthouse’s newest theater, located in the D.C. metro area. Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City joins D.C. proper’s Bryant Street and Northern Virginia’s One Loudoun and Woodbridge locations to become the fourth Drafthouse location in the D.C. metro area. Occupying over 49,000 square feet at 1660 […]

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CMX Cinemas Selects GDC Theatre Management System

GDC Technology Limited has announced that CMX Cinemas has selected the company’s Theatre Management System (TMS). The agreement involves the deployment of the GDC TMS-2000 and provides CMX with centralized control over the entire circuit by automating and streamlining booth operations. “At CMX, we base our partnerships on their reliable products, customer service, and trust. […]

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Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres Debuts Exclusive NFT

Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theatres has debuted an NFT membership, which includes virtual and in real life (IRL) benefits for movie fans. The initial offering includes 300 LHM Megaplex NFTs and is available to purchase with Ethereum cryptocurrency. The digital asset links ownership to unique physical and digital items and is valid for five years […]

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EVO Entertainment Group Launches Main Character Energy Campaign

EVO Entertainment Group invites guests to tap into their ‘Main Character Energy’ with its latest advertising campaign. The campaign follows a family of four each living out their main character moments in scenes that guests can experience for themselves. EVO’s Schertz, TX location invites guests to experience their own red carpet moment on Friday, October […]

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Exclusive Interview with ShowEast 2022 Bingham Ray Spirit Award Winner: Lisa Bunnell, President of Distribution, Focus Features

Lisa Bunnell, president of distribution at Focus Features, will receive this year’s Bingham Ray Spirit Award at ShowEast. The award was established in 2012 in honor of the late Bingham Ray and bestowed annually to an individual who has shown exemplary foresight and creativity in the world of independent film. “It is with great pleasure […]

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Screenvision Media Adds Bow Tie Management and R/C Theatres

Screenvision Media has announced the addition of 180 screens from Bow Tie Management and R/C Theatres. Bow Tie Management operates seven theaters and 61 screens in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Virginia, South Carolina and Colorado, while R/C Theatres operates 13 theaters and 119 screens, with locations in Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia. In […]

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Nuart Film Festival to Celebrate Nuart Reopening

The inaugural Nuart Fest will run from October 21st through 30th and celebrate the reopening of West Los Angeles’ newly renovated Nuart Theatre. The 1930 single-screen was the first theater in the Landmark Theatres chain. The 10-day festival is an eclectic mix of sneak previews and special screenings of films that made midnight movie history […]

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Arts Alliance Media Launches Screenlighter TMS

Arts Alliance Media (AAM) has announced the launch of Screenlighter, a new theater management system (TMS) designed for small and independent cinemas. Screenlighter compacts Screenwriter, the company’s flagship TMS, into a dashboard that meets the operational requirements of independent and 1-4 screen cinemas. Available beginning in 2023, Screenlighter will enable cinemas to centrally manage screens, […]

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B&B Theatres Acquires Northshore Cinema 8 in Portland, TX

B&B Theatres has announced the acquisition of an 8-screen cinema location in Portland, Texas. The deal marks the Midwest company’s fifth location in the Lone Star State. Following an estimated three-day closure, the cinema group hopes to reopen the facility under the B&B banner in a few weeks. The company will install their point-of-sale system […]

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Blue Cinema to Open Location in Chur, Switzerland

An eight auditorium cinema that can accommodate up to 400 visitors is currently being built in Chur, Switzerland. Complete with an IMAX and restaurant with a rooftop terrace, the project will celebrate its opening on October 27th. Construction began in 2018, but was postponed due to objections from residents and the ensuing pandemic. The cinema […]

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Classic Cinemas Selects GDC to Modernize Historic La Grange Theatre

GDC Technology Limited announced today that Classic Cinemas has renovated the historic La Grange Theatre in La Grange, Illinois into a modern six-screen multiplex using GDC cinema solutions. Laser projectors have been installed in all auditoriums, including the Supra-5000 in two of the micro cinemas. All projections are powered by GDC’s SR-1000 IMBs, including Classic […]

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Cinépolis Continues Move to Laser with Cinionic

Following a rapid rollout to 1,300 screens earlier in 2022, Cinionic and Cinépolis have announced plans to transition more screens to laser, bringing the total to over 2,600. The project is expected to continue later this year. Cinionic’s Latin America team is overseeing the extensive project, upgrading the cinema experience for moviegoers throughout Mexico with […]

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Exclusive Interview with ShowEast 2022 Al Shapiro Distinguished Service Award Winner: Elizabeth O’Neil, Executive Director of Variety, The Children’s Charity of Southern California

Running a charity with two full-time staff is never an easy task—but, amid a pandemic, with need higher and resources lower than ever before, the challenge was exponentially bigger. It’s well deserved, then, that one half of that two-person team—Elizabeth O’Neil, executive director of Variety, the Children’s Charity of Southern California—is receiving the Al Shapiro […]

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Monday, October 17, 2022

TikTok Introduces Movie Showtime and Ticketing Integration for Studios

Hollywood studios will now be able to better promote their releases on TikTok through the social media platform’s newly launched Showtimes on TikTok Instant Page template.  The new feature directly connects TikTok users to ticketing partners through a seamless user experience that brings expedited load times in a native in-app format, designed to drive increased […]

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Qube Cinema Introduces the Virtual WireTAP

This software solution connects theatres to Qube Wire without any
investment in additional hardware

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Arts Alliance Media Announce Opening of U.S.-Based Subsidiary Company AAM US Incorporated

Arts Alliance Media (AAM), which specializes in digital cinema software and services, announced Monday the official opening of its United States based subsidiary company, AAM US Incorporated (AAM Inc.), to support their growing network of exhibitors and cinema integrators across the Americas. The inception of AAM Inc. will facilitate technical and commercial support to new […]

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Screenvision Media and CIELO Sign E-Delivery Agreement

CIELO and Screenvision Media announced Monday that they have closed an agreement to move Screenvision Media to 100% e-delivery, increase playback reporting, and lead exhibitors to higher compliance. Screenvision Media and CIELO have a long-standing partnership since 2017. This new agreement enables Screenvision to achieve 100% electronic delivery of advertising content to exhibitors, significantly saving […]

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Disney Confirms French Theatrical Release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Despite Media Chronology Dispute

French exhibitors breathed a collective sigh of relief this week with the confirmation that Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will go ahead with its theatrical release in the country on November 9. The Black Panther sequel was at risk of skipping French theaters altogether as Disney continues to express its discontent […]

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Moviefone Launches Showtime and Direct Ticketing Link Integration

From landline to online, Moviefone is making its way back to the public consciousness with its Moviefone Media platforms—allowing moviegoers to access showtime and ticketing links with exhibitors partners that include B&B Theatres, Studio Movie Grill, Maya Cinemas, D’Place Entertainment, and Aviation Cinemas.  Moviefone has been formerly owned by AOL/Verizon and prior MoviePass parent company […]

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Imax And Wanda Sign Nine-Theater Agreement Across Key Chinese Markets

Imax and Wanda Film, China’s largest exhibitor, have announced a nine-theater deal spanning key Chinese markets, including Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou, among others. Under the agreement, six new Imax systems will be installed in newly built multiplexes, while Wanda will relocate and upgrade three of its existing Imax systems to new multiplexes yet to be opened. The partnership between […]

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Exclusive Interview with ShowEast 2022 International Exhibitor of the Year: Miguel Mier, Chief Operating Officer, Cinépolis

Miguel Mier began his career at Cinépolis straight out of college, in 1994, joining the circuit at a time when it was still a family-owned company in Mexico. The timing was fortuitous. The start of Mier’s tenure coincided with the entry of multinational circuits into the Latin American exhibition market, creating a dynamic competitive balance […]

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Sunday, October 16, 2022

Weekend Box Office: Halloween Ends Opens to $41.2M, Specialty Titles Begin Expansion

Halloween Ends Universal’s horror sequel Halloween Ends debuted with $41.2M in first place, with a simultaneous day-and-date release in cinemas and on Peacock. That’s slightly below pre-release projections, which were around the $45M-$50M range. Its opening is: -16% below 2021 prior installment Halloween Kills ($49.4M), which also debuted day-and-date simultaneously in cinemas and on streaming […]

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Chinoye Chukwu Brings the Unthinkable to the Big Screen with Till

By Emily Rodz In director Chinoye Chukwu’s Till, a grieving mother’s embarks on a quest for justice following the abduction and lynching of her son, Emmett Till, in 1955 Mississippi—an event that would help kickstart the Civil Rights movement. Starring Danielle Deadwyler as Mamie Till, the historical drama comes to theaters in limited release this […]

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The Shape of Money: A 40-Year History of Halloween at the Box Office

On October 25, 1978, a low-budget horror film called Halloween quietly premiered at a theater in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Directed by a young filmmaker named John Carpenter and featuring a cast of unknowns (save British character actor Donald Pleasance, who had previously starred in The Great Escape and You Only Live Twice), the film […]

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Long Range Box Office Forecast: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Tracking for Potential November Record Debut of $180M+

One of 2022's most anticipated films finally hits theaters in four weeks, and legions of Marvel fans are expected to turn out in blockbuster numbers once again.

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

A Career that Spans Continents: Cameron Mitchell on the Evolution of Cinemas in Australasia and the Middle East

For nearly 15 years, Australian-born Cameron Mitchell has been in the thick of one of the most dynamic markets in the global cinema industry: the Middle East. As CEO of Majid Al Futtaim’s Vox Cinemas, Mitchell had a front-row seat to witness—not to mention a hands-on role in shaping—a market that in the last decade […]

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Weekend Box Office Forecast: Will the Finale Factor Help Halloween Ends Best Predecessor’s Hybrid Opening One Year Ago?

What's become an almost-tradition for October for the past four years comes to a finish beginning this weekend with Halloween Ends promising to tie up the modern Michael Myers and Laurie Strode trilogy. Jamie Lee Curtis returns again to, presumably, close out her most famous character's arc.

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Smile Surpasses $100M Globally

Paramount Pictures’ horror film Smile has surpassed $100M at the global box office within the first two weeks of release. The film led the box office with a domestic opening weekend of $22.6M. Internationally, 15 markets opened at #1, a figure which rose to 24 markets in the second weekend. Top international markets include the […]

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Warner Bros. Moves Up Release of Dune: Part Two By Two Weeks

Audiences in North America will get their next look at Arrakis two weeks early. Warner Bros. has pushed up the release of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two by a couple of weeks, from November 17, 23 to November 3, 2023. Partially shot using IMAX cameras, the film will be available at IMAX screens worldwide upon release. […]

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Disney Announces Release Schedule Updates: Blade, Deadpool 3, Fantastic Four, Avengers: Secret Wars, & More

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures has officially announced several release dates, as well as release date changes for previously-announced titles. Deadpool 3 previously dated September 6th, 2024 moves back two months to November 8th, 2024. Actor Ryan Reynolds made a surprise announcement on his Youtube channel, unceremoniously declaring Hugh Jackman would return as Wolverine, marking […]

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The Taste of 2022: F&B Professionals Weigh In on the State of Concessions

The most important part of any patron’s movie theater experience is obvious: the movie. 2022 has shown us that, with the right product, customers will and do flock back to the movies in record-breaking numbers, hopefully to be met by a high standard of presentation and a smooth customer service journey. And popcorn. Lots and […]

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New Trailers: Women Talking, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Spoiler Alert, & More.

Your One Stop Shop for the Latest Trailers Each week Boxoffice brings you the latest new movie trailers in our weekly round-up. Movie Coverage, the Boxoffice Trailer Network’s Youtube channel, delivers hot new trailers, teasers, and sneak peeks for all the best upcoming movies. Subscribe below to stay up-to-date on everything coming to theaters. On […]

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ICTA and The Cinema Foundation Form New Partnership

The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and The Cinema Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to foster and maintain professional and business relationships among their members and all segments of the motion picture industry, disseminate technical industry information through educational programming, and evaluate and improve technical industry standards. ICTA and The […]

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Paramount Pictures Announces Smile “Cinema Week” Exclusive Rewards and Offers

Paramount Pictures has announced a Cinema Week-exclusive selection of rewards and offers tied to the horror release Smile, which dropped a scant 22 percent in its second weekend of release, claiming the domestic box office’s top spot. Cinema Week, this year taking place from Monday, October 10 to Thursday, October 13, is a campaign designed […]

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Six-Auditorium ACX Cinemas and Backlot Pizza + Kitchen to Open in Wisconsin Shopping Center BAYSHORE Summer 2023

Glendale, Wisconsin’s shopping complex BAYSHORE announced the addition of Nebraska-based ACX Cinemas, projected to open in the summer of 2023. Family-owned and operated ACX Cinemas currently runs four locations: three in Nebraska and one in Iowa. The new location will include six movie theaters with luxury heated recliners, as well as gaming, bowling, and Backlot […]

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NATO President & CEO John Fithian to Retire on May 1, 2023

John Fithian, the President & CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), announced his retirement from the exhibition trade group, marking the end of a thirty-year tenure at NATO. His retirement will be effective on May 1, 2023. NATO’s Executive Board is currently active in the search process for his successor. “It is […]

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Sunday, October 9, 2022

Weekend Box Office: Smile Repeats on Top as Openers Fall Flat | Neon and Focus Kick Off Awards Season

Smile Last weekend, Paramount’s horror Smile led the box office with $22.60M, on the higher end of pre-release projections, which were around $19M. This weekend, it falls only -22% to $17.6M and repeating in first place. That’s notably above projections of around $13M-$14M. That’s also the mildest sophomore weekend percentage drop of any post-pandemic horror […]

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Studio Movie Grill Fundraises to Support Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

Texas-based dine-in chain Studio Movie Grill has partnered with the American Red Cross in their relief efforts to assist those affected by Hurricane Ian. From Friday, October 7 through Sunday, October 9, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of a large popcorn at any Studio Movie Grill location will go to the American […]

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Long Range Box Office Forecast: One Piece Film Red

This week's report dives into initial tracking for Crunchyroll's latest anime distribution, while updated forecasts for other upcoming films are listed below as usual.

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

AMC Reaches Agreement with Netflix, Will Play Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery at Select US and European Locations

Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery will become the first Netflix title to play at AMC Theatres, following a landmark agreement between the world’s leading cinema circuit and streaming service. The Knives Out sequel will roll-out theatrically over Thanksgiving weekend in the U.S., scheduled to play in over 200 domestic AMC locations along […]

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Fathom Events Marks Best September in Company History

Fathom Events announced today that the company has grossed more than $13M at the domestic box office in the month of September, making this the best September in the company’s history. It also ranked as the second-best month ever for the event cinema company. Leading the way is the inspirational true story Lifemark, about a […]

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Showcase Cinemas to Celebrate the Art of Movies

Bringing together the love of art and movies, Showcase Cinema de Lux Hanover Crossing will launch ‘Showcase the Art of Movies’ as an online auction from October 12th to December 4th. The auction will feature over twenty five works of art focused on classic and famous movie scenes, created by South Shore artists. Auction artwork […]

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Bullet Train Joins List of 2022 $100M Earners

Sony Pictures’ R-rated action comedy Bullet Train cleared the $100M mark on Friday, September 30, the 13th release of 2022 to do so and the first since Nope on August 9. Here’s the list of 2022’s films which have reached a $100M domestic total so far, listed chronologically by the date they cleared that nine-digit threshold: The […]

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Weekend Box Office Forecast: Could Smile Fend Off Amsterdam and Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Over Holiday Frame?

The domestic market's fourth quarter is officially underway as October's first full weekend sees the counter-programming duo of Amsterdam and Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile aim for autumnal moviegoers.

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Britni Smith Promoted to Executive Director of Variety the Children’s Charity of Southern California Following Elizabeth O’Neill’s Retirement

One of the principal industry charities in the United States will be introducing new leadership in 2023. Elizabeth O’Neil, the long-time Executive Director of Variety the Children’s Charity of Southern California, will retire effective December 31, 2022. Britni Smith, the current Director of Fundraising and Special Programs has been promoted to the position of Executive […]

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Mauricio Duran to Receive Career Achievement Award at ShowEast 2022

Mauricio Duran, formerly head of Latin America at Universal Pictures, will receive this year’s Career Achievement Award at ShowEast. Duran will be presented with the award as part of the Opening Day Awards Luncheon on Monday, October 17 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. The ShowEast Career Achievement Award is presented to an industry member who […]

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

The Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters in October 2022

The industry enters October desperately needing a rebound after the lows of August and September.  The doldrums were preceded by a strong summer, with June coming in only -16% behind the same month in the last pre-pandemic year of 2019; July had only a -12% dip. But things changed dramatically when August plummeted down to […]

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Sunday, October 2, 2022

Weekend Box Office: Smile Takes $22M Debut, Bros Stumbles w/ $4.8M, Bullet Train Reaches $100M

Smile Paramount’s horror Smile led the box office with an estimated $22.0M, on the higher end of pre-release projections, which were around $19M. In fact, Paramount’s tentative weekend estimate on Saturday was $19M, but by Sunday they’d increased it to $22M, owing to better-than-expected attendance. (As usual, actuals will be reported on Monday afternoons.) Compared […]

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