UNTIL DAWN Screening Competition to Test the Stamina of Hardcore Horror Fans

In a twisted celebration of the upcoming Screen Gems film Until Dawn, diehard fans in eight U.S. cities will face off in the ultimate horror endurance challenge: stay awake until dawn, through an all-night marathon of the film on repeat. During repeat viewings of the movie, participants are not allowed to doze off, take bathroom […] The post UNTIL DAWN Screening Competition to Test the Stamina of Hardcore Horror Fans appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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India Introduces Blockbuster Tuesdays to Record Sold Out Shows

Across India, Tuesdays are now bursting with cheers, popcorn, and packed houses thanks to the recently launched Cinema Day Tuesdays and Blockbuster Tuesdays—where movie tickets start at just Rs 99. Cinema Day Tuesdays and Blockbuster Tuesdays will be held weekly throughout the entire summer at more than 4,000 participating screens and include all major exhibitors […] The post India Introduces Blockbuster Tuesdays to Record Sold Out Shows appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Weekend Box Office: SINNERS Busts MINECRAFT’s Blocks to Land #1 Spot

Key Takeaways Total Weekend Gross:$134,610,596 | -10% Last Week / +51.1% Weekend 16, 2024 Sinners and A Minecraft Movie gave Warner Bros. bragging rights with the first time in over a decade that one studio has had two movies earn more than $40M each in a single frame. This also gives WB’s risky, auteur-heavy 2025 […] The post Weekend Box Office: SINNERS Busts MINECRAFT’s Blocks to Land #1 Spot appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Title, Release Date Set for New Theatrical STAR WARS Installment

At Star Wars Celebration in Japan, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni announced a new theatrical Star Wars film, set to open exclusively in theaters on May 28, 2027. Titled Star Wars: Starfighter, the film will be directed by Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine) and star Ryan Gosling (Barbie). Disney describes […] The post Title, Release Date Set for New Theatrical STAR WARS Installment appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Long Range Forecast: HURRY UP TOMORROW Brings The Weeknd’s Latest Album to the Big Screen

Subscribe to our FREE email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. Long Range Forecast — May 16, 2025 Hurry Up Tomorrow | Lionsgate Domestic Opening Weekend Range: $3M – $5M Can a feature film based on an album make an impact at the box office? We’ll […] The post Long Range Forecast: HURRY UP TOMORROW Brings The Weeknd’s Latest Album to the Big Screen appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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NATO of California Nevada Broadcasts Managers Meeting Live

Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition (DCDC) today announced its support of the NATO of California/Nevada Managers Meeting by providing the technology to broadcast the event live from Playa Vista on April 16th to eight additional cinemas across the state. The initiative, aimed at enhancing accessibility for cinema managers, allows attendees to gather at local venues, engage […] The post NATO of California Nevada Broadcasts Managers Meeting Live appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Cinemark Announces the Return of Summer Movie Clubhouse

Cinemark will have family fare on the big screens once again this summer with the return of its popular Summer Movie Clubhouse program. Sponsored by DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming films The Bad Guys 2 and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, the program will feature 10 recent family favorites and will run at more than 290 theaters nationwide from June 2nd […] The post Cinemark Announces the Return of Summer Movie Clubhouse appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Kinopolis to Receive Milestone Award at CineEurope 2025

Kinopolis Management Multiplex GmbH has been named as the recipient of the CineEurope 2025 Milestone Award, recognizing its enduring legacy and transformative impact on German and European cinema exhibition. The award will be presented to Dr. Gregory Theile, the managing partner of Kinopolis, during the CineEurope Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 19th at the Centre […] The post Kinopolis to Receive Milestone Award at CineEurope 2025 appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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New Trailer: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Reveals a First Look at the Silver Surfer

A new family is donning those iconic blue suits in the latest trailer for the upcoming July 25th release of Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The latest trailer reveals the first look at the Silver Surfer, which audiences at CinemaCon were treated to a few weeks ago. According to the synopsis, the film takes […] The post New Trailer: THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Reveals a First Look at the Silver Surfer appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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The Cinema Foundation Presents First-Ever Sneak Peek Showcase

Next week The Cinema Foundation, the non-profit arm of Cinema United, will host for the first time ever a nearly 70-minute program entitled Sneak Peek Showcase at thousands of screens across North America. The evening program will offer movie lovers an exciting preview of big-screen studio movies, including some favorites from the industry-insider event, CinemaCon […] The post The Cinema Foundation Presents First-Ever Sneak Peek Showcase appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Weekend Preview: MINECRAFT Goes Head-to-Head With SINNERS

The Boxoffice Podium Forecasting the Top 3 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | April 18 – 20, 2025 Week 16 | April 18 – 20, 2025 1. A Minecraft MovieWarner Bros. | Week 3Weekend Range: $35M – $45MShowtime Marketshare: 22% Pros A Minecraft Movie is riding a lot of momentum, and held well in its […] The post Weekend Preview: MINECRAFT Goes Head-to-Head With SINNERS appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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AMC Empire 25 and AMC Lincoln Square 13 Wrap Up Multi-Million Dollar Seating Renovation Projects

AMC Theatres has announced that two of its national flagship locations, AMC Empire 25 and AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City, have officially completed a seven-month, multi-million dollar seating upgrade. In all, more than 4,000 AMC Club Rockers combined, as well as new flooring, were installed in all traditional, non-Premium Large Format auditoriums […] The post AMC Empire 25 and AMC Lincoln Square 13 Wrap Up Multi-Million Dollar Seating Renovation Projects appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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SURVIVAL IN SPACE Sets Accessible Cinema Release for May 9

Distributed by Adler & Associates Entertainment, Inc., Survival In Space follows the journey of a husband and wife who are pushed to extreme measures to gain a better life. The film’s theatrical release, set for May 9, integrates Dolby Atmos, American Sign Language (ASL), Brazilian Sign Language (LIBRAS), captions in four languages, and audio description, […] The post SURVIVAL IN SPACE Sets Accessible Cinema Release for May 9 appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Weekend Box Office: A MINECRAFT MOVIE Stays On Top

Key Takeaways Total Weekend Gross:$149,542,315 | -23.7% Last Week / +49.7% Weekend 15, 2024 Despite the presence of five new wide openers, A Minecraft Movie continued as the box office focal point with an estimated -50.4% second-frame drop, giving the overall total for all titles a 50% year-over-year raise. The King of Kings managed distinguished […] The post Weekend Box Office: A MINECRAFT MOVIE Stays On Top appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Cinépolis Cinemas Launches Virtual Cinema Experience in Minecraft

Cinépolis Cinemas Indonesia has entered the blocky world of Minecraft with the launch of its Virtual Cinema Experience—a first-of-its-kind activation in Minecraft Bedrock Edition, celebrating the release of A Minecraft Movie. Accessible on any device that supports Minecraft, this custom-built Minecraft server transforms the Cinépolis Cinemas brand into an interactive gaming world packed with mini-games, […] The post Cinépolis Cinemas Launches Virtual Cinema Experience in Minecraft appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Long Range Forecast: What Does Fate Have In Store For FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES?

Subscribe to our FREE email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. Long Range Forecast — May 16, 2025 Final Destination: Bloodlines | Warner Bros. Domestic Opening Weekend Range: $30M – $40M The summer movie season sees the return of one of the early aughts’ most iconic […] The post Long Range Forecast: What Does Fate Have In Store For FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES? appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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This Week on the Boxoffice Podcast: MINECRAFT Ignites the Box Office | CinemaCon Debrief with Greg Marcus [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media]

Subscribe to our FREE email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the impact of A Minecraft Movie’s $163M domestic opening, boosting the March box […] The post This Week on the Boxoffice Podcast: MINECRAFT Ignites the Box Office | CinemaCon Debrief with Greg Marcus [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media] appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Pathe Cinemas to Receive International Exhibitor of the Year Award at CineEurope 2025

Pathé Cinémas have been named as the 2025 recipient of the International Exhibitor of the Year award at CineEurope. The award will be presented as part of the CineEurope Opening Ceremony on Monday, June 16th at the Centre Convencions Internacional Barcelona (CCIB) in Barcelona, Spain. Accepting on behalf of Pathé will be President Jérôme Seydoux. […] The post Pathe Cinemas to Receive International Exhibitor of the Year Award at CineEurope 2025 appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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‘Unholy Trinity’ M3GAN, ANNABELLE, and MA to be Re-Released for Blumhouse’s Halfway to Halloween Film Festival

Blumhouse is bringing an unholy trinity – M3GAN, Annabelle, and MA – back to theaters nationwide, for one night only over three consecutive weeks, to headline its annual Halfway to Halloween Film Festival, which is expanding nationwide for its second year.  The festival, part of Blumhouse’s 15th anniversary year, kicks off Friday, April 30th with […] The post ‘Unholy Trinity’ M3GAN, ANNABELLE, and MA to be Re-Released for Blumhouse’s Halfway to Halloween Film Festival appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Weekend Preview: A MINECRAFT MOVIE Will Continue to Mine the Box Office

The Boxoffice Podium Forecasting the Top 3 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | April 11 – 13, 2025 Week 15 | April 11 – 13, 2025 1. A Minecraft MovieWarner Bros. | Week 2Weekend Range: $70M – $85MShowtime Marketshare: 29% Pros Cons 2. The King of KingsAngel Studios | NEWWeekend Range: $12M – $18MShowtime Marketshare: […] The post Weekend Preview: A MINECRAFT MOVIE Will Continue to Mine the Box Office appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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New Trailers: CinemaCon 2025 Edition

CinemaCon 2025 has officially come to a close. As the industry returns from Cinema United’s celebration of the moviegoing experience, Boxoffice Pro is rounding up all the new trailers now available to moviegoers everywhere. Be sure to catch up with our daily CinemaCon podcast episodes, recapping all the details from the studio presentations and more. […] The post New Trailers: CinemaCon 2025 Edition appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Leading Exhibitors Celebrate A MINECRAFT MOVIE’s $313M Global Debut

A Minecraft Movie stormed the box office over the weekend, registering the biggest weekend of the year and claiming the top debut of all time for a video game adaptation. The movie’s $163M domestic bow helped it topple Barbie ($162M) for Warner Bros. best post-pandemic opening weekend. Exhibitors welcomed the success with sold-out auditoriums and […] The post Leading Exhibitors Celebrate A MINECRAFT MOVIE’s $313M Global Debut appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Top Ten Highest-Grossing Video Game Adaptations of All Time

The history of the video game movie is full of hits and misses, with the biggest box office success stories only appearing in the last decade. The most recent film to join their ranks is Warner Bros.’ Minecraft, just off a record-breaking $300M global opening weekend and sure to creep higher in the rankings as […] The post Top Ten Highest-Grossing Video Game Adaptations of All Time appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Cinema United Announces Sneak Peak Showcase, Debuting Footage of Upcoming Movies to Audiences Nationwide

On the heels of CinemaCon, hosted by Cinema United, thousands of screens across the country will debut a new 70-minute program entitled Sneak Peek Showcase on April 22 and 24, bringing an exciting preview of big-screen studio content to moviegoers, with a fun look at trailers, never-seen-before footage, and behind-the-scenes content from this year’s most […] The post Cinema United Announces Sneak Peak Showcase, Debuting Footage of Upcoming Movies to Audiences Nationwide appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Vista Group Announces Deal for Cinergy Entertainment Group to Migrate All Sites to Vista Cloud

Film industry technology solutions provider Vista Group has announced that Cinergy Entertainment Group is set to migrate its circuit to Vista Cloud, following an agreement signed at CinemaCon. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Cinergy is a premier Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) circuit, operating nine luxury cinema and entertainment venues across Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Texas. […] The post Vista Group Announces Deal for Cinergy Entertainment Group to Migrate All Sites to Vista Cloud appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Weekend Box Office: MINECRAFT Breaks Video Game Movie Record With $300M+ Global Debut

Key Takeaways Total Weekend Gross: $195,963,415 | +152% Last Week / +129% Weekend 14, 2024 The box office recorded its best 3-day weekend of the year, and the strongest since Thanksgiving 2024. A Minecraft Movie’s domestic debut nearly matched the combined total of three consecutive March weekends; weekends 9 through 11 in 2025 accumulated a […] The post Weekend Box Office: MINECRAFT Breaks Video Game Movie Record With $300M+ Global Debut appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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CinemaCon 2025 Thursday Recap: Studio Executives Propose Improvements to Moviegoing | Highlights from Amazon MGM, Paramount, and Disney Presentations

Amazon MGM Commits to a Consistent Pipeline of Theatrical Releases—But No Word on Windows No studio had more to prove to the exhibition community at CinemaCon 2025 than Amazon MGM. The studio entered the event with questions swirling around its theatrical strategy following the departure of studio head Jen Salke. Before its presentation at CinemaCon, […] The post CinemaCon 2025 Thursday Recap: Studio Executives Propose Improvements to Moviegoing | Highlights from Amazon MGM, Paramount, and Disney Presentations appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Long Range Forecast: Can THUNDERBOLTS* Give the Marvel Cinematic Universe a Much-Needed Boost?

Subscribe to our FREE email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. Long Range Forecast — May 2, 2025 Thunderbolts* | Disney / Marvel Studios Domestic Opening Weekend Range: $65M – $85M Following a quasi-rest year in which Marvel Studios released only one title theatrically—Deadpool & Wolverine […] The post Long Range Forecast: Can THUNDERBOLTS* Give the Marvel Cinematic Universe a Much-Needed Boost? appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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State of the Art House 2025

Today’s moviegoers require variety, not just in what they see, but in the cinemas they choose to patronize. In partnership with Spotlight Cinema Networks®, Boxoffice Pro is proud to present Indie Focus, in which we explore the wealth of experiences that cinemas—from the high-end luxury multiplex to the beloved community art house—offer their audiences. In […] The post State of the Art House 2025 appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Gold Medal Unveils New Nacho Vending Machine

Concessions provider Gold Medal is introducing a new vending machine for dispensing nachos. Nachos Now is a vending machine that delivers warm, crispy chips and creamy, melty cheese at the push of a button. Built for convenience, Nachos Now allows customers to dispense nacho chips and cheese at a user-friendly self-serve station. Mess-free and highly […] The post Gold Medal Unveils New Nacho Vending Machine appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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The Programmatic Future: Will Cinema Advertising Share the Fate of Linear TV Advertising?

By Jan Runge Pre-show advertising in cinemas is a key revenue driver that contributes to operators’ bottom lines. As the cinema industry evolves and diversifies its offerings to meet changing audience expectations, cinema advertising must adapt to stay relevant and competitive. Embracing digital solutions, automation, and streamlined workflows is essential to attracting a broader range […] The post The Programmatic Future: Will Cinema Advertising Share the Fate of Linear TV Advertising? appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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ICTA NACA Awards: Honoring the Best Cinema Builds and Refurbishments of 2024

During this year’s Los Angeles Seminar Series, the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) announced the winners of their fourth annual North America Cinema Awards (NACA). These awards honor outstanding achievements in cinema design, refurbishment, and technological innovation. “This year’s winners have redefined what it means to create extraordinary spaces for storytelling,” said Mark Mayfield, ICTA president. […] The post ICTA NACA Awards: Honoring the Best Cinema Builds and Refurbishments of 2024 appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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CinemaCon 2025 Wednesday Recap: Highlights From Universal and Angel Studios’ Presentations

Universal Goes Big on Sequels, Spin-Offs, and Established Franchises Sequels and spin-offs dominated most of the running time of Universal’s presentation at CinemaCon 2025, showcasing a slate that will surely be familiar to moviegoing audiences.  On the tentpole side, Universal bookended its presentation by showcasing two of the year’s most promising titles. Jurassic World Rebirth […] The post CinemaCon 2025 Wednesday Recap: Highlights From Universal and Angel Studios’ Presentations appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Weekend Preview: A MINECRAFT MOVIE Tracking at $100M+ Opening Weekend Potential

The Boxoffice Podium Forecasting the Top 3 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | April 4 – 6, 2025 Week 14 | April 4 – 6, 2025 1. A Minecraft MovieWarner Bros. | NEWWeekend Range: $85M – $100M Pros Cons 2. The Chosen: Last Supper – Part 2Fathom Entertainment | NEWWeekend Range: $10M – $12M Pros Cons […] The post Weekend Preview: A MINECRAFT MOVIE Tracking at $100M+ Opening Weekend Potential appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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CinemaCon Tuesday Recap: Calls for 45-Day+ Window Grow Louder | Highlights From Lionsgate, Warner Bros.

Increased Calls for a 45-Day+ Exclusivity Window Exhibitors’ call for a 45-day+ exclusivity window grew louder on day two of CinemaCon. Cinema United President & CEO Michael O’Leary dedicated a significant portion of his State of the Industry address to the topic. “Windows that are too short, or inconsistent, only lead to confusion among consumers, […] The post CinemaCon Tuesday Recap: Calls for 45-Day+ Window Grow Louder | Highlights From Lionsgate, Warner Bros. appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Cinépolis USA’s Jimena Pardo on Building a Cinema Brand That’s Part of People’s Lives

Attract | Engage | Retain | Boost by Boxoffice’s Interview Series with Cinema Thought Leaders  By Michelle Villegas, VP of Customer Success, The Boxoffice Company A focus of our work at Boost by Boxoffice is ensuring cinema operators have the tools they need for every part of their clients’ moviegoing journey. Our mission is to […] The post Cinépolis USA’s Jimena Pardo on Building a Cinema Brand That’s Part of People’s Lives appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Innovation Station: Interview with Gerwin Damberg, EVP, Barco Cinema

Barco Cinema is returning to CinemaCon with its latest innovations, including an update on its HDR by Barco expansion and the unveiling of a new Integrated Cinema Media Processor. Boxoffice Pro caught up with Gerwin Damberg, EVP of Barco Cinema, to get the latest details about the cinema technology leader’s offerings at the world’s largest […] The post Innovation Station: Interview with Gerwin Damberg, EVP, Barco Cinema appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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VUE Lumière Announces Exclusive UK/Ireland Distribution Rights of New Bluey Collection

VUE Lumière, the distribution arm of multi-national exhibitor VUE International, has secured the exclusive theatrical distribution rights to the new collection from the highly popular family series, Bluey. Following the success of Bluey at the Cinema: Family Trip Collection, a carefully curated compilation of beloved Bluey episodes, at the UK and Ireland box office last […] The post VUE Lumière Announces Exclusive UK/Ireland Distribution Rights of New Bluey Collection appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Cine Royal Signs on to CIELO Technology, Implemented by Scrabble Entertainment

CIELO, a cinema device monitoring and data analytics provider, and Scrabble Entertainment, the Middle East’s largest 2K DCI-compliant cinema deployment provider, have partnered to enhance Cine Royal’s operations and elevate its customer experiences. Together, they are deploying CIELO’s suite of tools—QR/QC, Essentials, Automation, Director, and Command—across Cine Royal’s cinema network. By adopting CIELO’s advanced monitoring […] The post Cine Royal Signs on to CIELO Technology, Implemented by Scrabble Entertainment appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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CinemaCon 2025 Monday Recap: A Call for Longer Windows (and Longer Trailers) | Highlights From Sony’s Presentation

Listen to our full recap on The Boxoffice Podcast A Renewed Call for Longer Exclusivity Windows Box office is down year-over-year in North America, leaving domestic exhibitors wondering how select overseas markets have successfully navigated the challenges of a weak Q1 studio slate. Local titles play a huge role in this conversation, but it’s not […] The post CinemaCon 2025 Monday Recap: A Call for Longer Windows (and Longer Trailers) | Highlights From Sony’s Presentation appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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Bringing Movies to Main Street

By Charles Rivkin, Chairman and CEO, Motion Picture Association CinemaCon is one of my favorite moments of the year. It’s a time to celebrate theaters and the cinematic experience. It’s an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues, exhibitors, studio representatives and creators—to hail everything we love about going to the movies.  As community […] The post Bringing Movies to Main Street appeared first on Boxoffice. from Boxoffi...

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