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Digital relations: Cinedigm's division heads keep it personal for exhibitors
“Digital cinema, alternative content and live events, film and trailer delivery, cinema advertising: We touch exhibitors in so many ways.” More »
Digital advocates: Early adopters discuss their d-cinema journey
With the record-setting grosses for Avatar and the continuing success of digital 3D releases, there’s no doubt that 2010 has been a watershed year for digital cinema. More »
The bigger, the better: Exhibitors super-size the movie experience
Part 1: “The First and the Fast”—Cinemark XD and Marcus UltraScreen More »
An ICON is born: 101-year-old Kerasotes unveils its new ShowPlaces
While celebrating its 100th anniversary last year, Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres was also anticipating the debut of a brand-new concept. The Chicago-based circuit opened their first two ICON locations at The West End in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, on Nov. 20, 2009, and at Roosevelt Collection in Chicago’s South Loop on Dec. 18. More »
Jewel of the Mississippi: Theatres at Canal Place bring luxury and d-cinema to New Orleans revival
“I wanted to bring this new style of entertainment to New Orleans to celebrate the power of movies and demonstrate my confidence in, and commitment to, the renaissance of this city. I am excited to introduce this new approach to moviegoers in New Orleans. It is taking the experience of enjoying a movie to an entirely new level.” More »
Snack celebration: Annual NAC Convention heads south to Houston
Those attending the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC) convention in Houston, Texas, this year have a pledge from its director of communications, Susan Cross. “You will walk away from the convention with an idea,” Cross says confidently. “What we tell people is that if you participate and show up, you’re going to come away with an idea.” More »
Concessions communicator: NAC president Ron Krueger promotes education and networking
Halfway through his term as president of the National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), Ron Krueger II has navigated through the pitfalls of the economic downturn and focused on ways to help NAC members, from the organization’s educational programs to this year’s convention in Houston, Texas. More »
Custom financing: Digital cinema manufacturers provide flexible funding
December 18, 2009, the U.S. release date for Avatar, will be remembered as a monumental turning point in the global digital rollout. More »
Pathé to greatness: Lauge Nielsen accepts CEI international exhibition honors
“Location and renewal are the most important reasons for our performance,” says Lauge Nielsen, managing director of Pathé Theatres B.V., the recipient of the 2010 “International Exhibitor of the Year” Award at Cinema Expo International. More »
European Cinemas United: UNIC president Ad Weststrate addresses the state of the industry
“While there are undoubtedly challenges, the general state of the European market is sound,” attests Ad Weststrate, president of UNIC, the International Union of Cinemas. More »
A time of transformation: Cinema Expo unites with UNIC for 2010 convention
The annual Cinema Expo International event, which runs June 21-24 at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition and Congress Centre, is doubling its forces this year. More »
A record year: Europe celebrates rise in box office, admissions
As part of our coverage of Cinema Expo International, FJI focuses on moviegoing trends in Europe, courtesy of the European Audiovisual Observatory. More »
Pledging independence: AMC Theatres announces expanded programming initiative
During the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival, Kansas City, Missouri-based AMC Theatres announced detailed plans to give some 77 of its 299 theatres the independent edge thanks to “a year-round program of specialty films supported by a sustainable marketing program.” More »
Tropical delight: Key West art house evolves from city hall to cinema center
“Key West was made for the movies,” declares Matthew Helmerich, executive director of the Tropic Cinema, citing The Rose Tattoo and “a score of other films” that were filmed there. More »
Ticketing partnership: Fandango's Macias helps make moviegoing convenient
“At Fandango, we’re advocates making sure that the exhibitors are top of mind in all our decisions, as they are our most valuable partners,” assures Robert Macias, director of studio and exhibitor relations at Fandango, Inc. More »
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