Sean Baker calls for return of 90 day theatrical windows
by Dan Cooper | Feb 10, 2025 | News
As Anora wins the Best Picture award at the DGA Awards, Sean Baker makes a public call for 90 day theatrical windows....
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Tom Cruise, James Cameron helping design popcorn buckets
by Simon Brew | Dec 03, 2024 | News
As Wicked-themed popcorn buckets sell out, Tom Cruise and James Cameron are getting involved in designs for 2025 movies....
Vue Lumière | Vue International launches UK-Ireland distribution arm
by James Harvey | Nov 21, 2024 | News
Vue (of 'cinemas' fame) is branching out into film distribution, with a focus on arthouse, foreign-language and UK independent flicks....
Sony Pictures boss calls for a cut in cinema ticket prices
by Dan Cooper | May 21, 2024 | News
With annual box office takings set to drop for the first time since the pandemic, things need to change according to the head of Sony Pictures....
Cineworld announces the closing of South Bristol's last cinema
by Maria Lattila | Oct 09, 2023 | News
Cineworld announced the closing of Cineworld Cinema Bristol and the world is a lesser place without another cinema.
AMC cinemas in the US ditch tiered seating prices
by Dan Cooper | Jul 21, 2023 | News
In an outcome that will surprise nobody, it turns out that AMC's 'sightline' seating policy has proven to be rather unpopular. ...
Cinemas are under threat all around us, and things are not improving: a round-up, and some thoughts
by Simon Brew | Jul 12, 2023 | Feature
Very few cinema chains in the UK are now not facing some uncertainty over their future: here's a snapshot of the picture in one part of the world....
Cineworld files for UK administration
by Dan Cooper | Jun 27, 2023 | News
The cinema chain Cineworld takes drastic action to retool itself for an uncertain future amid stiff competition in the entertainment sector. ...
Global cinema forecast paints positive picture for the future
by Dan Cooper | Jun 22, 2023 | News
Streaming is set to continue growing, but slower than invested companies may like. Meanwhile, cinema is bouncing back....
Senior audiences not catered to, claims top cinema exhibitor
by Dan Cooper | Apr 24, 2023 | News
This week's international cinema owners' convention has tossed up an alternative reason why senior audiences haven't returned, post-pandemic. ...
AMC boss acknowledges backlash to 'sightline' pricing in cinemas
by Dan Cooper | Mar 02, 2023 | News
The head of AMC Cinemas in the US has been addressing the backlash over premiums being charged for 'sightline' seating....
8 more ways that AMC Cinemas can add a premium to its ticket prices
by Simon Brew | Feb 08, 2023 | Feature
AMC Cinemas is facing a backlash for its latest pricing policy, but it's surely neglecting other entirely obvious ways it can charge its customers...
AMC cinemas in the US to begin charging more for popular seats
by Dan Cooper | Feb 07, 2023 | News
Just when you thought cinemas had run out of ways to make an extra few quid out of patrons, up pops this idea from AMC in the US....
Cineworld denies plans to 'sell assets' to rival AMC
by Dan Cooper | Jan 04, 2023 | News
The embattled cinema chain Cineworld denies claims from AMC that it is looking to sell off parts of its business to its competitor....
Netflix boss calls Glass Onion cinema release a 'promotional tactic'
by Dan Cooper | Dec 01, 2022 | News
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings plays down ideas that the streamer might be moving into theatrical distribution. ...
Amazon commits $1bn towards a dozen cinema releases per year
by Dan Cooper | Nov 24, 2022 | News
It has been revealed that Amazon will use the MGM brand to launch a significant push towards cinema distribution....
IMAX CEO says 'the debate about theatrical windows is over'
by Dan Cooper | Nov 14, 2022 | News
Streamers now see the value in theatrical windows, according to the head of IMAX - and that's not going to change....
Art house releases struggling to reach audiences post-pandemic
by Dan Cooper | Oct 20, 2022 | News
The art house cinema industry is in crisis with box office levels continuing to fall far below pre-pandemic levels....
How can we make cinemas themselves magical again?
by Simon Brew | Aug 15, 2022 | Feature, News
Cinemas might be better equipped than ever, but they're losing the art of putting on a show: a few thoughts on some small and not so small...
Vue cinema chain reduces its value by half
by Dan Cooper | Aug 08, 2022 | News
The toll of Covid and sluggish sales have led to Vue significantly re-evaluating its commercial worth: more here....
US cinema chain warns of film shortage
by Simon Brew | May 09, 2022 | News
There aren't enough big movies around, warns the boss of a major US cinema chain, and it's threatening multiplex revenues....
18 films are set for release in UK cinemas this Friday
by Simon Brew | Mar 15, 2022 | News
Even with The Batman still eating up box office money, a staggering 18 films are launching in the UK at the end of the week....
AMC to start accepting Bitcoin 'by end of 2021'
by Dan Cooper | Aug 10, 2021 | News
AMC plans to take a landmark step by accepting cryptocurrency as soon as this year in its American cinemas....
The films being lined up for UK cinemas reopening
by Simon Brew | Mar 04, 2021 | News
With cinemas set to open their doors around the UK in May, this time studios aren't being shy about their big films....
Disney boss: shorter theatrical windows may be a permanent fixture
by Dan Cooper | Mar 02, 2021 | News
The CEO of Disney has suggested that the 90 day theatrical exclusivity window for new movies will not be coming back....
Cinemas in England to stay closed until May 17th
by Simon Brew | Feb 22, 2021 | News
The government has confirmed that the earliest cinemas will be reopening in 2021 across England will be in May....
2021: the year the war on movie piracy ramps up?
by Simon Brew | Dec 24, 2020 | Feature, News
With major blockbusters set for simultaneous home releases in 2021, new legislation in the US is set to fuel a fresh piracy battle....
Cinemas in 2020, Disney+, and why industry change has been long overdue
by David Baldwin | Dec 03, 2020 | Feature, News
A cinema programmer on the changes 2020 has brought to the industry - and why change may now be a good thing....
Wonder Woman 84 new release details finally confirmed
by Dan Cooper | Nov 26, 2020 | News
Wonder Woman 84 will be heading to cinemas in the UK in December, it's been absolutely confirmed....
Cinemas in England can open from December 2nd – with some exceptions
by Simon Brew | Nov 24, 2020 | News
English cinemas will be able to open their doors again from early December - but only if they sit outside of 'tier 3' areas of the country....
UK cinema association responds critically to fresh national restrictions
by Dan Cooper | Nov 24, 2020 | News
As a significant number of English cinemas face the probability that they won't be reopening for some time, the UK Cinema Association is questioning...
All cinemas in England to shut from Thursday
by Simon Brew | Nov 02, 2020 | News
England will join Wales and Northern Ireland in closing the doors on all of its cinemas this coming Thursday....
