formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the French film industry, Fréderique Bredin, long-running head of the powerful French National Cinema Centre (CNC) has abruptly resigned from her post, amid government attempts to overhaul the film financing body. Source: … Continued
Exhibition giant AMC Theatres, which is owned by China’s Dalian Wanda Group, has added Philip Lader, a former U.S. Ambassador to the U.K., chairman of ad giant WPP and now a senior advisor to Morgan Stanley, to its board of … Continued
The first THX Ultimate Cinema — a new premium large format (PLF) brand — will debut at Regency Westwood Village Theatre (previously called the Fox Village Theater) this coming spring or summer. The historic theater has nearly 1,400 seats and … Continued
The arrangement marks the first time premium ICE theaters will be made available outside of France. Source: Immersive ICE Cinemas Heading to Middle East Under Vox Deal (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter
Theater owners complain of Netflix “buying the Oscars” and call for the Academy to honor only “films designed for cinemas and released in cinemas.” Source: Giving Awards to ‘Roma’ Is a “Devaluation of the Oscars,” Say European Exhibitors | Hollywood … Continued
In an unprecedented move by Netflix, Alfonso Cuaron’s acclaimed film is opening in select cinemas more than three weeks before it debuts on the streamer. Source: ‘Roma’: Details About Netflix Movie in Theaters | Hollywood Reporter