formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The film will surpass Disney’s franchise relauncher Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which opened in 937 IMAX screens, including 392 in North America and 270 in China. Source: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ set to be widest ever IMAX release | … Continued
The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that it is to acquire 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets in a $52.4bn mega-deal which is a game-changer within the entertainment industry. Source: Disney in $52.4bn mega-deal for Fox assets | News | Screen
Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which begins its roll-out today, is set to open on more screens and with significantly more showings in the UK than its predecessor The Force Awakens. Source: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ to open wider than … Continued
Europe’s second-largest cinema operator Cineworld has confirmed that it is in “advanced discussions” to purchase US theatre chain Regal Cinemas. Source: Cineworld in ‘advanced discussions’ to buy US cinema chain Regal
As Europa Cinemas celebrates its 25th anniversary, the pan-European network continues to play a vital role in helping exhibitors to play European films. Screen explores the achievements so far – and future challenges. Source: How Europa Cinemas is adapting to … Continued
I, Daniel Blake producer Rebecca O’Brien and Suffragette director Sarah Gavron are among a number of high-profile UK industry figures to sign an open letter calling for cinema chain Picturehouse, and owner Cineworld, to end the dispute over the company’s … Continued