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The cinema exhibition industry has witnessed a considerable amount of boom and boost through this post-pandemic period. With irregular and frequent lockdowns becoming a thing of the past, the cinema exhibition seems to now have be granted a considerable amount of space for recovery and innovation. Having two exhaustingly long stagnant years, the industry has stepped up its game with innovative solutions and new opportunities for networking and collaborations. Cinema theatres have been refurbished, renovated and readied for the visiting patrons as the demand for content on OTT platforms are now considered only post theatrical releases. Audiences have begun to prefer and appreciate the wholesome in-cinema movie-watching experience. Movies being directly released on OTT are valued lower than those that have been released theatrically. The mindset of the audience has moved on from small-screened OTT platforms as they have saturated their collection and are beginning to anticipate more films and blockbusters from the cinema industry. A slight matter of concern for the industry worldwide that is currently needed to be addressed is the mere shortage of the availability of silicon chip utilised for the cinema projectors. Going forward, affordability of projectors itself could get sceptical and the struggle could get real! Hence a word of caution to all the industry giants; big or small is to be consistent on maintaining their projectors at least until the paths for supply are clear for us. The paradigm has shifted from multilingual content on OTT platforms, to multilingual content on the big screen. Movies like the Kamal Hassan starrer ‘Vikram’, Yash starrer ‘KGF: Chapter 2’, SS Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan were well received throughout the nation and on global scales too. The box-office statistics and trends are testimonies to this shift in reception. While southern content occupied the pedestal, the success of the Kartik Aaryan starrer ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ was a saving grace for Bollywood. Big Cine Expo (BCE) the world’s second largest international tradeshow and convention is set to roll out its carpet in Chennai for its fifth edition! Back in its commencing location at Chennai Trade Centre, India the exhibition will be held on 16-17 August 2022. With its unique and exclusive approach, Big Cine Expo 2022 promises an interactive platform for networking, collaboration and discovery to single-screen cinemas, multiplexes, B2B stakeholders of cinema and entertainment once again. BCE is the only cinema exhibition convention and tradeshow that is dedicated to adding value to the cinema exhibition market in Asia and especially India. The 2-day event facilitates product displays, product demonstrations, product presentations, studio presentations, seminars, panel discussions, awards program, film screenings, networking, B2B meeting opportunities for industry personnel and the well awaited tradeshow opportunity. To be a part of this power packed platform, do visit the two-day grand convention and tradeshow and experience first-hand the latest advances taking over the cinema exhibition market. See you all soon! Do not forget to pick your copy of TheatreWorld magazine at the Big Cine Expo 2022!!!
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LOOK Cinemas:
Distraction-Free Dine-in Theatre Experience
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CineStar Z Centar Croatia:
Captivating Supreme Experiences!!! TW-26
Chaplin Cinemas:
Largest Megaplex in Kazakhstan TW-28
Paragon Theaters:
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WOW Cinemas:
A Pivotal Spot for Fenton
Contemporising Barka Grand Center Mall
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GDC and DTS Rolling Out:
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TRADESHOWS
Galalite Screens:
Cumulative Screen Gain
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BUSINESS TREND
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Promises a Remarkable Cinema Experience
No More Language Barriers:
Box Office Collections Driven by Content
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Shilpi Multiplex:
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Miraj Cinemas:
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Sprints Towards a Double Century
TM-45 Cinema Design Guide
INOX:
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NY Cinemas:
Mulund's Refurbished Classical Theatre TM-41
MovieTime Cinemas:
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PVR Cinemas:
Reaching New Corners
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Gemini Cinemas:
An Opulent Modern Transformation
Bringing Fun to Bharuch TM-20
Raj Mandir Cinema:
Upgrading the Iconic for Future Entertainment!
INDIA PLEXING TM-16
DNC Theatres:
Little Nap Recliners:
Continues to Place it's ‘Client First’
AMC Theatres Unveils its Most Popular Moviegoing Amenities with the Opening of AMC Dine-In Topanga 12 AMC Theatres, the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), global developer and operator of flagship destinations have jointly announced that AMC's first newly built theatre of 2022, AMC DINE-IN Topanga 12, is now open to the public. In conjunction with the grand opening of AMC DINE-IN Topanga 12, the nearby AMC Promenade 16 in Woodland Hills will cease operation. AMC DINE-IN Topanga 12 is a core entertainment anchor in the expansion at Westfield Topanga & The Village, and part of URW's massive investment in renovating the centre to create a world-class dining, entertainment, and luxury district. The theatre opens just in time for the summer moviegoing season and is ready to accommodate movie-lovers' demand to see the action on the biggest and best screens possible. The theatre features IMAX with Laser at AMC and Dolby Cinema at AMC premium formats, ensuring plenty of capacity for this summer's biggest blockbusters. The theatre is AMC'S latest addition to its collection of Dine-In theatres as it offers delicious meals along with the unmatched on-screen entertainment. The Dine-In Delivery to Seat concept allows guests to place their order in the lobby area and have it delivered directly to their seat as they watch their movie. In addition to the always popular AMC Perfectly Popcorn and Coca-Cola Freestyle, guests can choose from amazing dining options like Southern Style Chicken Tenders, Chicken Cobb Salad, Bacon Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl, Royal Bacon Brie Burger, Chocolate Hazelnut Churros and their Mega Milkshakes in
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flavours like OREO, chocolate, and vanilla. At AMC, every seat is the best in the house. Along with their AMC Signature Recliners and state-of-the-art laser technology in every auditorium, the theatre features reserved seating ensuring that moviegoers can secure their seats before arrival. The ticketless entry feature allows guests to skip the box office entirely as they can access the tickets on their mobile devices.
Cinemark to Provide Incomparable In-Theatre Experiences Cinemark Holdings, continues to build on its technological evolution and studio relationships to bring audiences engaging out-of-home experiences that complement thrilling Hollywood content, further solidifying its position as the ultimate entertainment destination. Through strong business alliances and
creative thinking, Cinemark is utilising its industry-leading technology to provide consumers with a wide array of compelling content ranging from highly demanded concerts to beyondthe-screen talent Q&As. "As the ultimate entertainment destination, Cinemark thrives in delighting audiences with a wide variety of enthralling content, including experiences audiences might not expect from a movie theatre," said Wanda Gierhart Fearing, Cinemark Chief Marketing and Content Officer. "Consistent investment in evolving our in-theatre technology and the overall experience we provide has Cinemark supremely positioned to transport viewers even further into the onscreen action." Cinemark brings in-theatre movie releases to the next level for select notable films in collaboration with major studios. Fans are transported right to the red carpet through special advance screening events that offer moviegoers not only an early look at the latest movies, but also exclusive talent Q&As hosted at the company's Cinemark Playa Vista and XD theatre
and simulcast across its circuit. Through its heightened technology and strong studio partnerships, it has presented these beyond-thescreen moments to audiences for more than a dozen high profile films including A Quiet Place Part II, Dear Evan Hansen, Scream and The Adam Project. Cinemark has reimagined the concert experience for music lovers, bringing top tours from the stage to the comfort of an auditorium in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing. Most recently, Cinemark brought the must-see, live-captured BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage Seoul concert to its domestic circuit and numerous locations in Central and South America. The company's industry-leading theatre technology infrastructure enabled it to offer the concert at more U.S. theatres than any other exhibitor and expanded the global reach of the event by showcasing in numerous of its Central and South American theatres.
Harkness Screens Unveils myHarkness Harkness Screens the world’s leading screen technology company and thought-leaders has launched its brand new software platform for screen specification and design, myHarkness. Designed with customer experience in mind, the myHarkness platform provides a cloud-based collaborative
environment enabling users to seamlessly work alone or together as a team using a number of tools to create positive outcomes from cinema screen design and specification. “myHarkness is the result of more than a decade of investment by Harkness into developing leading technology tools to support our global customers in driving better outcomes from their screen technology investments,” explains Mark Ashcroft, CEO, Harkness Screens. “myHarkness builds on those tools creating a cloudbased collaborative platform that will revolutionise the Harkness customer experience bringing them closer to our products and our expertise,” he adds. Available on Windows, Android and iOS, the myHarkness cloud-based platform integrates Harkness’ leading software tools, myHarkness Calculator, Modeller and Planner into a unique workflow in enabling users to manage new build and refurbishment projects where screens are an important consideration.
myHarkness Calculator Quick and easy to use, the myHarkness Calculator calculates the capabilities of equipment choices and provides recommendations on projector, light source and screen choices based upon chosen screen size and maximum brightness levels for 2D and 3D. It also calculates theoretical operating costs and shows how screen choice might reduce these dramatically.
myHarkness Modeller The Modeller allows users to visualise and optimise digital cinema scenarios in a virtual 3D environment reviewing presentation quality from every seat in the auditorium. With in-depth analysis tools, the myHarkness Modeller helps users make more informed decisions about room geometry, seating, screen, projection and 3D technology choices before they’re even installed.
myHarkness Planner The myHarkness Planner helps those specifying screens to reduce risk by carrying out complex calculations ahead of procuring screens. From physical screen curvature and tilt through to specifying the physical sheet size, the myHarkness Planner is an ideal tool for ensuring that these key construction design elements and the actual screen specified are correct prior to the project, helping to prevent potentially costly on-site delays or mistakes from occurring. The three utilities form a seamless workflow and through the myHarkness cloud-based data tools, project data created in one utility can be passed in to the next allowing for data to flow seamlessly through the project. Using leading cloud-based technologies, myHarkness allows for users to collaborate on projects together for the first time with Harkness’ leading tools allowing teams to work closely to define and optimise presentation and screen technology. myHarkness also uses cloud technologies to allow users to access their data seamlessly on any device, anywhere with a uniform experience whether in a web browser or on an iPhone or Tablet. “Over the past ten years, our firstgeneration apps have become the de facto industry tools for screen design and specification. The myHarkness project has allowed us to re-build these tools from the ground up using the latest technologies whilst encompassing all the feedback and ideas from our user community such as localisation, so these truly are the tools that the cinema industry needs and wants. The myHarkness infrastructure provides us with a platform to develop a range of modules focused around education, commercial support and fulfilment that will provide our users and customers with a truly unique experience,” explains Richard Mitchell, VP myHarkness.
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Vue International Appoints Retail Expert Claire Arksey as COO of the biggest brands in retail and across multiple territories will be a huge asset as we continue to welcome cinemagoers back to our screens, drive efficiencies across our European operations and expand and innovate our estate."
Vue International, the largest privately held cinema operator in Europe, is pleased to announce the appointment of Claire Arksey as Chief Operating Officer. Claire joins Vue from Urban Outfitters where she was responsible for its portfolio of 269 standalone stores across 14 countries. Prior to this, she held senior operational roles at Superdry, Reiss and Ted Baker, overseeing operations and retail. In her role as COO at Vue, Claire will report to Steve Knibbs, Group Managing Director (MD) and Deputy CEO of Vue International and play a key role in ensuring Vue further strengthens its best in class cinematic experience across seat, screen and sound through investment and innovation across its estate. Claire will be responsible for Operational Standards, Procurement and Retail, and will be the reporting line for Vue's International Territory General Managers across UK, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Denmark, Italy and Taiwan. Tim Richards, Founder & CEO, Vue International, commented: "I'm delighted to announce Claire is joining Vue! We are extremely fortunate to be bringing on board such amazing talent to join our incredible Executive team. Claire's experience working for some
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Claire Arksey added: "As someone with a lifelong passion for film and the arts, I could not be more thrilled to be joining Vue, and at such an exciting time for the business. I am eager to bring my knowledge from a career driving consumer experience to Vue, as it continues to open new sites, renovate existing sites and undergo a significant digital transformation."
Major Cineplex Group Joins Forces with Zipmex to Bring Excitement to the Cinema Business This is the first time in Thailand that movie theatres have entered the blockchain market through the NFT platform. Zixel by Zipmex is giving away digital assets ‘Major NFT’, a special collection of The Pop Gang, exclusive for only 1,111 pieces. Nana, is an art piece from a famous designer and illustrator who is distinguished by the style of drawing human characters such as Ang Wiput Asavavetwut, also known as Viput A. The launch of this Major NFT featured prominent designer and illustrator
Ang Viput Asavavetwut, also known as Viput A., who came up with a unique character drawing style. The Pop Gang by Viputh communicates the Major Cineplex Group through food images such as popcorn which is an indispensable item for movie watching together with the lines that make you feel fun and happy every time you watch a movie. M Gen members who have used movie rights get a chance to win Major NFT, a special and exclusive collection- The Pop Gang.
Lightstorm Pushes the Cinematic Experience for Avatar 2 In a partnership that spans 16 years, Christie and Lightstorm Entertainment, filmmaker James Cameron's production company, collaborated to bring enhancements to theatrical display capabilities for 3D, HFR digital cinema for Avatar and the much-anticipated Avatar 2. Known for his creativity and development of cutting-edge technologies to push the frontier of cinematic storytelling, Cameron used Christie cinema projectors as a key part of realising his vision. The partnership began in 2006 with an agreement to share know-how and technological innovations that would help to propel the future of immersive, cinematic experiences, which has included providing Lightstorm Entertainment with Christie's newest projection systems as well as support. "Over the years, we've worked closely with the team at Lightstorm," explains Brian Claypool, Executive Vice President, Cinema, Christie. "With our range of Xenon and RGB laser projectors with Real|Laser technology, Lightstorm has been able to review footage at various stages of
debut of Ultimate. powered by CGS in Cineplex Muenster. The theatre's upgrade to its legacy Ultimate brand promises a bigger, brighter, premium experience for moviegoers.
production, to ensure the final product looks as intended on the big screen." Part of Lightstorm's production process includes a Christie 4K, HFR capable projector installed into a ‘pod’, used to review footage as it's filmed on set. Additionally, Lightstorm has Christie projectors installed in multiple post-production environments allowing Cameron to work on creating the final images to be used in the film Avatar 2. "Christie has been a good partner. We're using their projection systems at all our production sites, in the US and New Zealand," says J Cameron. "Wherever I am, I can view progress on my films in high quality stereo 3D, just as the audience will see the movies in theatres when they come out. This is essential to our working process." "Lightstorm's partnership provides us the feedback that we, as a manufacturer, use to continue to stay on the cutting-edge of digital cinema technology," says Claypool. "We're thrilled that our technology is supporting Cameron, and the team at Lightstorm Entertainment, to push the boundaries of the cinematic experience on a film that is sure to bring audiences into theatres."
Cinionic to Open First Powered by CGS Site in Germany Cinionic the world's leading provider of laser cinema solutions, announced the first Cinionic Giant Screen (CGS) powered by site in Germany, with the
The elevated Cineplex Ultimate. powered by CGS boasts nextgeneration dual-laser projection by Cinionic, a giant screen, and an eye-catching entryway that connects to the theatre's dynamic lightshow, pulling audiences in from the moment they enter the theatre. Cineplex Muenster CEOs, Ansgar and Anselm Esch, have long been trailblazers in cinema. The team were among the leaders in the transition to digital cinema in Germany seeking to deliver the best experience for their audiences. "Cinema has a rich history in Muenster," says Anselm Esch, CEO, Cineplex. "We take pride in honouring that legacy with a focus on innovation, offering moviegoers something they can't find anywhere else. With the debut of Ultimate. powered by CGS, premium cinema at Cineplex is bigger and brighter than ever before." The new Ultimate. powered by CGS joins more than 420 CGS-powered premium screens around the world. It is designed around the exhibitor, covering everything needed to deliver a premium cinema on giant screens, throughout the customer journey. "Premium cinema is accelerating globally," says Wim Buyens, CEO, Cinionic. "The box office continues to show that moviegoers are seeking out elevated and differentiated experiences that they can't get at home. We're proud to work with
Cineplex Muenster, known for being at the forefront cinema advancements. Together we're elevating premium cinema with the power of CGS." With 68 member locations, The Cineplex Group is the largest exhibitor in Germany, leading in ticket sales and screens. In addition to the Muenster location, the Esch family operates 3 additional theaters in Germany: two in Paderborn and an art house in Muenster. The Ultimate. powered by CGS at Cineplex Muenster is expected to open shortly.
AMC Theatres Introduces Laser at AMC, Powered by Cinionic AMC Theatres announced its first major broadscale projector upgrade since the transition to digital with the launch of Laser at AMC. The announcement is the result of an exclusive agreement between AMC and Cinionic, the Barco cinema joint venture and global leader in laser-powered cinema solutions, to significantly upgrade the on-screen presentation at 3,500 auditoriums throughout the United States, with cutting-edge laser projectors. Laser at AMC reinforces AMC as the leader in premium theatrical exhibition experiences and signals a significant AMC commitment to the future of movie-going, on-screen presentation, and the Company's dedication to Make Movies Better. The move to laser projection offers a more environmentally friendly way to present movies with less waste, including the elimination of replacing xenon bulbs, and a significant reduction in energy usage. Later this year, AMC and Cinionic will begin installing laser projectors in AMC auditoriums around the country on a market-by-market basis, with the full initiative expected to be completed Jun-Aug 2022
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by the end of 2026. The laser projection equipment and associated auditorium enhancements powering Laser at AMC in the 3,500 auditoriums is valued at around a quarter of a billion dollars. Cinionic's Cinema-as-a-Service program enables minimal upfront capital investment required by AMC to bring Laser at AMC to moviegoers around the country. The Laser at AMC experience delivered by laser projection from Cinionic includes improved picture contrast compared to digital projectors, more vivid colour, and maximum picture brightness, with guaranteed light levels that exceeds most 2D digital projection. Cinionic, and founding partner Barco, have spearheaded laser-based presentation technology for cinema since 2014 and today boasts more than 30,000 laser projectors installed in theatres worldwide. In addition to Laser at AMC, powered by Cinionic, AMC offers laser projection in its Premium Large Format auditoriums: Dolby Cinema at AMC, PRIME at AMC, and select IMAX at AMC, as well as in its recent new-build openings. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC Theatres commented: "For the last two years as AMC has navigated its way through the pandemic, we have done so not only with the intention of survival, but with an eye to the future of moviegoing and continuing to enhance the guest experience at our theatres. Through our wonderful Premium Large Format partnerships with IMAX and Dolby, AMC is firmly established as the
industry leader in premium experiences. Laser at AMC, powered by Cinionic, allows us to bring a premium on-screen presentation to hundreds of our theatres and thousands of auditoriums around the country, for a greener way to go to the movies, with only a minimal capital investment. This partnership with Cinionic helps ensure that the future of the on-screen presentation at AMC is, fittingly, very bright." "At Cinionic, we're in this for the long-term. Together with AMC, we're giving moviegoers the laser difference that you can only get in the cinema," added Wim Buyens, CEO of Cinionic. "Made possible by our industrypioneering Cinema-as-a-Service program, the partnership with AMC enables a consistent, elevated, and laser-powered big screen experience for the next generation. Cinionic is dedicated to cinema and investing in its future."
Sharp NEC Display Solutions Enhances Digital Cinema Viewing Experiences with New Modular Laser Projectors Sharp NEC Display Solutions launched two new modular laser projectors designed to create an engaging viewing experience for audiences across digital cinema. The new NC2003ML and NC2043ML projectors round out the company's NC2000 Series of modular cinema projection solutions, helping achieve greater operational and organisational efficiencies to deliver the next-level viewing experiences that today's audiences demand. Cinemas took a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as vaccinations continue to increase and
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the worst effects of the pandemic appear to subside, audiences are eager to get back into the world of entertainment. According to a recent study, 60 percent of U.S. adults reported that, as of March 2022, they feel comfortable going to a movie theatre. This outpaces those who feel comfortable attending a live concert, an amusement park, or a theatre performance. That percentage will likely grow with the summer blockbuster season just around the corner. The NC2003ML and NC2043ML projectors offer cinema operators unparalleled advances in operation, efficiency, and image quality. The models enable theatre operators to lower their operating costs, increase efficiencies, and deliver an exceptional viewing experience to audiences. Key features of the new modular projectors include a Modular Light Source, which allows for adjustments to be made according to different brightness demands. They also feature RB laser technology which is almost speckle-free compared to RGB technology, also providing similar benefits at a lower cost. The projectors are, by design, also environmentally friendly, requiring virtually zero maintenance thanks to an innovative long-lasting laser light engine that eliminates need for lamp or filter replacement costs. This results in a significantly lower total cost of ownership considering their reliability, low maintenance, and low power consumption. As business begins to pick back up, movie theatres across the country that feature the latest modular laser projectors will be ready to welcome audiences back to the big screen with an experience that's even better than before. Beyond cinema, these projectors can be used for projection needs including in museums, art houses and more.
IMAX & Major Cineplex Expand Partnership in Thailand with Three New IMAX with Laser Theatres IMAX Corporation and Major Cineplex today announced plans to expand their partnership with an agreement for three new, state-ofthe-art IMAX with Laser systems in Thailand. The deal marks a significant step forward for IMAX and Major Cineplex - the largest exhibitor in Thailand with a growing regional presence - and will bring IMAX's total presence to seven screens in the fast-growing Thai market. The new agreement provides for IMAX with laser upgrades at two key locations in central Bangkok, including ICON CINECONIC at ICONSIAM, the venue for this year's CineAsia annual conference of Asian exhibitors. The ICON CINECONIC at ICONSIAM upgrade is slated to be installed prior to the conference. ICON CINECONIC at ICONSIAM and the additional location, Paragon Cineplex at Siam Paragon, are two of Thailand's top-performing theatres and are in prime retail and entertainment complexes. The third system will be a brand-new construction located at the Mega Cineplex at Mega Bangna Mall, a massive complex with hundreds of stores, in the Bangkok Metro region. "We are excited to bring these new state-of-the-art systems into Bangkok's most iconic shopping and entertainment complexes as we further expand on our long, successful partnership with IMAX," Major Cineplex CEO Vicha Poolvaraluck said. "I look forward to experiencing the latest blockbuster films in one of the most immersive, high-quality theatre systems around. With the continuous evolution of Thailand's film market, the premium movie experience represented by IMAX has become a driving force to attract audiences back to the box office and support
the industry's post-pandemic recovery." "From our increasing number of screens to growing box office returns, Thailand is an emerging market for IMAX and this agreement marks a big step forward in capturing the opportunity at hand," said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. "We are excited to expand our partnership with Major Cineplex and look forward to further growing the IMAX brand in Thailand and around the globe as a premier destination for entertainment and events." The new and upgraded locations will showcase IMAX with Laser, IMAX's most advanced theatre experience. IMAX with Laser has been developed from the ground-up to be immersive by design and deliver crystal clear, lifelike images and precision audio for a moviegoing experience unlike anything else.
The deal marks a significant step forward for IMAX and AEON at a time when IMAX is driving remarkable growth in the market across its network, box office, and local filmmaking partnerships. IMAX has tripled its network in Japan over the last ten years, from just 13 screens in 2011 to 39 today. With more than $46 million, Japan was IMAX's third highest grossing global market in 2021, with eight of the Company's top 15 highest grossing theatres. Furthermore, Japan is the only IMAX market with more than ten theatres to have an overall per screen average of more than $1 million in 2021. "We are excited that our expanded partnership with IMAX will drive even more value for our theatres," said Yasuhiro Asada, President and Representative Director, AEON ENTERTAINMENT Co. "We will continue to enhance our state-of-theart facilities and services as part of our mission to deliver a variety of exciting experiences to our customers."
IMAX & Aeon to Expand Partnership with Two New State-OfThe-Art IMAX With Laser Locations in Japan
"From its growing global blockbuster portfolio to outsized box office returns, Japan is a thriving market for cinema with some of the most passionate IMAX fans in the world," said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. "We are excited to expand our partnership with AEON, one of the world's premier exhibitors, and continue to grow IMAX as a premier destination for entertainment and events in Japan and around the globe."
AEON Entertainment and IMAX Corporation announced plans to expand their partnership with an agreement for two new, state-of-theart IMAX with laser systems in Japan. Both new systems will be located at prime retail complexes in thriving suburbs of major Japanese cities, including the AEON Cinema Ichikawa Myoden outside Tokyo and AEON Cinema Shijonawate near Osaka.
IMAX's momentum in Japan has been driven in large part by its local film strategy, with IMAX earning a record $32.6 million in global box office with Japanese language releases in 2021 up from $2.5 million in 2017. Japanese anime has emerged as a particularly strong growth area for IMAX, from the recent "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" to 2020's "Demon Slayer", the highest grossing IMAX film of all time in Japan.
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Flix Brewhouse Installs GDC Cinema Automation Circuit Wide to Stream Content at Lightning Speed GDC Technology Limited, a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced that one of the best dine-in cinema chains in US - Flix Brewhouse is to deploy the industry's highest degree of cinema automation Cinema Automation (CA2.0) designed to fully automate the cinema operations for perfect presentation while significantly reducing the cost associated with booth operations. Flix Brewhouse was founded in 2011 and now operates nine dine-in cinema concepts in Indiana, Iowa, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and Wisconsin. Flix Brewhouse is the only first-run movie theatre in the world to incorporate a fully functioning microbrewery. Flix Brewhouse exhibits first-run blockbuster movies while serving fresh food and craft beer brewed in-house. Their auditoriums are equipped with stateof-the-art light and sound technology, super comfortable leather seats, as well as dine-in food and beverage service at every seat. The circuit features a PLF concept called Flix Maximum Experience (MX), a dynamic, stateof-the-art system offering large format viewing, 360-degree immersive sound technology, ultrahigh resolution, next-generation 4K projection, premium extra-wide seating and a 60-foot-wide, super-low distortion, HD parabolic silver screen. "As a company with deep roots in hospitality, Flix Brewhouse is committed to always providing our guests with the best possible cinema dining experience," said
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Chance Robertson, President of Flix Brewhouse. "We rely on our vendor partners, such as GDC to provide innovative technologies to achieve our vision to be the Gold Standard in the communities we serve. GDC's Cinema Automation was selected for its fail-safe design, which is not available from any other company, along with the ease of operation and labour savings." "CA2.0 was developed from our 20-year knowledge of digital cinema and constantly working with our exhibitors," said Annie Wang, president of GDC Technology USA LLC. "At the end of Q1 2022, more than 250 cinema multiplexes worldwide have installed GDC's CA2.0 cinema automation. Our latest customer - Flix Brewhouse circuit will be provided with technology that is ahead of its time, solving operational issues with automation designed for today's and tomorrow's digital cinema world." CA2.0 incorporates the SCL Series Centralized Playback Server - an integrated centralised storage and playback system designed to streamline content management, and leverage machine intelligence to increase efficiency while dramatically reducing the need for human intervention. SCL Series Centralized Playback Servers offer each auditorium access to a wide assortment of movies without the need for local storage attached to every media server. SCL Series servers are designed with scalability and reliability in mind. Their storage capacity can be customised based on the number of screens (from four to 30) and the number of movie titles (up to 2,000 movies) to be stored and streamed to any auditorium on-demand. With the storage capacity increased by up to 50 times when compared to the traditional local storage of a cinema media server, SCL Series
servers are designed to meet exhibitors' demand for an "online" content solution that enables them to maintain competitiveness in today's market. By integrating SCL Series servers with Cinema Automation CA2.0, manual operation and human intervention are significantly reduced.
MAG Cinema Launches its CINEBOX 10 a ‘plug-and-play cinema’ Set MAG Audio, Europe's leading loudspeaker manufacturer has introduced CINEBOX 10: an ‘all-in-one plug-and-play’ commercial cinema sound system. CINEBOX 10 packs in enough power for an experience to rival that of much larger theatres. MAG's sound professionals have tested all the components thoroughly to blend them 100% seamlessly into one easy-to-install system. The carefully selected equipment offers plenty of headroom to fit any possible scenario in rooms up to 10 metres long with a screen width up to 7 metres. CINEBOX 10 is not only a high quality, convenient and simple to install cinema sound solution, but also provides unrivalled reliability given a unique 10-year warranty on MAG's speaker systems. CINEBOX 10 includes professional MAG Cinema components such as 3 x SCR-412 - two-way screen speakers, 8 x SUR-406S - surround speakers, SUB-421 - 21" 1000W subwoofer, P-AMP-10 - 8-channel power amplifier with ready presets, TSAP-8 - a digital-to-analog converter and 8 x MN Mounting WMT-20 - low profile speaker wall mounts for SUR-406S. One of the undoubted advantages of CINEBOX 10 is its compact shipping
size. The entire sound system has been developed rigorously to fit on a single euro pallet. This way CINEBOX 10 pallets can be conveniently stored at a warehouse or economically shipped directly from our warehouse to the site. All the components are carefully prepacked in sturdy cardboard boxes including internal braces to withstand the roughest air, land or ocean shipping conditions. Key advantages of MAG's CINEBOX 10 are an all-inclusive commercial cinema sound system set that is suitable for rooms up to 7 x 10 m. It is built with optimal & high-quality components. It also offers a 10-year warranty.
QSC Announces Divestiture of its USL Accessibility Line of Products to Moving iMage Technologies QSC and Moving iMage Technologies a leading digital cinema technology company, announced an agreement in which MiT will assume manufacturing, sales, distribution and servicing of the USL Accessibility line of products from QSC. As of April recently, QSC is no longer accepting new purchase orders for these products and will work with customers on a case-by-case basis to make deliveries of existing orders by May 13, 2022. For orders not been fulfilled by May 13, QSC and MiT will work together to ensure a successful transition for customers. "As cinemas evolve to multipurpose, multi-venue entertainment centres, there is a need to take a holistic view of the audio, video and control needs of each site," says Jatan Shah, President and Chief Operating Officer, QSC. "Since the Q-SYS Platform offers this capability and more, our
business strategy has also evolved to consider the whole technology ecosystem for today's cinema. MiT assuming the USL Accessibility products line will enable QSC to focus on delivering the Q-SYS Platform solution and work with other suppliers as technology partners to better serve the changing needs of our customers." "Acquiring this technology reinforces MiT's commitment to enabling a whole host of underserved communities to enjoy the moviegoing experience," said Joe Delgado, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at MiT. "In conjunction with the soon-to-be-released MiTranslator, which will allow nonEnglish proficient moviegoers to enjoy the cinema in their native language, adding the QSC USL line of accessibility products and services eliminates barriers for the hearing and vision impaired. Additionally, providing these valuable tools to our exhibition partners will only add to their success in reaching out to previously untapped markets." "Over the years, MiT has proven itself as a valued QSC sales partner," says Barry Ferrell, Senior Director of Cinema Product Development, QSC. "We're confident that MiT is the right fit to continue providing this very important accessibility technology to moviegoers." QSC accessibility products include infrared-based assistive listening and closed caption devices for cinema patrons. Since 2018, movie theatres in the U.S. are required to make assistive listening and closed captioning equipment available for patrons, as mandated by Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. QSC first began offering these products in 2017 after acquiring Ultra-Stereo Labs (USL), a leading supplier of assistive listening technologies for cinemas.
Severtson and Bardan Supply Eight Screens for Cineplanet's Newest Cinema in Peru's Mall Aventura Severtson Screens announced that it has supplied eight cinema screens for Cineplanet's newest cinema in the Mall Aventura in Chiclayo, Peru. The screens range in size from 5.36m x 9.67m up to 8.34m x 15.2m and are all manufactured with Severtson's acclaimed Cine Perf screen materials. One of the eight auditoriums also includes a 7.39m x 13.42m screen with Severtson's S Vision 3D GX coating for 3D movie experiences. All eight screens were shipped folded for reduced shipping expenses. Along with Severtson's screens, Bardan provided Cineplanet's newest cinema with Barco DP2K-10SLP and DP2K-15CLP laser projectors, Dolby IMS3000 servers, and 3D DepthQ for the clearest and brightest 3D images possible. "Not only did Severtson provide the screens to spec and on time, but in order to meet our budgetary constraints, all eight screens were shipped folded for terrific savings," explained Oscar Araya, Bardan Sales Account Executive. "Severtson was terrific to work with and their screens are second-to-none, making them the perfect fit for this project and to solidify Cineplanet's desire to be the premier theatre in the region." Maxwell added, "Our folded shipping method allows for no loss in the screen's structural nor visual integrity, and now makes international distribution of our cinema screens highly affordable, reducing international shipping costs by up to 70 percent."
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LOOK Cinemas:
Distraction-Free Dine-in Theatre Experience Through its unique luxury model and ‘Concious Culture’ the cinema brand continues to raise the bar, delivering a distraction-free dine-in theatre experience with its luxury recliners, custom screens and projection and sound systems... LOOK Dine-in Cinemas provide an integrated entertainment experience. His previous venture, Studio Movie Grill as Brian Schultz puts it, is a great example of what dine-in cinemas used to be, but LOOK is the future. "We are often asked if we are a restaurant or a cinema… We think that's the wrong question. Instead, we ask, "Did we provide an experience memorable to make our guest a raving fan and get off their couch and back into the world?" says Brian Schultz, CEO and Founder, LOOK Dine-in Cinemas. Through its luxury model, the cinema sets itself apart from the average dine-in experience, offering state-of-the-art theatre and surround sound technology, upscale cuisine and exceptional service and hospitality.
LOOK Dobbs Ferry The property was previously owned by Ipic Theatres and was fully renovated
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and remodeled for LOOK. This cinema is an 8-auditorium full-service, technology-first movie theatre which is considered a prime entertainment destination for Westchester County. Dobbs Ferry provides loungers, and the first row is constituted of love
seats that are a real crowd pleaser with families, friends and couples who want to cosy up. The cinema property is an innovator in the entertainment space as it incorporates the latest technologies to maximise the moviegoing experience. It features
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laser projection, wall-to-wall oversized screens, digital surround systems, recliner seating and exceptional service. As it focuses to provide its guests an uninterrupted viewing experience, LOOK & Dine mobile ordering offers the guest an opportunity to customise their food and beverages and have it delivered directly to their seat. LOOK also caters to corporate and private events, hence making it a staple in Westchester County.
Ferry screens independent and art films, blockbuster movies, documentaries, and hosts concerts and musicals. It has quicky become a part of the community through its elevated dining experience and meticulous selection of local food fare favourites. Its unique-to-the-industry menu technology provides a frictionless ordering experience to its guests and the state-of-the-art
viewing environment with reclining chairs, crisp and clear presentation, and enhanced surround sound audio sets LOOK's Dobbs Ferry apart from its contemporaries.
LOOK Monrovia LOOK Dine-In Cinemas, Monrovia, previously a Studio Movie Grill property, is an 11-screen theatre that features a luxurious dine-in experience
Westchester County is primarily an English-speaking upscale market and to cater to this crowd, LOOK Dobbs
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along with a remarkable cinema-viewing experience. Moviegoers can look forward to an uninterrupted viewing experience with great food and cocktails in an immersive environment. LOOK Monrovia has unique wall murals and green lighting as well as an upstairs loft party area that is perfect for both corporate and private events. All of LOOK Monrovia's theatres are installed with loungers and the PX Auditorium has top-of-the-line luxurious loungers. Monrovia has a PX Screen which is the largest auditorium with wall-to-wall screen, wherein, PX stands for ‘Premium Experience.’ It provides the ultimate environment to enjoy the newest movies and alternative content.
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The uniqueness of this property, the upstairs loft party area is a beautiful space for private events that offers Monrovia residents an exclusive place to gather and celebrate any occasion. It features fan-favourite arcade games by the bar area making it an entertainment destination for date-night, family night, or a perfect stop to have some fun. The friendly and upscale environment of the bar along with the classic arcade solidifies LOOK
as not only a movie destination but as a local hangout spot as well. Downtown Monrovia is a beautiful area with a tightknit community and LOOK contributes to the community by sponsoring the local events. In September LOOK Monrovia will be hosting the Broad Humor Film Festival that champions comedy films, short films and screenplays produced by women.
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WOW Cinemas:
Contemporising Barka Grand Center Mall The Sultanate's own cinema brand is all set to enrich the entertainment landscape in the Batinah region. Al Tamman Group's Grand Entertainment has developed a 6-screen multiplex featuring a juxtaposition of contemporary designs and Omani grandeur along with the latest sound and projection technology. Conceptualised and designed by PGAG Architects, this multiplex happens to be the city's most luxurious cinema destination boasting comfort and allure. Oman's homegrown theatre brand WOW Cinemas situated at the Barka Grand Center Mall is one of the most luxurious cinema destinations.
The six-screen multiplex is part of Grand Entertainment, a subsidiary of Al Tamman Investments.
"WOW Cinema has been conceptualised to redefine the moviewatching experience. We are thrilled to open the first homegrown multiplex in the Batinah region and thereby bring world-class cinema experience to the people there. We intend to open more movie theatres in the country soon, at various strategic locations," says Avik Kumar, Group Business Head, Al Tamman Group. The Mumbai based architectural firmPGAG Architects with its partners Prakash Gore and Amita Gore envisioned to convert the bare shell space measuring 2500 square metres into a luxurious cinema destination and executed this challenge successfully. To quote Prakash Gore, Architect, PGAG Architects "Be it a Gold class Jun-Aug 2022
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phrases that are key to shooting films; it also has a kiosk for quick tickets and large-scale LED screens that offer accessible ticket booking and buying of refreshments. The lobby's magnificence and splendour are created by the meticulous selection of marble cladding, rose gold mirror finished stainless steel inlays, sheet cladding, and veneer panelling. There are three COMFY Cinema screens with 127 seats each, featuring push-back leather slider seats with extra leg space and loungers in front. The cinema screens are equipped with a 7.1 surround system. Like the lobby, there is a
geometry of coves on the wall that are highlighted with warm LED cove lights. The WOW-XL is indigenously developed as a premium large screen format cinema boasting the biggest silver screen in Oman, a 16-metre wide, extra-large screen. The cinema interiors are dominated by sharp purple lines of LED strip lights that create a luminescent purple atmosphere. WOW XL is equipped with a state-of-the-art 4k projection system and advanced Dolby Atmos sound system to bring to life every minute detail of the movie and offer its viewers an enigmatic and memorable viewing experience. The luxurious
• I N S TA L LS • slider seats that maximise comfort and the curved stadium seating gives the best movie viewing experience in Oman. Surpassing WOW-XL in features and comfort, the GOLD CLASS cinema has a super luxurious and mesmerising gold class lounge. It is soaked in luxury with a unique design feature on wall cladding which encompasses circular backlit graphics etched on tinted mirror, that reflects the enormous crystal bead chandelier and luxurious lounge seating. The warm and trendy Gold class lounge provides a premium hospitality experience. WOW Gold Class is also a welcoming space to host private parties and get-togethers. Gold class cinema offers 36 luxurious, leather upholstered recliner seats. The cinema has exclusively designed backlit panels with circular graphical design metal laser cut jali with alabaster sheet backing that emit diffused lighting. KIDZ', as the name suggests, is a cinema lounge specifically designed for kids featuring a lively and playful
game theme. The theme comprises of specially designed features, showcasing a chocolate theme wall paneling, bushes imprinted wallpaper, sky printed backlit stretch ceiling offering diffused light, vibrant yellow concession counter, colourful trendy puffy seats. The entrance to KIDZ' is a fantastic slide that ends in a ball pool before the kids proceed to their seats & enjoy movies of their choice. An added and most appreciated feature are the colourful and stylish
and yet comfortable seats. The allure and facilities make the kids cinema and lounge at WOW Cinemas a welcoming attraction for the kids. To add to its luxurious charm of movie watching, WOW SKY is a feature where movie aficionados will be able to watch the latest flicks from the comfort of their cars soon. WOW Cinema will soon host exclusive screenings and previews. The cinema halls are also equipped to host corporate trainings and events.
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CineStar Z Centar Croatia:
Captivating Supreme Experiences!!!
The Croatian multiplex operator opened its fifth multiplex site in Zagreb, capital of Croatia. Being the largest multiplex cinema chain and a major innovative force in the local exhibition market, the theatre is here to offer its patrons a supreme experience, especially with its recognisable WOW bar feature.
Part of the new Z Centar, CineStar is a perfect addition to this recently opened new generation mall specifically targeting young generations in the fast growing and densely populated western part of town, where the lack of entertainment facilities had been felt by residents for decades. CineStar Z Centar's fundamental 'destination cinemas' concept is materialised as it offers its audiences more than just a night at the cinema. It extends this concept with a whole night-out experience at the western part of the town. Apart from the cinema, the multiplex boasts a WOW bar completely equipped with a coffee terrace that overlooks an open square space of the mall. Designed in an eclectic style with vivid colours and designs, WOW Bar is CineStar's recognisable cinema bar concept that captures the visitors' attention.
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It provides a playful and comfortable space amidst the everyday rush. Adjacent to these, the multiplex features birthday party rooms that cater to their youngest crowd. CineStar Cinemas are known to raise the bar; therefore, the six new screens
are equipped with the top technology trends featuring Harkness wall-to-wall silver screens, Barco RGB laser projections, Crown digital amplifiers and JBL speakers. The screens include one RealD and one eXtreme screen and another novelty in
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CineStar's offer is a multifunctional gaming hall in co-operation with Telemach, the local mobile and network operator, who are providing a fast 10 Gbit/s optic-fibre internet connection. CineStar emphasises on excellence and the inside of its cinema halls meets this high criterion. CineStar
features latest interior designing trends and has installed comfortable leather reclining seats in all its cinema halls. It is also equipped with VIP Relax seats with wireless cell phone chargers and Love Box Seats. CineStar also boasts Royal beds with a capacity of two persons for the first time in Croatia's capital.
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Chaplin Cinemas:
Largest Megaplex in Kazakhstan Being one of the largest megaplexes in Central Asia, this property is located in one of the most visited shopping and entertainment centres in Kazakhstan. A special feature of the megaplex is a children's hall that features a play area and room for children's parties with ottomans and sofas instead of armchairs. Chaplin Cinemas' MEGA Alma-Ata covers a whooping 8,572 sq.m. and has fifteen halls. Seven of which boast balconies with highly comfortable seats. The megaplex also houses a dedicated area for children and is furnished to provide them maximum comfort and fun. Chaplin Cinemas' desire is to combine movie watching and family leisure inside one room. Therefore, it has a children's hall, a children's waiting lounge as well as rooms for master classes. This allows the patrons to occupy the child and provide comfort and entertainment all at the same time. Thus, Chaplin Cinemas' focus is on family values where attention, love and care for children are essential. Chaplin MEGA Alma-Ata is set apart from its contemporaries with the largest screen in Kazakhstan.
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In the 600-square metre cinema and concert hall the viewers enjoy a screen measuring 25 by 13.5 metres.
To ensure the quality of the picture on this large a screen, the cinema is equipped with Christie's projectors
• I N S TA L LS • and the halls are equipped with ATMOS sound technology. The ground floor of the cinema boasts a cinema supermarket that is selfservice enabled and looks like a mini supermarket. It offers an assortment of snacks including hot dogs, nachos, heated popcorn and a large variety of beverages. There are shelves dedicatedly build for children and are hence at the level of their heights so that they can be easily accessed. The self-checkout section also hosts a ticket counter for better accessibility. Chaplin MEGA Alma-Ata cinema constitutes business class zones with highly comfortable seats instead of traditional VIP halls. These seats are equipped with independent controls built into the armrests to adjust the backrest and footrest. The entrances to these zones are located on the second floor of the cinema. The hall specially designed for children only screens cartoons and animated content. It is furnished with 22 child
seats on 120 square metres and has additional 28 ottomans, bean bags and 12 sofas. The children's cinema has an 8-metre slide and an adjacent area for parents so they can keep an eye on their child while still allowing them to independently socialise. In addition to this hall, a separate play area is constructed for children and their parents to while their time as they wait. The children are presented with options to draw, sculpt figures with plasticine, assemble a constructor or play with their toys. The cinema also provides two rooms for children's parties that can host up to 15-25 people. Chaplin MEGA Alma-Ata also features a 4DX hall that is located on the ground floor and provides an immersive cinema experience. The 4DX hall is featured with 4 special moving chairs that are equipped with mechanisms to toss, smoothly move or push. The mechanism creates sensations and vibrations so that the
guests can have a wholesome immersive experience. Imperceptible water nozzles are installed in the backs of the chairs to create the effect of rain and drizzle. The water for the special effects goes through several stages of filtration and can be turned off if not desired. The halls in MEGA Alma-Ata are equipped with the latest technology and has been designed to remain modern and remarkable in the coming years as well. It features a number of novelties that pleasantly surprise the audience. The interiors and technologies of the new have been designed by German architectural workshop Atelier Achatz Architekten. Along with its focus on comfort and hospitality, Chaplin Cinemas has also paid close attention to safety and hence, the complex has been built with fire-resistant materials. The walls are covered with anti-burning paint and the rooms are equipped with fire sensor and fire extinguishing systems.
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Paragon Theaters:
A Pivotal Spot for Fenton Launching their latest Cary location at Fenton, the brand becomes the region's newest state-of-the-art destination offering moviegoers a multitude of experiences. With Paragon's reputation, an emphasis on technology does not go unnoticed. specialised kiosks for guests to custom order premium concessions, craft food and drink and more.
Residents of Cary and the Triangle region are poised and ready for the highly anticipated 69-acre community that is based in Fenton that possesses areas to shop, live, dine and gather. At its focal point is Paragon Theatres with its newly launched theatre. Paragon Theaters Fenton situated on 21 Fenton Main Street, Suite 110, Cary, has introduced its new and ‘first-of-its-kind’ standards for moviegoers, including LuxBox, loveseat that has ‘pod’-style seating, an Axis15 Extreme Theatre with Dolby Atmos Immersive Sound tilted 15 degrees, a 66' screen the largest in the state, plus a large outdoor screen along with The Agency Bar & Social with indoor and outdoor seating. To make things interesting and memorable, Paragon Theaters offered tickets starting at only $6 per person, for a limited introductory time period. With this opening at Fenton Paragon Theater's second and newest Cary location- they continue
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to deliver on their promise to provide an elevated and custom experience for each and every guest that can't be replicated anywhere. With Paragon's reputation, an emphasis on technology does not go unnoticed. The new theatre has introduced industry-leading touchscreen technology on
Fenton also celebrates having LuxBox which is a luxury seating feature with oversized, zero-gravity heated recliners with retractable trays for at-your-seat service delivering refreshments, fine wines, craft beers, freshly-prepared craft food and premium concessions on-demand while the patrons remain seated and enjoy their cinemagoing experience. Axis15 Extreme is another innovation designed by the executives of Paragon Theaters that makes Fenton stand out. Imagine watching the summer's latest blockbusters, like NBC Universal's Minions: The Rise of Gru, in a 200-seat auditorium with a screen custom built to have a 15 degree tilt, projected using 4K laser technology that, when combined with Dolby Atmos immersive sound, is unique in the U.S. to provide the most optimal angle and viewing experience.
• I N S TA L LS • Along with its remarkable cinemawatching experiences, it allows its patrons to indulge and unwind at The Agency Bar & Social featuring both indoor and outdoor bar that will serve moviegoers and visitors of Fenton's open-air plaza. Destined to be one of the area's social epicentres, The Agency's modern design includes a wood grill encased lounge area, a grand scale fire pit and water feature, 24 beers on tap, chefinspired savoury plates and delicious craft cocktails. For even more entertainment and fun, the interactive bar games including Jet Pong and Golden Tee are available to play. It also boasts giant and life-size games like Jenga, bags and Connect Four to occupy and entertain its guests. For sports & entertainment fans, Paragon Theaters at Fenton added a 15-foot outdoor screen overlooking The Agency and main plaza. "The focus on cutting-edge design and our exceptional food and
beverage line up at Fenton aligns perfectly with the Paragon brand," said Mike Whalen, co-CEO of Paragon Theaters. He added, "During the shutdowns last year, we took time to consider the expectations of our guests post pandemic and are rolling out new amenities at Fenton based on those discussions."
Paragon Theaters Fenton also accommodates corporate meetings and has wireless mic and on-screen projection capabilities to facilitate this. The auditoriums are also available for private rentals and screenings, fundraisers, birthday parties and gaming parties as well. All in all, it is equipped to wholly serve the community.
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Galalite Screens:
Cumulative Screen Gain Teamed with the right quantitative measures Galalite Screens is providing viewers with a high-quality viewing experience. As a well-experienced brand of premium screens dedicated to state-of-the-art technology, seamless clarity and perfect viewing experience, Galalite Screens will help in understanding screen selection to ensure the best theatre performance. Filmmaking is a labour of love that necessitates the participation and effort of many people. Watching movies becomes even more enjoyable with the best cinema screen for the audience. Consequently, these efforts should be perfectly displayed on the screen. Screen gain is the gain value for a viewer seated perpendicular to the screen's viewing surface. However, there is at least always a difference in gain between the centre and the edges of the screen. As a result of the lack of transparency in screen gain calculation, overall picture quality suffers, and the brightness is inconsistent when comparing the screen centre and edges. The experience of watching movies on a screen becomes dull and grainy. But teaming with the right quantitative measures will give the viewers a high-quality viewing experience.
Cumulative Screen Gain Screen gain is calculated from the point where the screen is brightest,
directly in front of and perpendicular to the screen- the centre. The peak gain at zero to five degrees viewing axis is taken as the standard measurement. When the viewers move
to the side and look at the screen from an angle, the brightness of the projected image begins to fade. Depending on the gain, the reading drops up to 50% of its maximum value at certain viewing angles. As a result, a viewer watching the screen from the corner seats will see an image with less brightness than the viewer seated in the centre. The picture quality and thus the viewing experience of various portions of the image can shift dramatically for viewers sitting far off centre. Given the difference in gain from the centre to the edges of the screen, for example, a projector screen with a gain of 1.4 will project back 140% brighter at the centre but less
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• TECHNOLOGY • brightness at the edges. The screen accomplishes this by focusing light into a narrower reflective angle rather than uniformly reflecting light in all directions. As a result, higher gain screens have a narrower viewing angle. So, a high gain screen may restrict the number of the perfect viewing seats you can have in your theatre.
Hot-spotting Any screen with a gain greater than 1.0 has some level of hot-spotting. When viewed from the centre of the screen, the middle portion of the image will be brighter than the edges. However, this is not noticeable to a great extent on screens with less than 1.4 gain. For over a century, French cinema has occupied an important place in the world's cinema culture, with August and Louis Lumière, who invented motion-picture technology in the late nineteenth century, and Alice GuyBlaché and others being industry pioneers. Conforming to the French measurement standards, the screen gain is measured on the 9 major portions of the screen. This is what Galalite calls the cumulative screen gain. With an aim to improve picture quality and viewing experience, they intend to provide greater transparency of information in the difference in gain from the centre to the edge. This results in cinema owners and stakeholders making an informed decision when it comes to screen selection, resulting in an ideal viewing experience for their patrons. Instead of measuring the screen gain at the centre, the screen gain at 9 different points is measured to find the cumulative screen gain.
It eliminates picture screening distortion as well as any colour and brightness variations. Lensray reduces image noise and improves centre to edge brightness uniformity with a micro-lens arraybased technology. The involvement of the fields released by these distinct micro-lenses are prevented by maintaining the coherence region on the micro-lens array surface lower than the micro-lens footprint. As a result, there is a considerable improvement in perceived brightness. Lensray Technology display is significantly superior to that of any
other screen in the world. To give the audience an ideal viewing experience, any screen or reflecting surface must diffuse light uniformly over the area. Lensray technology has led to the evolution of perfect viewing movie screens. Galalite's screens offer significantly improved and evolved centre-to-edge uniformity, resulting in an ideal viewing experience. This technology has the potential to provide numerous benefits to the film industry. Their primary goal is to increase cinema exhibitors' profitability by ensuring a better and more consistent image presentation.
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GDC and DTS Rolling Out:
Game-changing Technology GDC and DTS have rolled out DTS:X for IAB Immersive Sound with the SR-1000 IMB. DTS:X replicates a real-world sound environment to transport the audience into a new level of sound immersion. With its built-in cinema audio capability of rendering up to 32-channels SR-1000 IMB is a pioneering audio solution. It offers several affordable options allowing exhibitors to save cost, space, installation and maintenance time. For over 20 years, GDC has been one of the most trusted partners in the cinema industry and has been recognised globally as a leader in integrated media block (IMB) technology. The SR-1000 is GDC’s sixth-generation digital cinema media server designed for near-zero maintenance and minimal total cost of ownership. The overall system stability is ensured with built-in embedded power electronics used in medical and military products. The SR-1000 is certified for 100,000 hours MTBF by SGS, the world’s largest testing and certifications company. Since its launch in 2018, more than 18,000 units of SR-1000 IMB are shipped worldwide. DTS (originally Digital Theatre Systems) launched in 1993 with the release of Jurassic Park from Universal Pictures. The company’s latest achievement is supporting the SMPTE immersive audio bitstream (IAB) standard. Since its inception, DTS has been dedicated to making the world sound better. In early 2015, the company unveiled DTS:X, its open, next-generation, immersive, multi-dimensional audio technology. DTS:X replicates a real-world sound environment to transport the audience into a new level of sound immersion and deliver a truly captivating entertainment experience within the cinema theatre. It provides numerous customisation options for cinema theatre owners and allows for a flexible speaker configuration that is suitable to the viewing space to more accurately convey the fluid movement of sound to create a richer entertainment soundscape.
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DTS and GDC, the first licensee of DTS:X technology have collaborated for the past seven years to deliver this realistic cinematic experience. Today, GDC has over 1100+ screens installed and is rolling out DTS:X to screens worldwide including PVR Cinemas, the world’s first and largest Samsung Onyx LED Cinema, ScreenX, CGS premium cinema, and more.
UME International Cineplex is one of the leading exhibitors in China. Its Beijing Shang Jing branch’s CGS theatre features GDC’s DTS:X immersive sound that moves around you like in real life.
PVR Cinemas, a movie theatre chain in India and the market leader in terms of screen count in the country features GDC’s DTS:X for IAB sound system at two screens in Mumbai and Hyderabad as it brings the latest immersive audio experience to audiences in India.
SR-1000 Built-in 5.1/7.1 Audio Solutions Since the launch in 2018, the robust SR-1000 has received excellent feedback and acceptance from the cinema industry. With its future-proof architecture, the SR-1000 offers several affordable options, including built-in diskless CineCache storage and built-in cinema audio processor designed for 5.1/7.1 surround sound. By selecting GDC’s optional built-in cinema audio processor instead of an external audio processor, exhibitors can save cost, space, installation, and maintenance time. Despite the economic impact caused by the
B&B Theatres, the fifth largest theatrical exhibition company in the US, exclusively features DTS:X for its Grand Screen and Grand Screen with ScreenX; recognised as premier PLF concepts in North America.
pandemic, the cumulative global sales for SR-1000 IMB with a built-in cinema audio processor have exceeded the forecast.
DTS:X for IAB Solutions The immersive audio bitstream (IAB) solution is designed to fully support SMPTE’s ST 2098-2, which represents a major milestone towards the goal of delivering a single interoperable immersive audio format
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Shaw Theatres PLQ has the most screens in the East of Singapore. Its two Lumiere suites, the company’s premium format halls, are equipped with state-of-the-art DTS:X for IAB cinema solutions.
Japan’s largest-in-scale flagship cineplex cinema Sunshine premium “BESTIA” (BEST IMMERSIVE AUDIO VISUAL) theatre’s auditoriums 5 and 6 are equipped with DTS:X, delivering the filmmakers’ intended immersive experience.
for theatrical distribution. Supporting SMPTE’s IAB will bring even more immersive content to the DTS:X screens worldwide - exactly as the filmmakers intended. In February 2020, GDC and DTS jointly demonstrated the DTS:X for IAB cinema solutions to Hollywood studios and industry stakeholders in Los Angeles. In August 2021, GDC and DTS announced they signed a landmark agreement to deliver DTS:X for IAB solutions to existing and future DTS:X customers worldwide. “Our collaborative work with DTS has never been interrupted over these years, not even during the pandemic. The engineers at GDC and DTS diligently develop the best immersive audio solutions for the exhibitors. We are delighted to see the rapid adoption of DTS:X IAB solutions by theatre owners.” said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, Chief Executive Officer of GDC Technology Limited. “DTS is proud to work with long-time collaborator, GDC, and our content and exhibitor partners to add Immersive Audio Bitstream (IAB) to
Hong Kong’s My Cinema Yoho Mall is the world’s first DTS:X theatre for IAB solutions.
In 2018, the world’s first and largest Samsung Onyx LED cinema screen (14m) in Capital Cinema, Beijing Xidan, China installed DTS:X to provide audiences with a 360-degree sound experience.
the DTS:X ecosystem. DTS is approaching 30 years of providing sensational audio to audiences. We look forward to collaborating with stakeholders to rollout IAB to DTS:X theatres worldwide to continue that journey,” said Bill Neighbors, Chief Content Officer of Xperi Corporation. As a part of the process of rolling out DTS:X for IAB, exhibitors have the option to upgrade GDC’s current DTS:X media servers to DTS:X for IAB designed to fully support the IAB standard. For new DTS:X installations, exhibitors can choose the SR-1000 with DTS:X for IAB
Independence Hall, South Korea’s largest exhibition facility features the Samsung Onyx Cinema LED cinema screen with DTS:X to wow audiences with rich, realistic 3D sound.
ScreenX room at CinePlanet Salon, is one of three DTS:X enabled rooms at the premier location in Salon-de-Provence, France.
decoder for 16- or 24-channel immersive audio system to provide a true cinematic surround sound for a 360-degree audio experience. GDC has upgraded all existing DTS:X screens in Hong Kong and Singapore cinemas, and selected cinemas in US and Europe to support DTS:X for IAB content. In addition, GDC has completed the IAB upgrade for two DTS:X screens in Korea CGV Cinemas Juan Station and two DTS:X cinemas at PVR Cinemas. GDC supports IAB for the existing and future DTS:X immersive sound installations, demonstrating the longterm commitment from GDC and DTS to enhance the DTS:X sound experience in cinemas worldwide. At CinemaCon 2022, it was unanimous that the SR-1000 IMB with the built-in cinema audio capability of rendering up to 32-channels of DTS:X immersive audio and AES67 networked audio that supports the IAB standard will be a game-changing audio solution. At Big Cine Expo 2022, GDC will also showcase the built-in 32-channel DTS:X for IAB solution.
The MEGA auditorium features DTS:X immersive audio at Arena Cinemas in Geneva, Switzerland.
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25 April - 28 April 2022 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, USA CinemaCon, the Official Convention of NATO and the world's largest gathering for the worldwide motion picture theatre industry returned to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas with its much awaited tenth show. It featured a broad schedule that attracted the multiple facets of the international motion picture theatre industry. John Fithian commented that CinemaCon is not only about its film footage. It is also about the future of the industry, the innovations featured on the trade floor and the demonstration suites. It is an opportunity for the industry to network and grow. Since its inception in 2011, CinemaCon has evolved to be the most anticipated convention amongst its industry partners and the industry's leaders. It has partnered with two of the motion picture theatre industry's leading trade associations, ICTA (International Cinema Technology Association) and NAC (National Association of Concessionaries) as its Trade Show Partners. Along with
its partners, CinemaCon proposed and delivered to bring the industry's largest trade show to a new level. CinemaCon 2022 had a showcase of power-packed production houses presenting their previews and theatrical releases. With Caesars Palace as its home once again, it provided its delegates the finest of accommodations, a beautiful conference center, an array
of world-class restaurants, and the magnificent Colosseum. This state-ofthe-art venue showcased all studio screenings and presentations in their ultimate theatre setting.
HIGHLIGHTS: A session featuring Hamza Khan, Future of Work Expert, Author of Leadership, Reinvented, was widely appreciated, where Khan made a case that employees of the future must be led instead of managed. Gaming industry leaders and theatre executives shared the best ways for theatres to monetise through gaming and esports. The panelists included, Donal Brinkman, Principal Group Program Manager, Microsoft; Leslie Pirritano, Your Best Friend and Global Sr. Influencer Relationship Manager, AMD; Rick Starr, Founder, SNDBX and Owner, CW Theatres; Megan Van Petten, Founder and Managing Director, Esports Trade Association. The session was moderated by Robb Chiarini, CEO, FULCRUM.
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Moderated by Sarah Whitten, CNBC, this session discussed marketing tactics to get people back into the moviegoing habit with the panelists: Alicia Cook, Director, Advertising, AMC Theatres; Rich Daughtridge, President & CEO, Warehouse Cinemas; Ben Deighton, General Manager - Marketing Australia and New Zealand, Reading Cinemas; Annelise Holyoak, Sr. National Director of Marketing & Loyalty, Cinépolis.
STUDIO PRESENTATIONS PARAMOUNT PICTURESScreening of Top Gun: Maverick NEON- presented its upcoming slate of releases. WARNER BROS. PICTURESshowcased its upcoming releases UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND BLUMHOUSE- Screening of THE BLACK PHONE THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOSShowcased previews of Lightyear, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Avatar: The Way of Water Jackie Brenneman, EVP & General Counsel, NATO and President, NATO Cinema Foundation introduced the NATO Cinema Foundation, and this session's panelists were Brittanie Bagby Baker, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, B&B Theatres; Scott Forman, EVP & General Sales Manager, Warner Bros. Pictures; Pat Gonzalez, SVP, In-Theatre Marketing, Paramount Pictures; and Brian Schultz, Founder & CEO, LOOK Cinemas. A distinguished panel including Mike Cummings, Sr. Principal, TK Architects International, Brock Bagby, EVP, Chief Content & Development Officer, B&B Theatres; Mark Gramz, EVP, Marcus Theatres; Brian Hall, Special Advisor to the CEO, Major Cineplex Group; and Toni Massih, Managing Director Cinemas, VOX Cinemas shared their experiences and learnings as exhibitors in the industry.
CinemaCon St ar of the Y ear Star Year earZoe Saldana
AWARD PRESENTATIONS 2022 NA TO Marque A ward NAT Award ward- Ellis Jacob, President and CEO, Cineplex
TRADE SHOWS The Trade Show Suites at CinemaCon 2022 featured demonstrations and presentations by Christie, Cinionic, GDC Technology, Mobile Moviegoing & BeforeTheMovie, Sharp NEC Display Solutions among others.
2022 BIG SCREEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: Cinema Vérité Award Robert De Niro Comedy St ar of the Y ear Star Year earBilly Eichner Rising Star of 2022 2022Abby Ryder Fortson
Career Achievement in Film Award Award- Martin Moszkowicz, Producer & Chairman, Constantin Film Global Achievement in Exhibition Award ward- Renana Teperberg, Chief Commercial Officer, Cineworld Group Passepartout Award Award- Jeffrey Forman, Senior Vice President of International Sale, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution International Filmmakers of the Y ear Year earMary Parent and Denis Villeneuve CinemaCon Spirit of the Industry Award Award- Focus Features Comscore Emerging Market Spotlight Award Award- AMC Cinemas; Cinépolis; Empire Cinemas; muvi Cinemas; VOX Cinemas
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Fifth Edition of Big Cine Expo is being held on 16-17 August 2022 in Chennai, India. The mega event is the only convention and trade show for single-screen, multiplex, malls and theatrical distribution industry in Asia and India. Big Cine Expo 2022 is set to roll out its carpet in Chennai for the international tradeshow and convention at Chennai Trade Centre (CTC), India. This exceptionally unique and exclusive event will provide enormous prospects for networking and business opportunities, while it serves as a one-stop-shop for local cinemas. Once again Big Cine Expo promises an interactive platform that will add value to single-screen cinemas, multiplexes, B2B stakeholders of cinema and entertainment. Being the only cinema exhibition convention and trade show in Asia and India, the event aids as a learning centre for building best-inclass cinemas. The 2-day event facilitates a platform for discovery, collaboration and networking for the cinema exhibition industry in India. The event will facilitate Product Displays, Demos, Product Presentations, Studio Presentations, Seminars, Panel Discussions, Awards Programs, Special Events, Film Screenings as well as B2B meetings and trade shows.
WHY INDIA? Despite the pandemic and its aftermath, India continues to emerge
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as one of the fastest growing economies with the entertainment sector playing an essential role. The Indian cinema industry is second to Hollywood in size and the South of India is a leading market with highest number of cinema screens and movie releases.
Projectionists, Sound Specialists, Acoustical Consultants, Theatre Consultants, AV Installers, Cinema Consultants, Mall Operators, Top Studio Operators and Cinema Theatre Contractors.
There is a huge appetite for technical know-how and equipment owing to the untapped potential in the cinema theatre market in India and the other Asian countries. And here lies an opportunity for a viable platform in India.
Screens, 3D Systems, 4D Systems, Digital Cinema, E- Cinema, Projectors, Speakers, Security Systems, Amplifiers, Processors, Servers, Seating, Lighting, Signage, TMS, Acoustics, Carpet, Concessions, In-theatre Dining, Box Office, Lamps, Architecture, Gaming, Amusement, Immersive Seating, Ticketing, Kiosks, Mobile Payment, Cables, Popcorn, Merchandise, HVAC, Real Estate, Interior Designing, Automation, and Franchising.
VISITOR PROFILE Cinema Theatre Owners, Theatre Managers, Top Theatre Management, Theatre Technicians, Architects, Cinema Interior Designers,
EXHIBITOR PROFILE
FLOOR PLAN
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REVIEW
20-23 June 2022 Barcelona, Spain
CineEurope has been the most successful and the longest running European convention and trade show for major, regional and independent cinema exhibitors. The 31st Edition of CineEurope was packed with exclusive studio screenings and product presentations, cinematic technologies and innovations and educational seminars to keep the audience on top of the industry trends. On its opening night it featured a special screening of the Winner of the 2022 Cannes Palme d’Or: Triangle of Sadness.
probed on the questions involving how to continue to invest and innovate in this challenging financial environment.
It offered a networking platform for over 4000 industry peers from distribution and exhibition to technology and concessions.
At its presentation, STUDIOCANAL showcased a diverse line-up along with an announcement of acquisition and distinction for its leader, Anna Marsh, who was also awarded CineEurope’s International Distributor of the Year award. Following suit, presentations from Creative Europe and Unifrance and Pathé Films presented a montage of trailers to exhibitors from 38 European countries. Few of the trailers showcased included A Cat’s Life, Rise, Final Cut, The Innocent, Corsage, Holy Spider, and Boy From Heaven among others.
CineEurope is an event that facilitates the networking between distribution, exhibition and third-party partners around the globe. Attendees were able to influence the products and services they were selling and exhibiting. With cinemas continuing to make an unmatched economic, social and cultural contribution the convention
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The convention was kickstarted by CineEurope business sessions, where, the former was moderated by Lucy Jones, Executive Director UK & Ireland, Comscore and the later was a Executive Roundtable in association with The Boxoffice Company and was moderated by Julien Marcel, CEO, The Boxoffice Company.
HIGHLIGHTS
The second day was power packed with sessions and presentations on the Trade Show Floor. A session moderated by Sharon Reid, Director of Marketing and Partnerships, Cinema First addressed how to attract a broader and more diverse audience along with the panelists, Dorothy Smith, Managing Director, Zeffirellis; Guillaume Thomine Desmazures, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, ICE Theatres; Ieva Sipola, Director of Splendid Palace Cinema; and Monica Tornblom, Event Cinema Manager, Folkets Husoch Parker. Emphasising on sustainability a seminar hosted by The Coca-Cola Company and facilitated by Nick Gault, Away From Home Customers Director, The Coca-Cola Company discussed building a more sustainable future for the business and our planet. CineEurope boasted spotlight sessions that addressed topics such as inclusivity from an audience perspective, fighting piracy, digitalisation a new reality, the role of premium experiences in cinema, adaptive marketing strategies among others.
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A glimpse of movies coming soon… Minions: The Rise of Gru
Thor: Love and Thunder
Production Illumination Enter.
Production Marvel Studios
Director Kyle Balda
Director Taika Waititi
Starring Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson
Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman
Genre Adventure
Genre Action, Fantasy
The Princess
Cop Secret Production 20th Century
Production Pegasus Pictures
Director Le-Van Kiet
Director Hannes Thor
Starring Joey King, Dominic Cooper
Starring Audunn Blöndal, Egill Einarsson
Genre Action, Fantasy
Genre Action, Comedy
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
The Forgiven Production Roadside Attractions
Production Paramount Pictures
Director John Michael
Director Mark Koetsier
Starring Rebecca Hall, Mark Strong
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Cera
Genre Drama
Genre Comedy, Adventure
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F U T U R E Where The Crawdads Sing
DC League of Super-Pets
Production Sony Pictures
Production Warner Bros.
Director Olivia Newman
Director Jared Stern
Starring Garret Dillahunt, Daisy Edgar-Jones
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Keanu Reeves
Genre Mystery, Thriller
Genre Adventure
Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris
Production Sony Pictures
Director Anthony Fabian
Director David Leitch
Starring Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert
Starring Brad Pitt, Aaron Johnson
Genre Comedy, Drama
Genre Action, Adaptation
Easter Sunday Production Film Movement
Production Universal Pictures
Director Nana Mensah
Director Jay Chandrasekhar
Starring Nana Mensah, Meeko Gattuso
Starring Eva Noblezada, Tia Carrere
Genre Comedy
Genre Comedy
Nope
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Bullet Train
Production Focus Features
Queen of Glory
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Bodies Bodies Bodies Production Universal Pictures
Production A24
Director Jordan Peele
Director Halina Reijn
Starring Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya
Starring Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova
Genre Horror, Sci-Fi
Genre Horror, Thriller
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R E L E A S E S Three Thousand Years Of Longing
Luck Production Apple Original
Production United Artists
Director Peggy Holmes
Director George Miller
Starring Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg
Starring Idris Elba, Tilda Swinton
Genre Comedy, Family
Genre Fantasy, Romance
Prey
The School For Good and Evil Production 20th Century
Production Netflix Originals
Director Dan Trachtenberg
Director Paul Feig
Starring Amber Midthunder, Dane DiLiegro
Starring Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington
Genre Action, Sci-Fi
Genre Drama, Family
Fall
Don't Worry Darling Production Lionsgate
Production Warner Bros.
Director Scott Mann
Director Olivia Wilde
Starring Grace C Currey, Virginia Gardner
Starring Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh
Genre Suspense, Thriller
Genre Sci-Fi, Thriller
After Ever Happy
Beast Production Universal Pictures
Production Vertical Entert.
Director Baltasar Kormakur
Director Castille Landon
Starring Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley
Starring Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Genre Adventure, Thriller
Genre Drama, Romance
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F U T U R E Drifting Home
Shabaash Mithu Production Netflix Originals
Production Viacom 18 Motion
Director Hiroyasu Ishida
Director Srijit Mukherjee
Starring Mutsumi Tamura, Asami Seto
Starring Taapsee Pannu, Vijay Raaz
Genre Animation, Kids
Genre Biographical, Sports
Rashtra Kavach OM
Bros Production Universal Pictures
Production Zee Studios
Director Nick Stoller
Director Kapil Verma
Starring Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane
Starring Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjana Sanghi
Genre Comedy
Genre Action, Thriller
Raksha Bandhan
Shamshera Production Yash Raj Films
Production Cape of Good Films
Director Karan Malhotra
Director Aanand. L. Rai
Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt
Starring Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar
Genre Action, Drama
Genre Drama, Family
Laal Singh Chaddha
Vikrant Rona Production PAN India
Production Viacom 18 Motion
Director Anup Bhandari
Director Advait Chandan
Starring Kichcha Sudeepa, Jacqueline Fernandez
Starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor
Genre Action, Drama
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Genre Drama, Family