Fithian, Glickman cite turning point for cinema

LAS VEGAS — At ShoWest’s opening ceremony Tuesday, National Association of Theatre Owners president and CEO John Fithian and MPAA chairman and CEO Dan Glickman put a brave face on the challenges facing the exhibition business: the 5.8% decline in 2005 boxoffice receipts, shortened release windows, rampant piracy and consumers distracted by new tech gadgets.