AMC brings nine-screen luxury cinema to Jeddah
In a first for AMC Cinemas in Saudi Arabia’s west coast city, the new cinema offers eight luxury auditoriums and an IMAX theatre. Source: AMC brings nine-screen luxury cinema to Jeddah – BroadcastPro ME
Samuel Wright, Voice Of The Little Mermaid’s Sebastian, Is Dead At 74
In 1989, The Little Mermaid opened in theaters, and thanks to its outstanding critical reception and box office performance, it launched the Disney Renaissance. Included among the animated movie’s cast was Samuel Wright, who voiced Sebastian the crab. Sadly, it’s … Continued
Expert advice on COVID safety at movie theaters
The last time we checked in with public health experts on whether it would be a good idea to heed Russell Crowe and Christopher Nolan and head out to the cinema, the answer was an unambiguous no. But that was … Continued
Queer coding in Hindi cinema
Filmmakers in India and around the world have been indulging in the practice of queer coding, that is, writing characters with ambiguous sexuality, hinting through recognisable signifiers and tropes. The practice, which started as a means to bypass laws against … Continued
Chicago Japan Film Collective
The Chicago Japan Film Collective is proud to introduce Midwest to some of Japan’s most original voices and to provide unique international screening opportunities for these talented filmmakers. With a focus on work created by women, the LGBTQ community, and … Continued
Zephyrhills businesses start ‘sign war’ to bring in customers
What started as a good-natured bit of banter between neighboring businesses has overtaken an entire city. Larry Rutan started a sign war in Zephyrhills.Now, everyone is benefitting.“I think it helps out everybody,” he said. “It’s a fun thing to do. … Continued