Tragedy meets ‘social realism’ in Welsh-language film hailed a ‘sensation’
The director of a new Welsh-language film released in cinemas across the UK says the reaction has been “amazing”. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr47n37xvwno
Lumma and Omniplex to Launch the first 4D E-Motion Theater in Scotland
Lumma is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Omniplex Cinemas to launch Scotland’s first-ever 4D E-Motion auditorium at the iconic Renfrew Street venue in Glasgow. This groundbreaking experience will officially premiere in September 2026. Source: https://celluloidjunkie.com/wire/lumma-and-omniplex-to-launch-the-first-4d-e-motion-theater-in-scotland/
The Code No Algorithm Can Break: Why True Cinema Always Finds Its Audience
This video explores the modern challenge of capturing an audience’s attention when movies must directly compete with social media feeds and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. Source: https://www.citynewsservice.cn/articles/cns/city-news/general/the-code-no-algorithm-can-break-why-true-cinema-always-finds-its-audience-3k0ejjen
Vue & Barco Cinema Celebrate EPIC Milestones
Vue opens its 15th premium large format EPIC by Vue screen and surpasses 400,000 admissions ahead of its one-year anniversary; EPIC by Vue combines Barco’s groundbreaking HDR by Barco projection with Dolby Atmos sound. Source: https://celluloidjunkie.com/wire/vue-barco-cinema-celebrate-epic-milestones/
‘Supergirl’ Hits Headwinds With $38M Box Office Opening as ‘Toy Story 5’ Stays on Top at $70M
The Pixar sequel declined 56 percent to win the frame, besting the debuts for the Milly Alcock-led superhero feature and ‘Jackass: Best and Last.’ Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-supergirl-toy-story-5-1236632101/
Hollywood’s collapse continues as another production house is forced to close
Shadowcast Pictures, a Los Angeles-based production equipment rental company that supplied cameras, lighting and other filmmaking gear to movies, television shows and commercials for nearly two decades, has ceased operations after struggling through years of industry turmoil. Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/hollywood-collapse-continues-another-production-213515839.html