Warner Bros reviving ‘Matrix’ franchise, hires Drew Goddard to direct new film
Four films have earned $1.8bn at global box office. Source: Warner Bros reviving ‘Matrix’ franchise, hires Drew Goddard to direct new film | News | Screen
Cinecittà’s Nicola Maccanico on Turning a Profit Despite U.S. Strikes
Italy’s Cinecittà Studios, which have been undergoing a radical overhaul since 2021, recently released their fiscal 2023 results, which saw the Rome-based facilities turn a profit for the second year in a row after bleeding red ink for years. Source: … Continued
Original-IP titles are bringing optimism to UK & Ireland operators
“One of the key takeouts from 2023 was the infectious power of originality for audiences.” Source: Original-IP titles are bringing optimism to UK & Ireland operators | Features | Screen
Chennai’s iconic cinema house drops curtains
Disheartened by the news of Udhayam Theatre shutting down, moviegoers share their cherished memories associated with it — for some, they are childhood moments, and others, nostalgic emotions Source: Chennai’s iconic cinema house drops curtains
How US event cinema outfit Fathom Events found success by expanding into specialty distribution
Now in its 20th year of operation as a joint venture between leading US exhibitors AMC, Regal Cinemas and Cinemark, Fathom began distributing what the industry initially called alternative content, and then rebranded as event cinema. The model, under which … Continued
Vietnam considered one of Asia’s fastest growing cinema markets
Last year, Vietnam’s box office reached 150 million USD, or around 90% of pre-pandemic levels, from a total of 1,100 screens. It is not bad for a market that in 2010 only had 90 screens and annual revenue of less … Continued