formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Last decade’s promises of e-commerce and big data in exhibition have been fulfilled and have already transformed the way cinemas do business. Now, as we enter the dawn of the artificial intelligence era, cinemas are looking for their POS systems … Continued
After months of speculation about ARRI’s future ownership, the 109-year-old Munich camera and lighting manufacturer has been acquired by Thomas Riedel, the founder and sole owner of the Riedel Group. The deal, which closes a competitive international bidding process, keeps … Continued
Cinemas are still struggling in the wake of the pandemic and many are turning to artificial intelligence tools in a bid to win back audiences. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/features/how-major-and-indie-cinema-chains-are-using-ai-tools-they-are-saving-me-at-least-one-day-a-week/5215694.article
As cinemas raise the bar on premium, differentiated experiences, larger-format auditoriums are becoming a key priority for exhibitors. Samsung’s new 14-meter format is designed to meet this demand — enabling greater immersion, optimized seating layouts and more efficient use of … Continued
From The Godfather to Saltburn, the internet is awash with claims that actors are ditching the script and making it up as they go along. What’s behind our desire to invest in these behind-the-scenes ‘secrets’? Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/17/cinema-improvised-lines-nehind-the-scenes-secrets-godfather-saltburn
The director of a box office hit film about Nazi collaboration and its Oscar-winning star have described criticisms they have whitewashed wartime atrocities as dishonest and “a scandal”. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/19/xavier-giannoli-nazi-collaborator-film-les-rayons-et-les-ombres-historical-gaslighting-claims