AMC Theatres Is Having Regrets About Caving to Studios
As moviegoing lags, the mega chain hopes to push studios back to at least a 45-day theatrical window. Source: AMC Theatres Is Having Regrets About Caving to Studios
As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in Los Angeles are finding their audience
Streaming — and a pandemic — have radically transformed cinema consumption, but Villalon is part of a growing number of mostly younger people contributing to a renaissance of LA’s independent theater scene. The city’s enduring, if diminished, role as a … Continued
In a tricky box office summer, how can indie cinemas survive?
The movie exhibition industry remains in a state of flux as it navigates a slew of challenges including pandemic aftershocks, digital streaming, strike-delayed content, changing consumer tastes and a years-long bout of high inflation. Source: In a tricky box office … Continued
Adam Aron: “It’s Inconceivable That AMC Would File for Chapter 11”
The CEO of the world’s largest movie theater chain is in Las Vegas this week for CinemaCon, where AMC’s fate is a hot topic among rivals and major studios. Source: Adam Aron: “It’s Inconceivable That AMC Would File for Chapter … Continued
France’s Urban Distribution shuts down as company founder cites “fears for independent cinema”
France’s Urban Distribution has shut its doors, the latest independent distributor to fold due to struggling ticket sales following the closure of Rezo Films’ distribution arm in March. Source: France’s Urban Distribution shuts down as company founder cites “fears for … Continued
Indie film’s ‘very brief’ use of AI sparks backlash and calls for boycotts
For a movie that takes painstaking care to recreate the vibe and aesthetics of 1970s television, the firestorm engulfing the newly released indie horror film “Late Night with the Devil” is a thoroughly modern one. Co-written and directed by brothers … Continued