From Legal Week: Olswang has sealed its second major instruction for Blackstone in a matter of months - and one of the media specialist's biggest ever corporate deals - advising the acquisitive buy-out house on the takeover of cinema chain UGC. … [Read more...]
bfi London IMAX Cinema – record takings for The Polar Express in 3D
From BFI: The Polar Express: An IMAX 3D Experience achieved the highest takings in Europe when it grossed £52,500 at the bfi London IMAX Cinema during its opening weekend (3-5 December). … [Read more...]
UU Cinemas to restart with free screenings
Less than a week after it was discovered that University Union Cinemas had wasted an estimated $9,000 in student fees, the organization will hold free movie screenings starting Wednesday night. … [Read more...]
Animated Movies: US and European Market Assessment
This new report from Screen Digest analyses the US and European markets for feature film animation. As well as a detailed analysis of admissions and market shares in US and key European territories between 1997 and 2003, the report lists all admissions and box office of all animated titles in the USA and eight European territories. The report also … [Read more...]
New National Amusements’ IMAX® Theatres Open Strong
From IMAX Press Release: Research Conducted at New IMAX® MPX Retrofit Locations Shows Excellent Consumer Response to The IMAX Experience®. … [Read more...]
The Show Must Go On
From Timeout: A very special screening of 'The Third Man' officially re-opened The Rex cinema in Berkhamsted on Sunday night, kicking off what promises to be a truly special cinematic experience for all visitors to the re-modeled movie Mecca. … [Read more...]