The world’s largest cinema chain, which owns Odeon Cinemas, has said it will refuse to screen any Universal Pictures films in a row over the future of theatrical releases. Its theatrical run was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, he said Universal, known for blockbuster franchises including Fast & … [Read more...]
AMC, Lee & More Talk Cinema Re-Openings
Despite its financial woes, AMC has released a statement saying the cinema chain isn’t even considering re-opening for business until the company knows that studios plan to release major blockbusters... Read more: https://www.darkhorizons.com/amc-lee-more-talk-cinema-re-openings/ … [Read more...]
AMC raises $500m debt during cinema shutdown
World’s biggest movie chain enticed bond investors with 11% yield... Source: https://www.ft.com/content/ … [Read more...]
Leading US cinema chains boycott Netflix Oscar nominees
AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas won’t be showing any Best Picture nominees released by Netflix on their screens in the US. The two cinema chains have been boycotting Netflix’s release strategy, which prevents cinemas from receiving a 90-day window of exclusivity as is traditional. Source: Netflix: US cinema chains AMC and Regal won't be screening … [Read more...]
MoviePass Is Dead. Here’s Who’s Left
Alas, poor MoviePass. We knew it well. AMC, Cinemark, and Cineworld hope their sequel alternatives are anything but tragedies. MoviePass stormed onto the scene in 2017, offering a novel business model: a monthly subscription offering all-you-can-eat movies -- as much as one free movie every day of the month -- for the low, low price of just … [Read more...]
“Keep It You”: Cynthia Pierce Brings Sight and Sound to AMC
Pierce and her team are also responsible for the installation of new technology—whether it’s a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine or a new Dolby Cinema—and fielding tech support issues. “The deployment side of my job is that] the sight and sound team is deploying Dolby, they’re deploying Imax Prime. We’re always looking for new technology to improve the … [Read more...]
