As pervasive as streaming is today, it was only in 2007 that Netflix—then known as a mail-delivery DVD rental service—began offering its users the ability to watch films through a high-speed internet connection. The timing couldn’t have been better for Netflix, which was in the midst of a fierce competition with its brick-and-mortar rival, … [Read more...]

Cinemas have been fighting competition for the public’s leisure time for more than 70 years, beginning with the rise of television and continuing with the growth of home-entertainment options. But the movie theater business is currently facing one of its most daunting challenges ever, now that the pandemic has shattered exclusivity windows, and a … [Read more...]

The new millennium marked nothing short of a historic turning point for the exhibition business. Even though exhibition survived Y2K unscathed, its own reckless spending on megaplexes and overbuilding in the 1990s resulted in a series of bankruptcies that cast serious doubts on the industry’s future. But perseverance and resilience, even during … [Read more...]

Established in 2012 in honor of the late independent film executive Bingham Ray, the award is handed out anually to “an individual who has shown exemplary foresight and creativity in the world of independent film.” Source: Focus Distribution President Lisa Bunnell to Receive Bingham Ray Spirit Award at ShowEast 2021 - Boxoffice … [Read more...]

The 12-month mentoring program for women in cinema exhibition will see 11 female cinema professional receive one-to-one career advice and networking opportunities with women executives across the cinema landscape. Source: UNIC Announces 5th Edition of Women's Cinema Leadership Programme - Boxoffice … [Read more...]