The world’s most breathtaking cinemas: the readers’ picks
Where will you be watching The Odyssey this weekend? Why not visit one of these spectacular screens…. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/df51b715-4e19-446f-9e12-5774ad85d378
‘There’s excitement in the air’: how America fell back in love with indie cinemas
With unexpected programming and a community ethos, independent cinemas across the US are giving multiplexes a run for their money. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/04/america-indie-cinemas-revival
‘Not easy, but not impossible’: Iraq’s film industry sees slow revival
In the heart of old Baghdad, legendary movie theatres stand abandoned and shrouded in dust, bearing witness to Iraq’s once-vibrant cultural scene. Source: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260703-not-easy-but-not-impossible-iraq-s-film-industry-sees-slow-revival
This Israeli startup is using AI to transform cinemas into more than just a place to watch movies
Aiming at younger generations and their need for socialization, Bigger Picture offers cinemas a platform to track their data and create better experiences. Source: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-899079
Fade to black: inside grand abandoned cinemas in the US and Canada
The grand music halls and theatres of the 1920s gave way to the era of the moving image, prompting the acquisition and conversion of lavish cinemas across the US – many of which became enduring cultural landmarks. From the rise … Continued
Regal Launches First-of-Its-Kind ChatGPT Moviegoer App Developed by The Boxoffice Company
Regal’s millions of moviegoers will be able to harness the power of ChatGPT to get personalized, actionable movie recommendations, answers, and more. Source: https://www.boxofficepro.com/regal-launches-first-of-its-kind-chatgpt-moviegoer-app-developed-by-the-boxoffice-company/