Vista Group Confirms 2026 Outlook as Cloud and Payments Drive Cinema Tech Growth

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Vista Group International, a cinema and film technology specialist, says its 2026 financial guidance remains on track as it accelerates migration of major cinema clients to its Vista Cloud platform.   Source: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/markets-news/Tipranks/1694477/vista-group-confirms-2026-outlook-as-cloud-and-payments-drive-cinema-tech-growth/

Cygames acquires Japanese animation, VFX, and motion capture company credited on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Ninja Gaiden 4

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Pretty Derby and Granblue Fantasy developer Cygames has announced the acquisition of domestic 3DCG and VFX company Griot Groove, effective May 1, 2026. Cygames has acquired all of the latter’s shares, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. With a 31-year … Continued

Blackstone-backed event services provider Encore files for an estimated $500 million IPO

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Encore, which provides audiovisual and other production and venue services for B2B live events, filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to an estimated $500 million in an initial public offering.   Source: https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/118241/Blackstone-backed-event-services-provider-Encore-files-for-an-estimated-$50

Chinese film technology expands into Indian market

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China Film Technology (CFT), a Chinese cinema technology company, recently signed a cooperation deal with India’s largest cinema integrator, UFO Moviez, aiming to offer moviegoers in India a brand-new viewing experience with CFT’s CINITY projection systems.   Source: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-04-24/Chinese-film-technology-expands-into-Indian-market-1MBrlV0ru00/index.html