Merlin Cinemas, a British cinema chain, has installed Arts Alliance Media’s Producer enterprise software. The systems integrator Omnex Pro Film handled the installation and will service and maintain the system.
Golden Screen Cinemas in Malaysia has opened a new, visually stunning 270-degree panoramic CJ 4DPlex ScreenX auditorium at Aurum Theatre, situated in the Tun Razak Exchange. The new ScreenX theatre with 218 luxury recliner seats will boast a 22-meter main screen making it the largest ScreenX in Malaysia and the second largest ScreenX in Southeast Asia.
Star Cinema Grill, the leading locally-owned-and-operated cinema chain in Houston, is set to open its tenth location at CityCentre, one of Houston’s most prestigious developments. This milestone marks the 13th dine-in cinema for Culinary Khancepts, renowned for its innovative brands including Hollywood Palms Cinema, Reel Luxury Cinemas, and the well-known Houston staples, Liberty Kitchen, State Fare Kitchen and Bar, and the iconic River Oaks Theatre, slated to open later this year.
Digital Light Sources and Positron have reached an exclusive agreement for DLS to market and sell Positron’s patented Voyager virtual reality chairs to cinemas in the United States. “DLS is very excited to work with Positron to bring this multi-sensory VR experience of a lifetime that offers the creativity and drama of cinematic storytelling and delivers it right to movie theatre lobbies," said Sami Haddad, president of DLS.
The music video for Ariana Grande’s yes, and? brings a modern approach to vintage allure. The video was directed by Christian Breslauer, who worked for the first time with cinematographer Gaul Porat. Together, the filmmakers found inspiration in well-chosen references and showcased the dynamic choreography with intentional framing and subtle, deliberate camera moves. Working with Panavision New York, Breslauer and Porat chose to work primarily with H Series spherical primes for the production, which came together quickly late last year. Here the two filmmakers share insights on their inspirations and collaboration.
The Cineworld Group has completed its executive team following the 2023 appointments of Eduardo Acuna as chief executive officer along with a new board chaired by Eric Foss. Joining Acuna and the Cineworld Group team are Thomas Song as chief financial officer, Ben Hill as chief human resources officer, John Henrich as general counsel, John Curry as senior vice president of commercial at Regal, and Javier Sotomayor as president of Cineworld International.
Cinépolis India has promoted Devang Sampat to the role of managing director. Sampat, who previously served as the chief executive officer, brings more than two decades of invaluable experience in the entertainment and retail industries to his new position.
The Backlot Cinema & Diner has officially opened in Houndshill Shopping Centre’s new extension in Lancashire, England. The owners say that multi-screen cinema and diner, a pivotal part of the town’s major regeneration project, will be an experience like no other.
PVR Inox has opened a six-screen cinema at the Mall of Faridabad in Haryana, India.
Marcus Majestic Cinema in Brookfield, Wisconsin, will be one of only 13 theatres in the United States – and the only theatre in Wisconsin – to host The Skywalker Saga: The May the 4th Marathon.
