Cinema industry veteran Crispin Lilly has been named the new managing director of Showcase Cinemas UK. He will join the company at the end of April with a pledge to build on the industry-leading in-cinema experience Showcase is renowned for and to build on the already successful strategy to drive admissions into its screens post-pandemic.
Electronics giant Samsung has partnered with the Picturehouse U25 Membership, in tandem with the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, in a deal brokered by Digital Cinema Media and Starcom.
The British companies Disguise and Xplor have formed a partnership to tackle the skills gap in virtual production. Together, the two organizations are launching the first UK virtual production accelerator, a learning program that gives trainees hands-on experience with the latest real-time technologies and advanced LED volumes.
The UK Cinema Association's 2023 conference Greening the Big Screen Experience to be held at Picturehouse Central, London, March 21-22 will bring together more than 300 colleagues from across the UK and beyond to consider why environmental issues matter and to explore what actions might now be needed in response to the challenges they present.
CinemaNext UK recently completed two projects for Curzon Cinemas at their new Canterbury Riverside and Bentall’s Centre Kingston locations. Its second venue to open in the city, Curzon Canterbury Riverside boasts five spacious screens, with names inspired by The Canterbury Tales, including The Chaucer, a dedicated Dolby Atmos screen.
Picturedrome Cinemas has signed an agreement with ShowTime Analytics to provide it with real-time operational insights and a digital marketing system.
WTW Scott Cinemas has opened a new seven-screen multiplex cinema in Bridgwater Northgate, England. Built in a former brewery that operated decades ago, the theatre features the latest cinema technology and features luxury finishing touches, including Ferco's bespoke seats.
UK cinema advertising contractor Pearl & Dean and dessert brand Gü have launched a unique new campaign – Indulgent Cinema with Gü – that sees the brand promoting its luxurious sweet treats in 30 independent cinemas across the UK.
BAFTA award-winning visual effects studio Lola has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Annie Gordon as executive producer and Lizzie Hill as senior producer.
The UK cinema advertising contractor, Pearl & Dean, has rekindled its relationship with Curzon by securing a new contract set to start in July 2023. The partnership will see Pearl & Dean work with Curzon to deliver advertising in their luxury cinema spaces and potentially across their other assets in the future.
