National Cinema Day is a celebratory day in the film industry, aimed at encouraging people to return to movie theaters and boost attendance. This year’s National Cinema Day saw a significant increase in admissions compared to the previous year, with 8.5 million admissions reported. However, despite the success of the event, there are several aspects
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EntTelligence, the leading box office analytics firm, is currently monitoring over 13.5 million seats in more than 100,000 showtimes for Sunday’s National Cinema Day. The latest data shows that pre-sales for Sunday have surpassed Saturday by an astounding 700%. This news comes as the second annual National Cinema Day offers a flat ticket price of
In a surprising turn of events, New Line’s highly anticipated animated film, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, is undergoing a release date change. Originally set for April 12, 2024, the movie will now hit theaters on December 13, 2023. This decision was prompted by a chain-reaction of release date changes
Warner Bros and Imax have announced that the film “Barbie” has become the highest-grossing film of 2023 at the domestic box office, surpassing $575 million in ticket sales. Directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, this cinematic masterpiece has also achieved global success, grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide. To celebrate this
The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) has recently experienced a wave of resignations, raising concerns about the organization’s leadership and its impact on the industry. Jerry Pierce, the Tech Advisor for NATO, has decided to step down following the dismissal of EVP and General Counsel Jackie Brenneman. This article will analyze the reasons behind
In what seems to be a battle of its own making, Warner Bros is poised to take the number one spot at the box office this weekend with its new DC superhero film, Blue Beetle. The movie is expected to have an opening weekend of $28 million to $32 million, which would end Barbie’s three-week
As the film industry grapples with ongoing strikes and concerns about major release date changes, a glimmer of hope emerges with the announcement of the premiere date for the highly-anticipated movie “Foe.” Directed by Garth Davis, known for the critically acclaimed film “Lion,” this Amazon Studios production is set to hit theaters on October 6th,
Exciting news for theater enthusiasts! The highly-anticipated Broadway revival of The Wiz has found its leading lady in the talented Nichelle Lewis. After an extensive search that involved reviewing over 2,000 auditions, Lewis emerged victorious and secured the coveted role of Dorothy. Her incredible talent and captivating performances caught the attention of the production team
The film industry is currently experiencing a wave of releases, with films hitting the theaters one after another. However, there is a growing concern about the discomfort among talented actors in promoting these films, even independent productions that have waivers or do not require them. This reluctance from stars to step into the limelight is
AMC Entertainment, the renowned theater chain, is shaking up its executive team with the appointment of Ellen Copaken as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Marketing. Copaken, who previously served as the VP of Growth Strategy at AMC, has been credited with leading the successful launch of the AMC Perfectly Popcorn in over 2,600 Walmart stores