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Among New York City’s diverse independent exhibition community, the Spectacle Theater stands out as something unique. Located in an ex-bodega in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the theater has no concessions, no paid staff members, and no more than 35 seats. Its programming, mostly repertory … Continued
Megaplex Theatres will be taking part in a week-long food drive organized by its parent company, the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies (LHM Group). Other divisions of the LHM Group–including car dealerships and sports facilities—will also take part in the … Continued
CMX Cinemas has become the first major exhibition circuit in North America to file for bankruptcy protection and reorganization under Chapter 11 since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. CMX is the U.S. subsidiary of Mexico’s Cinemex, the second-largest circuit … Continued
Alamo Drafthouse—currently with all 41 of its theaters closed, and no immediate plans to reopen, in the midst of the Covid-19 shutdown—is seeing a shift on its executive level. Tim League, who founded the pioneering drive-in chain in 1997, will … Continued
If you’ve been keeping up with previous updates, you’re aware of numerous rescheduling moves by studios in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, I’m diving into a few of the remaining question marks and potential moves we could still … Continued
Open lines of communication between the members of the global film exhibition industry have never been more important. To that end, Boxoffice Pro will be maintaining an updated list of webinars (including our own LIVE Sessions). The list below will be added … Continued
Though the theatrical exhibition industry has ground to a halt, plans are already being made as to how cinemas will draw customers back in once it’s safe to do so, even if we don’t know when that will be. Right now, we have more … Continued
In response to the COVID-19 theater closures, Sensible Cinema Software is providing relief for independent and family owned theaters struggling to pay for their ticketing and point of sale systems by offering the free use of the Sensible Cinema’s general … Continued
The Art-House America Campaign, a new relief fund established by initial donations from the Criterion Collection and Janus Films, launches today to help the more than 150 independent movie theaters across the United States that temporarily closed to slow the spread of … Continued
Our look back into the box office archives marches on this week as we continue to celebrate the moviegoing experience in these trying and challenging times by fondly recalling some of the great box office performances and film releases of yesteryear. … Continued