Johnny Depp’s ‘Transcendence’ Leads New Releases Looking to Topple ‘Winter Soldier’
Brett Gold, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 18, 10:08AM CDT
After nearly being topped by Rio 2 last week Captain America: The Winter Solider is now looking to become the third film of 2014 to three-peat at the box office. However a trio of big films are looking to make a mark, including one from a...
NCM Media Networks Presents The Bigger Picture 2014 Cinema Upfront Event
Business Wire - Wed Apr 16, 2:31PM CDT
NCM Media Networks, America's No. 1 weekend network and the largest national cinema network reaching moviegoers on-screen, on-site, online and on the go, will host its third annual The Bigger Picture cinema upfront event in New York City during Broadcast Week.
AMC Entertainment Inc. to Host First Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call
Business Wire - Tue Apr 15, 3:01PM CDT
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AMC)("the Company"
TV, Film Producers Seek Profits In Streaming Niches
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Apr 11, 4:16PM CDT
Millennials are ready for their close-up. The generation now aged 14 to 24, which follows generations X and Y, has become the consumer force driving rapid change in the entertainment industry. Production companies, once limited to cable television...
Is the Movie Theater Business in Jeopardy?
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Apr 06, 11:24AM CDT
The movie business may be losing its hold on frequent filmgoers ages 12-49 in the United States and Canada. Despite a year in which the movie industry posted record global-box office receipts of $35.9 billion, up 4% from the previous year, some...
Fathom Events Names John Rubey as Company's First CEO
Business Wire - Thu Apr 03, 12:39PM CDT
Fathom Events, along with its owners, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), are proud to announce the appointment of John Rubey as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 7, 2014. Rubey is the company's first CEO after the recent restructuring established the company independently from National CineMedia. Rubey will also serve as a member on the board of directors.
What You Need to Know About the State of Movie Theater Industry
Brett Gold, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 31, 2:00PM CDT
Every year, theater owners descend on Las Vegas for CinemaCon in much the same way gamers do on Los Angeles for E3 and geek culture does on San Diego for Comic Con. While CinemaCon may not be as well-known as those other conventions, it is still a...
Weekend Box Office: ‘Noah’ Rides to Top Spot; Schwarzenegger’s ‘Sabotage’ Flops
Brett Gold, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 31, 9:19AM CDT
Despite controversy on a few fronts, Paramount's Noah managed to over-perform and battle its way to a strong opening weekend. Fellow new release Sabotage couldn't break the top five and gave lead Arnold Schwarzenegger his third consecutive flop....
William Shatner's Critically Acclaimed One-Man Show "Shatner's World" Coming to U.S. Cinemas This April
Business Wire - Wed Mar 26, 10:00AM CDT
On Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. local time, television and movie superstar William Shatner stars in "Shatner's World," brought to you by Fathom Events and Priceline.com. Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and poignant moments, audience members will experience William Shatner's phenomenal path from classically trained Shakespearean actor to cultural icon, brilliantly creating the most important character he has ever played, William Shatner. The two-hour show will take audiences on a retrospective voyage through Shatner's life and career through his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytelling and select musical selections in his inimitable style. He is known as much for his unique persona as for his expansive body of work on television and film. In addition to a spectacular show, cinema audiences will be treated to an exclusive welcome message from William Shatner himself.
National CineMedia (NCM) Continues to Strengthen Its National Cinema Advertising Network
Business Wire - Mon Mar 24, 8:35AM CDT
National CineMedia (NCM) continues to strengthen its national cinema advertising network with the renewal of its long-term affiliate agreement with leading regional movie theater circuit Cobb Theatres. NCM is also adding four new high-quality regional theater circuits to its network to further expand its national reach and geographic coverage.
Tuesday's Top Upgrades (and Downgrades)
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Mar 18, 12:35PM CDT
This series, brought to you by Yahoo! Finance, looks at which upgrades and downgrades make sense and which ones investors should act on. Today, our headlines give us a great chance to remind readers that there's a difference between AMC Networks ...
Audience Metrics Report, Events Schedule, Agreements, and Earnings Results - Analyst Notes on Pandora, SIRIUS XM, DreamWorks Animation, Lionsgate, and AMC Entertainment
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 12, 7:00AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Pandora Media, Inc. (NYSE: P), SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI), DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. (NASDAQ: DWA), Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: LGF), and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
AMC Theatres Matches Casual Comfort with Great Taste at AMC Dine-In Theatres Southlands 16 Featuring Red Kitchen
Business Wire - Mon Mar 10, 6:42PM CDT
Building on the nationwide success of the AMC Dine-In Theatres concept, AMC Theatres (NYSE: AMC) proudly announces the debut of the all-new AMC Red Kitchen concept in Aurora, Colo., This concept, open now at the AMC Dine-In Theatres Southlands 16 Featuring AMC Red Kitchen, emphasizes freshness, speed and convenience.
National CineMedia, Inc. to Present at the Piper Jaffray TMT Conference
Business Wire - Mon Mar 10, 11:10AM CDT
National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) (the Company), the managing member and owner of 46.1% of National CineMedia, LLC (NCM LLC), the operator of the largest digital in-theatre network in North America, today announced that the Company will be presenting at the Piper Jaffray Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the Le Parker Meridien in New York, NY. The Company's CEO Kurt Hall will participate in a fireside chat format at 2:00 PM ET.
National CineMedia, Inc. Appoints Paula Williams Madison to its Board of Directors
Business Wire - Fri Mar 07, 2:53PM CST
National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) (the Company), the managing member and owner of 46.1% of National CineMedia, LLC (NCM LLC), the operator of the largest in-theatre digital media network in North America, today announced that Paula Williams Madison has been appointed to its board of directors. Ms. Madison replaces Edward H. Meyer who resigned from the board effective March 3, 2014. Mr. Meyer had served on the Company's board of directors since its IPO in February 2007.
AMC Theatres(R) Presents Marvel's Captain America Double Feature in RealD 3D at 158 AMC Locations April 3
Business Wire - Fri Mar 07, 12:07PM CST
AMC Theatres(R) (NYSE:AMC) is inviting guests to catch up on the story of Steve Rogers and Captain America with Marvel's Captain America Double Feature in RealD 3D at 158 AMC locations nationwide on Thursday, April 3. The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m. with 2011's MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER, concludes with the 8 p.m. release of MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER.
Carmike Cinemas Is Smashing It
Michael Lewis, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Mar 05, 9:09AM CST
Carmike Cinemas is the latest in a string of national theater chains reporting record results in the recently ended period. With 3D and IMAX ticket sales boosting its box office numbers and recent trends in the endlessly high-margin concessions...
China's Jailbird Billionaire
at The Street - Wed Mar 05, 8:34AM CST
In China, even a retail tycoon behind bars can become a billionaire.
AMC's Post-IPO Performance Set to Continue
Michael Lewis, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 01, 7:30AM CST
AMC Entertainment is one of the nation's giant theater chains, yet the company only recently has made itself available to public investors. Since its IPO in mid-December, AMC's stock has gone straight up -- rising more than 20% to date. The company...
AMC Theatres(R) Listed in Fast Company's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Hollywood
Business Wire - Fri Feb 28, 10:21AM CST
Fast Company's annual Most Innovative Companies issue honors leading businesses that exhibit positive growth, progressive business models and an ethos for creativity. This year, Fast Company lists AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC) in The World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Hollywood for bringing diversity to its screens through its independent film program, AMC Independent(TM) (AMCi).