CJ 4DPLEX and Marcus Theatres® Extend Partnership With Marcus’s First-Ever ScreenX Location
CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, and Marcus Theatres®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) and the fourth largest exhibitor in the U.S., announced today they have opened the first-ever ScreenX auditorium in the State of Wisconsin. The new immersive, 270-degree panoramic ScreenX theatre is open at the Marcus Ridge Cinema in New Berlin, Wisconsin, in time for 20th Century Studios' "The Creator," opening on September 29th.
LG CHANNELS ADDS EXCLUSIVE STREAMING CONTENT FOR SEPTEMBER
LG Electronics USA's exclusive free streaming service, LG Channels, is adding "IT," "Now You See Me," "Now You See Me 2" and more to its lineup of on-demand movies on LG Smart TVs. Earlier this month LG Channels and Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life announced the addition of several weekly shows exclusive to LG Smart TVs including "Fantasy Football Showtime Live!" – a 60-minute live show every Sunday at 11 a.m. ET, featuring the Fantasy Life team as they discuss start/sit decisions, matchup previews, injury updates, weather news and last-second advice.
Lava Bombs Film wins Best Cinematography in a Documentary Award
The explosive documentary – Lava Bombs: Truths Behind the Volcano – won an award for Best Cinematography in a documentary at the prestigious Madrid International Film Festival.
The dramatic Spanish and English language film from GeoTenerife and New Light Studio captures the emotional stories behind the crisis and the response to the September 19 2021 eruption of the volcano in Cumbre Vieja, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain.
MATTEL, NICKELODEON AND PARAMOUNT+ DEBUT TRAILER FOR MONSTER HIGH 2
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), Nickelodeon and Paramount+ today revealed the trailer and premiere date for Monster High 2, the sequel to the live-action movie musical based on the iconic Monster High franchise about the children of famous monsters and creatures. Monster High 2 will be available to stream in the U.S. on Paramount+ Thursday, October 5, and premiere on Nickelodeon that same day at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), with encores every weekend in October as part of the Monster Movie Madness stunt. The movie will also premiere later in the month on Paramount+ in select international markets where the service is available, with other international territories premiere dates to be announced later this year.
Netflix to Announce Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced it will post its third quarter 2023 financial results and business outlook on its investor relations website at http://ir.netflix.net on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Carlos Lerma and Holden Reid Magee, director and composer duo, drop short film ’Treasure Haunt’
Mexican film writer/director Carlos Lerma, known for his internationally recognized films, has made a quiet yet impactful return to the world of filmmaking.
ANNIE AWARDS ‘CALL FOR ENTRIES’ START TODAY!
ASIFA-Hollywood announced its Call for Entries today for the 51st Annie Awards™ set for Saturday, February 17, 2024 at UCLA's Royce Hall.
Honoring excellence in the field of animation, the 51st Annie Awards™ cover 37 categories including Animated Feature, Animated Feature-Independent, TV/Media Production, Sponsored Production, Short Subject, and Student Films, along with Achievement and Honorary awards.
Warner Bros. AND iHeartPodcasts Debut “Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon”
Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, in association with Telepictures, debuts the "Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon" podcast in collaboration with iHeartPodcasts and SixDegrees.Org. In his new show, Bacon will encourage listeners to make a difference in the world around them and will help them to lean in, learn and be inspired to act. Fans can tune into "Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon" beginning today and new episodes will be available on Tuesdays.
Maverick Entertainment Presents “Boxed In 2”
After the acclaimed success of "Boxed In," Maverick Entertainment proudly unveils its gripping sequel, "Boxed In 2," directed by Daniel Stearns, with Reginae Carter returning in her dynamic role as Ria. The non-SAG, proudly independent film premiered privately Labor Day weekend in Atlanta with the entire ensemble gracing the purple carpet. Boxed In 2 premieres today, September 8th exclusively on NBCUniversal's Peacock. The film will also be available across all streaming platforms later this year.
THE JIM HENSON COMPANY INTRODUCES THREE NEW PRESCHOOL SERIES
The Jim Henson Company will be introducing three innovative, whimsical new preschool series at the upcoming MIPJunior and MIPCOM markets. Two CG animated series, Dani Can Dance and Monster Jam, along with the live action puppet series Wowsabout, will make their market debut seeking key commissioning and co-producing partners.