Stringer Sees 3D as Sony's Next $10 Billion Business; Investors Skeptical Nov 20, 2009
Sony received orders for more than 11,000 3D projectors in the U.S. as movie-theater companies such as Regal Entertainment Group and AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. adopt the technology, the company said yesterday. End-to-End Filming. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Popcorn: You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll get fat! Nov 20, 2009
Hurley and colleagues bought different sizes from three large chains, Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Entertainment and Cinemark, and sent samples to a lab for analysis. They report findings in the December issue of CSPI's Nutrition Action Healthletter. (AZCentral -- Business)
Las palomitas en el cine son peligrosas Nov 20, 2009
Hurley dijo que el alto contenido de grasa saturada se debe al aceite de coco usado para cocinar el maz en las salas administradas por las cadenas Regal Entertainment Group y AMC Entertainment Inc., que tienen 852 salas en conjunto. Regal y AMC dijeron que ambas probaron alternativas ms saludables despus de un anlisis similar que hizo CSPI en 1994, pero que resultaron impopulares con los clientes. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Autism Society, AMC Entertainment to host Sensory Friendly Films this November Nov 20, 2009
AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis. Sensory Friendly Films premiered across the country in August 2008, and will continue this month with a showing of Planet 51 on Nov. 21. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Power Breakfast: Magic Johnson, Commerce Club, water, Delta-Hartsfield, Grady Oct 7, 2009
-based AMC Entertainment, said the 12-screen complex is underperforming. Ex-NBA star Johnson is no longer a partner in the theater, though it has borne his name since he invested $8 million to build the complex in 1996. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
National CineMedia adds 3 theater chains Oct 6, 2009
Regal CineMedia became National CineMedia in early 2005, when the Colorado company teamed up with rival American Multi-Cinema Inc., part of AMC Entertainment Inc. Later that year, Cinemark Media Inc. part of Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CNK) joined the venture. Other network affiliates include Carolina Cinemas, Cobb Theatres, Hollywood Theatres, Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres and Georgia Theatre Co.. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Screening 3-D movies Sep 19, 2009
Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. and Cinemark Holdings Inc. are seeking to raise up to $725 million to add digital screens needed for 3-D movies ... Regal Entertainment Group, AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. and Cinemark Holdings Inc. are seeking to raise up to $725 million to add digital screens needed for 3-D movies. (New York Post -- Business)
The Met returns to Marcus Theatres Sep 2, 2009
National CineMedia was formed in 2005 by the country's largest owners of movie theaters -- Regal Entertainment Group, Cinemark USA and AMC Entertainment Inc.. Reader Comments. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Lemoore Advance paper to end 121-year run Aug 26, 2009
The top two U.S. chains, Regal Entertainment Group and AMC Entertainment Inc., have begun in recent months to reduce or eliminate the small-type listings showing the start times for movies at individual theaters ... The top two U.S. chains, Regal Entertainment Group and AMC Entertainment Inc., have begun in recent months to reduce or eliminate the small-type listings showing the start times for movies at individual theaters. (Fresno Bee)
Movie Theaters Cut Print Show Times as Web Gains Aug 23, 2009
The top two U.S. chains, Regal Entertainment Group and AMC Entertainment Inc., have begun in recent months to reduce or eliminate the small-type listings showing the start times for movies at individual theaters. Theaters typically must pay newspapers to print that information. (ABC News -- Wire)
RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space One-Night Event Beams onto the Big Screen with Hilarious Commentary Provided by the Stars of Mystery Science Theater 3000 Jul 24, 2009
The three make fun of each film, providing hilarious commentary or "riffing. Nelson created RiffTrax in 2006 to continue the riffing on blockbuster films such as Star Wars: Episode 1 and Star Trek. RiffTrax are downloadable online and are played along with the film, providing a unique and amusing commentary throughout the course of the movie. appears on the big screen in high definition with Cinema Surround Sound in 434 select AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration! Cinema,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Met: Live in HD Inaugural Season Favorites Il Barbiere Di Siviglia and the Magic Flute Return to the Big Screen in Special Nationwide Encore Presentations This Summer Jul 17, 2009
Originally broadcast to a limited number of movie theaters in the U.S., and internationally in the inaugural 2006-2007 season of The Met: Live in HD series, Il Barbiere di Siviglia and The Magic Flute will each be rebroadcast one night only in 275 select AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration ... National CineMedia (NCM) LLC operates the largest digital in-theater network in North America through long-term agreements with its founding members, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Drum Corps International's "Big, Loud & Live 6" World Championship Quarterfinals Marches Back into Movie Theaters for an Electrifying Sixth Year Jul 9, 2009
will be shown in select movie theaters including AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration ... National CineMedia (NCM) LLC operates the largest digital in-theater network in North America through long-term agreements with its founding members, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: - ) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: - ), the three largest theater operators in the U.S., and through multi-year agreements with several other theater operators. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sony, AMC Theaters in Digital Deal Jun 28, 2009
Sony says it has signed a $315 million deal to install its digital projectors in all AMC Entertainment theaters. The contract will close the gap between Sony and Texas Instruments in the digital projector market. (Multichannel News)
Movies are popular in recession Jun 25, 2009
-based movie giant AMC Entertainment, which has 307 theaters in the United States and Canada, including 12 in metro Atlanta. AMC is one of the top three movie chains in the world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Cinemark Plans To Install 4K Digital Cinema Projection Across The Circuit Jun 19, 2009
DCIP was formed in February 2007 as a joint venture owned equally by AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc. and Regal Entertainment Group for the purpose of financing, procuring and deploying digital projection solutions to movie theatre screens across the United States. Cinemarks best-in-class digital solution will be based on the DLP Cinema digital micro-mirror chip that is used in Barcos new family of enhanced DLP Cinema 4K projectors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Concord theater launches IMAX system Jun 19, 2009
AMC Entertainment, based in Kansas City, Mo. owns interests in 307 movie theaters. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Most Eddie Bauer stores to stay open Jun 18, 2009
Its portfolio also includes stakes in Quiznos Subs, AMC Entertainment and Aramark Corp.. Eddie Bauer said it hopes to operate business as usual during bankruptcy court proceedings and has asked for court approval to continue paying vendors and workers. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
US core no longer the magnet Jun 2, 2009
1bn, Virgin Media $750 million, CBS $600 million, AMC Entertainment $600 million, Verso Paper $325 million, Allegheny Technologies $350 million, Terex $300 million, and American Tower $300 million. I saw no convert issuance this week. (Asia Times Online)
Where Are Advertisers? At the Movies May 18, 2009
Cinema chains AMC Entertainment, Cinemark Holdings (), and Regal Entertainment Group () collectively own more than half of the company. Last year its revenues were $330. (BusinessWeek)
Forever Plaid 20th Anniversary Special Sings Its Way into Select Movie Theaters Nationwide with First-Ever, Live Sing-a-Long for Only One Night This July May 12, 2009
appears on the big screen in high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound in 375 select AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration ... National CineMedia (NCM) LLC operates the largest digital in-theater network in North America through long-term agreements with its founding members, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE: - ) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: - ), the three largest theater operators in the U.S., and through multi-year agreements with several other theater operators. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Glenn Beck's Common Sense Tour Hits Movie Theaters Nationwide Live for One Night This June with Specially Scheduled Encore Apr 29, 2009
appears on the big screen in high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound in more than 450 select AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration ... National CineMedia (NCM) LLC operates the largest digital in-theater network in North America through long-term agreements with its founding members, AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings Inc. (NYSE: - ) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: - ), the three largest theater operators in the U.S., and through multi-year agreements with several other theater... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
National Amusements Theater Auction Sparks Interest Mar 27, 2009
The assets have received interest from companies including Regal Entertainment Group, Cinemark Holdings Inc and AMC Entertainment Inc, and also from private equity firms, the sources said. National Amusements, Redstone's holding company for his controlling stakes in CBS Corp and Viacom Inc, declined comment, as did AMC. Regal and Cinemark were not immediately reachable for comment. (ABC News -- Wire)
AMC wants to borrow $185M Mar 12, 2009
AMC Entertainment wants to borrow $185M - Wichita Business Journal ... AMC Entertainment wants to borrow $185M. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Popular Radio Show This American Life Returns to the Big Screen with Acclaimed Host Ira Glass and Special Guests for a One Night Event in over 400 Movie Theaters across America Mar 10, 2009
appears on the big screen in high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound in more than 400 participating AMC Entertainment Inc., Celebration ... "This American Life debuted in 1995 as a weekly, hour-long radio program, produced by Chicago Public Radio and distributed by Public Radio International to more than 500 radio stations nationwide. Primarily journalistic non-fiction, the show also features fiction, essays and field recordings. The show has won many major broadcasting awards including the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AMC Entertainment replaces CEO Feb 25, 2009
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Nineteen-year AMC Entertainment veteran Peter Brown was replaced Tuesday as head of the nation's second-biggest theater chain by a consumer-savvy Starbucks executive in a surprise move stirring speculation about the company's future. Owned by J.P. Morgan Partners and Apollo Management since a 2004 takeover of the then-public company, AMC announced a $789 million initial public offering in 2006 only to cancel the plans the following year over poor market... (Reuters)
Midway Games files Chapter 11 Feb 13, 2009
Peter Brown, a Midway Games board member and CEO of AMC Entertainment Inc., replaced Ms. Redstone. Mr. Booty took over as chairman in January, in addition to his duties as president and CEO.. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Obama makes pit stop at Welk theater Feb 8, 2009
On Feb. 21 (the day before the Oscars telecast), AMC Entertainment is offering a special "Best Picture Showcase" package at 42 of its movie theaters nationwide (including the AMC Mission Valley 20 in San Diego). For one price, filmgoers can see all five picture nominees in one (very long) sitting for 30. (North County Times)
