2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of Boxoffice Pro. Though the publication you hold in your hands has had different owners, headquarters, and even names—it was founded in Kansas City by 18-year-old Ben Shlyen as The Reel Journal, then called Boxoffice in...

On April 7, the Japanese government declared a state of emergency in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Theaters, big and small, closed their doors—and would remain closed until the following month, when the exhibition industry was allowed to restart in...

Alamo Drafthouse has become the latest chain to offer private rentals—joining U.S. circuits like Studio Movie Grill and Megaplex Theatres, among others, in their efforts to bring some business to select locations during the Covid-19 shutdown. Alamo Drafthouse opened private...

PRESS RELEASE CHICAGO – Aug. 11, 2020 – NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial display and projector solutions, today announced an expansion of features, capabilities, and availability of the ProAssistTM projector software solution. Expanding the number...

Dallas-based dine-in chain Studio Movie Grill has announced that they are reopening four additional locations this Friday, August 14. Studio Movie Grill currently has nine locations open—six in Texas, one in Georgia, and two in Florida. This weekend’s batch will...

PRESS RELEASE Movio, a Vista Group International company, has signed a multi-year partnership with Iceland’s Sena Cinemas. Sena will use Movio Cinema to better analyze, understand, and connect with its cinema audiences. The cinemas are part of the Entertainment division of Sena, which also includes...