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IMAX Swings to Another Super Animated Opening With $20 Million Global Debut for "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"

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Monday, June 5, 2023

NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) catapulted to a $20 million debut for Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" at the global box office this weekend. In a sign of the surging popularity of animation across the IMAX global network, the stellar sequel delivered the second biggest animated opening of all time in IMAX —missing the record set only two months ago by just $1 million.

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NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) catapulted to a $20 million debut for Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" at the global box office this weekend.
In a sign of the surging popularity of animation across the IMAX global network, the stellar sequel delivered the second biggest animated opening of all time in IMAX —missing the record set only two months ago by just $1 million.
Opening with an impressive $13.5 million in North America — good for 11.2% of the market — the highly anticipated animated sequel also scored $6.5 million oversees, including $2.7 million in China — 16.5% of the film's Chinese box office on only 1% of screens.
The success of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" comes on the heels of the recent animated smash hit "The Super Mario Bros. Movie", which holds the title for the Company's highest grossing animated film of all time with a record-breaking $21.6 million debut.

Christie puts a spotlight on the stars at Festival de Cannes

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Friday, May 19, 2023

CANNES, France, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christie® is proud to announce its renewed agreement with Festival de Cannes for the 17th consecutive year, to provide Christie RGB pure laser and Xenon illuminated projection solutions, for what is the world's most prestigious celebration of cinema. As the official projection technology partner of the 76th Cannes Film Festival May 16-27, Christie projection technology will illuminate more dedicated screening rooms and auditoriums than any other year throughout the city, including the GRAND THÉÂTRE LUMIÈRE.

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As the official projection technology partner of the 76th Cannes Film Festival May 16-27, Christie projection technology will illuminate more dedicated screening rooms and auditoriums than any other year throughout the city, including the GRAND THÉÂTRE LUMIÈRE.
"We are honoured to continue our partnership with Festival de Cannes, which is a hugely important event on the global cinema calendar," says Adil Zerouali, senior sales director, Cinema EMEA, Christie.
The Christie Real|Laser™ illumination projectors deliver outstanding colour and contrast, with greater than 95% of the Rec.
Christie is trusted by film festivals and leading content creators around the world – including the Toronto International Film Festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Malaga Film Festival – to showcase the latest and greatest films on the biggest stages.

Cinemark Launches Online Merchandise Shop in Latest Example of Customer-Centric Enhancements

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Cinemark Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theater companies, now offers specialty Cinemark and movie merchandise for fans across the U.S. through its online store, Cinemark Shop , managed by Only in Theatres LLC.

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Cinemark Holdings, Inc. , one of the world’s largest and most influential movie theater companies, now offers specialty Cinemark and movie merchandise for fans across the U.S. through its online store, Cinemark Shop , managed by Only in Theatres LLC.
The introduction of the merchandise store is the latest example of Cinemark’s continued commitment to customer-centric enhancements, building on the exhibitor’s long-standing history of sustained strategic investments to deliver what guests want from their moviegoing experience.
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Cinemark launches online merchandise store, The Cinemark Shop.
“The Cinemark Shop joins a long list of examples of our sustained strategic investments in our theaters and the entire customer journey.

Reading International Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

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Monday, May 15, 2023

NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) (the “Company”), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations and assets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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NEW YORK, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) (the “Company”), an internationally diversified cinema and real estate company with operations and assets in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
Net loss attributable to Reading International, Inc. was $11.1 million, compared to a net loss of $15.4 million for Q1 2022.
The Q1 2023 U.S. industry box office performed proportionately better quarter over quarter vs. the Australian industry box office.
Questions and topics for consideration should be submitted to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 16, 2023.

CJ 4DPLEX REPORTS RECORD BOX OFFICE FOR FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF 2023

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Monday, May 8, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, is off to its strongest start in box office history. The first four months of 2023's box office for 4DX and ScreenX theatres is tracking 70% higher than last year and 36% higher than pre-pandemic levels (2019) generating over $150 million through May 1.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, is off to its strongest start in box office history.
The event cinema releases account for 11% of the company's box office to date.
For the LATAM, EMEA and domestic marketplace "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and "Avatar: The Way of Water" elevated the box office.
In terms of percentage growth, the domestic box office had one of the most dramatic increases, with a 98% increase from 2022.

CJ 4DPLEX REPORTS RECORD BOX OFFICE FOR FIRST FOUR MONTHS OF 2023

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Monday, May 8, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, is off to its strongest start in box office history. The first four months of 2023's box office for 4DX and ScreenX theatres is tracking 70% higher than last year and 36% higher than pre-pandemic levels (2019) generating over $150 million through May 1.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CJ 4DPLEX, the world's leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, is off to its strongest start in box office history.
The event cinema releases account for 11% of the company's box office to date.
For the LATAM, EMEA and domestic marketplace "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" and "Avatar: The Way of Water" elevated the box office.
In terms of percentage growth, the domestic box office had one of the most dramatic increases, with a 98% increase from 2022.

IMAX Rockets to Biggest Global Opening of 2023 with $25 Million Debut of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"

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Monday, May 8, 2023

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NEW YORK, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) rocketed to a $25 Million debut for Disney/Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" at the global box office this weekend — the company's biggest global opening thus far in 2023. Led by a $10.7 million draw in North America, the film also delivered the highest grossing IMAX debut of the trilogy. "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" also scored a $5.6 million IMAX debut in China — 19% of the country's opening weekend box office on less than 1% of screens — and a strong 9.5 audience score on Maoyan.

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NEW YORK, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) rocketed to a $25 Million debut for Disney/Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
3" at the global box office this weekend — the company's biggest global opening thus far in 2023.
Led by a $10.7 million draw in North America, the film also delivered the highest grossing IMAX debut of the trilogy.
International markets delivered $14.3 million in IMAX box office, with the film opening on 1,550 IMAX systems across 82 countries and territories worldwide.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Adds 1,500 Redbox Kiosks at Dollar General Stores

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) company – one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced it signed an expanded partnership agreement with Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) to add 1,500 Redbox kiosks over the next two years.

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Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) company – one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced it signed an expanded partnership agreement with Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) to add 1,500 Redbox kiosks over the next two years.
This will bring the number of Redbox kiosks at Dollar General to over 5,000 locations by the end of 2024, giving customers faster access to the newest movies.
“Dollar General has been an incredibly important strategic partner for Redbox, as we both serve value-conscious customers,” said William J. Rouhana, Jr., chief executive officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
These titles and many others will be available in Redbox kiosks shortly after their theatrical run.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Sees Increase in Kiosk Rentals, TVOD Revenue and AVOD Monthly Active Users

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced that the company had the largest Transactional Video-on-Demand (TVOD) revenue week in the company’s history.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced that the company had the largest Transactional Video-on-Demand (TVOD) revenue week in the company’s history.
The simultaneous release of Plane at the kiosk and standard Video-on-Demand (VOD) also contributed to this success.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s owned-and-operated platforms – Crackle, Redbox, and Chicken Soup for the Soul, have seen a 50% increase in Monthly Active Users (MAU) to a total of 60 million.
“We see success across many of our business areas, including our record TVOD week, a meaningful increase in kiosk rentals, and the growth of our AVOD monthly active viewers to 60 million.

The Dial® Brand Celebrates 75 Years, Launches New & Improved Body Washes with Enhanced Formula and Sustainable Packaging

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

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STAMFORD, Conn., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1948, consumers have trusted Dial® products to keep them and their families clean. Now, as Dial® celebrates its 75th Anniversary, the brand is going through a refresh and evolving their collection of body care products to 'Dial Up' the lives of its consumers.

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Honoring Dial® brand's commitment to sustainability, the upgraded 16oz and 21oz body wash packaging is made from 100% recycled plastic in new ergonomically improved bottles.
The enhancement of our body washes, featuring improved packaging and advanced formulations, help consumers 'Dial Up' to be their best selves mentally, and physically.
Now with 100% recycled packaging and HYDRACLEAN COMPLEX, our new body washes cleanse deep while being gentle on skin, leaving it feeling healthy and renewed.
The new Dial® Body Washes will retail for $4.49 and are available at retailers nationwide beginning March 2023.