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AMC will operate Navy Pier upgraded IMAX
AMC, now America’s largest movie theater chain, is making a stand at Chicago’s Navy Pier, Illinois’s most-visited tourist attraction. Navy Pier and AMC announced on Tuesday that the Pier’s IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) movie theater is reopening for the holiday season under the management of AMC. CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE STORY Source: Chicago Business Journal
Company signs deal to sell Nebraska popcorn in China
Preferred Popcorn of Chapman, Neb., has a new deal to continue selling its product in China. ZLTR Trading, Inc., agreed to purchase millions of pounds of bulk popcorn to keep China as one of Preferred’s largest markets. “There are eight cities in America that have over one million (people) and in China there are 140 […]
Digital signage in theme parks: Bridging the experiential gap
I had the pleasure of hearing every detail of my niece’s recent theme park tour in sunny, and unseasonably hot, Southern California. Hearing this twelve-year-old talk about what she found amusing and troubling was not just exhausting, but it was also informative. Through the eyes of a pre-teen, I heard a lot of what would […]
Carmike shareholders approve sale to AMC
Shareholders of Carmike Cinemas Inc. on Tuesday morning approved a sale of the chain to AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. The $1.2 billion deal would make Leawood-based AMC (NYSE: AMC) the nation’s largest theater chain. More than 86 percent of Carmike shares that voted in a special meeting were in favor of the deal. CLICK HERE […]
Legends acquires European sports and entertainment management company
Legends, a Los Angeles-area-based global sports and entertainment company, has acquired London-based International Stadia Group as part of its strategy to extend the company’s global capabilities. International Stadia Group (ISG) will become part of Legends’ full-service platform solution, which includes global planning, global sales, and hospitality divisions, the company announced in a news release on […]
Marcus Theatres opens renovated Chicago cinema
Marcus Theatres has completed a “multimillion dollar renovation” of Country Club Hills Cinema in suburban Chicago, the company said Tuesday. The Milwaukee-based division of The Marcus Corp. purchased the 16-screen, 85,000-square-foot theater in April 2016 and re-opened it this month. “Marcus Theatres is excited to join the Country Club Hills community,” said Rolando Rodriguez, president […]
Vision Media Management buys Cinema Scene Marketing
Vision Media Management expanded its digital capabilities and service offerings with the acquisition of Cinema Scene Marketing a market leader in digital display networks and related promotional products. Cinema Scene’s complementary products and services are strategically synergistic with Vision’s core offerings. The powerful combination of these two market leaders creates a marketing force for theater […]
Delaware North Sportservice Names New President
Delaware North, one of the largest privately-held hospitality and food service companies in the world, has named Carlos Bernal president of Delaware North Sportservice. Bernal has been serving as chief operating officer and interim president of Delaware North’s flagship operating company since November 2015. As president, Bernal will be responsible for providing oversight and […]
Webcast – Coca-Cola & Allure to Present Digital Menu Board Insights
Top Digital Menu Board Insights & Recommendations to Drive Sales. Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 02:00 PM Eastern It’s no secret that digital menu boards (DMBs) are increasingly being considered and deployed by quick-service and fast casual brands at a record pace. DMBs improve operational efficiency for multi-site operations and can ensure brand messaging consistency […]
Regal Cinemas to show Presidential Debate
Regal Cinemas is excited to offer voters, debate teams, political science classes, or regular Joes the chance to watch Clinton vs. Trump on the big screen at the following Regal Cinemas locations. This free showing will air live on Sunday, October 9 at 9pm EST. Tickets available at box office only. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE Source: Regal Cinemas
