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A Career that Spans Continents: Cameron Mitchell on the Evolution of Cinemas in Australasia and the Middle East

Rebecca Pahle • Oct 13th

For nearly 15 years, Australian-born Cameron Mitchell has been in the thick of one of the most dynamic markets in the global cinema industry: the Middle East. As CEO of Majid Al Futtaim’s Vox Cinemas, Mitchell had a front-row seat...

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National Association Of Cinema Operators-Australasia Announces New Executive Director

Boxoffice Staff • Jul 12th

The Board of the National Association of Cinema Operators-Australasia (NACO) has announced the appointment of Cameron Mitchell as the group’s new executive director. NACO represents cinema operators across Australia, including major national circuits as well as independent and regional cinemas—to the tune...

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Samsung Unveils the First Onyx Cinema LED Screen in Australia

Boxoffice Staff • Feb 27th

PRESS RELEASE Samsung Electronics unveiled its Onyx screen in Australia at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park, Sydney, the first-ever in Australia. The new installment features Samsung’s latest 14-meter Onyx Cinema LED screen. Another 10-meter Onyx screen will also be...

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Reading International Makes First International Arthouse Acquisition

Boxoffice Staff • Dec 3rd

PRESS RELEASE Reading International, Inc. announced that as of today, it is honored to take over the operation of the State Cinema in Hobart, Tasmania. The State Cinema has been a vibrant part of the cultural life of North Hobart for over 100 years....

Exhibition Features

The New Boutique: Australia’s Event Cinemas Introduces ‘Library’- and ‘Paparazzi’-Themed Cinemas

Rebecca Pahle • Sep 3rd

Premium cinema gets an “Instagrammable” twist with Event Cinemas’ new Event Boutique concept. Introduced in the chain’s flagship George Street location in June, per Event Hospitality & Entertainment CEO Jane Hastings the Event Boutique will “bring a new level of...

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Hoyts Purchases Christie CP4325-RGB Pure Laser Cinema Projectors

Boxoffice Staff • Dec 13th

PRESS RELEASE Christie is pleased to announce that HOYTS has purchased several units of the newly introduced CP4325-RGB pure laser cinema projector to deliver unmatched visuals in mainstream auditoriums and post-production facilities in Australia and New Zealand. The acquired units...

Exhibition News

First 4DX auditorium coming to Australia with Village Cinemas

Boxoffice Staff • Mar 29th

PRESS RELEASE LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 29, 2017 – CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s leading 4D cinema company, has today announced a partnership with Village Cinemas that will bring 4DX to Australia for the first time, beginning with the Village Cinemas Century City location. Currently...

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Australian-Based Exhibitor Village Cinemas Leverages Movio Experts and Movio Cinema to Redefine and Relaunch Loyalty Program

Boxoffice Staff • Mar 28th

Press Release Las Vegas, Nevada and Melbourne, Australia; March 28th, 2017 — Village Cinemas loyalty members will receive more benefits than ever before, with an all-new loyalty club program launched on March 23. Movio, the global leader in marketing data...

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News Stories

A Career that Spans Continents: Cameron Mitchell on the Evolution of Cinemas in Australasia and the Middle East

National Association Of Cinema Operators-Australasia Announces New Executive Director

Samsung Unveils the First Onyx Cinema LED Screen in Australia

Reading International Makes First International Arthouse Acquisition

The New Boutique: Australia’s Event Cinemas Introduces ‘Library’- and ‘Paparazzi’-Themed Cinemas

Hoyts Purchases Christie CP4325-RGB Pure Laser Cinema Projectors

First 4DX auditorium coming to Australia with Village Cinemas

Australian-Based Exhibitor Village Cinemas Leverages Movio Experts and Movio Cinema to Redefine and Relaunch Loyalty Program