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The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) and The Cinema Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to foster and maintain professional and business relationships among their members and all segments of the motion picture industry, disseminate technical...

John Fithian, the President & CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), announced his retirement from the exhibition trade group, marking the end of a thirty-year tenure at NATO. His retirement will be effective on May 1, 2023....

September 3rd marked the first annual Cinema Day, an initiative created by the NATO’s non-profit Cinema Foundation to boost moviegoing with $3 tickets. More than 3,000 locations—boasting more than 30,000 screens—participated in the one-day event, which per NATO drew in...

Over the last few years, movie theater operators have worked perhaps more closely than ever with the team at NATO, struggling through a morass of Covid-related regulations while trying to secure government assistance and keep movie theaters (responsibly) open. One...

At the April 2022 edition of CinemaCon, amidst studio presentations and screenings, NATO introduced their Young Filmmaker Program—designed to support up-and-coming filmmakers, engage them in the world of exhibition, and overall foster a love and appreciation for the magic of...

Renana Teperberg, Chief Commercial Officer, Cineworld Group will receive this year’s Global Achievement in Exhibition Award, Mitch Neuhauser, Managing Director of CinemaCon, announced today. CinemaCon, the official convention of NATO, will be held April 25-28, 2022, at Caesars Palace in Las...

The National Association of Theatre Owners today announced the formation of The Cinema Foundation. The new organization—a donor-supported 501(c)(3) charitable non-profits—dedicated to promoting the essential cinema exhibition industry by developing future diverse workforces and growing moviegoing communities through research, education,...

Todd Halstead, Director of Government Relations & Strategy Development at NATO offers the following update on advocacy efforts performed by NATO and its members. Reprinted from Boxoffice Pro’s March/April 2022 issue. Representing more than 35,000 screens, NATO is the nation’s...

Jackie Brenneman, executive vice president & general counsel of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), and Esther Baruh, former NATO director of government relations, have been selected as the 2022 recipients of the Ken Mason Inter‐Society Award, it was...

The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) will honor Ellis Jacob, president and CEO of Cineplex, with the 2022 NATO Marquee Award at this year’s CinemaCon. The news was announced Thursday by CinemaCon managing director Mitch Neuhauser. CinemaCon is slated...

The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) announced Tuesday (December 21) that Jackie Brenneman has been promoted to executive vp and general counsel – described as “a new, ‘second-in-command’ position” at the organization. Todd Halstead has also rejoined the NATO...