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Cinema’s October box office slump was followed by one of the wildest weekends imaginable:

The Pope and Tom Cruise both defending the big screen.
Our latest CJ Analysis post explains what happened.
CJ Analysis: The Wild Weekend the Pope Joined Tom Cruise in Championing Cinemas - Celluloid Junkie
As cinemas faced grim headlines, Pope Leo XIV and Tom Cruise delivered an unexpectedly spirited weekend of support. A CJ look at their pro-cinema messages.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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🎥 Innovation. Design. Excellence.

On the next CJ Cinema Summit we'll celebrate the ICTA EMEA Award winners shaping the future of moviegoing — Emotion Kino, Omniplex Wigan & The Prince Charles Cinema.

📅 23 Oct. 2025 - 6 pm CET / 9 am PDT
🔗 bit.ly/CJCS108

#CJCinemaSummit #ICTA #CinemaTechnology
October 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Andrew Cripps of The Walt Disney Company and Dimitrios Mitsinikos of Gower Street will join the CJ Cinema Summit on 21 October.

A conversation on distribution trends and a global theatrical outlook leading into 2026.

🎬 Register: bit.ly/CJCS107

Supported by Christie — technology that loves cinema.
October 17, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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Cinema United extends the tenure of CEO Michael O’Leary through 2030.

Since 2023, O’Leary has championed unity and innovation across the global exhibition industry, driving reinvestment in cinemas.

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Cinema United Extends Contract of CEO and President - Celluloid Junkie
Cinema United board approves multi-year agreement for CEO and President Michael O’Leary keeping him at trade organization through 2030.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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CinéShow, CineLATAM and Expocine take center stage during the next CJ Cinema Summit. 🌎

Hear from Paramount’s Mark Viane, Cinemark’s Valmir Fernandes, Comscore’s Luis Vargas, and Expocine’s Marcelo Lima.

Plus highlights from CinéShow

📅 2 October 2025
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October 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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After 40 years ShowEast is out, CineLATAM 2025 is in. A tighter, more focused industry summit for Latin American cinema leaders — launching Sept 15–17 in Miami.

CJ spoke with Film Expo Group President Andrew Sunshine about the rebrand and what to expect.

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CineLATAM 2025: Why Film Expo Group Is Rebranding ShowEast to Focus on Latin America - Celluloid Junkie
For nearly four decades, ShowEast was a fixture on the North American cinema industry calendar—first held in Atlantic City, before heading south to Orlando and then Miami—drawing United States’ exhibi...
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September 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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What tools do projectionists need today?

Spoiler: it's not just splicing tape and isopropyl alcohol anymore.

Tim Collins breaks down the modern cinema projection toolkit in this thoughtful CJ Tech column.

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#CJTech #ProjectionBooth #CinemaTech #DigitalCinema
CJ Tech: What a Modern Cinema Projection Toolkit Looks Like - Celluloid Junkie
Tim Collins breaks down what’s in the cinema projectionist’s modern toolkit and gives practical advice on projection issues that may arise.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Pixar is not floundering. Out of 25 theatrical films, 21 were hits—and since 2018, three have topped $1B. That’s a “cold streak” most studios dream of.

Read the latest box office breakdown from Michael Giltz.
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It’s Elemental: Pixar Is Not Floundering - Celluloid Junkie
Is Pixar in crisis. Despite recent flops, the studio boasts 21 hits from 25 theatrical films and a track record most of Hollywood envies.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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At the Locarno Film Festival, a panel of distributors and curators asked: how do you market classics to a generation raised on TikTok & Letterboxd? Spoiler: the canon is shifting fast.

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#LocarnoFilmFestival #Letterboxd #ClassicCinema
Locarno Insights: Marketing Classics in the Age of Letterboxd - Celluloid Junkie
On August 11, at the Locarno Film Festival’s Heritage Monday roundtable, industry leaders debated how to market classic films to a new generation raised on TikTok and Letterboxd. The session, titled “...
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August 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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At Locarno 2025, filmmakers from across Africa showcased how the continent is building its own cinema ecosystem — self-reliant, innovative, and ready for global growth.

Read Davide Abbatescianni's report on Celluloid Junkie:

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Locarno Panel Champions Africa’s Self-Reliant Film Ecosystem - Celluloid Junkie
African filmmakers at 2025 Locarno Film Festival explored funding, distribution, and audience growth within the continent’s cinema industry.
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August 21, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Fact: Original animated films are just as successful as franchise titles.

From 2013–2024:
🎯 85% of animated films were hits
🎯 80% of originals succeeded
🎯 Risk? What risk?

Hollywood, it’s time to greenlight more animated originals. 📊

#Animation #BoxOffice #FilmIndustry #Hollywood
Looney Tunes: Animated Movies Are Still Box Office Gold - Celluloid Junkie
Box office data proves original animated films are just as successful as live-action hits. Discover why Hollywood needs to make more of them.
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August 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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With Avatar: Fire and Ash arriving this December, Disney is urging cinemas to complete a global screen survey to determine which formats they’ll receive. With more than 1,000 DCPs expected, and only a few weeks to deliver them, it’s a race against time.
Disney to Tailor DCP Delivery for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” Based on Global Screen Survey - Celluloid Junkie
? With over 1,000 DCP versions expected, Disney is asking cinemas worldwide to complete a screen specs survey for "Avatar: Fire and Ash."
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June 27, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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📣 The 2025 Top Women in Global Cinema list is here!

This year’s top spot goes to a powerhouse trio: Bobbie Bagby Ford, Bridget Bagby and Brittanie Bagby Baker of B&B Theatres.

See the full list and celebrate the women shaping cinema: celluloidjunkie.com/2025/06/13/c...
CJ’s Top Women In Global Cinema – 2025 - Celluloid Junkie
Celluloid Junkie's 2025 Top Women in Global Cinema celebrates the most influential female leaders shaping the future of the film industry.
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June 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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President Trump's announcement that he intends to impose a 100% tariff on foreign produced films may be impossible to enact and enforce, but the conversation it started over runaway production may finally lead to a federal film tax credit in the United States.
President Trump's 100% Tariff on Foreign Films Will Harm The Very Industry It Was Meant To Help - Celluloid Junkie
To combat runaway production President Trump announces a policy to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Ferco Seating Systems will launch Varo Glide Seating at CinemaCon 2025. The Varo Glide Seating’s contemporary design is sleek and stylish, while also being compact enough to increase an auditorium’s seating capacity without sacrificing comfort.

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Ferco Seating To Launch Space Saving Varo Glide Seating at CinemaCon 2025 - Celluloid Junkie
At CinemaCon 2025, Ferco Seating will introduce Varo Glide, which exudes modern sophistication for any stylish cinema or entertainment venue.
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March 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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We are partnering with Guillaume Branders and Studio Funambule to develop and further its business development and sponsorship strategy. Guillaume will broker critical deals to support CJ’s work as a fully independent trade media outlet.
Celluloid Junkie Partners with Guillaume Branders on Business Development and Sponsorship Strategy - Celluloid Junkie
Celluloid Junkie has entered into a new partnership with Guillaume Branders and studio funambule, to further its sponsorship strategy.
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March 25, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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INDY Cinema Group hires Mark de Quervain to work directly with cinemas to understand their data and analytics priorities and translate those insights into the continued evolution of the INDY cinema software platform.
#cjwire #indycinemagroup
INDY Cinema Group Appoints Mark de Quervain as Head of Cinema Strategy - Celluloid Junkie
Mark de Quervain joins Indy Cinema Group as Head of Cinema Strategy to help shape future of company's data, analytics and reporting tools.
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March 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Couldn't make it to Milan, Italy for the 2025 European Digital Cinema Forum (EDCF) convention? Have no fear we can fill you in on all the panels, industry updates and innovations featured during the event, including a keynote from Tim Richards of Vue.
EDCF Showcases Latest Cinema Industry Innovations During Annual Conference in Milan, Italy - Celluloid Junkie
The European Digital Cinema Forum (EDCF) held its annual conference on 26-27 February with over 125 participants from more than 15 countries.
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March 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Ahead of this year's CinemaCon, the National Association of Theatre Owners has officially changed its name to Cinema United. The organization says its new name reflects its commitment to promoting moviegoing and ensuring a bright future for the cinema business.
National Association of Theatre Owners Proudly Enters New Era of Moviegoing as Newly Rebranded Cinema United - Celluloid Junkie
New name for National Association of Theatre Owners, Cinema United, reflects organization commitment to the promotion of moviegoing.
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March 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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One of the more well attended events at any CinemaCon is the filmmaker luncheon.

This year's luncheon will feature the cast of THE RUNNING MAN, including Glen Powell, Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo along with the movie's director, Edgar Wright. @edgarwright.bsky.social #cinemacon
Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo and Filmmaker Edgar Wright Headline Powerhouse Conversation at CinemaCon - Celluloid Junkie
Stars of the upcoming "The Running Man" - Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo - join CinemaCon’s annual filmmaker lunch with Edgar Wright.
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March 13, 2025 at 4:34 AM