Hotel Mumbai’s prospects in the US look very promising after Anthony Maras’ thriller played to full houses in its platform release in Los Angeles and New York last weekend
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Seth Larney’s sci-fi mystery thriller '2067' will be released in China on at least 10,000 screens next year.
The disappearance of eOne from the theatrical distribution landscape in Australia/New Zealand is being lamented by exhibitors, producers, former staffers and even rival distributors.
The timing could not have been worse: 'Hotel Mumbai' opening in Australian cinemas the day before the horrific slaughter of innocents at two mosques in Christchurch.
After a terrible start to the year with grosses down 12 per cent on the same period last year, Australian exhibitors had something to cheer about last weekend thanks to Disney/Marvel’s 'Captain Marvel'.
Three Academy Awards including best film and for supporting actor Mahershala Ali gave 'Green Book' a sizable bounce in Australian cinemas last weekend while the best actor Oscar for Rami Malek has helped prolong Bohemian Rhapsody’s marathon run.
SVOD service iwonder has launched in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, initially offering 500 hours of documentaries and current affairs programming for $6.99 per month or $69.95 a year.
Sony’s psychological thriller 'Escape Room' was the top title last weekend, yet with a mediocre result which would have normally seen the film opening at No. 5 or 6, as ticket sales continued to free fall.