Despite being shunned by exhibitors, low budget thriller Black Water has had a strong second week at the box office, while the Bryan Brown produced Cactus struggled to take $66,000 on 40 screens.
IMAX Corporation and Hoyts Cinemas has announced a joint venture agreement to install four IMAX theatres in the cities of Perth, Melbourne and Sydney by 2009.
IMAX Corporation and Hoyts Cinemas Ltd., one of the largest exhibitors in Australia, today announced a joint venture agreement to install four IMAX theatres in the cities of Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
Saw V has opened on October 23 as the No. 1 film in Australia, proving audience appeal of the horror flick is still growing and the film franchise is alive and well.
Hoyts' aggressive innovation strategy and IMAX partnership is set to deliver the world's most immersive movie experience to multiplexes in Australia.
The short film, Lakemba, is due for limited release in mainstream cinemas, following screenings at the 2008 London Film Festival and a short run at Dendy Newtown cinemas last August.
Australian feature film Sweet Marshall, produced by 10 film students from the Participate Film Academy, will have its world premiere in April at Hoyts EQ.
In a world first, Hoyts movie goers in Australia will now be able to book and purchase movie tickets on their mobile phone using PayPal.