The discounting of cinema tickets among some independent operators, Reading, Hoyts and Event Cinemas is so prevalent that some executives describe the practice as “a cancer” which is threatening at the industry.
On the final leg of its international journey Lion opened in Chinese cinemas last Thursday, generating a decent sum which suggests a leggy run.
Less than six months after Hoyts was bought by Chinese billionaire Sun Xishuang's ID Leisure Ventures, the cinema company is changing hands again.
Dinosaur Island, the Aussie family film that has already caused controversy because of its depiction of feathered dinosaurs, will be exhibited theatrically by Hoyts.
Hoyts Cinemas is upgrading its premium cinemas in Australia and New Zealand to compete with Event Cinemas' and Village Cinemas' Gold Class locations.
Hoyts has promoted Michelle Gater to General Manager – Programming and Content as part of a restructure of the head office.
One of Hoyts' longest serving executives, Frank Perikleous, director of programming for Australia and New Zealand, is leaving the company on Friday
HOYTS Cinema confirms it will close the doors of its Chadstone Cinema at the conclusion of the last screening on June 10th.