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Movie theaters are getting a major upgrade with ScreenX, an immersive format that wraps films around three walls for a 270-degree viewing experience. After success in Asia, American chains are bringing the technology to dozens of new locations across the U.S. and Europe.
An Israeli company is using artificial intelligence to help movie theaters fill seats and boost profits by transforming cinemas into social hubs. Bigger Picture analyzes customer data and uses AI to schedule films for maximum attendance while creating seamless experiences from parking to post-movie hangouts.
A high school student made a faith-based film for $500 in his Ohio hometown. Seven years later, his anti-trafficking movie "Still Hope" hits 900 theaters nationwide.
The monster movie that surprised Hollywood with an Oscar win is getting a sequel. "Godzilla Minus Zero" stomps into US theaters November 6, bringing Japan's legendary creature back to the big screen.
A century-old Orlando theater is throwing open its doors for a heartwarming reunion celebrating 100 years of bringing joy to young audiences. The free event invites generations of theater lovers to walk through history together.
One of America's largest children's theaters is throwing a birthday party a century in the making. Orlando Family Stage is inviting everyone who ever stepped on its stage or sat in its seats to come home on February 3.
After Hurricane Katrina destroyed their theater, volunteers in Bay St. Louis transformed one of the town's most destitute buildings into a thriving cultural landmark. Now they're maintaining their triumph with the same community spirit that saved it.
South Korean theaters are using AI-powered glasses to translate live performances in real time, helping international audiences enjoy Korean plays and musicals without language barriers. The technology is part of a broader push to make Korean theater the next global cultural export alongside K-pop and Korean film.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie just pulled off the biggest box office debut since Avatar: Fire and Ash, proving video game adaptations have officially gone from Hollywood punchline to box office gold. The Nintendo sequel earned a stunning $372.5 million worldwide in its first five days.
A powerful new play about alcohol recovery opens in Savannah this April, showing how one man's denial transforms into hope. The White Chip runs for two weekends at Savannah Repertory Theater.
For over 30 years, the Pete Schuster Memorial Broom Squad has gathered each spring to transform Peninsula Players Theatre from winter slumber into a welcoming home for performers. This May 9th, nearly 90 volunteers will sweep, dust, and spruce up the Fish Creek theater, proving that community spirit is alive and well in Door County.
A new stage adaptation of "Hamnet" explores William Shakespeare's marriage and heartbreak through the loss of his son. The Royal Shakespeare Company production showcases powerful performances and emotional depth at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Young people are ditching their phones and flocking to movie theaters, with 87% of Gen Z seeing at least one film last year. They're turning cinemas into their new favorite hangout spot.
A family film about sheep solving a murder mystery is stunning moviegoers with unexpected depth and heart. The Sheep Detectives proves talking animal movies can be smart, moving, and genuinely profound.
Baseball fans can watch "The Sandlot" on the big screen followed by live MLB games at four drive-in theaters across America this Independence Day. The special events combine nostalgia, family fun, and fireworks to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.
In Bloomfield, Iowa, volunteers transformed an abandoned movie theater into a thriving community hub and continue quietly filling gaps across their town. Their efforts prove that everyday people stepping up can create lasting change.
Families can catch movies for just $1.75 this summer as Cinemark brings back its annual program at 285 theaters nationwide. The 10-week initiative makes the big screen accessible for families struggling with rising entertainment costs.
Dozens of volunteers spent their Saturday scrubbing seats and sorting equipment at Minnesota's State Street Theater, bringing new life to a beloved community space. From retired teachers to high school students, people of all ages showed up to help keep the historic venue running.
When a Japanese theater held auditions for a new project, 850 people applied. The director responded by creating Company Grande, a 100-member troupe spanning ages 17 to 85, with professionals and amateurs performing together.
A Tokyo restaurant is turning 600-year-old Japanese theater into a Friday night sensation by mixing traditional noh performances with techno beats and digital art. The new monthly series proves ancient art forms can thrive in unexpected places.
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